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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
The downtrodden Harijans are being deprived of basic rights by the state organs, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chief said yesterday.
“We are all guilty…because this community, which has been serving us for decades, is leading their lives without due rights," Prof Mizanur Rahman told reporters after visiting the capital's Ganoktuli and Mironjilla Harijan colonies. "It is absolutely unacceptable and this situation must change,” he said.
The NHRC chairman urged the government to take effective measures to improve the community's accommodation, health and education facilities.
When told of the Harijans' miserable living conditions, Prof Mizanur said, “We will try to do everything for addressing the problems you (harijans) have, even by drawing the attention of the prime minister.”
Bangladesh Harijan Oikkya Parishad Secretary General Nirmal Chandra Das demanded permanent housing, education, and job facilities for the community.
Currently, 13 lakh Harijans live in Dhaka city.
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