Washington, Oct 4, 2025: National Security Adviser and High Representative for the Rohingya issue Dr Khalilur Rahman met with senior US officials yesterday in Washington DC. Bangladesh’s new Ambassador to the US Tareq M. Ariful Islam was present at these meetings.
During his meeting with Ms Allison Hooker, Under Secretary for Political Affairs, she reiterated strong US support for the leadership of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and the steps by the Interim Goverment in regard to the upcoming elections in February. They also discussed regional political and security issues. Ambassador Hooker expressed support to Bangladesh’s efforts to resolve the Rohingya issue. Dr Rahman conveyed sincere thanks to the US for announcing $60 million in aid to the Rohingyas at the UN International Conference on the Rohingyas.
Dr Rahman discussed a broad range of bilateral matters during his separate meetings with Nicole Chulick, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, and Andrew Herrup, Deputy Assistant Secretary.
Dr Rahman also met with Assistant US Trade Representative Brendan Lynch and discussed follow-up actions regarding recently concluded tariff negotiations. He reiterated Bangladesh’s commitment to reduce the trade gap with the US and requested Mr Lynch to consider further reduction in tariffs as the trade gap becomes narrower. Mr. Lynch assured full consideration of the matter as the tariff agreement gets implemented and trade gaps get reduced.
