Want to see a dramatically different Bangladesh: Bernicat

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Marcia Bernicat yesterday said she expects to see a dramatically different country -- more advanced and developed one -- when she comes to visit Bangladesh after her tenure.

“While I'll be sad to leave Bangladesh, I already know I'll return. When I'll come back to visit, I expect to see a dramatically different country,” she said while delivering her speech at the US Independence Day reception.

Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali attended the programme as the chief guest. Planetary scientist and flight controller Dr Tess Caswell was also present.

Americans all over the world will celebrate this holiday with families and friends today, July 4. This is Bernicat's last Independence Day celebration as US ambassador to Bangladesh.

She said they need to support “non-violent, free, fair, and credible elections” that reflect the will of people.

“So as I conclude my time here in Bangladesh, I ask the government of Bangladesh and the people of Bangladesh for the same thing I ask of my own government and my own people,” Ambassador Bernicat said.

The US envoy said wisdom and determination of Bangladeshi people created an independent, secular, and democratic nation, and 47 years later the same wisdom and determination launched the Bangabandhu Satellite into the space.

"I believe the same wisdom and determination will fulfill the dream of a Sonar Bangla for future generations," she added.