Alice Mogwe, president of the International Federation for Human Rights, met with the chief adviser, Prof Muhammad Yunus, on Monday at the Guest House Jamuna. The two leaders discussed the human rights situation in Bangladesh and worldwide. Prof Yunus thanked Mogwe for her visit and highlighted the value of stronger international engagement at this important time for the country. He noted his recent meetings with international human rights defenders and urged them to visit Bangladesh, as it faces a critical period.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza featured prominently in their discussion, with Mogwe outlining her organization’s support efforts and expressing gratitude for Prof Yunus’s solidarity. Mogwe praised the interim government’s dedication to human rights and democracy. She also expressed concern about past enforced disappearances and the suppression of dissent under the previous administration. The meeting was attended by Taskin Fahmina, senior researcher at Odhikar.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza featured prominently in their discussion, with Mogwe outlining her organization’s support efforts and expressing gratitude for Prof Yunus’s solidarity. Mogwe praised the interim government’s dedication to human rights and democracy. She also expressed concern about past enforced disappearances and the suppression of dissent under the previous administration. The meeting was attended by Taskin Fahmina, senior researcher at Odhikar.
