Directorate of National Consumers Right Protection recently organized a seminar on Consumer Rights Protection Act, 2009 in collaboration with the Department of Marketing at Prof. Mohammad Habibullah Conference Hall, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka on Thursday (3 August).
The objective of the event was to make people aware about their rights when they purchase any goods or services from a vendor. In particular, it was encouraged to purchase packaged goods where proper leveling of the manufacturing and expiry date are visible, the price and weight of the goods are accurately mentioned. Participants also obtained information about what sort of actions might be taken to make the dishonest vendors responsible for their misconduct. It was emphasized that the Directorate of National Consumers Protection alone cannot prevent such misconduct unless every citizen of the country steps up and protect about such fraudulent activities.
Directorate of National Consumers Right Protection director general A H M Shafiquzzaman was the keynote speaker at the seminar who shared his knowledge and experience of human right laws and practice with the participants.
The importance of the protection of consumer rights was also discussed by Dr. Mijanur Rahman. The Dean Faculty of Business Studies – Professor Dr. Muhammad Abdul Moyeen graced the program as the chief guest. The Chairman of the department of Marketing – Professor Dr. ABM Shahidul Islam chaired the session.
