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After US spy chief Tulsi Gabbard commented on violence against minorities in Bangladesh, Washington said the Trump administration supports steps taken by Dhaka’s interim government to ensure safety for all.
US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said that the US condemns any violence or intolerance against minorities. She said, “We welcome measures taken by Bangladesh’s interim government to ensure safety and security for all. That’s what we’re watching, that’s what we expect, and that will continue.”
Tulsi’s comments on minorities in Bangladesh
The development comes after Tulsi Gabbard said on an Indian television channel that the violence against minorities in Bangladesh was rooted in the “ideology and objective to rule and govern with an Islamist Caliphate."
She also said that the matter of Islamic terrorism continues to be a “central focus of concern."
She further stated that while talks between US President Donald Trump and Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, are just beginning, Islamic terrorism remains a key concern.
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The Bangladesh government strongly criticised the remarks, calling them “misleading and damaging” to the country’s reputation.
The Chief Adviser Mohammad Yunus’ office said in a statement that Gabbard’s comments unfairly portray the entire nation.
“This statement is misleading and harms Bangladesh’s image. Our country has a long history of inclusive and peaceful Islam and has made significant progress in fighting extremism and terrorism,” the statement said.
The statement further reads that while Bangladesh faces challenges from extremism, it has worked closely with the international community, including the US, using law enforcement, social reforms, and counterterrorism efforts to address the issue.