Dhaka, Feb 5 (UNB)-Expressing satisfaction at the return of democracy in Bangladesh Congressman Howard Berman, Chairman of influential House Foreign Affairs Committee assured more support for Bangladesh in the US Congress.

Chairman Berman conveyed the assurance to Bangladesh Ambassador to USA Akramul Qader during a meeting in Berman’s office at the Capitol Hill on February 3, according to a news release from Bangladesh Mission in Washington.

Ambassador Qader explained to Berman the hefty US tariff burden on Bangladesh and requested his support for extending duty free access of Bangladeshi products to US market.

Chairman Berman assured to bring Bangladesh’s genuine demand to the notice of his other congressional colleagues. He also spoke highly about the people of Bangladesh-origin living in his constituency and informed the Ambassador that he is keen to visit Bangladesh to know
more about the beautiful country in the future.

Later in the day, Ambassador Qader had a meeting with Congressman Adam B. Schiff (D-CA) and discussed issues of mutual interests. Congressman Schiff appreciated Bangladesh’s progress towards democracy and women empowerment.

Assuring his total support for promoting duty free access of products from Bangladesh to US market, Congressman Schiff wished to see more strengthened trade relations between Bangladesh and USA in particular and also with other countries in the world.

He requested further streamlining of trade policies in the interest of free flow of goods and services to Bangladesh from other countries.