under the framework of proposed collaboration with the Government of Bangladesh. In response to the person of media Chairman of NHRC informed that SRSG expects that credible documentation by an independent institution like NHRC can add a lot of values in the efforts of the durable solution of the Rohingya crisis. He requested all concerns in particular development partners and government to take up the matter more seriously so that atrocities in Myanmar on Rohingya can be stopped and safe, fast repatriation of the persecuted ethnic minorities. Celebration of World Autism Awareness Day 2018 On the occasion of the World Autism Awareness Day, on 7 April 2018 National Human Rights Commission organized a discussion and a cultural event participated by the special children and recognized the special contribution of them at the Brac Inn Centre. Prime Minister’s International Affairs Advisor Dr. Gowher Rizvi attended the program as the Chief Guest. Kazi Reazul Hoque, Chairman, National Human Rights Commission presided over the program. Dr Mazharul Mannan, Executive committee member, Suchona Foundation; Gazi Md. Nurul Kabir, Director General, Department of Social Service; Professor Golam Rabbani, Chairperson, Neuro Development Disabilities Protection Trustee Board, Social Welfare Ministry; Col. Md. Sahidul Alam, Executive Director and Principal, Proyash; Rounok Hafiz, Chairperson, Autism Welfare Foundation; Professor Dr. Abdus Salam, BIRDEM and Sayeda Munira Islam, Creative Director, RTV were present as the discussants. Meeting with OHCHR on Rohingya Crisis Andrew Gilmour, Assistant Secretary-General of OHCHR met Hon'ble Chairman Kazi Reazul Hoque on 05 March 2018 at NHRCB office. They discussed on current Rohingya crisis in details focusing on Long-term and short-term possibilities to find a durable solution. Nazrul Islam, Full-time member, and Sharmeela Rassool, Chief Technical Officer of HRP-UNDP attended the meeting. Annual Report-2018 33

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