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Reiterating the US’s support for Bangladesh’s democratic path, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio greeted the people of Bangladesh on their Independence Day.
Rubio wished all Bangladeshis a very happy special day on behalf of the United States.
In a statement issued by the US Department of State, Rubio said, “This celebration comes at a pivotal point in Bangladesh’s history, as the Interim Government prepares the nation for elections that will allow the people of Bangladesh to choose the path forward for their nation. The United States supports Bangladesh in its journey toward a bright and democratic future. We look forward to continuing our partnership promoting economic development and regional security in the Indo-Pacific.”
“As Bangladesh marks this special occasion, I extend my warm regards to its people and reaffirm the United States’ commitment to working together to make both our nations safer, stronger, and more prosperous,” he concluded.
He also added that the interim administration led by Muhammad was getting ready for elections.
Following the student-led insurrection that overthrew former Premier Sheikh Hasina in August, Yunus, who leads the caretaker government put in place following a revolution in August, is coming under growing pressure to announce the date of the nation’s elections.
Earlier, Muhammad Yunus said, “Election dates could be fixed by the end of 2025 or the first half of 2026." He had then said that his interim government has launched commissions to oversee a raft of reforms which are needed for the elections to be held.