‘Act instantly against rights violations’
President Abdul Hamid yesterday asked the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to take instant and effective steps against human rights violations.
He came up with the directive when a six-member NHRC delegation, led by its newly-appointed Chairman Nasima Begum, met him at Bangabhaban in the evening.
President’s Press Secretary Joynal Abedin briefed reporters after the meeting.
“Take instant and effective measures if you see any act of human rights violation anywhere in the country,” the president said addressing the NHRC delegation.
He also advised the commission to strengthen its overall activities at the grassroots level so that people can be aware of their rights, and get necessary help from the commission when necessary.
“Let the people of grassroots know the function of the National Human Rights Commission,” Hamid said.
Noting that human rights are people’s fundamental rights, he said the constitution of Bangladesh has given utmost priority to protecting human rights.
The president expressed hope that the newly-formed commission will play a very effective role in protecting people’s rights.
NHRC Chairman Nasima apprised the President of future plans and different activities of the commission. Besides, she informed him about its ongoing campaign to establish human rights throughout the world. The NHRC delegation also sought President Hamid’s all-out cooperation in this connection.
Secretaries concerned to Bangabhaban were also present at the meeting.
The NHRC is an independent statutory body formed under the National Human Rights Commission Act 2009, which serves as the major national human rights watchdog, monitoring implementation of state obligations to respect protection and the fulfillment of the rights of every citizen of society.
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