Grazyna Baranowska, Vice-Chairperson, and Ana Lorena Delgadillo Perez, member of the WGEID met with acting Foreign Secretary Md. Ruhul Alam Siddique in the Foreign Ministry in Dhaka today. Photo: MoFA

DHAKA, June 16, 2025 (BSS)- The United Nations (UN) today commended the Interim Government of Bangladesh for its significant initiatives in addressing the issue of enforced disappearances, particularly welcoming the country’s accession to the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (ICPPED).

The appreciation came during a meeting between Acting Foreign Secretary Md. Ruhul Alam Siddique and Grazyna Baranowska, Vice-Chairperson, and Ana Lorena Delgadillo Perez, member of the United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID), held at the foreign ministry, said a ministry’s press release here. 

During the meeting, the WGEID representatives briefed the Acting Foreign Secretary on their ongoing study visit to Bangladesh, which is taking place from June 15 to 19.

The UN officials lauded the work and commitment demonstrated by the Commission of Inquiry (COI) on Enforced Disappearances. 

They expressed their interest in exploring how the Group’s mandate could further support the Bangladesh government’s efforts to prevent and redress cases of enforced or involuntary disappearances.

The Acting Foreign Secretary reiterated the Government’s firm commitment to uphold, protect, and promote human rights, and ensure justice for victims. 

Siddique welcomed continued support and technical cooperation from the UN to realize the objectives.