Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said Bangladesh's current human rights situation is more favourable compared to many countries worldwide.
He said the United Nations Human Rights Commission has no concerns regarding this matter and a report on violence during July and August is forthcoming, after which the government will take appropriate action, the adviser told reporters after a meeting with UN Human Rights High Commissioner Volker Turk at the Secretariat.
He addressed inquiries about the government's reform efforts and the safety of victims and witnesses. He said there will be no issues related to their security.
The adviser also highlighted Bangladesh's prominent role in peacekeeping missions, noting that the country sends the highest number of troops.
He said the UN has expressed satisfaction with the performance of Bangladeshi peacekeepers but recommended a thorough vetting process before deploying additional troops.
A significant portion of the discussion focused on the Rohingya refugee crisis. He raised concerns about the burden of hosting the refugees, saying that Bangladesh faces challenges with its own population and limited resources.
He pointed out that the number of Rohingyas has increased from approximately 1.2 million and stressed the need for a solution regarding their repatriation to Myanmar. "Discussions were held on how to manage this situation," he added.
