Expressing deep concern over the increasing violence in Bangladesh, Canada has urged the government and all opposition parties to publicly reject the use of political violence. Ottawa also called for a meaningful and constructive engagement to address the political issues for ensuring free, fair and transparent election. “Canada remains deeply concerned by the political unrest and mounting violence in Bangladesh, including attacks on religious minorities.
We offer our condolences to the families and friends of those killed during these protests and wish a speedy recovery to the injured,” Canadian High Commissioner in Dhaka Heather Cruden said in a statement on Thursday.
“Bangladesh government and all opposition parties should clearly and publicly reject the use of political violence,” she said.
“Canada calls on them to engage one another meaningfully and constructively to address the ongoing political issues and ensure that the upcoming general election will be free, fair and transparent,” she added.
The unrest in Bangladesh carries a heavy toll on the people, their economic prosperity and their democracy, said the envoy.
“Engaging in a peaceful protest is fundamental to democracy. However, we believe that violence has no place in the democratic process,” she said.
-With The Independent input
