US position on dialogue not changed: Harf

The United States' position on Bangladesh has not changed, as it still encourages dialogue between the ruling Awami League and BNP, reports UNB
"Absolutely, our position hasn't changed," said Marie Harf, deputy spokesperson of the US Department of State, at a regular press briefing in Washington Monday, when a questioner asked whether the US is still sticking for a dialogue.
Referring to US Assistant Secretary Nisha Desai Biswal, she said the assistant secretary talked about the fact that Bangladesh continues to be an important partner to the US and the country is encouraging dialogue between the parties.
Marie Harf also mentioned that the US has consistently said dialogue is the path forward here, and nothing about that has changed.
Responding to another question on fresh election, she said, "I don't have anything. I think more to say on what we think should come of the dialogue. Obviously it's up to all the parties to decide together."