The Government of Bangladesh has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to field a mission in the country aimed at supporting the promotion and protection of human rights.
“The purpose of mission is to provide training and technical assistance to government institutions and civil society organisations,” said a press statement issued by the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing today.
Its objective is to help Bangladesh fulfil its national and international human rights obligations through capacity-building, legal support, and institutional strengthening.
This initiative reflects their continuing commitment to reform and accountability, particularly in response to serious human rights violations that occurred during July–August 2024, according to the statement.
“We acknowledge that some groups in Bangladesh have expressed concerns about the perceived ideological orientation of UN human rights bodies. Bangladesh is a society grounded in strong cultural and religious traditions.
“We have received feedback from citizens who have said that any international partnership should be respectful of these values,” the statement read. বিস্তারিত