United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk arrived here early this morning on a two-day official visit.
Foreign ministry’s director general of UN wing Toufique Hasan received him at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA), foreign ministry’s official source said.
During the visit, Turk will hold a number of meetings with top government officials and civil society representatives.
The high commissioner is scheduled to meet with Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, said a press release disseminated by the UN Resident Coordinator office in Dhaka.
The chief judge, the head of the army, the leaders of multiple reform committees, and other experts from various ministries will also meet with the UN HR chief.
Additionally, Turk will speak at Dhaka University, where he will engage with students who are part of the current protest movement.
He would also meet with representatives of diplomatic missions in Bangladesh and UN agencies.
On Wednesday afternoon, the high commissioner will conclude his mission in Dhaka with a press conference.
