Dhaka, June 9 -- US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on Leader of the Opposition and Jamaat Ameer Md Shafiqur Rahman at his office at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed a range of issues of mutual interest, according to a press release.

The discussions focused on Bangladesh's political and economic situation following the recent election, the upcoming national budget, prospects for expanding bilateral trade and investment, and various aspects of Bangladesh-US relations.

Issues relating to the development of democratic institutions, the promotion of good governance, enhanced economic cooperation, and a number of regional and international matters also featu...