However, the former High Court judge acknowledged that the chances of their return remain slim. However, preliminary investigations have not confirmed whether any of them were victims of enforced disappearance. The Muhammad Yunus-led interim government formed the panel on enforced disappearances to investigate alleged disappearances carried out by law-enforcing agencies under the former Awami League administration. On Aug 27, the Cabinet Division issued a notification announcing the formation of the five-strong commission, headed by Moinul. During the Awami League’s 15-year rule, incidents of extrajudicial killings under the pretext of "crossfire", enforced disappearances, and the recovery of bodies after individuals were taken by law-enforcing agencies were widely discussed.

Source: bd News24 March 04, 2025 12:53 UTC