The United Sates has said it continues to call on the Bangladesh government to protect the civil liberties, especially the freedom of speech and freedom of press.

"We support freedom of expression and freedom of media everywhere, including in Bangladesh," US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells told a press conference at a city hotel yesterday.

Sharing her country's concern over the recently-enacted Digital Security Act, Wells said obviously the digital security surrounding the social media and internet is a very serious issue around the world in terms of how to establish reasonable safeguard.

She hoped that there will be a dialogue between the government and the civil society on how to improve the legislation.

The US also urged the government to fulfill its commitment to hold "free, fair, credible and participatory" elections that reflect the will of the Bangladeshi people.

"With a dynamic and fast-growing economy, Bangladesh's future success will be fueled by strengthening of its democratic institutions and governing structures," she said mentioning that is why she conveyed this during her meetings in Dhaka.

Wells said they encourage the government of Bangladesh and the Election Commission to take all necessary steps and mentioned that it is deeply in Bangladesh's interest to have free and fair elections.

Asked about the impression that the US government is backing Dr Kamal Hossain-led initiative, Wells said they support the democratic process but not a particular party or alliance over another party.

She also laid emphasis on stronger democratic institutions.

The US principal deputy assistant secretary said they will continue their call on Myanmar to create necessary conditions for Rohingyas to return voluntarily to their former places in safety and with dignity.

"Towards that end, we continue to urge the Myanmar government to fully implement the Anan Commission recommendations, including recommendations related to access to citizenship and freedom of movement," said Wells offering their help in doing so.

She said they also continue to call for accountability for those responsible for the violence in the Myanmar security forces. "So, those are some of the key themes and messages of my visit."

Alice Wells, who came to visit Bangladesh on Saturday, said the US is committed to assisting Bangladesh in responding to this crisis and the US has provided more than $345 million in humanitarian assistance specifically in Bangladesh since August 2017.

She thanked the government and the people of Bangladesh for their continuous generosity in responding to this humanitarian crisis and for their efforts to ensure assistance reaches the affected population.

The principal deputy assistant secretary also met senior officials from the government of Bangladesh and discussed strengthening the US-Bangladesh partnership and collaboration on building a prosperous, secure, and interconnected Indo-Pacific region.