Canada condemns deadly violence in Bangladesh
It calls everyone to exercise rights in democratic manner
It calls everyone to exercise rights in democratic manner
DHAKA : Canada has expressed deep concern over the recent violence in Bangladesh that has injured thousands and claimed the lives of scores of people, reports UNB.
In a statement issued on March 8, Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird said Canada is deeply concerned by the escalating and deadly violence that has injured thousands and claimed the lives of scores of Bangladeshis. "We urge all parties to end the violence, to work toward peacefully resolving the conflict and to reverse the growing divisions in Bangladeshi society."
"We also call on authorities to protect the rights and the lives of all Bangladeshis", the statement said.
John Baird said "We condemn in the strongest terms senseless attacks on civilians, most notably those on minorities in their homes and places of worship."
"Canada has welcomed Bangladesh's commitment to pluralism and religious freedom, and we encourage further efforts by the government and all parties to promote peace and tolerance throughout the country", the statement said.
"In the lead-up to parliamentary elections, we call on all parties to respect the rights to freedom of expression and of assembly and urge everyone to exercise these rights in a peaceful and democratic manner", it added.
In a statement issued on March 8, Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird said Canada is deeply concerned by the escalating and deadly violence that has injured thousands and claimed the lives of scores of Bangladeshis. "We urge all parties to end the violence, to work toward peacefully resolving the conflict and to reverse the growing divisions in Bangladeshi society."
"We also call on authorities to protect the rights and the lives of all Bangladeshis", the statement said.
John Baird said "We condemn in the strongest terms senseless attacks on civilians, most notably those on minorities in their homes and places of worship."
"Canada has welcomed Bangladesh's commitment to pluralism and religious freedom, and we encourage further efforts by the government and all parties to promote peace and tolerance throughout the country", the statement said.
"In the lead-up to parliamentary elections, we call on all parties to respect the rights to freedom of expression and of assembly and urge everyone to exercise these rights in a peaceful and democratic manner", it added.
Courtesy: The Bangladesh Today
