Dhaka, March 26 -- The United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has extended his greetings to the people of Bangladesh as they celebrate Independence Day.

In a statement published by the US Embassy in Dhaka on Wednesday, Rubio reaffirmed Washington's commitment to "working together to make both the nations safer, stronger, and more prosperous".

"This celebration comes at a pivotal point in Bangladesh's history, as the interim government prepares the nation for elections that will allow the people of Bangladesh to choose the path forward for their nation," Rubio said.

"The United States supports Bangladesh in its journey toward a bright and democratic future. We look forward to continuing our partnership promoting economic developme...