The government is trying to establish 'rule of law' by bringing the war criminals to trial, the law minister has said.
"The government has already started trying the perpetrators of crimes against humanity during the 1971 liberation war to free the nation from the 'stigma' it has been carrying for 40 years,'' Barrister Shafique Ahmed said addressing a function at TSC auditorium of the Dhaka University to mark the International Human Rights Day 2011 on Saturday.
"We are trying hard to ensure basics rights for all citizens to make the country an ideal democratic state where everyone is equal in the eyes of law," he added.
The programme, organised by the National Human Rights Commission, was based on theme "Working together to promote Human Rights: Giving young people a voice."
NHRC chairman Mizanur Rahman said," It has to be ensured that no one takes over the state power undemocratically."
He also urged young people to be aware of their own rights and respect others' rights.
"Those who violated human rights during the nine months of our liberation war must face trial," Mizanur added.
United Nations resident coordinator Neal Walker said, "Bangladesh is witnessing 'lack of good governance', early marriage and gender inequity. Strong commitment from the government is needed to solve these problems."
Swedish ambassador Anneli Lindahl Kenny and Appellate Division's justice M. Iman Ali were present, while NHRC chief presided over the programme.
"The government has already started trying the perpetrators of crimes against humanity during the 1971 liberation war to free the nation from the 'stigma' it has been carrying for 40 years,'' Barrister Shafique Ahmed said addressing a function at TSC auditorium of the Dhaka University to mark the International Human Rights Day 2011 on Saturday.
"We are trying hard to ensure basics rights for all citizens to make the country an ideal democratic state where everyone is equal in the eyes of law," he added.
The programme, organised by the National Human Rights Commission, was based on theme "Working together to promote Human Rights: Giving young people a voice."
NHRC chairman Mizanur Rahman said," It has to be ensured that no one takes over the state power undemocratically."
He also urged young people to be aware of their own rights and respect others' rights.
"Those who violated human rights during the nine months of our liberation war must face trial," Mizanur added.
United Nations resident coordinator Neal Walker said, "Bangladesh is witnessing 'lack of good governance', early marriage and gender inequity. Strong commitment from the government is needed to solve these problems."
Swedish ambassador Anneli Lindahl Kenny and Appellate Division's justice M. Iman Ali were present, while NHRC chief presided over the programme.
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