Md. Al Masum Khan,

The United Nations has approved the establishment of a country office for human rights in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, for a period of three years. The decision was formalized during an advisory council meeting held in Tejgaon, Dhaka, on Sunday afternoon, where a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed.

Currently, the UN Human Rights Council maintains similar offices in countries such as Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Chad, Colombia, Guatemala, Guinea, Honduras, Liberia, Mauritania, Mexico, Niger, Palestine, and Syria.

According to the UN Human Rights Commission’s official website, these country offices are established under a full mandate to engage with national governments and civil society to monitor, protect, and promote human rights. The mandate typically includes observing and analyzing the human rights situation, offering technical assistance, and engaging with stakeholders such as government authorities, civil society organizations, and victims.

In response to the announcement, Md. Al Masum Khan, Editor and Publisher of The Daily Global Word, a Bangladesh-based international English news portal, expressed his appreciation for the move. He stated that the long-anticipated establishment of a UN Human Rights Office in Bangladesh will serve the collective interests of the people of the country.

“The presence of the UN Human Rights Office will not only enhance monitoring and advocacy but also provide critical support to victims and help strengthen institutions committed to justice and accountability in Bangladesh,” said Md. Al Masum Khan.

The initiative marks a significant step toward strengthening international cooperation on human rights and affirms Bangladesh’s willingness to engage with global human rights mechanisms.