New York (USA), Sept. 30 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday called on international human rights defenders to continue visiting Bangladesh as the country approaches a "critical time" ahead of the planned election in February.

"The most important thing is that you keep visiting. Every time you visit, forgotten issues are brought to light. Ultimately, you are the voice of the people," the Chief Adviser said while holding a meeting with a delegation of top human rights activists at his hotel in New York.

The group was led by Kerry Kennedy, President of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, and the meeting lasted nearly an hour.

Prof Yunus briefed the delegation on Bangladesh's preparations for the upcoming election, ongoing ref...