Govt must reassure investors: Bernicat

US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Bernicat today said Bangladesh government must work to reassure foreign investors that it is taking all appropriate measures to ensure security of their factories and personnel.

"A safe and stable Bangladesh is crucial to attracting further investment and continuing economic growth to reach the middle-income status," the US ambassador said.

Bernicat laid emphasis on "clear, authoritative messaging" from the government when attacks occur to reassure the public, and the government's unambiguous and undivided attention on defeating this new form of terrorism.

"Today is a reminder that Bangladesh is a resilient country and that the path forward for a secure future will include the mechanism this country has relied on successfully in past times of crisis -- government, civil society, and the private sector all working together," said the US envoy.

She was addressing a function at Beximco Pharmaceutical's manufacturing plant in Tongi.