Bangladesh’s Interim National Security Advisor (NSA) Khalilur Rahman is currently visiting the United States, where he held high-level discussions with US officials, including Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, regarding the country’s electoral progress and broader regional concerns.

During their meeting at the State Department, Rahman briefed Landau on the interim government’s preparations for conducting national elections. Landau reiterated US support for Bangladesh and highlighted cooperation on regional peace, the Rohingya crisis, and expanding trade ties.

“Enjoyed meeting Bangladesh NSA Rahman today and hearing about the Interim Government’s efforts ahead of the national elections. We discussed the US-Bangladesh relationship, including expanding trade and commercial ties,” Landau posted on X.

Rahman also met Assistant US Trade Representative Brendan Lynch to discuss tariff-related negotiations and trade frameworks between the two nations.

His 10-day official visit from June 16 to 26 includes a series of engagements with senior US officials, reflecting Washington’s ongoing interest in the democratic transition and regional dynamics involving Bangladesh.

The visit comes amid domestic tensions in Bangladesh. Rahman has faced criticism over his involvement in the proposed Rakhine Corridor through the Teknaf region, which some allege could impact national sovereignty. Bangladesh Army Chief General Wakar-uz-Zaman has publicly opposed the project and reportedly pushed for Rahman’s removal, which was declined by interim Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus.

Rahman, who spent over two decades in the United States and the United Nations under the alias “Roger Rahman,” previously served in senior roles at UNCTAD and the UN Secretariat, with a focus on trade, LDCs, and economic development.

Meanwhile, his Washington meetings coincided with US President Donald Trump’s high-profile engagement with Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir, raising regional strategic speculation.