Appointment of Bangladesh interim government: Foreign Secretary statement

Foreign Secretary David Lammy gave a statement welcoming the appointment of an interim government in Bangladesh, led by Professor Muhammad Yunus.

The Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, said:

The UK welcomes the appointment of the interim government in Bangladesh, led by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. The interim government has the UK's support as it works to restore peace and order, for the sake of the Bangladeshi people. We urge all actors to prevent further violence and loss of life.

The people of Bangladesh deserve accountability and a peaceful pathway to an inclusive democratic future.