The interim government is considering establishing a commission to investigate the numerous cases of forced disappearances that occurred during the previous administration led by Sheikh Hasina.
According to Shafiqul Alam, the chief adviser's press secretary, approximately 700 people were reported missing during the tenure of the Sheikh Hasina government, and around 150 individuals remain unaccounted for.
The issue of enforced disappearances was discussed at a meeting of the interim government's Advisory Council, Shafiqul revealed during a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy.
As a significant step towards addressing this human rights crisis, Bangladesh is poised to sign the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (ICPPED) before August 30, the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances.
Inspired by the example of Sri Lanka, which has a commission on forced disappearances, the interim government is exploring the establishment of a similar body in Bangladesh.
The chief adviser's press secretary emphasized the government's commitment to thoroughly investigating each and every case of enforced disappearance.
Additionally, he said, a national security adviser will be appointed shortly.