EU, 12 countries condemn attack on Hero Alam

The foreign missions in Dhaka on Wednesday condemned the attack on Dhaka-17 by-election candidate Ashraful Hossain Alam, popularly known as Hero Alam.

In a joint statement, the foreign missions said, "We condemn the July 17 attack on Dhaka-17 constituency candidate Ashraful Alam, popularly known as Hero Alam. Violence has no place in the democratic process."

"We call for a full investigation and accountability for the perpetrators. Everyone involved in the upcoming elections should ensure that they are free, fair, and peaceful."

The statement was signed by the Embassies/High Commissions of Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Netherlands, Switzerland, European Union, United Kingdom and United States.

Hero Alam, who contested Dhaka-17 by-polls as an independent candidate, was attacked while visiting a polling center during the voting in Banani area on Monday afternoon.

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