India, March 21 -- The US Department of State has expressed concern over the growing violence against minorities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh.

US Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said during a recent press conference: "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."

US spy chief Tulsi Gabbard was recently interviewed by a leading Indian news channel when she referred to the threat posed by Islamist extremists in Bangladesh and said it stems from the idea of governing with the ideology of 'Islamist Caliphate'.

She told NDTV: "The thre...