U.S. Ambassador Brent T. Christensen visited
Bangladesh Railway’s Central Locomotive Workshop in Parbatipur, where
Bangladeshi technicians maintain American-made locomotives supporting
passenger and freight transportation across the country.
Ambassador Christensen toured the workshop, viewed a locomotive manufactured
by U.S. company Progress Rail, and met the Bangladeshi railway professionals
who maintain the locomotives.

He then traveled by train to Saidpur, spoke with
passengers, and visited the historic Saidpur Railway Workshop and Museum.
Bangladesh Railway’s purchase of 40 Progress Rail locomotives demonstrates how
U.S. exports and technology can support Bangladesh’s infrastructure and
development priorities.

The visit highlighted the practical and enduring value of
expanded trade and commercial cooperation between the United States and
Bangladesh.