Call for Action to Instill a Fully Participatory Democracy, Civil, Human and Fundamental Rights in Bangladesh

Toronto, Canada, May 12, 2017 --(PR.com)-- Mohammed Mominul Haque, Executive Director of Asia Missions of the Canadian Human Rights International Organization, provides the attached PDF to address the current situation in Bangladesh and requests immediate international community support to combat the ongoing Human Rights abuses occurring in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is in need of immediate political, economic a social reform – with over a 164 million lives at stake. Bangladesh has a strong civil society that longs to create a peaceful and secure environment for its people, despite its long fought battle with unaccountable and misguided governance, and various forms of social and economic inequalities that produced lasting negative consequences for the people of Bangladesh. The majority of people, both in rural and urban communities face the deeply ridden challenges of extreme poverty. This had lead to a rising concern for the continuously growing social and economic disparities, frequent cases of political and civil unrest and the daunting challenge of natural hazards, likely to be further compounded by climate change in the years to come. Extreme hunger, child labour, poor access to clean water and inadequate sanitation services are just some of the consequences that the political, economic, and social instability in Bangladesh has created.

CHRIO (Canadian Human Rights International Organization) states concern, emphasis, and challenges the Bangladeshi people are facing now – Implementation of UN SDG-2030, Textile Industries (labour condition), Water and Sanitation, Political Instability, Absence of democratic political culture, Absence the rule of law, Lack of political morality, Absence of strong civil society, Absence of strong political leadership, Confrontational politics, Ineffective political institutions, Corruption and terrorism, Negativity/Double standard, Lack of tolerance and reciprocity, Inclusive and Participatory Democracy.

Conditions for the success of Democracy in Bangladesh:
Sound System of Education, Enlightened Citizenship, Political Awakening, Freedom, Equality, Law and Order, Spirit of Co-operation, Decentralization of Powers and Local self-government, High Moral Standard, Social and economic Security, Tolerance and Spirit of Unity, Sound Party System, Written Constitution and Independent Judiciary, Independent, impartial and periodical elections, Political security, good administration, economic prosperity and wise leadership.

Bangladesh has been facing various problems to institutionalize democracy since its independence. Yet, it prospects of democracy in Bangladesh today are not insignificant. CHRIO thinks the suggested measures given in the attached document would be helpful for the policy makers of the state for democratic development. For this the media, civil society and socio-political organizations and institutions must play the pioneering role – therefore CHRIO requests the support of the international community to intervene and tackle the various challenges Bangladesh faces to achieving a fully participatory democracy.

CHRIO would really appreciate if you would publish this in your esteemed media. It will not only benefit Bangladesh but also help create awareness about such initiatives.

If you have any questions or require further information please do not hesitate to contact us by email at Mario.Guilombo@Chrio.ca and m.haque.co.asia@chrio.ca

Thank you very much for your time and consideration.

Mohammed Mominul Haque
Executive Director of Asia Missions
Canadian Human Rights International Organization

Mario Guilombo
Founder and Director of International Missions
Canadian Human Rights International Organization