Dhaka: U.S. Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, Uzra Zeya, has emphasized the importance of free and fair elections in Bangladesh.
She stated that the United States does not favor any specific political party in Bangladesh but is interested in the continuity of democracy. She made these remarks during a meeting with Salman F. Rahman, the Prime Minister’s Advisor for Private Industry and Investment, on Friday (October 27).
The meeting took place at the U.S. State Department and discussed recent regional tensions, the Rohingya issue, and the elections in Bangladesh.
Uzra Zeya praised Bangladesh’s generosity in providing shelter to over 1.2 million Rohingya refugees and assured continued U.S. support for them.
Both sides agreed that they consider elections as the only way to bring about a change of government in a democratic system. Adviser Rahman reiterated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s strong commitment to holding peaceful, free, and fair elections.
The U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh, Mohammad Imran, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, and officials from the U.S. Embassy and the Bangladesh Embassy in the U.S. were present at the meeting.
