Dhaka, July 27 -- Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul has stressed that human rights should be nurtured as a culture deeply rooted in society rather than viewed merely as a matter of legal enforcement.

"Human rights must be practiced as a cultural value. It cannot be secured solely through the force of law. We need self-reflection, self-criticism, and a collective effort for moral and social improvement," Dr Nazrul said.

He was speaking at a seminar organised by the Human Rights Support Society at the Professor Mozaffar Ahmed Chowdhury Auditorium at Dhaka University on Saturday. Calling for greater openness, Dr Nazrul said, "Every university must foster a culture of transparency. Legal and institutional reforms will follow when we truly embrace ...