Dhaka, Aug 9 (UNB) - The United Nations has encouraged a peaceful transition on the ground, noting that they stand ready to support the interim government and people of Bangladesh in any way that they deem is necessary.
 
"Well, we'll see what kind of formal request we get from any new government that is formed. We, of course, stand ready to support the government and people of Bangladesh in any way that they deem is necessary," Deputy Spokesman for the UN Secretary-General Farhan Haq.
 
He said UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis attended Thursday's swearing-in ceremony, and certainly she and the country team have been active in encouraging the process of making sure that the transition on the ground is peaceful.
 
Responding to a question, the Deputy Spokesman said they want to make sure that the violence that has been occurring in Bangladesh in recent weeks is tamped down. "We have made that clear. Certainly, we stand against any racially based attacks or racially based incitement to violence."
 
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