US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller has declared America’s support for the people of Bangladesh amid the recent political turmoil. Following the resignation and departure of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina due to a violent uprising, Miller stressed the need for restraint and avoidance of further violence. He welcomed the formation of an interim government and expressed hope that the power transfer would adhere to Bangladeshi laws.
Miller highlighted the importance of democratic principles, rule of law, and the will of the Bangladeshi people in decisions regarding the interim government. This sentiment was echoed by other international figures. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak emphasized the necessity of early measures to protect democracy in Bangladesh, while White House National Security Adviser John Kirby called for a democratic and multi-party interim government. The European Union also stressed the importance of a peaceful and democratic transfer of power to maintain stability and uphold democratic values in Bangladesh.
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In Bangladesh, the army chief is set to meet with student protest leaders, who have been instrumental in the movement against job quotas and the call for Hasina’s resignation. The student leaders have proposed Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus as the chief adviser for the interim government. They have insisted that any government other than the one they recommended would not be accepted and have rejected any army-supported or army-led government. They also confirmed that Muhammad Yunus has agreed to take on the responsibility at their invitation.
