Some foreign mission heads, stationed in Dhaka, have sought a sustainable solution to the concern over violence to ensure a lasting peace in the country through exercising restraint, and engaging in dialogue to avoid any further violence in the country (Bangladesh).
Earlier, the UN, International Human Rights Agencies and some other embassies also urged the government and the people of Bangladesh to remain calm and avoid violence and damage to wealth, but now 14 foreign missions have jointly written to Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud, seeking a sustainable solution to the issue to ensure a lasting peace in the country
"The European Union, United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Canada, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Australia jointly sent a letter to the Foreign Minister," a senior official of the Foreign Ministry admitted but did not elaborate.
Earlier, France called on people in Bangladesh to remain calm, exercise restraint, and engage in dialogue to avoid any further violence in the country.
"We have issued advice on caution to the French community and to people who wish to travel to Bangladesh," the French embassy said in a statement on Sunday.
" Issues like loss of life, destruction of properties, protection of human rights, and the importance of following due legal process were highlighted in the letter," according to a diplomatic source.
The situation in Bangladesh turned violent last week following the students' movement to reform the quota system in government jobs.
The government then imposed a curfew later to bring the situation under control.
Meanwhile, the EU in a statement recently, expressed deep concern over violence and tragic loss of life that have occurred in the context of the protests in Bangladesh.
It is vital that further violence is averted and that a peaceful resolution to the situation is found as swiftly as possible, underpinned by the rule of law and democratic freedom, the EU said.
The UK also expressed deep concern, saying the loss of life is unacceptable.
Canada, in its recent statement, said they are shocked by the violence suffered by the people of Bangladesh during the student protests.
"Our thoughts are with the victims and their families and all those impacted as we advocate for a peaceful resolution and respect for human rights," it said.
The justice system must ensure due process for all those arrested and hold accountable those responsible for these tragic events, according to the statement issued by the Canadian High Commission in Dhaka.
Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori has recently said he is shocked to see the damaged areas in Dhaka and described the damage in Dhaka metro rail station utterly heartbreaking.
"I am shocked to observe the damaged areas in Dhaka on July 24. As Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh, I am especially saddened by the severe damage of Dhaka MRT. I find this utterly heartbreaking," he said, sharing his personal observation after visiting the MRT Dhaka.
