The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh, Gwyn Lewis, described the situation in the country as "extremely uncertain" pending the formation and announcement of a transitional government.
She added that discussions are ongoing with a wide range of political parties, "including the students themselves."
The Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh echoed the call by High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk for "an independent, impartial, and transparent investigation to help Bangladesh understand what happened in recent weeks, but also to hold perpetrators accountable and rebuild trust within the community."
Lewis stated, "There have been far too many instances of arrests, and we have done a lot of advocacy on this matter. We are in a dynamic situation, and there could be a new government in a very short period. The UN has a huge array of technical support tools and different types of operations that we will offer and continue to provide to the people of Bangladesh."
The Resident Coordinator noted significant concern regarding the suppression of freedom of assembly, expression, and other human rights issues, adding, "We hope to turn the page with this new transitional government and start on new foundations based on trust and accountability, moving forward to ensure a brighter future and to address human rights issues more systematically."
Lewis emphasized that if a transitional government is formed and the voices of the youth are heard, Bangladesh can continue its positive development trajectory, making it more inclusive and ensuring that no communities are left behind.
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