Dhaka: The government has strongly condemned the ‘unfortunate incident’ of attack on an official vehicle of the US Embassy in city recently and said appropriate actions will be taken upon completion of the investigation into the incident.

‘Government of Bangladesh strongly condemns the unfortunate incident. It is also committed to ensure safety and security of all Diplomatic Corps in Bangladesh,’ Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday.

It said Bangladesh law enforcement agency has been actively engaged in investigating the incident that took place on August 4.

‘Upon completion of the investigation, appropriate actions will be taken,’ said the Foreign Ministry here.

The official vehicle of the US Embassy in Dhaka carrying the US Ambassador Marcia Bernicat encountered an ‘unfortunate incident’ in the Mohammadpur area of capital.

The police immediately rushed to the area and provided necessary protection ensuring that the Ambassador and the personnel remain unharmed.

Subsequently, the US Embassy expressed its appreciation for the role played by Bangladesh Police in ensuring her safety and security, said the Foreign Ministry here.

On August 6, US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Bernicat held a meeting with Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali at the latter’s residence in the city.

The meeting lasted for an hour and 45 minutes but officials did not share what was discussed in the meeting.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam and Foreign Secretary M Shahidul Haque were also present, said a diplomatic source.

Earlier, the US Embassy in Dhaka appreciated efforts taken by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police and security officials for their quick and professional response following the attack on a vehicle carrying the US Ambassador.

‘We express our appreciation to the Dhaka Metropolitan Police and security officials for their quick and professional response following the incident,’ the Embassy said in a statement.

An official vehicle from the US Embassy in Dhaka, which was transporting Ambassador Marcia Bernicat, was attacked by a group of armed adult men, some on motorcycles, in the Mohammadpur area on Saturday where she attended a dinner, said the statement.

There were no injuries to the Ambassador, her drivers, or security staff; however, two security vehicles sustained some damage, said the US Embassy.