NSU organises seminar on consumer rights

The Public Health and Sciences Club of North South University collaborated with the Directorate of National Consumers Right Protection (DNCRP) to organise a seminar on the “Consumers’ right protection Act 2009.”

The event, which took place on 13 December, aimed to educate the public about their consumer rights when making purchases from vendors, according to a press release.

In particular, attendees were encouraged to purchase packaged goods where the manufacturing and expiry dates are visible, and the price and weight of the goods are accurately mentioned.

The release also noted what actions could be taken to make the dishonest vendors responsible for their misconduct.

It was emphasised that the Directorate of National Consumers Protection alone cannot prevent such misconduct unless every citizen of our country steps-up and protest against such fraudulent activities.

The importance of protecting consumers’ rights was discussed by the Pro-VC of NSU, Dr Md Ismail Hossain, the Dean of SHLS, Dr Hasan Mahmud Reza, the Chairman of the Public Health Department, Dr Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader, and the advisor to the Public Health and Sciences club at North South University, Dr Azaz Bin Sharif.

The AHM Shafiquzzaman, Director-General of the Directorate of National Consumers Right Protection, was the keynote speaker at the seminar. He shared his knowledge and experience of human rights laws and practice with the participants.

The event also included a few short video clips, a presentation, and a question and answer session.

Monjur Mohammad Shahriar, the Director of the Directorate of National Consumers Right Protection, gave a speech to introduce the activities of the Directorate.