Based on the media reports regarding his performance so far in Bangladesh, it appears Ambassador Thomas has served the country with distinction during the past 2 years. Congratulations! Further, my appreciation goes to his superiors and the team members who had supported him in the effort towards the realisation of the goals, especially those pertaining to various dimensions of the US-Bangla relationship.

It is expected Mr. Thomas, in his new position, will be able to project Bangladesh and its people to the US government, the people of the US and others in pursuit of sustaining and promoting the future shared by both the countries in an ever competitive, progressively reintegrating, increasingly uncertain and continually transforming world. It is also expected the Charge d' Affaires of the US Embassy in Bangladesh (after the departure of Ambassador Thomas) and the new Ambassador (the replacement of Ambassador Thomas) will build upon (for example) the success of Harry for facilitating further improvements in the US-Bangla relationship on a continuing basis.

Finally, one of the general expectations is: the relationship between the two countries will continue to grow in a more meaningful fashion through the foreseeable future and the development will be instrumental inter alia in assisting the people of Bangladesh and the people of the US in their efforts towards knowing each other more intimately and transacting more meaningfully in pertinent areas for their mutual benefit and satisfaction. Bangladesh and the US have the potential to set example for others to follow.