Dhaka, March 2 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has called for the "meticulous preservation" of records documenting alleged atrocities committed under the administration of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

During a meeting with United Nations officials on Sunday, Yunus emphasised that without a proper archival system "it is difficult to know the truth and ensure justice".

His remarks came during talks at the State Guest House Jamuna with UN Resident Coordinator Gwen Lewis, and Huma Khan, a UN human rights expert, according to a statement issued by the chief advisor's press wing.

Among the incidents Yunus cited were the crackdown on demonstrators at Shapla Chattar, police brutality against protesters following the Delwar Hossain Saye...