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NHRC response to The Daily Star editorial
The National Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh responds to an editorial by The Daily Star.
Human Rights Day 2023 / Human rights enjoyment in a red zone?
In almost all cases involving opposition activists, they were found guilty
A damning report card for the NHRC
If the NHRC cannot investigate allegations of abuses committed by law enforcement agents and if it cannot hold the government accountable, what is the point of having such a commission?
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances 2023 / ‘NHRC can’t directly investigate cases involving law enforcers’
NHRC Chairman Dr Kamal Uddin Ahmed talks about how the commission has dealt with the cases of enforced disappearance.
How independent and effective is the NHRC?
When it comes to allegations of human rights violations against law enforcement agencies, the NHRC claims that its hands are tied in investigating themselves and it can only ask for reports from the government.
Immense power, little application
Contrary to popular belief, the National Human Rights Commission is armed with ample power to help ensure justice and even compensation for victims of rights violation.
BSF troops enjoy total impunity
Kabirul Hossain Molla’s offence was that he trespassed on Indian soil near the border in Satkhira on May 10. He wanted to bring some packs of tea leaves.
Timely admin steps could’ve saved Nusrat
The brutal killing of Nusrat Jahan Rafi could have been avoided had the local administration and the madrasa governing body taken necessary steps on time, National Human Rights Commission said in its probe report yesterday.
Some questions on the role of NHRC
Recently, there has been much discussion about the independence and effectiveness of Bangladesh's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in light of the Commission's probe committee's report on the gang-rape of a woman in Subarnachar upazila of Noakhali on December 31.
Some recruiting agencies linked with slave trade: NHRC
National Human Rights Commission Chairman Mizanur Rahman says a section of private manpower recruiting agencies are practicing “modern slavery trade”.
NHRC findings alarming
According to the National Human Rights Commissioner, about 70 percent of all complaints of violation of human rights received by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) are against law enforcers, and half of all these complaints are allegations of torture by members of the law enforcing agencies.
NHRC gets list of 598 ‘trafficking victims’
A Malaysia-based NGO has handed over a list of 598 trace-less Bangladeshi trafficking victims to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for investigation and is taking steps to bring them back home.
Follow due process, HR chief tells cops
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairman Mizanur Rahman urges the law enforcement agencies to follow due process in detaining people and keeping them in custody.