DHAKA: The spokesperson of Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the EU Election Observation Mission in Bangladesh called upon Bangladesh government to open path for open democracy.

In a statement on Wednesday the diplomat said, “The High Representative regrets that the main political forces in Bangladesh have been unable to create the necessary conditions for transparent, inclusive and credible elections, despite many efforts, including most recently under UN auspices.

The High Representative urges all sides to refrain from violence and encourages all political leaders to respect the right of the people of Bangladesh to express their democratic choice.

BDST: 2055 HRS, JAN 08, 2013
Edited by: Golam Rosul, Newsroom Editor/MMA