Complaint No. Suo Moto Dha- 33/22
Media reported that prisoners were being tortured in Narshingdi Prison. Even a
prisoner named Fazar Ali died due to torture. Besides, yaba pills and other drugs
had been available in prison. NHRC expressed concern over this issue and opined
that proper and strict actions might be taken to prevent this. Thus, NHRC sent letter to
Security Services Division of Ministry of Home Affairs to take action against those
involved in this crime.
Complaint No. Suo Moto Dha- 37/22
On 26th December 2022 media reported that toxic smoke from brick kilns damaged
protected forest areas and environment in Ghatail, Tangail. As per law, fire wood is
totally banned and declared illegal for brick kiln purpose. Despite this, how could
anyone use firewood for brick kiln was not understood by NHRC. So, it is important to
identity who are involved in this illegal task. NHRC sent letter to Director General of
Department of Environment to take legal action on this incident.
Complaint No. Suo Moto Dha-39/22
On 27th December 2022 media reported that female garments workers were facing
harassment and eve-teasing in Savar. They could not lodge complaints in police station
due to fear of local powerful people. NHRC raised concern over this and sent letter to
Additional Inspector General of Police, Industrial Police Headquarters, Dhaka to
investigate, take action and inform NHRC.
Complaint No. Suo Moto Dha-08/22
On 22 January 2022 media reported that Rokeya Begum, an age-old widow and
childless woman had no earnings and food to eat. She had not received any government
allowance. NHRC sent letter to UNO of Saltha, Faridpur to arrange house and
widow/old allowance and inform NHRC. UNO sent report to NHRC that a house had
been built for Rokeya Begum.
Complaint No. Suo Moto Dha-30/21
On 30th October 2021 media reported that two children had been deprived of their
rights despite belonging to a wealthy family in Gazipur. After the death of their father,
their paternal uncle kicked them out of their house. Before one month of their father’s
death, their father wanted divorce from their mother but it was not effective as he
suddenly died. Their uncle misinterpreted this and said divorce had been effective and
children did not have any right to enjoy their father’s property. NHRC sent letter to
Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Gazipur and DC informed that their mother had been
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