Bangladesh Forms Commission to Investigate Enforced Disappearances

Bangladesh’s interim government has announced the formation of a commission to investigate over 700 enforced disappearances linked to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule, VOA reported yesterday. Human rights groups have accused security agencies of involvement, while the government consistently denied these claims. The commission, led by a retired high court judge, aims to uncover the circumstances of these disappearances and provide answers to the victims’ families.

Victims’ families, like Sanjida Islam Tulee, whose brother disappeared in 2013, welcome the initiative but demand transparency and fairness in the investigation. Human Rights Watch emphasizes the need for a robust process, including forensic expertise and recommendations for reparations. Many families, including Baby Akhtar, whose husband was abducted in 2012, have long faced systemic denial of justice.

Advocates hope this commission will finally bring accountability and closure to those affected by these human rights violations.