US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Beigun paid respect to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujubur Rahman on Thursday by visiting Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi 32.
He paid his floral respects to the portrait of Banagabandhu and wrote in the international visitors’ book: "The United States is proud to be a partner, and a friend, as it prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its founding, and celebrates 100 years since the birth of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. We look forward to the next 50 years and beyond toward a strong, independent and prosperous Bangladesh that would make Bangabandhu proud."
Beigun arrived in Dhaka Wednesday for a three-day official visit.
The highlights of his visit include meetings with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Foreign Minister Dr. AK Abdul Momen, and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam, among others.
At the museum, he was received, and given a tour of the museum, by the Curator N. I. Khan.
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R Miller and Special Assistant to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Barrister Shah Ali Farhad, were also present.
