The United States is deeply concerned about the situation in Bangladesh, US Intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard told Indian media outlet NDTV World Monday, speaking about the “persecution of religious minorities”.

The US Intelligence chief is currently in India to attend the Raisina Dialogue, a multilateral conference.

In an exclusive interview to NDTV World, United States’ Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, said, “The longtime unfortunate persecution, killing, and abuse of religious minorities like Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, and others has been a major area of concern for the US government and President Trump and his administration.”