Dhaka: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairman Dr Kamal Uddin Ahmed and its five members have resigned. They submitted their resignation letter to the President today, NHRC public relations officer Usha Rahman told BSS.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the NHRC members who have resigned are Md Selim Reza, a full-time member, along with Md Aminul Islam, Kangjari Chowdhury, Dr Bishwajit Chanda, and Dr Tania Haque. The reasons behind their collective decision to step down have not been disclosed, leading to speculations about the internal dynamics and future direction of the commission.
The resignation of the chairman and the members marks a significant shift within the NHRC, raising questions about the commission’s ability to continue its mandate effectively in the absence of its leadership. Observers are keenly awaiting further statements from both the NHRC and the government regarding potential successors and the implications for human rights governance in the country.