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US calls for respect for religious freedom, basic human rights in Bangladesh

Washington/Dhaka, Dec 4 (UNI) The United States has said that there needs to be respect for fundamental freedoms, like respect for religious freedom and basic human rights, amid the reports of attacks on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.
US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said this during a media briefing when told that British MPs Barry Gardiner and Priti Patel had voiced concern in the UK parliament over violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, and had highlighted over 2,000 violent incidents and have called for urgent government discussion with Bangladeshi authorities to ensure protection and freedom of religion for the minority communities in Bangladesh.
Asked if there was any plan by the US to address this concern through diplomatic and policy measures, Patel said:
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