The United States has dismissed rumors of its involvement in recent student-led protests in Bangladesh, expressing its keenness to work with the interim government.

"We continue to be ready and eager to work with interim government that’s led by Dr Muhammad Yunus as it charts its democratic future for the people of Bangladesh," said Deputy Principal Spokesperson Vedant Patel during a regular briefing in Washington on Monday (Sept 9).

Patel emphasized that the US is closely monitoring developments in Bangladesh. 

When asked about alleged Chinese influence in the recent student protests, Patel declined to speculate.

Addressing claims by some Indian media about US involvement in the protests, despite India's historical alliance with the ousted government, Patel denied these reports. " But what I can unequivocally say is that they are not true. That’s probably why I’ve not seen them," he added.

Prof. Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel laureate and renowned economist, was sworn-in as the chief adviser of the interim government on August 8, signaling a hopeful new chapter for Bangladesh’s democratic future.

The US has expressed its intention to support the Yunus-led government and to enhance bilateral relations with Dhaka, focusing on health, education, labor, governance, and Rohingya issues. 
The US government had earlier extended congratulations to the chief adviser, looking forward to a collaborative relationship.

BSDT: 1200 HRS, SEPT 10, 2024
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