Moscow fears there may be sanctions against the Bangladesh government from the West in the coming weeks, which may affect the country’s key industries.
Maria said key industries, as well as a number of officials, who will be accused without evidence of obstructing the democratic expression of the citizens’ will in the upcoming parliamentary election on January 7, 2024, may be affected.
“Unfortunately, there is little chance that Washington will come to its senses and refrain from another gross interference in the internal affairs of a sovereign state.”
She added that they are, however, sure that despite all the intrigues of external forces, the issue of power in Bangladesh will ultimately be resolved by the friendly people of the country and no one else.
Asked, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said Bangladesh does not want to be dragged into any tension that exists between the superpowers.
He told this to journalists when asked about Russia’s statements on the US stance in Bangladesh after a seminar on the achievements of Bangladesh at the Foreign Service Academy in the city yesterday.
On Maria Zakharova’s statement that there may be a situation like the Arab Spring in Bangladesh, Momen said he doesn’t think there is any chance of that happening, adding that what Russia says is not Bangladesh’s issue.
“We are a sovereign country, and we have a balanced foreign policy — friendship to all and malice to none.
“We are a democratic country. Democracy is upheld because of Sheikh Hasina. There will be an election on January 7, following a democratic process. Things are going fine.”
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