<p>The United States is closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh, where the prime minister has fled the country after a crackdown on demonstrations, and urges the interim government formation process to be democratic and inclusive, the White House said on Monday.</p><p>"We encourage all parties to refrain from further violence and restore peace as quickly as possible," a National Security Council spokesperson said.</p>
<p>The United States is closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh, where the prime minister has fled the country after a crackdown on demonstrations, and urges the interim government formation process to be democratic and inclusive, the White House said on Monday.</p><p>"We encourage all parties to refrain from further violence and restore peace as quickly as possible," a National Security Council spokesperson said.</p>