RAJSHAHI, Dec 10, 2019 (BSS) – Speakers at a discussion today said
concerted efforts of all government and non-government agencies has become
crucial to protect human rights for ensuring dignified life of the people.
The people of all levels should raise their voices for establishing their
equal rights in the society, they told the discussion here.
Divisional and District Administrations jointly organized the discussion at
the office premises of Divisional Commissioner in observance of the
International Human Rights Day- 2019.
Various government and non-government organizations and educational
institutions joined the programme.
Commissioner-in-Charge of Rajshahi division Dr Abdul Mannan addressed the
discussion as chief guest while Deputy Commissioner Hamidul Haque was in the
chair.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Shariful Islam, Additional District
Magistrate Abu Aslam, Brac District Coordinator Jahedul Islam and President
of Diner Alo Hijra Society Mohona also spoke.
Dr Abdul Mannan said establishing transparency and accountability in every
sphere of life could be an effective means of ensuring human rights to all.
He said the human rights situation should be improved collectively and the
young generation can play a vital role in this regard.
Earlier on, more than 200 people comprising students, members of the civil
society, development and cultural activists and social leaders joined the
rally that initiated from the collectorate building premises and ended at the
meeting after parading some thoroughfares.