Bangladesh's interim government strongly condemned US director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks linking the country to an 'Islamist caliphate'. The government refutes allegations of persecution of religious minorities and emphasizes Bangladesh's inclusive practice of Islam and ongoing efforts against extremism.

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,

In a post on Facebook, Muhammad Yunus's office claims that the US National Intelligence Director's comments 'paint an entire nation with a broad and unjustified brush'.