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National Human Rights Commission

Statutory Body

An autonomous public body established to advocate for and protect human rights in Bangladesh. Investigates human rights violations, promotes human rights education, and advises the government on human rights matters. Under a 2025 ordinance, granted expanded powers including investigation, prosecution, legal representation of complainants, and authority to arrest and investigate suspects independently regardless of rank or political position.

Indicators

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Crisis responsibilities

Hazards this body owns or monitors, overlaid with the live early-warning watch. A hazard without a badge has no calibrated live reading.

• Enforced disappearances monitors

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