Sabine Magdalena Lauber, the newly appointed Head of Mission for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Bangladesh, officially presented her credentials to State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka.
During the meeting, both leaders engaged in bilateral discussions regarding human rights protection, democratic governance, institutional reforms, and the rule of law. Welcoming Lauber as the inaugural chief of the OHCHR mission in Bangladesh, State Minister Humayun Kabir reaffirmed the government's commitment to constructive cooperation with the UN agency. He highlighted key national priorities, including strengthening democratic institutions, safeguarding fundamental freedoms, and protecting freedom of expression and press freedom.
Read nextJamaat-e-Islami Labels Government a 'Syndicate Regime' During Mass Protest Over Gas & Commodity Price HikesThe discussions also focused on Bangladesh's continuous engagement with UN Special Procedures Mandate Holders, specifically reviewing preparations for the upcoming official visits of the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar and the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education. Lauber praised Bangladesh's proactive engagement and assured full OHCHR support for strengthening national institutions and human rights frameworks. The mission was formally established under a landmark three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Bangladesh Government and OHCHR in July 2025.
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