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US Urges Respect For Democratic Principles Amid Bangladesh Crisis

The United States called on Monday for decisions regarding the establishment of an interim government in Bangladesh to be guided by “democratic principles,” emphasizing a commitment to ending violence and ensuring accountability. This statement comes as Bangladesh is plunged into turmoil following a recent military takeover.

US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller stressed the importance of adherence to democratic values and the rule of law in the formation of the interim government. “We are focused on supporting an end to the violence and ensuring accountability,” Miller said during the daily briefing. “All decisions regarding the interim government should be made with respect to democratic principles, rule of law, and the will of the Bangladeshi people.”

Bangladesh’s History Of Military Coups

The call for democratic integrity is particularly notable given Bangladesh’s history of military coups. On Monday, the country’s military assumed control after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled amid escalating protests. Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced the military’s intervention, stating, “I am taking responsibility now and we will go to the President and ask to form an interim government to lead the country in the meantime.”

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Bangladesh’s history of military coups dates back to 1975, shortly after the country gained independence. The first coup resulted in the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the country’s first Prime Minister and father of the current Prime Minister, along with most of his family members. Following two additional coups later that year, General Ziaur Rahman came to power and ruled until his assassination in 1981.

In light of the recent developments, Miller reiterated the US’s position on democratic governance. “What we want to see is democratic order. We want to see the Bangladeshi people choose their own government. That is what we will be looking for in the days and weeks ahead.”

The spokesperson also highlighted the necessity for a “full and transparent investigation” into the deaths that occurred during recent protests, which some estimates have put at around 300.

The international community continues to watch closely as Bangladesh navigates this latest chapter in its complex political history.

Richa Kaushik

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