President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Tuesday asked the National Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh (NHRCB) to play an effective role in protecting human rights in every area.
The president said this when an eight-member delegation of the NHRCB called on the President at Bangabhaban.
Press secretary to the President Joynal Abedin briefed the reporters after the meeting.
The delegation submitted its annual report-2022 to him.
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Shahabuddin stressed on taking effective measures immediately in case of violation of any human rights at any corner of the country.
He also put emphasis on the continuation of the follow-up activities of all human rights violations.
Chairman of the NHRCB Kamal Uddin Ahmed, who led the delegation, apprised the president of the various aspects of the report.
Shahabuddin said everyone involved in the protection of human rights should conduct their respective tasks in such a way that the people can understand the significance of the NHRC here.
The president appreciated the overall activities of the commission.