US wants democratic process forward in Bangladesh

Washington, Feb 9 (UNI) The United States wants to see elections move forward in Bangladesh as soon as possible and in an appropriate way in accordance with the constitution and the rule of law, says State Department Deputy spokesman Tom Casey.

"We want to see Bangladesh's democratic system develop. We want to see elections take place in an environment that's free and fair and does not have any element of intimidation to it. And certainly not only in Bangladesh but in any place in the world, we would react very strongly and very negatively to any efforts by the military or anyone else to usurp the rights of the legitimate government," he said while replying to a question.

He said any kinds of measures that are implemented are, done in full accordance with the rule of law and in accordance to whatever the national standards and practices of that country are.

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