The United States has reiterated its call for holding a free and fair election in Bangladesh.

The BNP now plans to focus on one point: resignation of the Awami League government.

Taking note of the new US visa policy, the foreign ministry yesterday said Bangladesh appreciates that the international community, including the US, firmly stands by the prime minister’s commitment to ensure free and fair elections.

The United States has reiterated its support for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's efforts to hold a free and fair election in Bangladesh

Full text of US Asst Secy of State Donald Lu’s interview with Tritiyo Matra

Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque said the Awami League was not concerned by the US visa curbs as they were not imposed on any particular party.

The government today said its apparatus will take necessary measures to prevent any unlawful practices which can compromise the conduct of elections

US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu has said they have not imposed any sanctions on anybody, but they announced a new visa policy

The US will impose visa restrictions on individuals and their immediate family members “if they are responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic election process in Bangladesh”.