Human rights leader and chairperson of Bangladesh Human Rights Foundation (BHRF), Advocate Alena Khan called on human rights activists and concerned citizens to come forward to support people suffering from severe cold across the country. Speaking at the meeting, Advocate Khan said compassion is one of the greatest human values and stressed that people should rise above all differences to help those in need during difficult times. The meeting was chaired by Advocate Alena Khan and conducted by BHRF secretary general Advocate Zia Habib Ahsan. During the meeting, trustee board member Lion Salma Adil MJF, also the Founder of the Salma Adil Foundation, donated Tk50,000 to support winter relief initiatives. In addition, awards were announced for branches that observed World Human Rights Day on December 10, 2025.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 12, 2026 12:41 UTC