Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- A delegation from South Asians for Human Rights (SAHR) met with Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus on Saturday to discuss Bangladesh's ongoing democratic transition and the state of human rights both in the country and across South Asia.

The delegation comprised SAHR Co-Chairperson Roshmi Goswami, Pakistani human rights activist Saroop Ijaz, Deekshya Illangasinghe and Anushaya Collure from Sri Lanka, and Sayeed Ahmed from Bangladesh.

Advisers Asif Nazrul (Law), Adilur Rahman Khan (Housing and Public Works), and Sharmeen S Murshid (Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs) were present at the meeting held at the State Guest House Jamuna.

Dr. Yunus underscored the pivotal role of young people in shaping the nation'...