UNB, Dhaka

Congressman Howard Berman (D-CA) has lauded the contribution of Bangladesh community in the US.
“Bangladesh community in the USA is a positive force for promoting development and diversity in this country,” said Howard, also the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, during a meeting at his office with Bangladesh Ambassador M Humayun Kabir on Wednesday.
Kabir then briefed the Congressman about the recent developments in Bangladesh, which could facilitate holding of the parliamentary elections during the third week of December 2008 and sought the support of the Congressman to help Bangladesh made this important transition to democracy. [Read more]