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.

The disease of corruption

We know how badly corruption impacts our society. Yet, seeing how often it occurs, it begs the question: does one hate corruption because it

3y ago

A Clarification

I understand that an Indian journalist had discussed an article of mine on economic growth in Bangladesh and then uploaded it on YouTube.

3y ago

Our rising entrepreneurs

The youth are the future of Bangladesh, but after they finish their undergraduate degrees, they spend long periods of time looking for a job. This is a

3y ago

Growth of online business

Online shopping has increased vastly around the world, as well as in Bangladesh, over the past one and a half year. Covid-19 has severely harmed

3y ago

Eid responsibilities

Traditionally, Bangladeshis are very enthusiastic about celebrating Eid in their villages with their near and dear ones.

3y ago

Accountability for lawmakers

The example recently set by Thai people, that even an incumbent prime minister can be fined swiftly for violating a law, is quite remarkable.

3y ago

Inflation making life difficult

Over the years we have seen an incredible rise in the amount of nonperforming loans in the country’s banking sector. There is some fear that NPLs will rise even more due to the pandemic.

3y ago

Doctors have been crucial

A big debate took place after an altercation between some law enforcers and a doctor went viral. We need to understand that everyone’s service is important. But the role played by doctors during the pandemic has been crucial. So their quick movement has to be ensured.

3y ago

Sample testing must be increased

The severity of the second wave of the pandemic is increasing in the country. But the number of sample tests is not increasing concurrently, and the tests are still quite city-centric.

3y ago

Stimulus packages bring hope

Indisputably, the second wave of coronavirus and the week-long strict countrywide lockdown have driven people—day labourers, rickshaw-

3y ago