The interim government has approved the National Human Rights Commission Ordinance 2025, significantly expanding the commission’s jurisdiction and mandate. The approval came during a meeting of the Advisory Council on Thursday, where two other ordinances, the Artificial Organ Transplantation Ordinance and the July Memorial Museum Ordinance, were also passed. “We have now made it stronger, ensuring it becomes a genuinely empowered institution capable of addressing human rights violations.”Highlighting the new provisions, he explained that the definition of human rights had been broadened. “Beyond the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution, the commission will now have the authority to act on issues recognised under international human rights declarations and conventions ratified by Bangladesh, as well as customary international law.”The restructured Human Rights Commission will consist of a chairperson and four full-time members. Discussing the July Uprising Memorial Museum Ordinance, he said: “The residence of the ‘fascist’ ex-prime minister, now facing trial for mass killings, has been declared the July Memorial Museum.

Source: bd News24 October 30, 2025 15:56 UTC