Bangladesh must respect democratic principles: Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, to respect democratic principles and the rule of law. This comes after recent unrest in the country. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who recently visited Bangladesh, called for de-escalation and respect for universal rights. Both officials emphasized the need for an impartial investigation into recent events in Bangladesh. AFP