Dhaka, July 19 -- The interim government on Saturday said the UN Human Rights Office's mission in Bangladesh will focus on addressing and preventing serious human rights abuses, such as those perpetrated by the previous government, and ensuring accountability for violations.

"It will not serve to promote any social agenda that falls outside the country's established legal, social and cultural framework," the government said in a statement, acknowledging that some groups in Bangladesh have expressed 'concerns' about the perceived ideological orientation of UN human rights bodies.

The statement issued by the Chief Adviser' press wing said Bangladesh is a society grounded in strong cultural and religious traditions. "We have received feedb...