The US supports the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh for democracy, the right to peaceful assembly, and the freedom of speech.

US State Department expressed its dissatisfaction that not all parties took part in the elections that took place in Bangladesh on Sunday, January 07, 2024, and that they "were not free or fair" along with other observers.

US State Department spokesman Mathew Miller stated in Washington on Monday (January 8, 2024) that the arrests of members of the political opposition and claims of anomalies on election day continue to worry the US.

According to Miller, the US supports the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh for democracy, the right to peaceful assembly, and the freedom of speech.

The United States, however, recognised that the Awami League won a majority of seats in the January 7, 2024 parliamentary elections, he said.

"Looking ahead, the United States remains committed to partnering with Bangladesh to advance our shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, to supporting human rights and civil society in Bangladesh, and to deepening our people-to-people and economic ties," said Miller.

He said the United States condemned violence that took place during elections and in the months leading up to it.

The US encouraged the government of Bangladesh to credibly investigate reports of violence and to hold perpetrators accountable, said the spokesperson.

"We also urge all political parties to reject violence," Miller said.