Dhaka, Sept. 8 -- The United Nations (UN) has called for a strengthened and independent national institution that has oversight of security forces.

"In Bangladesh, we have been calling for a strengthened and independent national institution that has oversight of security forces," said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk while providing global update to the 63rd session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on September 7.

He said they will continue their work with governments around the world, including in Central Asia, to advance inclusive social and economic policies that deliver for everyone.

Turk said they will strengthen their efforts around the world to end use of the death penalty, which overwhelmingly targets mino...