Bangladesh closely observing Nepal situation, expresses condolences over loss of lives
Bangladesh hopes that all sides will exercise maximum restraint and engage in peaceful and constructive dialogue to resolve any differences.
The government of Bangladesh today (9 September) said it is closely observing the situation in Nepal.
In a statement, the government expressed its sincere condolences over the tragic loss of lives, extended sincere sympathies to the families of the deceased, and wished a speedy recovery to all those injured in the ongoing protests in Nepal.
The statement comes amid escalating demonstrations by Gen Z youths in Nepal as reports indicate that fires and vandalism have occurred at the country's the federal parliament, the Supreme Court, the Special Court, district courts, office of the Attorney General, land revenue offices, businesses, hotels, and the homes and offices of top political leaders.
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Nepal's prime minister KP Sharma Oli, whose own house was set on fire, resigned today as protests against a short-lived ban on social media grew increasingly violent and expanded into broader criticism of his government and accusations of corruption among the country's political elite.
Demonstrations led by young people angry about the blocking of several social media sites gripped the country's capital a day earlier, and police opened fired on the crowds, killing 19 people.
Bangladesh hopes that all sides will exercise maximum restraint and engage in peaceful and constructive dialogue to resolve any differences, the government said in the statement.
"As a longstanding friend and neighbour of Nepal, Bangladesh remains confident in the ability of the resilient people of Nepal to restore peace and ensure stability," it added.
