Diplomats from various countries stationed in Dhaka held a meeting in the city and discussed political issues to find ways on how they can help Bangladesh resolve the ongoing crisis peacefully.
A diplomatic source said the meeting was held at the residence of Australian High Commissioner in Dhaka Greg Wilcock in the afternoon.
The diplomats are reportedly observing the political situation and preferred the UN-led initiative to encourage the political parties to resolve their differences peacefully.
European Ambassador to Bangladesh Pierre Mayaudon, US Ambassador Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat and diplomats from Canada, European Union, Japan, Norway, France and Turkey were, among others, present at the meeting.
Sources said they had no serious discussion rather preferred to wait for few more days to observe the situation.
Meanwhile, the EU Ambassador hosted dinner for the visiting European Parliament delegation at his residence where diplomats were present.
Source: UNB
Following the most farcical 5 January 2014 voter-less election, when holding a credible and inclusive election through dialogues is the only solution to the current political crisis in Bangladesh, ruling Awami League is rejecting any possibility of such dialogue. Taking due cognizance of this, the foreign diplomats must understand the tactic of Awami League rulers trying to label the current struggle for democracy as extremism and militancy.
Now is the time for the diplomats and the friends of the people of Bangladesh to tell Awami League point blank that whatever it takes, there cannot be any excuses for not holding a credible and inclusive election in Bangladesh in shortest possible time. If Awami League claims itself to be a democratic party, they must support the current efforts of resolving this crisis and stop spread of “real” terrorism in Bangladesh.