US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas has expressed his grave concern over the violent speech against the embassy officials in Bangladesh.

The US Ambassador expressed his concerns to Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader during their meeting at the latter's secretariat office in Dhaka on Wednesday (November 15).

Haas, during the meeting, also handed over an official letter, sent by US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu, that underscored the need for holding dialogue without preconditions among Awami League, BNP and Jatiya Party.

While talking to reporters after ending the meeting, Haas said Washington will remain neutral over the upcoming general election in Bangladesh.

“We want a peaceful, free and fair election to be held in Bangladesh,” Haas cleared his Washington stance in this regard.        

He further said, “We are on no political party's side. We call on all sides to deescalate, to avoid violence, and try to figure out a way to have a dialogue without preconditions to help make the election conditions better."

Earlier on 6 November, Chattogram's Banshkhali upazila's Chambol union chairman and Union Awami League convener Mujibul Haque Chowdhury threatened to beat Peter Haas and he broadcast it live on his Facebook, according to a media report.

In response to the threat, the US on November 9 said that they expect the host government of any country to take all appropriate measures to maintain the safety and security of their personnel and facilities.

BDST: 1542 HRS, NOV 15, 2023
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