CPI(M) calls for peace in Bangladesh

New Delhi, Aug 06: The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) met on Tuesday and issued the following statement regarding the recent developments in Bangladesh:
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her government in Bangladesh have been ousted in a mass revolt led by students against an authoritarian and corrupt regime.
The Polit Bureau in a statement expressed its deep sorrow at the loss of “more than 300 lives due to brutal repression against the mass protests”.
The CPI(M) emphasises that democratic and secular forces must work unitedly to restore peace and stability in Bangladesh. “This unity is crucial to thwart the designs of rightwing and fundamentalist forces that may seek to exploit the situation with the support of external forces,” he said, adding that the party calls for concerted efforts to ensure that the country moves towards a democratic and inclusive future.