Comminssion acknowledges the continuation of diplomatic efforts of government in various international forums. NHRC calls on government to continue strong diplomatic effort for resolving Rohingya crisis. 2.2 Extra-Judicial Killings This year killing of Md. Sohel, Counselor of Comilla City Corporation and member of Momhanogor Awami League by miscreants created mass concern. People assumed that the accused of this murder case will be caught immediately and justice will be ensured. But, three accused killers were killed in cross fire. Another incident of extra-judicial killing occurred in Gondmara union of Bashkhali Upazilla in Chattagram. In this area 5 labors were killed during clash among police-laborur and people of that area due to labour dissatisfaction in a private power station. In this clash 12 people injured. expresses deep concern on these and took suo moto complaints. NHRC also asked for reports from government. On 26 February, media reported about death of writer Mushtaq in jail. Commission took this suo moto and sent letter to MOHA for neutral investigation and sending report to NHRC. In January, media reported death about intern lawyer Rezaul Karim Reza. NHRC sent letter to MOHA for informing Commission about the steps taken and about sending report of the 3-member investigation committee headed by Deputy Commissioner of Barishal Metropolitan Police. On 12 December media reported about death of Bablu Sarder in police custody in Satkhira. His family alleged that detective police beaten him to death. NHRC sent letter to MOHA for taking legal action immediately on this case and send report to NHRC. 2.3 Minority people’s rights situation 2.5 Freedom of Expression On 13 October during Durga Puja Hindu households were vandalized and torched by in Comilla due to allegation defaming Quran and giving provocative post in social media. Since the first attack, in Comilla, mobs have torched dozens of Hindu homes and vandalized temples and statues throughout the country. Freedom of expression is constitutional right. It is mandatory to respect every article of constitution. It is also not prudent to misuse freedom of expression. On the other hand, violating other’s rights due to expressing opinion independently is not accepted at all. In 2021, media reported about news of arresting Journalists by misusing Digital Security Act. On the other hand, women, persons with disabilities and marginalized people are insulted in the name of freedom of expression. NHRC believes that, rights giver and rights enjoyer both have to respect each other. Human rights cannot be implemented without playing own responsibilities. NHRC expresses concern on these attacks and has sent recommendation to government after investigation. Deputy Commissioner of Rangpur informed NHRC that some recommendations have already been implemented. 2.4. Torture and Death in Custody Gross human rights violations such as torture and death in police custody has been reported this year too. NHRC 2.6 Violence against Women During Covid-19 Pandemic Violence National Human Rights Commission Annual Report 2021 31