Dhaka-British Prime Minister David Cameron has written to his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina reiterating his personal commitment to stand with Hasina in her fight against terrorism. “….we all need to cooperate closely in the fight against terrorism and extremism, and addressing its root causes,” Cameron wrote in a message dated July 2.
He said as a close friend of Bangladesh, the UK is committed to working with Sheikh Hasina, and stand ready to discuss any assistance that the UK may be able to provide, according to the letter, a copy of which obtained by UNB.
The British Prime Minister said in this holy month of Ramadan, and as families are preparing to come together to celebrate Eid, all should strengthen resolve to proclaim Islam as a religion of peace and to reject those who seek to justify violence in its name.
Cameron said he was deeply shocked to hear of the attack in Dhaka. “My thoughts are with the victims and their families including the families of the brave policemen who died trying to defend those caught up in the attack.
