DHAKA: Japanese Ambassador to Dhaka Shiro Sadoshima expressed deep concern over recent violence in Bangladesh.

The concern came from a statement on Sunday.

He said, “I am deeply concerned by the continuing escalation of violence and hostility in Dhaka metropolitan area and all over Bangladesh.”

Sadoshima added: “Japan, as a long-time friend and important stakeholder of Bangladesh, while condemning any kind of violence and destructive activities, urges the restraint of both ruling and opposition parties so as not to cause any loss on its citizen’s safety and welfare over the path of the resolving the political confrontation.”

BDST: 1925 HRS, OCT 27, 2013
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