Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Sweden's Ambassador for Human Rights, Democracy and Rule of Law, Irina Schoulgin-Nyoni, is now on a four-day visit to Bangladesh, focusing on key human rights.

issues, including the rights and empowerment of women and girls, freedom of expression and media freedom, and the role of civil society in promoting democratic values, reports UNB.

During her November 11 to 14 visit, Schoulgin-Nyoni will meet representatives of the interim government, civil society organisations, development partners, students and media actors, said the Embassy of Sweden in Dhaka on Wednesday.

Sweden has a long-standing commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights globally, reflected in its decision to appoint an ambassador dedica...