The United Nations (UN) has congratulated Bangladesh on holding the elections and a referendum and reiterated its commitment to supporting Bangladesh in its effort to build a peaceful and prosperous future.
"The Secretary-General (António Guterres), as he does often after many elections, he encourages all political stakeholders to build on the momentum so as to strengthen national cohesion, uphold the democratic norms and the rule of law," Spokesman for the Secretary-General Stephane Dujarric told reporters at a regular briefing at the UN headquarters on Friday (February 13).
The UN chief encouraged all political stakeholders to ensure the full enjoyment of human rights by all, and protecting minorities as the country advances its transition and pursues inclusive and sustainable reform.
"Look, we were not observers to the elections, so it's not for us to give a grade, so to speak, if that's the intent of your question. What I can tell you that we of course, congratulate the people of Bangladesh for the holding of the elections, legislative elections and a referendum," said the spokesman while responding to a question.
"But we continue to be committed to supporting Bangladesh in its effort to build a peaceful and prosperous future," he added.
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Saturday had telephone conversations with BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, Jamaat Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman and National Citizen Party chief Nahid Islam, and called on everyone to work together to fulfill the expectations of the people of Bangladesh. "UNB
