Japan: Bangladesh election held peacefully, following procedures
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Notes some incidents of violence with casualties in the process
Although some irregularities were reported in the general election, Japan has welcomed that overall, the election was generally conducted peacefully.
"As far as our mission was able to observe, the election process was conducted in accordance with procedures," Japanese Press Secretary Kobayashi Maki said in a statement.
"On the other hand, we regret that there were incidents of violence with casualties in the process leading up to the general election."
Japan hoped that Bangladesh, as a strategic partner, will make progress in its efforts for further development as a democratic nation.
“Japan intends to continue to support Bangladesh for its development and prosperity, and further develop the bilateral relationship”, said the press secretary.
On January 8, the Bangladesh Election Commission announced the result of the 12th general elections held on January 7.
From Japan, an election observer mission headed by Watanabe Masato, former Ambassador to Bangladesh, consisting of officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh as well as an outside expert, conducted monitoring activities on site.