Dhaka, Jan 1, 2019 (BSS) – The European Union (EU) today said the aspiration of the Bangladesh’s people to democracy was reflected in the Sunday’s election as the mobilisation of voters was found and the opposition participated in the election for the first time in 10 years.
“The European Union expects the country (Bangladesh) to move forward towards democracy, the respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms,” said EU spokesperson Maja Kocijancic in a statement on parliamentary election of Bangladesh.
The EU will continue to support the work in this context and the interest of the people of Bangladesh, the statement reads.
However, it said violence has marred the election-day and alleged that some obstacles have tainted the electoral campaign and the vote.