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The US is ready to work with the interim government of Bangladesh
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Update: 08 August 2024, 17:47
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The US is ready to work with the interim government of Bangladesh, the country’s foreign ministry said. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said this at a regular briefing Wednesday local time in Washington.
Matthew Miller said, United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that the decisions taken by the interim government should respect Bangladesh’s democratic values, the rule of law and the will of the people.
This official of the Foreign Office also said that they have already spoken to the authorities of Bangladesh and told what steps the United States wants to see ahead. He said that as the interim government decides, the United States wants to see that they act with respect for democratic principles.
In response to a question, Matthew Miller said, ‘We are keeping an eye on what is happening in Bangladesh and we are definitely looking at appointing Muhammad Yunus as the leader of the interim government. We believe that the interim government will play an important role in establishing long-term peace and political stability in Bangladesh.
The US is ready to work with the interim government
Meanwhile, another spokesperson of the US State Department told the Indian news agency PTI, “All decisions regarding the interim government should be in accordance with democratic principles, rule of law and the wishes of the people of Bangladesh.” He also said, “We are ready to work with the interim government, as they are for the people of Bangladesh.” will create a democratic future.’
Sheikh Hasina left the country by resigning from the post of Prime Minister of Bangladesh last Monday in the face of student protests. Currently he is staying in India. A new interim government is being formed in the emerging situation. Nobel laureate in peace. According to sources in the Bangabhavan, the advisers of the new government will be sworn in at 8:30 tonight under the leadership of Muhammad Yunus.
In response to a question about the latest video message by former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s son Sajib Wazed (Joy), US State Department spokesperson Miller said he had no comment on the statements of any citizen of his country.
Sajib Wazed, an expatriate from the United States, said in a video message on Wednesday night, “I will say to those who are currently in power, we also want a democratic, orderly and safe country, free from militancy. For that we are ready to discuss with everyone. Only if they eliminate militancy, violence. Sheikh Hasina is not dead. We didn’t go anywhere. Democracy and elections are not possible without the Awami League in Bangladesh.
Sajib Wazed said to the leaders and workers of Awami League, ‘I am calling everyone. All of you take courage, we are here. Bangabandhu’s family did not go anywhere. We are with you. We are ready to do whatever is necessary to protect the country, our leaders and workers and the Awami League.
