Dhaka, June 20 -- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Monday voiced concerns about recent changes to legislation to allow the banning of political parties and organisations and all related activities.

"I am concerned about recent changes to legislation to allow the banning of political parties and organisations and all related activities," he said, adding that this "unduly restricts" the freedoms of association, expression and assembly.

The UN rights chief made the remarks while delivering global update at the opening of the 59th Human Rights Council.

Turk said his office hopes to reach an agreement on their expanded presence soon.

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