Dan Mozena made the observation after his meeting with BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and Leader of the Opposition Raushon Ershad on Wednesday.
His comments came amidst a controversy triggered by LGRD Minister Syed Ashraful Islam’s caustic remarks about Nisha Desai Biswal, US assistant secretary of state for south and central Asian affairs, following differences over the Jan 5 national elections.
"Bangladesh is forging ahead, and will continue to do so,” Mozena said and described the country’s post-election scenario as being “peaceful”.
He met Raushon, who became the Opposition Leader in Parliament after the Jatiya Party, of which she is a Presidium member, contested the Jan 5 polls.
Mozena, along with his wife, then met Khaleda, whose party had boycotted the last general election, at her Gulshan residence.
"US-Bangladesh relations are at present stronger, deeper, and broader than any time before,” Mozena told reporters after his meetings with the two leaders.
Earlier at Raushon’s residence, he told reporters that he was proud to be associated with the firmest US-Bangladesh ties so far. He said he hoped the trend would continue.
The envoy said he had discussed the role of the opposition in a democracy with Khaleda –who has been demanding fresh elections.