NHRC response to The Daily Star editorial

The National Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh responds to an editorial by The Daily Star.

Destruction of Hargazi Canal

There are no visible changes yet.

Who will listen to the woes of trainee doctors?

The trainee doctors at BSMMU have been demanding an increase of monthly allowance from Tk 20,000 to Tk 50,000 – a demand which is justified.

We demand a public library

In my village, around 3,500 residents have to work hard to send their children to school. But it is a matter of sorrow for us that we don’t have a

3y ago

No faith in e-commerce

People became used to e-commerce platforms during Covid-19. At the beginning, these companies delivered as they promised. But with time,

3y ago

Prevent another pandemic wave at all costs

Viruses constantly change through mutation. It was only a matter of time before another mutated, more contagious variant of the coronavirus came out—and as far as we are aware, Omicron is one such variant.

3y ago

Extending a helping hand

It is heartening to know that Bangladesh has got the capacity to give loans to other countries. In August, Bangladesh lent USD 50 million to Sri

3y ago

Produce Covid vaccines locally

Our PM recently told parliament that Bangladesh has the capacity of producing Covid-19 vaccines and supplying them to other countries. I am

3y ago

Don’t raise fuel price

In the last six years, the average crude oil price was about USD 50, when BPC didn’t reduce local fuel price, hence it made significant profits. I suggest that,

3y ago

Dhaka’s woeful traffic

With life slowly returning to normal after the pandemic, inhabitants of Dhaka are again suffering due to the city’s awful traffic. It is truly shocking

3y ago

Child marriage must end

Bangladesh has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world. Studies have shown that the more a girl is educated, the lower the

3y ago

I, too, have a dream

I am no Martin Luther King Jr, but I, too, have a dream.

3y ago

Interns deserve fair treatment

In Bangladesh, millions of graduates are struggling to get jobs because they lack experience. Many organisations help with

3y ago