New York, Sept. 23 -- The interim government of Bangladesh on Tuesday expressed deep regret over Monday's incident in New York, where BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and NCP leaders Akhter Hossen and Tasnim Jara were subjected to a politically motivated assault.

The attack was allegedly carried out by affiliates and supporters of the ousted autocrat Sheikh Hasina.

"We reiterate our unwavering commitment to upholding democratic principles and the rule of law, both at home and internationally. Acts of political violence and intimidation-whether within Bangladesh or beyond its borders-will not be tolerated and will be met with appropriate legal and diplomatic responses," said the government in a statement.

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