The United Nations has urged the interim government to continue to make every effort to be inclusive, including by taking into account the voices of women, youth, and people across the country, as well as that of minority and indigenous communities, as the country moves towards parliamentary elections.
"The Secretary-General welcomes efforts to restore calm and organize parliamentary elections in Bangladesh, with the support of an interim government," said Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Farhan Haq in a statement.
The Secretary-General stands in full solidarity with the people of Bangladesh and calls for the full respect of their human rights, he said.
The UN chief continues to underscore the need for a full, independent, impartial, and transparent investigation into all acts of violence, said his deputy spokesperson.
In separate media briefing, the UN Deputy Spokesman said they are in touch with the current transitional body (interim government), and hoped that there will continue to be an open, inclusive process of government formation and that there can be a "quick timetable for the restoration of democratic rule."
He said they are against all attacks on journalists anywhere for any reason.
"And we are alarmed at the reports of attacks that have taken place," he mentioned while responding to a question.