Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) Prof Dr Nahreen Islam Khan on Monday said the right to information is a fundamental human right, stressing the need for effective implementation of the relevant law to ensure transparency, accountability in government activities and people's access to information.

She made the remarks while addressing a session on the Right to Information Act, 2009, of the Basic Training Course for grade-9 officers of city corporations, organised by the National Institute of Local Government at Agargaon.

During the session, she discussed the law's key provisions, procedures for accessing information, the role of designated officers in providing information, and institutions' responsibilities in implementing the law.

She said the right to information is an important tool for empowering citizens.

Nahreen stressed that effective implementation of the law is essential to ensuring transparency and accountability in government activities and promoting good governance.

She also emphasised that government officials must perform their duties with sincerity, commitment, and a positive attitude to ensure people can access information.

The CIC urged the participants to properly implement the law in their respective workplaces and make public services more transparent, accountable and citizen-friendly.