The US Embassy in Dhaka said in its Facebook post that Ambassador Milam’s dedicated leadership and service from 1990 to 1993 further strengthened US-Bangladesh relations.
The post read that he will be remembered for his contribution in organizing ‘Operation Sea Angel’, which was instrumental in saving thousands of lives after the devastating cyclone and floods of 1991 in Bangladesh.
The Post said that even after completing his tenure as ambassador, William B. Milam continued to work to strengthen US-Bangladesh relations.