BSS: Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq on Monday said the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is very sincere about protecting human rights and it is ready to provide all kinds of support in this regard.”…not only the National Human Rights Commission Bangladesh, the government would provide support to anyone who would work to protect human rights,” he said.
The minister said this while holding discussion with a delegation of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Bangladesh led by its Chairman Dr Kamal Uddin Ahmed, at his office.Emphasizing on protecting the rights of children and backward communities, Anisul Huq further said NHRC is yet to reach places where 80-85% of people live and it has to work on this.
“People in rural areas and grassroots are not aware of their rights yet. We have to make them aware and to make NHRC successful, this awareness building is a must,” the law minister added.
He also advised for carrying out promotional activities like seminar, symposium and essay writing competition at upazila level,” he further said.