UNHR chief arrives today


FE Report | Published: October 28, 2024 23:02:01


UNHR chief arrives today

UN High Commissio-ner for Human Rights Volker Türk is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka today on a two-day visit.
He will hold a number of meetings with senior officials and civil-society representatives, among others, said a statement released from the UNHRC office.
During his visit, the High Commissioner is due to meet with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, a number of advisers for different ministries, the Chief Justice, the army chief and the heads of several reform commissions.
Türk will also give a speech at the University of Dhaka and meet with students who were involved in the recent protest movement.
He will hold meetings with UN agencies and members of diplomatic missions in Bangladesh. At the end of his mission, the High Commissioner will hold a news conference in Dhaka tomorrow.

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