Dhaka, Jan. 31 -- The High Court on Thursday observed that the National River Conservation Commission (NRCC) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) appear to be 'dummy commissions' as they cannot take any action against offenders except placing recommendations.

The HC bench of Justice Moyeenul Islam Chowdhury and Justice Md Ashraful Kamal came up with the observation while hearing a rule over a writ filed seeking its directives to dismantle illegal establishments and evict illegal grabbers from the banks of the Turag River.

The court was scheduled to deliver the rest of its verdict today after Wednesday's partial announcement.

The court, however, said it will issue guidelines on Sunday after receiving a report on the activitie...