UN review on BD human rights in Geneva today
Monday, 13 November 2023
Bangladesh's human rights record will be examined by the United Nations Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) working group for the fourth time today (Monday), reports UNB.
Law Minister Anisul Huq will lead the Bangladesh delegation at the review meeting to be held in Geneva.
Bangladesh's first, second and third UPR reviews took place in February 2009, April 2013, and May 2018, respectively.
In its submitted national report, Bangladesh said it would continue to strengthen its institutions and measures to promote and protect human rights.
As a nation built on the sacrifices of martyrs and the struggle of freedom fighters to achieve the rights of its people, Bangladesh said, it continues to maintain its unwavering commitment to human rights obligations.
The UPR working group comprises the 47 Member States of the Human Rights Council. However, each of the 193 UN Member States can participate in a country review.