Switzerland closely monitoring Bangladesh amidst political turmoil

Switzerland is "closely following" the current developments in Bangladesh, said the Swiss foreign ministry on the social platform X on Monday. After several weeks of demonstrations, the prime minister left the country on Tuesday, and the army took control. Switzerland has been "concerned and affected by the unprecedented loss of life since mid-July," said the Swiss foreign ministry, calling for the respect and protection of the safety of all, including minorities. Late this afternoon, the Swiss foreign ministry announced that it was now advising against non-urgent travel to Bangladesh. UN Chief and the West call for a ‘democratic transition’ The head of the United Nations and Western powers on Monday called for "calm" and a "democratic transition" in Bangladesh, with Washington hailing the role of the army in announcing the formation of an interim government following the flight of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. +Switzerland in a fast-moving world. Join us to follow the latest Swiss ...