The United States has said that "nothing has changed" about their desire to see that the aspirations of Bangladeshis are met.

“We obviously still believe in the importance of viable, vibrant democratic institutions all over the world. And nothing has changed about our desires to see that the aspirations of the Bangladeshi people are met, and that includes being able to conduct free, fair, and transparent elections,” National Security Council (NSC) Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby told reporters during a media briefing at White House on January 10.

Bangladesh is set to see the formation of a new cabinet led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina this evening. 

Bangladesh's foreign friends and partners have already congratulated the Prime Minister and her party, Awami League, on election victory. 

India, China, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, the OIC, and other South Asian countries have congratulated her.

"Looking ahead, the United States remains committed to partnering with Bangladesh to advance our shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, to supporting human rights and civil society in Bangladesh, and to deepening our people-to-people and economic ties," US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller earlier said.

BDST: 1523 HRS, JAN 11, 2024
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