Concluding Remarks T his is the third Annual report of the current National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), holding the office for the term of three years. The current NHRC, began its journey in June 2010, established under the National Human Rights Commission Act 2009 enacted in line with the 'Paris Principles' adopted by the UN with the aim of protection and promotion of human rights in Bangladesh. In 2010 the NHRC adopted its five years Strategic Plan identifying its priority areas. The NHRC also focused on the recommendations made to Bangladesh during 1st Cycle of Universal Periodic Review in 2009 in carrying out its activities. The NHRC is pleased to note the Government's efforts to enact legislation on Human Trafficking Deterrence and Suppression Act 2012 and Pornography control Act 2012, for which the NHRC was involved in 2011-2012 for organizing series of Consultations and Dialogue with the Stakeholders for providing recommendations for the enactment of these legislation for ensuring compliance with the International frameworks. The NHRC look forward to see that the Acts are operational through the promulgation of statutory rules and the provision of necessary resources, adoption of 56 action plan, to ensure the statutory intent of the legislation is realized. The Child Rights Committee of NHRC, comprising NHRC Members, representatives of UN organs, National and International NGOs and relevant Government Actors, is diligent to work for the protection and promotion of the rights of child. The Committee is in close contact with the Government, urging officials to pursue the amendment/enactment of laws and formulation of policies to ensure conformity with the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). With a view to make recommendations for revising the Children Act 1974 the NHRC organized series of Consultation Meetings on Child Rights to ensure wide Stakeholder input into the recommendations. With the inputs of the Consultation, Child Rights Committee, NHRC sent its written comprehensive recommendation to the concerned Ministry for incorporating the recommendations for ensuring compliance with CRC in the proposed draft Children Act. The NHRC is delighted to note that the Cabinet approved the draft bill which has taken into consideration the recommendations made by the NHRC e.g. defining a child as