US envoy praises Bangladesh for extraordinary progress

US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Bernicat has praised Bangladesh's elevation to a lower middle income nation from low income status.

While speaking to journalists after a meeting with Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali at his ministry, the US diplomat termed it an extraordinary progress.

Bangladesh on Wednesday graduated from low income status after meeting the World Bank's requirements comfortably.

The US envoy lauded Bangladesh's progress in various areas.