POLITICAL DIALOGUE VITAL TO ENABLE PEACEFUL, CREDIBLE POLLS IN BANGLADESH SUCH DIALOGUE MUST INCLUDE INDIA AND BURMA FALL OUT OF INTERNAL UNREST – UN OFFICIAL

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POLITICAL DIALOGUE VITAL TO ENABLE PEACEFUL, CREDIBLE POLLS IN
BANGLADESH – UN OFFICIALNew York, May 13 2013 3:00PMA senior United
Nations official today stressed the urgent need for more meaningful
and constructive political dialogue in Bangladesh to create conducive
conditions for the holding of peaceful and credible parliamentary
elections that are scheduled for later this year.

"Now is the time for leaders to display political will and arrive at a
solution that will create a conducive environment for free, fair,
credible, inclusive and non-violent elections to take place," said
Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Oscar
Fernández-Taranco.

"All the interlocutors that I have met agree that parliamentary
elections must be inclusive, free, fair and non-violent if the results
are to be credible and acceptable to the people of Bangladesh," he
stated, as he wrapped up a four-day visit to the country.

"All have reaffirmed their commitment to work towards that objective,"
he added. "I am especially encouraged that the Prime Minister
reiterated her offer to enter into dialogue, which is the crucial
starting point."

In addition to meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, he also held
discussions in Dhaka with the Chairperson of the Bangladesh
Nationalist Party, the House Speaker, the Foreign Minister, the Chief
Election Commissioner, leaders of major political parties, and
representatives of civil society and the media.

"The views that I have heard suggests that there is ground for
agreement but bridging the gap will require political will and
commitment to resolve the remaining differences."

Mr. Fernández-Taranco noted that the country is witnessing "a
significant increase" in the number of violent incidents. Earlier this
month, more than 30 people died and 60 were injured in clashes between
police and protesters in the capital, Dhaka.

"I have encouraged all parties to find peaceful ways to resolve their
differences and to publicly denounce violence. I have also
underscored that maintaining the security of all people is paramount
and that human rights and the rule of law should be respected.

"Securing the democracy, maintaining stability and promoting peace and
development have to be the priority of everyone in this nation at this
critical juncture," he stressed. "It is the responsibility of all
stakeholders to work together to create a conducive environment that
will allow free, fair, credible, inclusive and non-violent elections
to take place.

"I urge the political leaders to work together to find mutually
agreeable solutions to this end."

While hailing the strides made by Bangladesh, Mr. Fernández-Taranco
warned that the country's progress could be jeopardized if it does not
address the recent violence, as well as issues such as the need to
improve the conditions of workers, as highlighted by the collapse of a
garment factory building last month that resulted in more than 1,000
deaths.

"These and similar developments are having a toll on the economy. They
run the risk of affecting the country's growth rate, endangering
foreign direct investments, and putting Bangladesh's hard-won social
and economic achievements in jeopardy," he stated.May 13 2013 3:00PM
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