World Human Rights Day Celebrated in Siddhirganj

Narayanganj:

With this year’s theme, “Human Rights Are an Essential Part of Our Daily Lives,” the Narayanganj District Branch of the Journalists Society for Human Rights celebrated World Human Rights Day 2025 in a befitting manner.  A human chain program and rally were held in front of Siddhirganj Pool S.M Tower on Wednesday morning, December 10, to uphold dignity, freedom, and justice for all. The chief guest of the program was prominent journalist Advocate Manir Hossain, Central Chairman of the Journalists Society for Human Rights.

The event was organized under the chairmanship of Nurul Aziz Chowdhury, President of the Narayanganj District Branch of the Journalists Society for Human Rights and Editor and Publisher of the Daily Amader Jagran. Attendees included District Branch General Secretary Md. Amir Hossain, journalist of the Daily Amar Sangbad; veteran journalist S. M. Mizan; Abul Khair; Md. Liton Mia; Abu Bakr Siddique Siam; Md. Sayhan; Mukta Akhter; among others.
Prominent journalist Advocate Manir Hossain, Central Chairman of the Journalists Society for Human Rights, remarked that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations on December 10, 1948, and since then, the day has been observed worldwide. He said, “The main goal of this organization is to uphold human rights, establish justice, ensure freedom of speech, and promote democratic practices.

The process of forming district and police station committees of this organization has already begun across the country to protect human rights and ensure justice. Everyone must come forward in this journey toward establishing true democracy while safeguarding human rights. This should be our firm commitment on Universal Human Rights Day, declared by the United Nations.” Presiding over the event, Nurul Aziz Chowdhury added, “No act that violates human rights can be tolerated in our society. Our future governance system must be one where human rights are fully protected.”