Dhaka, May 19 -- Chief Whip Md Nurul Islam on Tuesday said the United States has consistently stood beside Bangladesh in its democratic journey and expressed hope for enhanced cooperation in trade and technology in the coming years.

"The United States has always supported our democratic journey," he said during a courtesy meeting with a visiting US delegation at his office in Parliament.

The Chief Whip said the US remains one of the largest export destinations for Bangladesh's ready-made garment sector.

"As the government moves forward with its target of creating digital IT-based jobs, I hope the technologically advanced United States will extend its cooperation in this sector," he said.

Referring to the government's economic initiati...