Media reported that a mother of 04 children was gang raped due to casting her vote according to her own wish in Shubarnachar, Noakhali. NHRCB Probe Committee also found that the lady was raped and grave human rights violation occurred in that incidence. NHRCB wrote to Ministry of Home Affairs for taking action against the perpetrators. In Faridpur on election day looting and attack on minority communities had also been reported and NHRCB sent letter to Deputy Commissioner of Faridpur to take necessary measure and inform the Commission about the steps taken. NHRC is on the opinion that law and order situation and level playing field must be established and maintained before any election is held. 2.8 Rights of Marginalized Communities NHRCB appreciates government initiatives to mainstream the marginalized communities including persons with disabilities, hijra, dalit and others communities to the society. Commission lauds government’s commitment to provide voting rights to hijra population. Some positive steps by government can be mentioned: Sylhet Metropolitan Police (SMP) presented eight food vans to 24 transgender people as part of a move to welcome the often persecuted hijra community into mainstream society.8 In 2018 national election, the Election Commission added the "Hijra" in the gender identity section of voter's list as a mark of recognition to their right as the citizens of the country.9 NHRCB also lauds Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her commitment to preparing a policy to ensure government jobs are available for underprivileged people, members of ethnic groups, and people with disabilities.10 However, some violence against ethnic minorities held in 2018 making the Commission feel concern. In February 2018, two Marma Girls in Rangamati were sexually assaulted by members of Ansar. In August 2018, 06 people killed in khagrachori by some miscreants. NHRCB urges government to strengthen law and order situation in CHT areas to provide security to the ethnic minority people. 8 Sylhet police hands over 8 food vans to 24 transgenders, Dhaka Tribune, 20 November 2018, https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2018/11/20/sylhet-police-hands-over-8-fo od-vans-to-24-transgenders 9 EC adding 'Hijra' as a gender identity in voters' list, Dhaka Tribune, 13 January 2018, https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2018/01/13/ec-adding-hijra-gender-identity-voter s-list 10 ‘Policy being formulated to ensure govt jobs for special people’, Dhaka Tribune, 03 december 2018, https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/government-affairs/2018/12/03/ policy-being-formulated-to-ensure-govt-jobs-for-special-people Annual Report-2018 20