Bangladesh High Commissioner in Singapore Mahbub-uz Zaman on Monday called on the Bangladesh community to exercise utmost calm and restraint, and fully cooperate with the law enforcement agencies following a riot in Little India district on Sunday night.
The rare riot broke out in Singapore on Sunday night, apparently after a Bangladeshi worker in the Little India district was hit and killed by a bus, international media reports.
In a statement, Zaman rejected the reports that the incident was fuelled by a bus accident involving a Bangladeshi worker.
According to Channel News Asia, the Bangladesh envoy said, “I want to categorically state that as per available information, the news reports that appeared on a section of media and news involving a Bangladeshi worker is not based on facts.”
He said they are pledged and duty-bound to help the authorities maintain the rule of law and order and discipline in the society and community. “This is necessary to maintain overall law and order, and also to ensure that the law enforcement agencies can carry out their duties and responsibilities.”
The envoy said, “We would also like to take this opportunity to extend our hands of cooperation and assistance to the government and relevant agencies.”
Source: UNB Connect
