DHAKA, Aug 14, 2024 (BSS) - The United Nations will soon start investigation into the killing of the protesters during the recent student revolution.

"An UN-led investigation will be launched very soon to probe into the killing of the protesters during the Student Revolution. A team of UN experts would soon visit the country to set up investigation," said a press release of the Chief Adviser's press wing quoting the UN human rights chief, Volker Türk as saying.

The UN rights chief made the remarks while making a phone call to Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday. 

The Chief Adviser thanked him and his longtime friend Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary General, for supporting the Bangladesh student revolution and championing their rights during unprecedented and devastating killings of student protestors.

The 2006 Nobel Peace Laureate said human rights will be the cornerstone of his administration and the protection of every citizen is the top most priority of the government.

Professor Yunus has sought UN cooperation for rebuilding the country and to uphold human rights, the release said.