Dhaka: US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat on Tuesday said the foreign friends, including the USA, will extend help to Bangladesh if they are requested.

Bernicat, in a press conference held at the American Club in Dhaka, said the focus is on moving forward and the US does not back any particular political party but will work with everyone in Bangladesh.

‘The US doesn’t back any political force or party in Bangladesh,’ said US envoy.

She also said the solution to the current political crisis exists within Bangladesh and hoped that it will find a way forward.

‘The solution and the means for addressing the political differences that exist here are for Bangladeshis to come up with…I’ve every hope,’ said the US envoy.

This was her first press meet after her arrival in Dhaka.

About the ongoing political unrest, she said the US deplores the unconscionable attacks, including bus burnings and train derailments that have killed and wounded so many innocent victims.

“Everyone has a role to play in stopping the violence,” Bernicat added.

Terming the US-Bangladesh relations deep and broad, she said, “Our focus now is to look ahead and move the relationship forward.”