accountable in respecting human rights. Implementation of the UNGP BHR, formulation of the National Action Plan, publication of annual state reports, and multi-sectoral monitoring are imperative. Unfortunately, the Bangladesh government is yet to be aware of the Guiding Principles and its implementation in the country. Bangladesh is a signatory to eight out of nine main human rights treaties (except the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance). The Constitution guarantees fundamental rights. Article 42 of the Constitution also guarantees rights to property for all citizens. Bangladesh has many laws and ordinances related to land but no specific reference to land as human rights and specifically to Business and Human Rights. The National Human Rights Commission Act 2009 under which the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) performs its functions does not incorporate land rights as human rights. NHRC functions include investigation, monitoring and cooperation with CSOs and national and international agencies for the protection and promotion of human rights. However, section 4 of the NHRC’s strategic plan (2016-2020) mentions some issues related to land rights, which include: r Full and prompt implementation of the CHT Accord focusing on land rights. r Violence against indigenous, ethnic and religious minorities with special focus on land rights of indigenous and other marginalized and excluded communities in plain lands. r Rights of the Char people and newly acquired territories (former enclave). Bangladesh is yet to formulate the National Action Plan on UNGP BHR because the policymakers in government are not aware of the issue. Bangladesh is yet to formulate the National Action Plan on UNGP BHR because the policymakers in government are not aware of the issue. Several government bodies and ministries are basically responsible for formulating the National Action Plan along with the plan for implementation. The Land Ministry, Law Ministry, Commerce Ministry, NHRCB, and other ministries and bodies concerned together can formulate the National Action Plan and send it to the cabinet for approval. 34 Upholding Land Rights amidst the Land Rush