Bangladesh promised stronger rights laws, and passed weaker ones
- Bangladesh’s new human rights laws may weaken protections compared with stronger rules introduced by the interim government.
- The new NHRC law removes its power to investigate enforced disappearance cases, giving that role to police instead.
- Critics says investigations involving security forces may lack independence and could allow abuses to go unchecked.
- Changes to the NHRC’s leadership selection process could increase political influence and weaken its independence.
Source: thedailystar.net
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