(h) “Member” means any Member of the Commission, and also includes the Chairman; (i) “Evidence Act” means the Evidence Act, 1872 (I of 1872); (j) “Constitution” means the Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Chapter II Establishment of Human Rights Commission 3. Establishment of the National Human Rights Commission. (1) As soon as may be after the commencement of this Act, a Commission to be called the National Human Rights Commission shall be established for carrying out the purposes of , and in accordance with the Provisions of, this Act. (2) The Commission shall be a statutory independent body having perpetual succession, with power, subject to the provisions of this Act, to acquire, hold and dispose of property, both movable and immovable, and shall by the said name sue and be sued. (3) The Commission shall have an official seal which shall be kept under the authority of the Secretary of the Commission. 4. Office of the Commission. The Head office of the Commission shall be at Dhaka and the Commission may, if necessary, establish its offices in Division, District and Upazilla level. 5. Constitution of the Commission. (1) The Commission shall consist of a Chairman and not more than six Members. (2) The Chairman and one Member of the Commission shall be full-time and other Members shall be honorary. (3) Among the Members at least one shall be a woman and one shall be from the ethnic groups. (4) The Chairman shall be the Chief Executive of the Commission. 6. Appointment, terms of office, resignation, etc. of the Chairman and Members. (1) The President shall, upon recommendation of the selection committee, appoint the Chairman and the Members of the Commission: Provided that no person shall be eligible for appointment to the post of the Chairman or Member of the Commission or shall hold office if he is less than 35 (thirty five) years of age and over 70 (seventy) years of age. (2) The Chairman and the Members shall, subject to the Provisions of this section, be appointed from amongst the persons who have remarkable contribution in the field of legal or judicial activities, human rights, education, social service or human welfare. National Human Rights Commission (JAMAKON) Annual Report 2014 43