Peter Haas simply reiterated comments previously made by the US government regarding the conviction of Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus in labor law violation cases, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said during Tuesday's (12th March) press briefing.
Miller made these remarks in response to a query about an Anti-Corruption Commission attorney seeking legal action against the US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas for his supportive comments toward Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus.
Miller said, “You have heard me speak before about the US Government’s concerns surrounding the cases against Muhammad Yunus, including that they could represent a potential misuse of Bangladesh’s laws to harass and intimidate the doctor. Ambassador Haas simply reiterated those comments, acting in his capacity as the US Government’s highest-ranking representative in Bangladesh.”
Regarding another question about an alleged “India out” campaign promoting a boycott of goods made in the neighboring country, the US spokesperson said, “So we are aware of the reports of this campaign. I’m obviously not going to comment on any individual consumers’ decisions, whether it’s in Bangladesh or anywhere around the world. But we value our relationship with both Bangladesh and India. We will continue to work with both countries’ governments to pursue our shared interests, including to ensure a free, open, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.”