Dhaka, July 29 -- Former US diplomat John Danilowicz has dismissed allegations that the United States played any part in Bangladesh's recent political transformation during the July uprising, describing such claims as a "myth" promoted by the former ruling Awami League and its supporters.
Speaking at a seminar held on Monday at North South University (NSU) in Dhaka, Danilowicz said, "The idea that the United States was involved in the political developments of July-August lacks any credible evidence.
Despite repeated accusations, no proof has ever been presented to substantiate these claims."
The seminar, titled "The Significance of the July Revolution in the Context of US-Bangladesh Relations: Looking Back, Moving Forward," was organise...