The United States has urged all to remain steadfast in opposing targeted violence and orchestrated hate, and work to ensure all are able to attend a religious service or celebration without fear of violence because of their faith.
“Everyone must remain steadfast in opposing targeted violence and orchestrated hate,” said the US embassy in Dhaka in a statement on Tuesday.
The US embassy sent their condolences to the families of victims of recent religious violence. “Freedom of religion is sacrosanct.”
The United States stands with Bangladeshis of all beliefs calling to preserve diversity, unity, and mutual respect, reads the statement.
“My condolences to victims of recent violence affecting Durga Puja celebrations. UK stands with those working for religious tolerance and harmony, in Bangladesh and around the world," British high commissioner to Bangladesh Robert Chatterton Dickson tweeted on Tuesday.
