British Secretary of State for International Development Andrew Mitchell addresses a discussion in the city office of Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) yesterday. On his right is Shaheen Anam, executive director of MJF, and on his left is Gwen Hines, country representative of Department for International Development (DfID). Photo: MJF

The UK Secretary of State for International Development Andrew Mitchell visited the city office of Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) yesterday as part of his three-day official visit to Bangladesh.
During a discussion there, leaders and members of the Dalit community briefed Andrew Mitchell on the problems they face and how UKaid funding is helping to improve the situation.
MJF representatives also elaborated the programmes being carried out by the organisation in this regard.
Shaheen Anam, executive director of MJF, moderated the discussion where Gwen Hines, country representative of the Department for International Development, was present, says a press release.
MJF, a non-government organisation funding 113 organisations working on human rights and governance all over Bangladesh, is supported by UKaid and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dhaka.