Nirupa Dewan N i r u p a D ewa n i s a ret i re d Headteacher of Rangamati Government High School with 35 years experience in teaching. She is a member of several renowned national and international organizations including the National Social Welfare Council; District Women's Sport Association; Bangladesh Girls Guides Association; Red Crescent Society and Rotary Club. Ms. Dewan was awarded the 'Star of Bangladesh' in 1994 from the Bangladesh Girl Guides Association and in 2001 she received a national gold medal award as the best Girl Guides teacher. She has participated in several meetings and seminars at home and abroad representing the Bangladesh Girl Guide Association. She has recently received a “life time achievement award” by Nari Uddyag-Kendra”, Bangladesh and “ Sultana Kamal Independence Day Award” from the National Women's Sports Association, Bangladesh for her outstanding contribution in the field of women's sports. NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT, 2012 67