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US Senate confirms Brent Christensen as Envoy to Bangladesh
The United States Senate has officially confirmed veteran diplomat Brent Christensen as the next US Ambassador to Bangladesh, ending a key diplomatic vacancy that had remained unfilled for more than a year.
"I am honored to be confirmed by the United States Senate and deeply grateful to President Trump for the opportunity to serve as the next United States Ambassador to Bangladesh," Christensen expressed his gratitude on his verified LinkedIn page following his confirmation as the new ambassador.
During his nomination hearing at the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, the ambassador-designate said the United States supports Bangladesh in its journey toward a bright and democratic future.
He said the people of Bangladesh are expected to go to the polls early next year in what he described as the country's most consequential election in decades, to choose a new government and a new path forward.
Christensen also highlighted his more than two decades of experience working on US policy toward Bangladesh throughout his Foreign Service career, including a previous posting in Dhaka, reports BSS.
According to his official profile on the State Department's website, he served as Counselor for Political and Economic Affairs at the US Embassy in Dhaka from 2019 to 2021.