Dhaka:Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) Prof Dr Nahreen Islam Khan declared the right to information a fundamental human right, highlighting its role in ensuring transparency and accountability within government activities.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Prof Dr Nahreen Islam Khan addressed a session dedicated to the Right to Information Act, 2009, as part of the Basic Training Course for grade-9 officers of city corporations. The session was organized by the National Institute of Local Government at Agargaon.
During her address, she elaborated on the key provisions of the law, procedures for accessing information, and the roles of designated officers. She stressed the importance of effective implementation of the law to empower citizens, ensure transparency and accountability in government activities, and promote good governance.
Prof Dr Nahreen also emphasized that government officials need to perform their duties with sincerity and a positive attitude to facilitate access to information for the public. She urged the participants to implement the law effectively in their workplaces to make public services more transparent, accountable, and citizen-friendly.