Iftikharuzzaman, executive director of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), warned that imposing an ineffective, government-controlled National Human Rights Commission on the public would ultimately be self-defeating for the government. He said that those who fail to establish an effective institution work against their own interests. He said, “They create a Frankenstein for themselves. Power is never […]
The letter, titled ‘Open letter from the outgoing Commissioners of the National Human Rights Commission’, presents their position and views on repealing the ordinance under three subheadings: ‘Reaction to the misinformation presented in Parliament’, ‘Government’s genuine objections against the ordinances’, and ‘Proposal to assess the quality of future laws’. The letter begins by saying, ‘Since […]
Ultimately, enhancing human development through work requires clear policies and effective implementation strategies. Such policies should create employment opportunities, protect workers’ rights and welfare, and include targeted measures for specific groups such as persons with disabilities. New approaches are also possible. For example, countries can focus national employment strategies within their development planning. Employment has […]
He told Prothom Alo that the UN delegation met him to follow up on the US envoy’s visit and whether there was any pressure or harassment he was facing. Furthermore, the United Nations has always been vocal against enforced disappearances and extra-judicial killings by law enforcement agencies. Therefore, the members of the delegation inquired about […]
It is clear why ASK has called the country’s overall human rights situation ‘appalling’. Because of this alarming state of human rights violations, Bangladesh has drawn criticism from the international arena over the years. In 2021, the United States also imposed sanctions against seven current and former RAB officials. According to the ASK report, there […]
He said that the present government is committed to conduct free, fair, transparent and inclusive elections under the independent Election Commission. The Foreign Minister said that Bangladesh welcomes constructive suggestions from foreign friends. Responding to a question on the formal inauguration of the Dhaka Metro Rail, Momen said the government was grateful to Japan for […]
Paul Behrens states that another area where most disputes arise when diplomats interfere in domestic affairs is the area of human rights. As the Vienna Convention does not specifically list the scope of diplomatic duty, diplomats play essential roles under international law. He said, in international law, the matter of human rights is recognized in […]
Eminent citizens who gave this statement include M. Hafeezuddin Khan, former advisor to the caretaker government, human rights activist Hamida Hussain, founder of Gonoshastha Center Zafarullah Chowdhury, former cabinet secretary Ali Imam Majumdar, Sujon secretary Badiul Alam Majumdar, Professor Anu Muhammad, advocate Salma. Ali, photographer Shahidul Alam, human rights activists Shireen Haque, Sharmin Murshid, Supreme […]
48 died in gunfights with law enforcement agency within 1 and ½ year in the district of kustia. Besides, 3 persons were kidnapped last year including a councilor and a member of UP allegedly by police, DB and RAB members are still missing. From July 2009 to December 2009 in 29 incidents 32 persons died. […]
