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.

Improving in test matches

Bangladesh has not been able to perform as expected in test match cricket for the last 21 years. Our weaknesses in the long form of the game are

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Ensuring menstrual hygiene

Social stigma and prejudices surrounding menstrual health and hygiene work as a barrier to accessing affordable menstrual hygiene tools, safe and private toilets,

3y ago

Caring for the next generation

The lack of proper mental development of adolescents and the absence of proper parental supervision are among the main reasons why young people between the ages of 14-18 are getting involved in unlawful activities in the country.

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Law enforcers involved in law breaking

When the Rapid Action Battalion was first formed in 2004, people had high expectations of the elite force. However, their expectation soon turned into disappointment, as members of Rab started to become involved in various law breaking and anti-people activities.

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We must contain the virus

The negligence being displayed by people when it comes to maintaining social distancing in public places is disappointing. Despite the new wave of the virus hitting the country hard, most people seem not to be taking it seriously.

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Depression and its consequences

Not long ago, a family of six Texan Bangladeshis were found dead. Of them, two were the sons of the family who killed their parents,

3y ago

Help Covid patients

For want of due support, people infected by Covid-19 are suffering. The public hospitals in our country are poorly equipped even more than a year after the outbreak.

3y ago

Rehabilitate the intellectually disabled

People with intellectual disabilities are often found to be living in dire straits in almost all parts of the country.

3y ago

Make e-commerce sustainable

For the last few years, the e-commerce market in Bangladesh has been enjoying rising popularity. Then came the coronavirus pandemic, creating an opportunity for online businesses to prosper further with the people leaning more towards online services.

3y ago

Violence is not the way

It is a great shame that the golden jubilee celebrations had to end amidst such violence. While the details are still unclear, it seems that both

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