US commends Bangladesh army for ‘restraint’ after PM Sheikh Hasina flees

Washington: Apna Punjab Media: After Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the South Asian country, the US government praised the Bangladesh Army for ‘restraint’ and appealed for the democratic formation of an interim government. Hundreds of people were killed in a crackdown on protests after Hasina left office, which began as a protest against preferential job quotas and turned into a movement to remove her. Bangladesh army chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman announced Hasina’s resignation in a televised address and said an interim government would be formed. A White House spokesperson said, “The United States has long called for democratic rights to be respected in Bangladesh, and we urge the formation of an interim government that is democratic and inclusive. We will continue to use the military for that restraint.” praise them.” Showed it today.” The White House and the US State Department have urged various parties to refrain from violence and restore peace as soon as possible. A State Department spokesperson said, “We welcome the announcement of the interim government.” Student protests and violence have erupted in Bangladesh over the past month against quotas that reserve a greater share of government jobs for certain groups, with Hasina winning a fourth consecutive term in an election boycotted by the opposition in January.