Bangladesh's interim government's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yu💯nus has called for the “meticulous preservation” of records documenting alleged "atrocities" committed under the administration of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
During a Sunday meeting with United Nations officials, Yunus emphasized that without a proper archival system “it is difficult to know the truth and ensure j𓆏ustice", the Dhakꦜa Tribune newspaper reported.
A statement issued by the chief adviser’s press wing♔ said the chief adviser during his conversation with UN Resident Coordinator Gwen Lewis and UN human rights expert Huma༒ Khan cited the crackdown on demonstrators at Shapla Chattar, police brutality against protesters following the Delwar Hossain Sayedee verdict, and years of alleged extrajudicial killings.
The UN officials, in response, 𒁃reaffirmed their willingness to assist Bangladesh in documenting hu♔man rights abuses.
“This is a process of healing and truth-building,” Lewis said, offering the UN’s expertise in tec🅷hnical assistance and capacity-building.
𒁃 Yunus also co๊mmended the organization’s recent fact-finding report on human rights violations following the July-August 2024 uprising that led to the end of 15 years of Awami League regime from power and Hasina's escape to India.
According to Lewis, the UN High Commissioner for Human Right♚s Volker Turk will present the document at the Human Rights Council session in Geneva on March 5.
“We are very please💮d that the UN has published this 🗹report; it is timely,” Yunus said.
The discussion also touched on the plight of the Ro🔯hingya refugees, with Lewis expressing concern over dwindling international aid.
UN Secretary-Gener🦩al Antonio Guterres will visit Bangladesh from March🍸 13 to 16.
Lewis hopes this tr🔯ip will refocus global attention on the refugee crisis.
“We are very worried about the money situation,” Lewis said, noting that USD 15 million per month is required to sustain food supplies fo🌜r Rohingya refugees and other basic needs.
