Transition of power in Bangladesh must be peaceful, transparent: UN human rights chief

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has stressed that it is vital that the transition of power in Bangladesh is peaceful, transparent, conducted in an accountable way, and open to the meaningful participation of all the people of the country. In a statement, he noted that the transition of power in Bangladesh should be guided by human rights in line with the country’s international obligation, and those responsible for the Killing of hundreds and injuring thousands should be held accountable.