In the Media

Staff Correspondent, The Daily Star - 7th December 2008

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.

15th October 2008

Foster greater regional cooperation thru' friendship: CA, Bangladesh

Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed yesterday called on the Rover Scouts of Saarc countries to take every opportunity of making new friends in their assembly to foster greater regional cooperation in attaining shared prosperity.

The Daily Star, Dhaka, Bangladesh - 15th October 2008

South Asia has great development potential

President Iajuddin Ahmed yesterday said South Asia has a great development potential in terms of its diverse cultural heritage and human resources as one-fourth of the world population live in this region.

Staff Correspondent, The Daily Star, Dhaka - 14th October 2008

South Asian Scout Forum to be formed

Chief Scout Commissioners of Saarc countries have reached an agreement to form a South Asian Scout Forum to strengthen coordination among Scouts in the region.

Sangbad Sangstha, New Age, Dhaka, Bangladesh - 14th October 2008

New regional institute for legal, human rights launched

A NEW regional legal and human rights organisation named South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal and Human Rights Studies (SAILS) was launched in Dhaka to promote the sharing of experiences on legal and human rights affairs.