The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

The United States Wednesday said the resignation of Advisors is an internal matter of the government of Bangladesh, renewing the US pledge to work with the incumbent caretaker administration in preparing for elections later this year. "The makeup of the Council of Advisers is an internal matter of the Government of Bangladesh," a spokesperson for the US Embassy here said when asked to comment on Tuesday's resignation of four Advisors. The spokesperson said, "We express our appreciation for the efforts of all of the Advisers to work to

restore democracy in Bangladesh and implement the election roadmap."

However, the spokesperson said, "there is much to be done as the Caretaker Government prepares for elections later this year. And we look forward to working with all members of the Caretaker Government as they work to achieve this goal."

When contacted, a spokesperson for the British High Commission declined to make any remark. "We've no comment. It is an internal matter," said the British mission person.