The NHRC Ordinance 2025 represents a critical shift toward accountability in post-uprising Bangladesh. By granting powers to investigate security forces and eliminating the “superior orders” defense, the law aligns with the UN Paris Principles. However, true reform requires more than legal text. The Commission’s credibility rests on the Interim Government’s willingness to ensure genuine autonomy, transparent appointments, and financial independence—finally ending the era of systemic institutional impunity.
The NHRC Ordinance 2025 represents a critical shift toward accountability in post-uprising Bangladesh. By granting powers to investigate security forces and eliminating the “superior orders” defense, the law aligns with the UN Paris Principles. However, true reform requires more than legal text. The Commission’s credibility rests on the Interim Government’s willingness to ensure genuine autonomy, transparent appointments, and financial independence—finally ending the era of systemic institutional impunity.
