US wants human rights upheld in Bangladesh: Matthew Miller
The United States has reiterated its strong stance on human rights in Bangladesh, emphasizing the importance of upholding the rights of the Bangladeshi people. In a regular briefing on Wednesday, Matthew Miller, Spokesperson for the US Department of State, affirmed that the U.S. position on human rights in Bangladesh remains unchanged under the current administration, as it was under the previous one.
“We want to see the human rights of the Bangladeshi people upheld,” Miller stated, highlighting the ongoing U.S. commitment to ensuring that basic rights and freedoms are protected in the country.
However, when asked about recent reports indicating that the Interim Government in Bangladesh may be considering the removal of secularism from the nation’s constitution—an action that could potentially alter the country’s democratic framework and impact the rights of minority groups—Miller declined to provide further comments.
“We don’t have a comment on that specific issue at this time,” he said, refraining from addressing concerns about the proposed constitutional changes, which have sparked debate both within Bangladesh and internationally regarding their potential implications for the country’s governance and its diverse religious communities.
The conversation comes at a time of increasing scrutiny of Bangladesh’s political and human rights landscape, as the nation prepares for upcoming elections amidst a backdrop of political tension and rising concerns over the protection of secularism and minority rights.
