UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urges investigation into Bangladesh's crackdown on protests, causing over 170 deaths and 1,000 injuries.

UN urges Bangladesh to investigate crackdown on protests, disclose details. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, called for an investigation into the government's response to protests in Bangladesh that have resulted in over 170 deaths and 1,000 injuries. Türk also urged the government to ensure all law enforcement operations adhere to international human rights standards.