UNB, Dhaka

Bangladesh has been de-listed from the US watch list as the American government is now happy with the situation of human rights, minority communities, and women’s safety and empowerment in the country.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was apprised of the US government’s stand when Bangladesh Ambassador to the United States Akramul Qader paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister at her office yesterday.

“The USA excluded the name of Bangladesh from its watch list on November 3 following the improvement of situation in various human rights fields,” the Ambassador said. [Read more]