US welcomes Bangladesh government`s move

NEWS DESK

The US has welcomed measures taken by Bangladesh’s interim government to ensure safety and security for all people in Bangladesh.

US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce made the remarks in response to a question from a questioner at a regular press conference on Wednesday (March 19) local time in the United States.

The questioner said, “U.S. intelligence chief, Ms. Tulsi Gabbard, has warned about Bangladesh, the growing threat of Islamist extremism and effort to establish an Islamic caliphate. While she didn’t directly accuse the interim government of – led by Muhammad Yunus, but Muhammad Yunus has vehemently denied these concern, calling them untrue. Given the U.S. Government ongoing concern, U.S. considering taking severe sanctions such as sanction against Yunus government?

In reply to it Tammy Bruce said, “We condemn any instances of violence or intolerance directed toward members of minority communities in any country and have welcomed measures taken by Bangladesh’s interim government to ensure safety and security for all in Bangladesh. That’s what we’re watching. That’s what we expect. And that will be what continues.”