Gwyn Lewis, the United Nations resident coordinator in Bangladesh, has met with Shafiqur Rahman, the chief of Jamaat-e-Islami. Lewis was accompanied by Huma Khan, the human rights advisor to the UN resident representative. According to a statement released by Jamaat, the meeting was conducted in a “sincere and cordial atmosphere”. Discussions focused on the political and human rights situation in Bangladesh, the Rohingya crisis and the country’s upcoming national elections. The meeting also expressed hope for the continued support of the UN in advancing women’s rights, improving workplace skills and contributing to the country’s overall development, the statement said.

Source: bd News24 October 07, 2025 09:09 UTC