UN Chief calls for parliamentary elections in Bangladesh, urges interim govt to be inclusive

New York: The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has called for parliamentary elections in Bangladesh and urged the interim government to make every effort to be inclusive.

Women and Minorities
The UN Chief has urged the inclusion of women and minority communities in the election process.

Support for Restoring Calm
"The Secretary-General welcomes efforts to restore calm and organize parliamentary elections in Bangladesh, with the support of an interim government," the statement issued by Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Farhan Haq, on Monday read.

Focus on Youth and Indigenous Communities
"He urges the interim government in the coming weeks to continue to make every effort to be inclusive, including by taking into account the voices of women, youth, and people across the country, as well as that of minority and indigenous communities, as the country moves towards parliamentary elections," it added.

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Bangladesh is experiencing a volatile political situation after Sheikh Hasina resigned from the post of Prime Minister on August 5 amid mounting protests.

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