The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is set to establish an office in Bangladesh, primarily for three years, in an effort to strengthen cooperation in dealing with human rights issues.

“There has been remarkable progress on the discussion (between the interim government and the UN Human Rights Office). The Council of Advisers, in principle, approved the draft MoU today (Sunday),” Law Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul told reporters at the Foreign Service Academy.

While briefing reporters on the outcomes of the meeting, the Adviser said the office will be established in Bangladesh primarily for three years.

If the two sides think that it is necessary to renew, the renewal of the MoU can be considered, he added.

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam was also present at the media briefing. 

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN Human Rights) is the leading UN entity on human rights.