EU to continue work with Bangladesh government

The European Union (EU) issued a statement and assured that it would work with the new government led by Awami League.

The statement made by High Representative on behalf of the European Union on Tuesday (January 9) said that the EU took note of the outcome of the parliamentary elections in Bangladesh and reiterated that the long-term EU-Bangladesh partnership is underpinned by the values of democracy, human rights and the rule of law.

The EU condemned the acts of violence that occurred during the electoral period and urges everybody to refrain from violence in the post-election period.

The EU strongly encouraged all stakeholders to respect political pluralism, democratic values and international human rights standards and to engage in peaceful dialogue.

"It is essential that the media, civil society and political parties can carry out their work without censorship or fear of reprisals," said the statement.