US Ambassador Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat on Sunday said her country is committed to helping Bangladesh protect and continue its democracy.

"We value your democracy, we are committed to helping you protect your democracy as we want the continuation of democracy in Bangladesh,"

PM's Press Secretary AKM Shameem Chowdhuri quoted her as telling Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

The newly-appointed US Ambassador to Bangladesh met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her Sangsad Bhaban office in the evening.

The PM's Press Secretary briefed reporters after the meeting.

He said the Prime Minister told Bernicat that the government will do whatever is needed to protect Bangladesh’s hard-earned democracy.

Bernicat said the USA and Bangladesh have a true partnership, and hoped that the ties will get strengthened further in the future.

She also said the USA would help Bangladesh materialise the dream of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur rahman to make the country 'Sonar Bangla'.