Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- As Bangladesh heads toward general elections in February amid continued political tension, a group of United States lawmakers has warned the country's interim administration that suspending political parties and reviving the "flawed International Crimes Tribunal" could damage the credibility of the electoral process. They instead called for an inclusive and credible democratic transition.

The cautionary message comes as Interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has reiterated that national elections will be held on February 12, saying Bangladesh aims to restore democratic rights that were eroded under an autocratic system.

In this context, US Representatives Gregory W Meeks, Bill Huizenga and Sydney Kamlager-Dove wrote to C...