Expressing grave concern over the ongoing unrest and violence in Bangladesh, the United States has said it needs to be stopped immediately.

“Well, regardless of what you call it, it needs to stop,” said Marie Harf, Deputy Spokesperson of the US Department of State at a regular briefing in Washington on Friday.

Responding to a question whether the Bangladesh government has sought any kind of help from the US, she said, “I can check with our team but I don’t think that we have been providing any sort of assistance.”

Harf said they have called on all parties to instruct their members to refrain from violence, and also on the government to provide the necessary space for peaceful political activities.

“There have been unconscionable attacks, like including bus burnings and train derailments that have killed and wounded innocent victims,” she said.