South Asian Human Rights delegation meets with Yunus in Dhaka

The team commends the interim government's reform initiatives and its commitment to ensuring human rights

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A delegation from the South Asians for Human Rights (SAHR) has met with Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka.

The team lauded the government's reform initiatives and its commitment to ensuring human rights, according to a statement issued by the Chief Advisor's Office following the meeting on Saturday at the State Guest House Jamuna.

The SAHR delegation included its Co-Chairperson Roshmi Goswami, human rights activists Saroop Ijaz from Pakistan, Deekshya Ilangasinghe and Anushaya Collure from Sri Lanka, and Sayeed Ahmed from Bangladesh.

The discussion covered the ongoing democratic transition process and human rights situation in Bangladesh, as well as the broader context of South Asia, according to the statement.

The chief advisor emphasised the pivotal role of youth in the country's future.

He said, "Since assuming office, we have made it a priority to increase youth participation at all levels. They were given representation in reform commissions, and we ensured their involvement in policy-making across all areas of governance.

“These young individuals, who were once in denial and suffered as a result, are now leading the country in the post-Uprising era.”

"As the older generation, it is our responsibility to guide them and support their journey. This is not only a challenge for Bangladesh but for the entire South Asian region,” he added.

Roshmi described the current moment as a transformative time not just for Bangladesh but for all of South Asia.

“We have met with members of civil society here. Expectations from this government are very high -- especially among the younger generation,” she said.

"Meeting those expectations is a significant challenge for the government.”