22 US senators, Congressmen write to Blinken on Bangladesh’s current situation

Twenty-two US lawmakers have sent a bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, expressing concern over Bangladesh’s “declining state of democracy and human rights.” They urge the US to condemn violence, protect civil liberties, and hold accountable officials involved in abuses. The letter calls for US leadership in upholding democratic principles in Bangladesh and partnering with the international community to support Bangladeshis’ right to a representative government that respects human rights and individual freedoms. bd pratidin