Statement following resignation of Bangladesh’s Prime Minister

August 5, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – World Affairs Canada

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Overseas Affairs, immediately issued the next assertion:

“Canada strongly condemns the human rights violations, deaths, torture, arbitrary arrests and deadly pressure used towards the folks of Bangladesh in latest weeks. We reiterate our deep condolences to all these impacted.

“Throughout this transition, we urge all events to respect and uphold democratic establishments and processes and the rule of legislation. It’s critical that each one these arrested in latest weeks be accorded due course of within the justice system and {that a} full and neutral investigation be pursued to make sure accountability for crimes dedicated.

“Assuring the upkeep of a full Web entry is crucial to permit folks to entry info and join with their family members in Canada and worldwide.

“As a rustic dedicated to democracy, inclusive governance and the rule of legislation, Canada requires a fast and peaceable return to a democratic and inclusive civilian-led authorities in Bangladesh. We urge the folks of Bangladesh to unite across the rules of freedom and democracy upon which their nation was based.

“Respect for basic human rights, together with freedom of expression and the suitable to peaceable meeting, are crucial for democratic governance and to construct peaceable and affluent societies.

“Canada stands with the folks of Bangladesh throughout these difficult instances.”