Dhaka, Jan. 10 -- The just held 12th Jatiya Sangsad (parliament) election of Bangladesh has not received endorsements from the United States and the United Kingdom, who assert that it lacked fair competition and failed to fully reflect the opinions of the people, thereby questioning its credibility and fairness.

On the other hand, the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has been closely following the political situation and the recently held election in Bangladesh and called upon all parties to restrain all forms of violence.

The western countries critical statements came a day after the election when the government received accolades from countries like India, China and Russia along with foreign observers, who deemed the ...