The purpose of the US visa ban was not to seek electoral favors in Bangladesh, but to ensure or support free, fair and peaceful national elections.
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller made this comment while responding to a question on Bangladesh at the State Department’s regular press briefing on Monday.
On May 24, US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken approved new visas under section 212(a)(3)(C) (“3C”) of the US Immigration and Nationality Act to support Bangladesh’s goal of remaining independent, Policy announced. , and peaceful national elections.