US pledges support in telecom sector

Bernicat meets Tarana

United States Ambassador Marcia Bernicat met State Minister for Posts and Telecommunications Tarana Halim at the secretariat in the capital yesterday and conveyed Washington’s continued support for the minister’s efforts to develop the telecommunications sector.
Bernicat also expressed her appreciation for the steps the government has taken to improve the overall security of the foreigners in Bangladesh, said a US Embassy press release.  
In addition, the US Ambassador mentioned that a strong US-Bangladesh relationship benefits both the countries and their people, and promotes regional and global security.  
“The Minister and I reviewed how Bangladesh’s telecommunications sector provides further opportunities for U.S. investment and partnership,” Bernicat was quoted as saying.
“The U.S. will continue to walk side by side with Bangladesh on its path to a better future, a future of impressive economic growth in an environment of stability,” she said.

US pledges support in telecom sector

Bernicat meets Tarana

United States Ambassador Marcia Bernicat met State Minister for Posts and Telecommunications Tarana Halim at the secretariat in the capital yesterday and conveyed Washingtons continued support for the ministers efforts to develop the telecommunications sector. Bernicat also expressed her appreciation for the steps the government has taken to improve the overall security of the foreigners in Bangladesh, said a US Embassy press release. In addition, the US Ambassador mentioned that a strong US-Bangladesh relationship benefits both the countries and their people, and promotes regional and global security. The Minister and I reviewed how Bangladeshs telecommunications sector provides further opportunities for U.S. investment and partnership, Bernicat was quoted as saying. The U.S. will continue to walk side by side with Bangladesh on its path to a better future, a future of impressive economic growth in an environment of stability, she said.