They talked about counterterrorism, climate change, Bangladesh’s progress on democracy and human rights. During his visit, Kerry met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali, among others. He also visited the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondhi 32, first by any US secretary of state. The visit took place amid US concerns over security in Bangladesh following the July 1 terrorist attack that left 20 hostages, including 17 foreigners, dead. I do not believe that.”He said he had “a very candid” conversation with the prime minister and talked openly on the terrorism issue with the foreign minister.“The prime minister was very clear at the desire to cooperate with us very, very closely.

Source: bd News24 September 01, 2016 17:15 UTC