Annual Report 2016
1.3. Dealing with Media
NHRC maintains a very vibrant relationship with media. NHRC has Public Relations Officer
who is in-charge of maintaining communication with the media. Throughout the year, NHRC’s
manifestation in both print and electronic media has been well established. NHRC disseminates information through sending and distributing press releases on various programs and
activities performed. It always maintains close proximity with media and keeps them informed
of the issues and events through formal & informal invitation.
In addition, Honorable Chairman attends to talk shows of different TV channels regularly and
gives regular interview to the journalist whenever they come and seek interview from him.
Moreover, NHRC always updates its website, facebook page and youtube channels. It also
publishes 03 Newsletters in a year.
Topic of Press Release in 2016
Subject
Meeting with the family of Babul Matabbor
Seminar on Human Trafficking & Safe Migration
Visit to the spot of Tonu murder
Meeting with Shyamal Kanti
Visit to Dhaka Central Jail
Meeting with National Teacher- Employee Front
To establish Dalit rights enactment of Anti-discrimination Act
is necessary
Child marriage is the worst form of human rights violation
Visit to Dhaka Central Jail
Visit to Victim Support Center
NHRC concerned on school girl Risha murder
NHRC concerned on abduction of a businessman
Monser Prang gets old age allowance after NHRC’s
intervention
NHRC chairman meets girl child Jannatul
NHRC chairman meets Khadiza Begum
NHRC establishes office at Rangamati
Press conference on Nasirnagar attack
Seminar on SDGs
Consultation on draft Anti-discrimination Act
Press conference on Human Rights Day
Report on fire at Ashuganj Gas Lighter Factory
Visit to Gobindoganj, Gaibandha on violence against Santal
Community
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Date
05.02.16
10.02.16
01.04.16
24.05.16
16.06.16
07.08.16
10.08.16
21.08.16
22.08.16
30.08.16
29.08.16
07.09.16
08.09.16
05.10.16
06.10.16
23.10.16
03.11.16
02.11.16
04.12.16
07.12.16
12.12.16
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