UK has condemned recent violence in Bangladesh and called on the government to investigate reports of deaths and ‘use of excessive force’ by the police.
Senior Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister Baroness Warsi also urged all parties to exercise ‘restraint.’
A media release of British High Commission in Dhaka says the minister was ‘appalled by the recent violence, unnecessary deaths and vandalism that have blighted Bangladesh recently.’
“It has no place in legitimate protest,” Warsi said.’‘the strength of democracy is the right it affords to all citizens to participate in the political process.’’
“I am clear in our condemnation of the violence and we have also called on the Government to investigate reports of deaths and use of excessive force by the police.”
She said Britain had also pressed all parties to exercise restraint and respect the rule of law. “We will continue to monitor the situation”.
Referring to her recent visit in Dhaka, she said during the visit she discussed the ‘volatile situation’ with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and opposition leader Khaleda Zia and highlighted the ‘concerns’ of the international community, including those of many of the British Bangladeshi community in the UK.
“It is important to understand how strikes and violence have a widespread impact on businesses, families and communities, including religious minorities.”
Source: Bd news24