The United States said that the 12th parliamentary elections in Bangladesh were not free and fair and expressed concern over the arrest of thousands of opposition members and reports of irregularities on election day.
“The United States shares the view with other observers that these elections were not free or fair and we regret that not all parties participated,” the State Department said in a statement released Monday.
The United States said it supports the people of Bangladesh and their aspirations for democracy, freedom of peaceful assembly, and freedom of expression.