The United States has reiterated its support for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's efforts to hold a free and fair election in Bangladesh.
"I think Prime Minister Hasina is committed to supporting free and fair elections. We share her support for free and fair elections," said US Department of State Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
He made remarks when a reporter wanted to know whether the US is urging for a neutral caretaker government to hold a free, fair election.
Earlier, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the next general election in Bangladesh will be held in a free and fair manner under her government upholding democracy and voting rights of the people.
The US State Department Spokesperson said the policy that they announced is designed to support those efforts by the prime minister, as well as the efforts of the Bangladeshi people to having elections where the Bangladeshi people can choose their leaders.
"And I will say lastly, as friends, we have expressed our concerns where we see actions that undermine democracy and human rights in Bangladesh," said the Spokesperson at a regular briefing at the US Department of State.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) reiterated the call for holding parliamentary elections under a neutral caretaker administration.
The United States has indicated their new Bangladesh-specific visa policy will help Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her government in its efforts to hold free and fair elections.
