United States desires to see the human rights of the Bangladeshi people upheld, said the US Department of State.
"Our position on human rights in Bangladesh remains consistent with that of previous governments. We want to see the human rights of the Bangladeshi people upheld," US Department of State Spokesperson Matthew Miller said during a routine press briefing in Washington on Thursday (21 November).
Miller was asked about the increasing incidents of violence against lawyers in Bangladesh, particularly a recent attack on the legal counsel of senior Awami League leader Amir Hossain Amu.
The question also probed the US perspective on human rights, legal protections, and the rule of law in Bangladesh.
When questioned about comments made by interim government adviser Asif Mahmud, who reportedly claimed readiness to call for an armed revolution on 5 August, Miller clarified, "I have not come across any such statement. Therefore, I have no comment on the matter."
Another journalist referred to reports suggesting that the interim government intends to remove secularism from the constitution, potentially affecting the country's democratic framework and the rights of minority communities.
Addressing this, Miller remarked, "I have no comment on that matter either."
US State Department's stance underscores the international community's continued vigilance on developments in Bangladesh concerning human rights, legal integrity, and democratic values.
