UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk met with Bangladesh’s Foreign Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain to discuss the country’s ongoing reform initiatives. Türk expressed admiration for the Interim Government’s commitment to change and pledged the UN’s support in these endeavors.
Highlighting Bangladesh’s historic moment, Türk acknowledged the government’s cooperation with the UN Fact-Finding Mission regarding recent human rights concerns.
He emphasized the importance of continued engagement between the government and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to ensure the successful implementation of reforms.
Foreign Adviser Hossain reciprocated Türk’s gratitude, affirming the Interim Government’s dedication to fulfilling the aspirations of the young generation. He underscored the need for stronger collaboration with the OHCHR to advance the reform agenda and invited discussions on future cooperation modalities.
