The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

UNDP Resident Representative Ms. Renata Lok-Dessallien praised the caretaker government for establishment of the Human Rights Commission that is in effect from today.

"Many governments in the past have failed to do this," she told reporters after a meeting with Foreign Advisor Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury at his office.

She also said there has been marked improvement in extra judicial killings, "though more remains to be done."

Among other issues, Iftekhar and Renata discussed entire range of Bangladesh-UNDP development cooperation.

The Foreign Advisor underscored the setting up of the Human Rights Commission. He said "not only will this bring benefit to the people of Bangladesh; it will also vastly improve the image of the country abroad."

Iftekhar expressed the hope that the UN would send observers to cover the election in December.