Dhaka, May 15 -- The United States has reaffirmed its position that it does not support any particular political party in Bangladesh, emphasising its commitment to a free and democratic process, alongside fair and transparent legal proceedings for all individuals.

Thomas Tommy Pigott, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US State Department, made these remarks during a press briefing on Tuesday in response to the Bangladesh interim government's controversial decision to prohibit the Awami League - Bangladesh's largest political party - from engaging in political activities pending the outcome of a special tribunal investigation into the party and its leadership.

"We are aware that the interim government has suspended all political acti...