US Ambassador in Dhaka Harry K Thomas reiterated US offer of assistance to Bangladesh in investigating the August 21 grenade attacks. Ambassador Thomas made the offer during his meeting with Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Abdul Mannan Bhuiyan. Mr. Bhuyian told the Ambassador that if Interpol indicates Bangladesh should seek more assistance from any other body, the government may seek US assistance. Meanwhile, India made a formal offer of assistance to Bangladesh.