President Donald Trump has said this time of transition presents an opportunity for the people of Bangladesh to build capacity for democracy, economic progress and enhanced security.
"I am confident that we can advance our bilateral economic development while we strengthen our relationship and work together on promoting regional security in the Indo-Pacific," President Trump said in a message to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus.
He said the United States looks forward to continuing their partnership in this coming decisive year.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Bangladesh-Russia relations are based on well-established traditions of friendship and mutual respect.
"I am confident that they will continue to develop in a productive manner for the benefits of our peoples, and in the interests of strengthening regional security and stability," he said in a message to President Mohammed Shahabuddin.
President Putin wished his Bangladesh counterpart sound health and success, as well as peace and prosperity to all citizens of Bangladesh, according to the Russian Embassy in Dhaka.
Meanwhile, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said Bangladesh-Russis relations have been developing in the spirit of friendship and mutual respect.
In a message to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, the Russian Prime Minister said cooperation in the areas of trade and economic, scientific and technical, cultural and humanitarian has been deepening steadily and ambitious joint projects are progressing.
The interim government on Thursday said the USCIRF portrayal of the religious freedom situation in Bangladesh is based on misinformation and selective reporting.
"The interim government is not responsible for the violence alleged, and the police investigations show that the incidents cited are unrelated to religious hatred," said the Chief Adviser press wing in a statement.
The USCIRF (United States Commission on International Religious Freedom) released its 2025 Annual Report on March 25.
The report documents religious freedom conditions in 2024 and recommends policy to the White House, Congress and State Department to advance freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) abroad.
Bangladesh and the United States have discussed "potential acquisition" of US-origin equipment to enhance interoperability and capabilities.
Lt Gen Joel P Vowell, Deputy Commanding General, US Army Pacific, visited Bangladesh om March 24 – 25, said the US Embassy in Dhaka.
During his visit, Lt Gen Vowell met counterparts in the armed forces of Bangladesh, reinforcing the US Army commitment to a strong relationship with the Bangladesh Army while highlighting shared security interests and ongoing collaboration.