Dhaka, March 20 -- The United States (US) has welcomed measures taken by Bangladesh's interim government to ensure safety and security for all in Bangladesh, noting that they "condemn" any instances of violence or intolerance directed toward members of minority communities in any country.

"That's what we're watching. That's what we expect. And that will be what continues," said US State Department's Spokesperson Tammy Bruce while responding to a question at a regular media briefing in Washington on March 19 when a questioner referred to US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard's recent remarks, UNB reports.

Reacting to remarks made by Tulsi Gabbard, the interim government on Monday said groundlessly linking Bangladesh to the idea of an "Isla...