Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said Bangladesh is willing to work closely with the US to find ways and means to waive sanctions on the Rapid Action Battalion and its officials.
He also sought the support of the US Congress in this regard while meeting with a congresswoman and congressman during his New York visit from February 23 to March 2 to attend official meetings at the United Nations, said a press release today.
The foreign minister held virtual meetings with Congresswoman Grace Meng on February 28 and Congressman James P McGovern, the co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, on March 1.
Expressing concern about the recent US sanctions on Rab and its seven current and former senior officials, the minister informed the US lawmakers that Bangladesh had always shown its readiness to deal with specific allegations against Rab members.
He mentioned that Rab has emerged as the most efficient law enforcement agency in Bangladesh over recent years due to its forefront role in combating terrorism, violent extremism, drug and human trafficking, and other transnational crimes.
Momen invited both the lawmakers to visit Bangladesh, along with congressional delegations, during the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Dhaka and Washington.
