Bangladesh's interim govt said Gabbard's remarks are ‘not based on any evidence or specific allegations’ and objected to connect the country to any form of ‘Islamic Caliphate’. Her statement is ‘both misleading and damaging to the image and reputation of Bangladesh,

The interim government of Professor Muhammad Yunus refuted US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard’s remarks on the alleged persecution of minority communities in Bangladesh saying her comments were “not based on any evidence or specific allegations”.

Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain has underlined US Intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard’s remarks on “persecution, killing and abuse of religious minorities in Bangladesh being a concern for her government” as “a serious statement”. On Tuesday, he said the interim government had already responded to her statement.