Dhaka:A 10-member parliamentary caucus focused on human rights and peace has been established as per a decision by the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker. The objective of this caucus is to protect human rights, promote peace, and strengthen democratic values.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, Bir Bikram, MP, will serve as the chief patron of the newly formed caucus, while Deputy Speaker Barrister Kaiser Kamal, MP, has been appointed as its patron. Fahima Nasrin, MP, has been nominated as the chairperson to oversee the activities of the caucus.
The other members of the caucus include Mosammat Tahsina Rushdir, MP; Humam Quader Chowdhury, MP; Saeed Al Noman, MP; Mir Ahmed Bin Quasem, MP; Muhammad Najibur Rahman, MP; Md Abul Hasnat, MP; Zahrat Adib Chowdhury, MP; Sanjida Islam, MP; and Anna Minz, MP.
The formation of this caucus aims to ensure active participation of lawmakers in parliamentary proceedings and to enhance coordination on human rights-related issues.