SAF-Bangladesh Introduction & News

Bangladesh Chapter - Annual Report 2009

The 14th meeting of the Advisory board for SAF Bangladesh chapter was held on Saturday, March 28, 2009 chaired by Dr. Kamal Hossain, Chairperson, SAF Bangladesh chapter at the Vice Chancellor’s office, BRAC University. Professor Jamilur Reza Choudhury, Ambassador Farooq Sobhan and Mrs. Khushi Kabir, Members and Mr. Obaidullah Al Zakir, Secretary, SAF, Bangladesh were present.

SAILS

A progress report was presented with regard to the South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal and Human Rights Studies (SAILS). The Institute has been registered under the Societies Registration Act. Its inauguration was held on 13 October 2008 in the Spectra Convention Centre in the presence of Ambassador Madanjeet Singh and the former Chief Adviser and Chief Justice Mohammad Habibur Rahman.

Md. Saimum Reza Talukder Piash

With due respect, I would like to state that I am Piash, a student of Law from University of Chittagong, Bangladesh. Also, I am involved in some extra-curricular activities such as Scouting, Theater group, Debating club, environment movement etc.

Mussarat

It is good to hear from a SAF scholarship student. Mussarat from Bangladesh is one of our first graduates doing well in Dhaka and ofcourse staying in touch with all the others.

Announcement: Seeking Candidates for Certificate Courses

Two Bangladeshi young journalists have been awarded the SAF-Madanjeet Singh scholarship

Two Bangladeshi young journalists have been awarded the SAF-Madanjeet Singh scholarship for the one-year postgraduate course on New Media Stream at the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ) in Chennai, India.

The Governing Board of South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal and Human Rights Studies (SAILS)
Dakha, Bangladesh

The dialogue on "National and Regional Institutions for the Protection of Human Rights: Challenges for Bangladesh" organized in collaboration with the French Embassy about which I have written to you earlier was quite successful.

Equip commission with power to deal with HR violations
Speakers tell dialogue

The newly formed National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) would be a 'toothless body' unless it is equipped with 'enforcement mechanism' said the speakers at a dialogue yesterday.

A dialogue on National and Regional Institutions for the Protection of Human Rights:
Challenge for Bangladesh

On 13th October 2008, The South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (SAILS) Chaired by Dr Kamal Hossain, was launched under the auspices of South Asia Foundation (SAF).

A new secretary to the board of SAF Bangladesh chapter

A new Secretary to South Asia Foundation Bangladesh Chapter has been appointed starting 1st October 2008 in the person of: Mr Obaidullah Al Zakir, a Public Relations, Media and Communication Professional.