Step to Humanity Bangladesh Emphasizes Upholding Rule of Law and Human Rights During Independence Day Discussion
On the occasion of the Great Independence and National Day 2026, a virtual discussion meeting organized by Step to Humanity Bangladesh was held in Dhaka on the night of Saturday, March 28. During the event, special emphasis was placed on establishing the rule of law, upholding human rights, and strengthening democratic values within the country.
Delivering the keynote address as the chief guest was veteran expatriate journalist, writer, and freedom fighter Delwar Jahid. He paid deep homage to all the heroic martyrs of the Liberation War and expressed his hope that their sacrifices and tales of valor would remain forever indelible in the nation's history.
Delwar Jahid observed that recent shifts in the country's political landscape—coupled with various untoward incidents involving violence, killings, looting, rape, and arson—have placed unprecedented pressure on the law and order situation. He noted that a deficit in responsibility and accountability is tarnishing the country's image in the international arena. He further stated that the united initiatives of human rights organizations, coordinated activities, and the active participation of a conscious civil society could assist the government in addressing this situation and play a pivotal role in restoring stability to the nation.
Participating in the discussion, Dr. Anwar Jahid—Registrar of Pundra University in Bogura and former Director of the Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD)—recommended adopting various organizational measures to expand the activities of Step to Humanity Bangladesh to the grassroots level. He placed particular emphasis on inspiring the younger generation with the ideals of human rights and democratic values.
The event was presided over by Dr. Kamrul Hasan—son of martyred intellectual Principal Sadik, former Director of the Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD), and President of Step to Humanity Bangladesh.
Other participants in the discussion included journalist Khairul Ahsan Manik (UNB), Vice President of Step to Humanity Bangladesh; journalist Sajjad Hossain (BSS), son of a freedom fighter; Firoz Mia, Editor of *Daily Bhorer Suryoday*; women's rights activist Nasima Akter, former Director of the Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development; and journalist Shamsul Habib (*Jugantor*). Saifur Hasan, Cyber Security Officer; expatriate businessman Shakhawat Iqbal; and Engineer Ivana Hossain.
The speakers expressed their resolve to work collectively—upholding the spirit of the Liberation War—to establish human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, and called for further expansion of the activities of 'Step to Humanity Bangladesh'.
The event was moderated by Engineer Ivana Hossain.