Odhikar network meeting held in Satkhira with aim of rehabilitating, establishing legal rights of victims of torture
Satkhira Sadar Correspondent
A network meeting of human rights organization 'Adhikar' was held in Satkhira with the aim of rehabilitating the victims of torture, establishing legal rights and building a strong human rights network. The meeting was held on Tuesday morning at the conference room of Al Baraka Pizza Milan in the town.
The meeting, chaired by Mujahidul Islam, Satkhira District Coordinator of Odhikar, and moderated by human rights activist Shah Jahan Ali, was attended by victims of BSF shootings at the border, victims of disappearances and injuries sustained in firing by law enforcement agencies, and their family members. Human rights activists and media personnel working in the district were also present at the meeting.
At the meeting, the victims and their family members presented the images of torture, harassment and the inhuman living conditions they have experienced in the past. They demanded a fair investigation into these incidents, exemplary punishment of the culprits, and state-sponsored compensation and rehabilitation.
In his speech as the president, Mujahidul Islam said, "Ensuring justice for every incident of human rights violation is the main responsibility of a civilized society.
Moderator Shah Jahan Ali said in his speech, "It is important to increase coordination between human rights activists, journalists, and victims at the grassroots level. Only through united efforts will it be possible to reach the voices of victims of torture to policymakers."
