The United States has reiterated its support to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's for her commitment and efforts to hold free and fair elections in Bangladesh.
"I think what we will say is Prime Minister Hasina has committed to supporting free and fair elections. We share her support for free and fairs elections,” Spokesperson for the US Department of State Matthew Miller said during regular press briefing in Washington DC on Wednesday (May 24).
“We and the policy that we announced today is designed to support those efforts, as well as the efforts of the Bangladeshi people to having elections where the Bangladeshi people can choose their leaders," the Spokesperson added.
"And I will say lastly, as friends, we have expressed our concerns where we see actions that undermine democracy and human rights in Bangladesh."
The US State Department Spokesperson said the policy that they announced is designed to support those efforts by the Prime Minister, as well as the efforts of the Bangladeshi people to having elections where the Bangladeshi people can choose their leaders.
