The United Nations, UN has called for peace in Bangladesh following the violent anti-government protest in the country despite the resignation of the Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina.
According to reports, Hasina had on Monday resigned and fled the country in the face of massive anti-government protests rocking the country.
The protest which turned violent has reportedly claimed many lives in recent weeks.
Secretary-General, António Guterres “continues to closely follow developments in the country,” UN Deputy Spokesperson, Farhan Haq, said in a statement on Monday.
“He urges calm and restraint by all sides and emphasises the importance of a peaceful, orderly and democratic transition.”
The UN chief also expressed “full solidarity with the people of Bangladesh” and called for the full respect of their human rights.
“He continues to underscore the need for a full, independent, impartial and transparent investigation into all acts of violence,” Haq said.
NAN reports that more than 300 persons, including children have been killed since student-led protests erupted in July, and more than 20,000 have also been injured.
The bloodshed is among the worst ever witnessed in Bangladesh.
