Bangladesh interim government Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam apologised on Thursday for any of his past statements and use of words that were divisive.
In a Facebook post made at 4:58pm, the wrote, "If I remain in government even for a single day more, I wish to work with respect and sensitivity toward all forces involved in the uprising."
"Unity among patriotic forces is essential," he said adding the country is greater than individual ideals, honor, or emotions.
He said "I believe the future state can be democratic and inclusive only if we discard the old divisive slogans and labeling that have made large portions of our population expendable."
The adviser further said Bangladesh's enemies are united and aggressive and the sovereignty and all democratic institutions of the country are under threat.
"The patriotic people who stood united during the July uprising now face a long test, a test of unity and patience. We must overcome this test," he said.
