Dhaka, Aug 27 (V7N): Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury announced on Tuesday that the Home Ministry will extend full cooperation to the United Nations (UN) fact-finding team investigating crimes and acts against humanity committed between June 5 and August 5.

"We will fully support the UN fact-finding team in conducting an independent, thorough, fair, and impartial investigation," the adviser stated during a press briefing following a meeting with a three-member delegation from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), led by Rory Mungoven, the head of its Asia-Pacific region, at the ministry.

Jahangir Alam Chowdhury also emphasized Bangladesh's significant contribution to UN peacekeeping missions, noting that a record number of military and law enforcement personnel from Bangladesh are currently deployed. He urged the UN delegation to continue supporting Bangladesh in maintaining its leading position in the peacekeeping missions.

The adviser further noted that the UN delegation commended the performance of Bangladeshi peacekeepers and assured their continued cooperation with Bangladesh's efforts.

Rory Mungoven called on law enforcement agencies under the Home Ministry to preserve accurate data and facts regarding crimes and human rights violations committed during the anti-discrimination student movement. He stressed the importance of providing this information to the UN fact-finding team upon request.

The OHCHR delegation also included Asia-Pacific region human rights officials Livia Cosenza and Alexander James Amir El Jundi.

Earlier, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen met with Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury at the Secretariat. The Chinese envoy sought the government's assistance in ensuring the safety of 9,000 Chinese citizens working in Bangladesh. Jahangir assured him of the necessary support. He also called for China's cooperation in addressing the needs of those affected by the recent floods in Bangladesh.

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