UN Team Arrives in Bangladesh to Address Human Rights Violations Post-Hasina's Resignation

A UN team is in Bangladesh for eight days to discuss investigating human rights violations after Sheikh Hasina's resignation as PM. The visit, from August 22 to 29, will initiate dialogues with the interim government. This comes after violent protests led to 650 deaths. The fact-finding mission aims for an impartial investigation.

A team of UN experts landed in Bangladesh on Thursday for an eight-day visit to outline a process for investigating human rights violations amid recent unrest triggered by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation.

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights team will engage in preliminary discussions with the interim government and other stakeholders from August 22 to August 29. This visit aims to prioritize assistance and promote human rights in Bangladesh, according to the United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office in Bangladesh.

The visit follows severe unrest after Hasina's government fell, resulting in over 500 deaths since mid-July. The Army intervened after Hasina fled to India on August 5. Yunus was appointed Chief Adviser of the interim government on August 8. A detailed investigation team is expected to follow. The visit is in response to a request from the interim government and aims to ensure a fair and impartial investigation.

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights conveyed admiration and support for the people of Bangladesh, particularly the youth. The fact-finding mission will be the first since Bangladesh's independence in 1971.

(With inputs from agencies.)