The interim government has expressed deep concern over a violent incident in Sherpur that left a local Jamaat-e-Islami leader dead.
“Any loss of life linked to violence is unacceptable and deeply regrettable,” a post on the Chief Adviser’s Facebook page said on Thursday.
“With the national election only two weeks away, the government calls on all political parties, including the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, to demonstrate responsible leadership and ensure restraint among their supporters. Violence, intimidation, and loss of life have no place in a democratic process,” the post added.
“Police in Sherpur have launched an investigation into the clashes and the murder. All perpetrators will be brought to justice. Security in the district has been stepped up,” it said.
“All parties, leaders, and campaigners must play their role in maintaining peace, respecting the rule of law, and engaging voters through peaceful and constructive means. The future of the nation depends on calm, discipline, and democratic conduct from all sides,” the post read.
“The interim government remains committed to ensuring a peaceful, free, and fair election,” it concluded.