The United Nations’ role in global crises has long been a subject of debate, but a shocking revelation from Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has raised serious concerns about its involvement in Bangladesh’s recent turmoil. In a candid interview with the BBC, Türk admitted that the UN actively discouraged the Bangladesh Armed Forces from taking action against anti-government protestors, who were, in reality, members of extremist groups like Al Qaeda, ISIS, Hizb ut-Tahrir, and Hamas. His admission suggests that the UN not only facilitated but also played a pivotal role in the jihadist coup that overthrew the Sheikh Hasina government on August 5, 2024. As new details emerge, questions are being raised about Türk’s deep connections with controversial figures such as Muhammad Yunus and George Soros, and whether the UN’s human rights leadership has been complicit in destabilizing Bangladesh.

During his appearance on BBC’s HardTalk program on March 5, 2025, the presenter questioned Türk about the crises in Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, and other war-torn regions, emphasizing the UN’s apparent powerlessness in resolving these conflicts in accordance with international law. In response, Türk stated, “I am giving you an example of Bangladesh last year. During July-August, there were massive demonstrations by students. They had enough of the previous government under Sheikh Hasina; there was massive repression happening”.

He continued, “The big hope for them was actually our voice, my voice, and what we were able to do. We put the spotlight on the situation. And we actually gave the warning to the army that if they got involved, they might no longer be allowed to contribute troops to........

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