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USA-Bangladesh United States wants to uphold democracy in Bangladesh
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, 29 March 2024: The issue of Bangladesh came up again in the briefing of the US State Department. In response to a question about Bangladesh, it was said that promoting democracy is one of the top priorities of President Joe Biden. It is also claimed in the briefing that this matter has been clarified in various discussions with the Bangladesh government.
US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said these things in response to a journalist's question at a regular press conference on Wednesday (March 27) local time. In today's briefing, a journalist wants to know what steps the United States can take to protect democracy and human rights in Bangladesh in the light of the recent statement of US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken to strengthen democratic governance and protect human rights.
He said, in a statement sent congratulating the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of Independence Day on March 26, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken reiterated his commitment to strengthen the democratic governance system and protect human rights in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is now under authoritarian rule, the people of the country are being oppressed due to lack of democracy and rule of law. Can you give an idea of what kind of steps the Biden administration can take in this situation?
In response, Matthew Miller said, I have nothing to review and say about the specific steps that can be taken on the Bangladesh issue. But we've made it clear from the beginning of this administration that advancing democracy is one of President Joe Biden's top priorities, and certainly Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has said that's his top priority as well.
