On the other hand, as flood affected people were completely dependent on candles, candle fare also increased. NHRC expressed that it was expected that people will behave humanely in such disastrous situation. This type of inhumane behavior could not be accepted at all. So, NHRC sent letter to Deputy Commissioner of Sylhet to strengthen surveillance and take necessary steps. NHRC also sent recommendations to the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief to rescue the people from flood affected area immediately and arrange for separate toilet in disaster shelters and give priority to women, children, elderly people, PWDs, ill people. Communal attack in Narail NHRC noticed media report that a mob agitated by allegations of insulting the prophet Muhammad (PBUH), vandalised and looted six shops in a local market and set fire to a temple. Apart from this, four houses and their furniture were vandalised and cash and gold jewelry were looted. The then Chairman of NHRC Nasima Begum, ndc strongly condemned the incident. NHRC thinks that, this type of communal attack cannot be accepted at all in a secular country like Bangladesh. Such heinous crimes are being committed repeatedly to create instability in the country. If someone insults religion, it is appropriate to bring him under the law. So, NHRC sent letter to the Senior Secretary of Public Security Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs to probe the incident and report back to NHRC. Fire and explosions in BM Container Depot The National Human Rights Commission mourned at casualties held due to fire and explosions in BM container Depot, Sitakunda, Chattogram. The then Chairman of NHRC visited Sheikh Hasina Burn Unit to see the burnt people. She wished for the speedy recovery of those injured. The then Chairman of NHRC Nasima Begum, ndc visiting Sheikh Hasina Burn Unit. Protecting Rights by Dealing with Complaints | 51

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