A series of engagements this month are expected to boost political, trade and security relations between Dhaka and Washington. The fourth Security Dialogue between Bangladesh and US will be held on September 11 in Washington, D.C. to discuss issues related to strategic priorities, regional issues, military-military engagement and security assistance issues. This will soon be followed by a US team, led by Assistant US Trade Representative for South Asia Michael J Delaney, arriving in Dhaka on September 19 to discuss trade issues with particular reference to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). Foreign Secretary Shahidul Haque will also undertake an official tour of the US from September 21 to 22 to discuss the entire range of issues of mutual interest between the two countries.