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The United Nations will support Bangladesh in a wide range of areas, including reforming the police and electoral systems, as the interim government begins a major restructuring process of the country’s institutions. Chief adviser yesterday Sunday. During a courtesy meeting with Muhammad Yunus at his Tejgaon office, Gwen Lewis, the United Nations Resident Coordinator assigned to Dhaka, gave this assurance.

During the meeting, the two discussed reforms, anti-corruption, floods and the UN-led investigation into the Rohingya crisis and the July-August killings.

Gwen Lewis expressed her support for the reform initiatives undertaken by the interim government. He is Dr. He thanked Yunus for his “extraordinary role” as the head of the post-revolutionary administration.

At the time, the chief adviser said, now is the “moment of greatest unity” for the entire nation and his government’s main task is to “set a precedent” for everyone. He said now is a great opportunity to bring economic reforms and almost every institution in the right direction.

The UN Resident Chief inquired about reforms in the security forces, including the police administration. The Chief Adviser said that the government has made reform of the police force a top priority.

Dr. Yunus also said that the government has also set up a commission for major reforms in the electoral system, so that polling can be held in a free and fair manner.

At that time, Gwen Lewis said, the UN-led investigation team has already started working on the killings and violence that took place in July and August. He said various United Nations agencies, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labor Organization (ILO) were looking for ways to help those injured and psychologically affected in the movement.

The United Nations Resident Coordinator also said that the United Nations has provided $4 million for post-flood rehabilitation in the eastern and southern parts of the country. The United Nations is coordinating aid programs for flood victims from various organizations and charities.

At this time Dr. Yunus sought UN support to launch an early warning system for floods in South Asia. They also discussed the environment, climate change and the problems of Chittagong Hill Tracts.

In addition, Dr. “There is a whole generation of angry young people growing up here,” Yunus said, asking for the UN’s help to build a better future for Rohingya children in refugee camps.

Iran is interested in increasing relations.

Iran expressed interest in strengthening bilateral relations with Bangladesh in various fields including trade, culture, energy, education and health. Today the chief adviser. Iranian Ambassador Mansour Chavushi expressed this interest during a courtesy meeting with Muhammad Yunus at his office.

At this time, the two exchanged views on matters of mutual interest. The ambassador expressed the support and cooperation of the Iranian government to the interim government.

Chief advisor. Yunus welcomed Iran’s interest and thanked Iran for supporting Bangladesh on the Rohingya issue at the global forum.

Denmark’s assistance in labor reform-

On this day, the Danish ambassador appointed in Dhaka, Christian Brix Mola, went to the courtesy meeting and asked for Denmark’s assistance in labor reform and mangrove research. He said that these two issues are one of the top priorities of the interim government.

Dr. Yunus said that labor reform along with the implementation of ILO Convention is the main area of ​​reform of his government. It is essential for both workers and producers.

At this time, the ambassador handed over the congratulatory letter of Danish Prime Minister Mite Frederiksen to the Chief Adviser. He was wounded by the student uprising and offered Danish assistance in several key areas of the interim government’s reform agenda.