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UNB, Dhaka

The United States has sought clarification from the caretaker government on the reasons behind the arrests of political party leaders over the past several days.

"We understand that many people, including political party leaders, have been arrested over the past several days. We are seeking clarification from the government regarding the reasons behind these arrests," a spokesman for the US Embassy told UNB on Sunday.

The spokesman said the US has consistently stated that any individual arrested and charged with a crime should be treated fairly and accorded the full range of legal and constitutional rights that meet international standards of transparency and due process.