Online Desk : US Congress has expressed grave concerns by the "negative trajectory of democracy" in Bangladesh and called upon the Trump administration to address what it said the threat to democracy in the country, particularly in light of "serious allegations of vote rigging" in the December 30 elections.
In a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, on February 11, the Congress members expressed their concerns urging the department to take action.
"We are gravely concerned by the negative trajectory of democracy in Bangladesh and request an outline of how the Department intends to respond to this trend, particularly in light of serious allegations that the outcome of the December 2018 elections lacked credibility. As you know, supporting democracy, rule of law, and human rights in the Indo-Pacific region is critical to advancing U.S. interests, and reports of widespread irregularities in Bangladesh's recent elections seriously threaten those important interests," the letter reads.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican; Representative Eliot L. Engel (D-NY), Chairman of the Committee; Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA), the Chairman of the Asia and Pacific Subcommittee; Rep. Ted Yoho (R-FL), the Ranking Member of the Asia and Pacific Subcommittee; Rep. Andy Levin (D-MI); and Rep. Ann Wagner (R-MO) write the letter for administration action.
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