TDS Desk:

A team from the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights will be visiting Dhaka from 22 to 29 August for preliminary discussions with the Interim Government and other stakeholders.

The purpose of this visit is to understand their priorities for assistance in promoting human rights, according to the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office in Bangladesh on Thursday (22 Aug).

“It is important to note that this visit is not an investigation, but rather it will focus on discussing the process for investigating human rights violations in light of the recent violence and unrest,” it said.

This is in response to a request from the Interim Government. Once the details are finalised, a separate fact-finding team will be dispatched in the coming weeks to conduct the investigation.

The High Commissioner has conveyed admiration, solidarity, and support to the people of Bangladesh, particularly the youth, as they work towards advancing human rights for all.