, Sept. 9 -- As a longstanding friend and neighbour of Nepal, Bangladesh on Tuesday said it remains confident in the ability of the resilient people of Nepal to restore peace and ensure stability.

"Bangladesh hopes that all sides will exercise maximum restraint and engage in peaceful and constructive dialogue to resolve any differences," said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement.

The government of Bangladesh is 'closely observing' the situation in Nepal and expressed its sincere condolences over the tragic loss of lives.

Bangladesh also extended its sincere sympathies to the families of the deceased, and wished a speedy recovery to all those injured.

Meanwhile, all Bangladeshi nationals currently living or stuck in Nepal hav...