DHAKA, Oct 29, 2019 (BSS) – President M Abdul Hamid today asked the
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to take instant and effective
measures against any human rights violation act anywhere in the country.
He came up with this directive as a six-member delegation of NHRC led by
its chairperson Nasima Begum paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban here
this evening.
“Take instant and effective measures if you see any act of human rights
violation at any place in the country,” he directed the NHRC delegation,
President’s press secretary Joynal Abedin told BSS.
The head of the state also advised the commission to strengthen overall
activities of NHRC at grassroots level so that people can be aware of their
rights and get necessary help from the commission as and when necessary.
“Let the people at grassroots’ level know the function of the National
Human Rights Commission (NHRC) . . . Highlight the overall activities of the
commission in front of mass people,” he suggested.
Noting that human right is people’s fundamental right, Abdul Hamid said the
constitution of the republic of Bangladesh has given utmost priority to
protect human rights.
President Hamid hoped that this newly formed commission would play a very
effective role to protect people’s right.
NHRC is an independent statutory body formed under the National Human
Rights Commission Act 2009. The NHRC 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.
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.
NHRC delegation also sought President Hamid’s cooperation in this
connection.
Secretaries concerned were also present during the meeting.