Dhaka, May 14 -- The United States has said they support a free and democratic process as well as fair and transparent legal processes for all individuals, noting that they are aware of the ban imposed by the interim government on the activities of Bangladesh Awami League.

"We are aware that the interim government has banned the Awami League from all political activities until a special tribunal for the party and its leaders concludes," said Thomas "Tommy" Pigott, Principal Deputy Spokesperson at the US Department of State.

He made the remarks when a journalist sought US' views on banning activities of the Awami League in Bangladesh during a regular briefing in Washington DC on May 13.

Pigott said they do not support any one political ...