"Japan welcomes that overall, the election was generally conducted peacefully. As far as our mission was able to observe, the election process was conducted in accordance with procedures," a press release by embassy of Japan in Bangladesh says today (Jan 10).
According to the press release, Japan hopes that Bangladesh, as a strategic partner, will make progress in its efforts for further development as a democratic nation.
Japan intends to continue to support Bangladesh for its development and prosperity, and further develop the bilateral relationship.