Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Bangladesh's friends and partners from across the world keep congratulating Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her election victory as she formed her new cabinet on January 11 with a mix of new and old faces.

They vowed to work together with the government and people of Bangladesh to strengthen their ties with the country.

Even though the United States concluded that Sunday's election was not "free or fair" it voiced commitment to work with Bangladesh.

"Looking ahead, the United States remains committed to partnering with Bangladesh to advance our shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, to supporting human rights and civil society in Bangladesh, and to deepening our people-to-people and economic ties," said US St...