The UK has welcomed the newly formed interim government of Bangladesh led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus. Today UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy issued a statement welcoming the newly formed interim government in Bangladesh.

David Lemmy said in a statement on Friday that the United Kingdom welcomes the interim government of Bangladesh with Professor Muhammad Yunus as its chief adviser.

The UK has full support for the interim government, which will work to restore peace and order in the interests of the people of Bangladesh. We call on everyone to stop any further violence and loss of life. The people of Bangladesh deserve a peaceful journey towards accountability and an inclusive democratic future.