But the trip has obviously taken some of the observers by surprise, as much for the fact that this is the first official trip by John Kerry to Bangladesh as for its suddenness. Fortunately the questions have been answered by John Kerry himself at the end of his short visit. John Kerry has termed his visit as successful. For any dignitary who undertakes a foreign visit at his country’s interest, a mission has to be termed as successful unless the host seriously botches the visit. To the contrary, John Kerry was received very well, he visited the country’s founder’s ex residence (now a museum) to pay his respects, and he earned our respect by recalling his own stance during our liberation war.

Source: Dhaka Tribune August 31, 2016 18:00 UTC