The USA, China, the EU, India, Pakistan and the United Nations congratulated Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus- led interim government and reiterated that they stand ready to work with the interim government and Dr Yunus as it charts a democratic future for the people of Bangladesh.
"I'm not going to speak to the private diplomatic conversations, but obviously one of the things that we have made clear is that we want to see the interim government chart a democratic future for the people of Bangladesh," said US Department of State Spokesperson Matthew Miller while responding to a question at a regular briefing in Washington on Thursday.
Miller said there has been communication with the interim government, and their charge d'affaires attended his swearing-in ceremony in Bangabhaban Thursday night.
"I don't know if she spoke to him at the swearing-in, but she did attend," he said.
Earlier, the US said the interim government will play a vital role in establishing long-term peace and political stability in Bangladesh.
"We urge all parties to refrain from further violence. We call for full accountability of all perpetrators of violence," said the spokesperson, adding that all decisions regarding the interim government should respect democratic principles, rule of law, and the will of the Bangladeshi people.
The US expressed its deep concern and sadness about the reports of deaths, human rights abuses, and injuries over the past weeks.
"We share our deepest condolences with all who lost loved ones and those who are suffering," Miller said, adding that they continue to monitor developments in Bangladesh.
Nobel laureate and globally acclaimed economist Prof Muhammad Yunus was sworn-in as the chief adviser of the interim government on Thursday night bringing hope for a new journey towards Bangladesh's democratic future.
China has noted that Bangladesh has formed an interim government and welcomes it and reiterated that Beijing strictly follows the principle of non-interference in other countries' internal affairs.
"We respect Bangladesh's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity and the development path independently chosen by the Bangladeshi people," said a Spokesperson at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
China said they stand firmly by their policy of good neighborliness and friendship with all people of Bangladesh.
The friendship between Bangladesh and China runs long and deep, said the spokesperson.
"China values its relations with Bangladesh, and stands ready to work with Bangladesh to promote bilateral exchanges and cooperation in various areas and further advance our comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership," the spokesperson mentioned.
The European Union (EU) has said it looks forward to engaging with the new administration in Bangladesh and to supporting this critical transition.
It said the transition should be part of a peaceful and inclusive process underpinned by good governance, democratic values and respect for human rights.
"The EU welcomes the swearing-in of the members of Bangladesh's interim government, led by Nobel Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, as they took their oath," said the EU High Representative Josep Borrell Fontelles in a statement received on Friday.
He said Bangladesh is now entering a period of transition and the interim government will have an important task to prepare the ground for democratic elections and ensure accountability for the deaths and violence that have occurred.
"This is an important moment for the country's democratic path and the fulfilment of the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh and its youth," said the EU High Representative.
Sharing the statement from his social media handle, EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley said it was a "privilege" to attend the ceremony and see a "new chapter" in Bangladesh history taking shape.
Nobel laureate and globally acclaimed economist Prof Muhammad Yunus was sworn-in as the chief adviser of the interim government on Thursday night bringing hope for a new journey towards Bangladesh's democratic future.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated Prof Muhammad Yunus on being appointed as the chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim government.
"Heartiest felicitations to Professor Muhammad Yunus on his swearing-in as Chief Adviser of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh," Shehbaz posted on X on Friday.
"I wish him great success in guiding Bangladesh towards a harmonious and prosperous future. I look forward to working with him to deepen cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh in the days ahead," he added.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has congratulated Prof Muhammad Yunus on being the chief adviser of the newly formed interim government.
"Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Professor Muhammad Yunus and all those who have taken responsibility in Bangladesh. I hope our relationship with them will improve further," she wrote on her verified Facebook account on Friday.
"I wish for the development, peace, progress, and well-being of all people at all levels in Bangladesh. My many, many good wishes to the students, youth, workers, farmers, and women, starting from everyone there," she said.
"I hope the crisis will soon pass, and peace will return. May peace return to this world of love of yours and mine. If our neighbouring country is well, we too will be well," she added.
The United States has welcomed Bangladesh's interim government chief adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus's call for an end to the recent violence.
UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh, Gwyn Lewis, on Friday said the United Nations has a crucial role in supporting the Prof Muhammad Yunus-led transition government until a national election is announced in the coming months.
"The United Nations has a very important role in supporting this transition government," she told reporters after a meeting with a BNP delegation, led by Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, at the party chairperson's Gulshan office.
She said they are meeting all of the stakeholders, all of the parties involved, and all of the civil society organisations to begin conversations about how the UN can support Bangladesh along the path for looking at a new investigation on what happened, how to reconcile, and advancing on the development priorities in the country and of course supporting until the new transition government can announce elections in the coming months.
"So, this is an important moment for consultation and dialogue, and again we are always calling for calm," the UN official said.
She said it has been extraordinary what has happened in the country over the last few days.
"We all have a responsibility for calm and peace on the streets," Lewis said.
She said all also have the responsibility to stop violence to continue to build an incredible Bangladesh and to continue the economic development. "We all need to work together closely..."
