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The Ministry of Law will review any positive proposals or recommendations from the United Nations aimed at protecting human rights, and the government will adopt them if they are deemed beneficial to the country, Foreign Affairs State Minister Shama Obaid said on Wednesday.
She made the remarks while speaking to reporters at the Foreign Ministry.
Asked about a UN proposal for independent oversight of Bangladesh’s security forces, Shama said the judiciary has been functioning independently and impartially since a democratic government was established in the country six months ago.
She said cases before the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) were also being conducted transparently.
The state minister alleged that human rights had been violated in Bangladesh over the past 17 years.
She said former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, Tarique Rahman, millions of political activists, journalists and ordinary citizens had faced persecution during the period.
However, she said the current government was committed to establishing the rule of law.
“The Ministry of Law will review any positive proposal or recommendation from the United Nations for protecting human rights. If it is good for the country, it will certainly be accepted,” she said.
Responding to another question, Shama said officials of the Bangladesh Consulate in Milan and the Bangladesh Embassy in Rome had already met actor and artist Badhon and were providing all kinds of legal assistance, including support in filing a case.
She also urged expatriate Bangladeshis to comply with the laws and regulations of the countries where they live.
“Whether it is America, London or Italy, Bangladeshis living abroad must follow the laws and regulations of those countries,” she said.
She added that any form of mob violence or disorder abroad damages Bangladesh’s image and said the government strongly condemns such incidents.