The interim government of Bangladesh has initiated an investigation into the alleged disappearances of hundreds of people during the 15-year rule of the former Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina. Human Rights Watch and other organizations have reported over 600 cases of disappearances, many of whom were political rivals. The newly formed commission, led by Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, comprises former high court judges, human rights activists, and university teachers. Their goal is to trace and identify the victims of enforced disappearances, engage with their families, and report findings to relevant ministries. This move comes amid accusations against Bangladesh’s security forces, including the elite Rapid Action Battalion and the military intelligence agency, for human rights violations.
- The new interim government in Bangladesh has established a commission to investigate over 600 reported disappearances during the rule of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
- Victims include political rivals, journalists, academics, and human rights activists.
- The commission is composed of former high court judges, human rights activists, and university teachers, aiming to identify and trace the victims.
- Accusations have been leveled against the Rapid Action Battalion and the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence for their involvement in enforced disappearances and human rights violations.
- Human rights organizations have called for the disbandment of the Rapid Action Battalion and reforms in the military intelligence agency to address and prevent future human rights abuses.
- In 2021, the United States imposed sanctions on Bangladesh’s Rapid Action Battalion for gross human rights violations.
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