Violence needs to be stopped: US

Expressing grave concern over the ongoing unrest and violence in Bangladesh, the United States has said it needs to be stopped regardless of its nature, reports UNB.
"Well, regardless of what you call it, it needs to stop," said Marie Harf, Deputy Spokesperson of the US Department of State at a regular briefing in Washington on Friday.
Asked whether the Bangladesh government has sought any kind of help from the US, she said, "I can check with our team but I don't think that we've been providing any sort of assistance."
Harf said they have called on all parties to instruct their members to refrain from violence, and also on the government to provide the necessary space for peaceful political activity.
"There've been unconscionable attacks, like including bus burnings and train derailments that have killed and wounded innocent victims," she said.
Meanwhile, the United Nations (UN) has said they will continue to be in touch with the leaders of the two main parties in Bangladesh trying to make sure that they can resolve their differences.
It also said the political process is separate and apart from the issue of peacekeepers in the UN missions, who are under the control ultimately of the mission.
Deputy Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Farhan Haq said this when a questioner wanted to know what is the impact on Bangladesh as a peacekeeping contributing country as senior military officials making statements about what they will do to civilians.
"We've made our concerns known. As you know, officials, including the senior officials from our Department for Political Affairs, have repeatedly visited Bangladesh, trying to meet the leaders there and make sure that the crisis can be resolved peacefully," Haq said.
He said they have continually encouraged and continue to encourage the authorities to allow for peaceful protest and for the right to peaceful assembly.