US ready to work with interim government of Bangladesh: Matthew Miller

Last Updated on August 8, 2024 9:21 am

The United States is ready to work with the interim government of Bangladesh. In addition, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller also said that Washington is keeping an eye on the ongoing events in Bangladesh.

Indian media NDTV reported this information in a report on Thursday (August 8).

Matthew Miller told reporters at a State Department briefing, “We are monitoring developments in Bangladesh and have noted that Muhammad Yunus has been appointed as the leader of the interim government in that country.”

In response to questions about the fast-moving events in Bangladesh, Miller said, “We think the interim government will play an important role in establishing long-term peace and political stability in Bangladesh.”

Meanwhile, a State Department spokesperson told PTI, “All decisions regarding the interim government should respect democratic principles, the rule of law and the will of the Bangladeshi people.” Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has agreed to lead Bangladesh’s interim government. We are ready to work with the interim government, because this government will determine the democratic future of the people of Bangladesh.

According to NDTV report, Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus is going to take oath as the head of the interim government of Bangladesh on Thursday. He appealed to all to remain calm and to “abstain from all forms of violence” to make the most of “our new victory”.

Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman announced on Wednesday that the interim government will be sworn in around 8pm on Thursday. The Advisory Council can have 15 members.