Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances

The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances, consisting of five members, was formed on 27 August 2024 by the Interim Government of Bangladesh to investigate cases of enforced disappearances that occurred during the tenure of the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.[1] Moyeenul Islam Chowdhury, a retired Justice of the High Court Division of the Bangladesh Supreme Court, serves as the chairman of the commission. The other four members include a former judge, a university teacher, and two human rights activists.[2] The commission was established under the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1956.[3]

Members

Position Name Background
Chairman Moyeenul Islam Chowdhury Retired judge of High Court Division of the Bangladesh Supreme Court
Member Farid Ahmed Shibli
Member Nur Khan Human rights activists
Member Nabila Idris Faculty member of BRAC University

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References

  1. ^ Reporter, Staff (2024-08-28). "Enforced disappearance: Govt sets up inquiry commission". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
  2. ^ "Bangladesh: Government Sets up Disappearances Inquiry | Human Rights Watch". 2024-08-29. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
  3. ^ Staff Reporter (2025-03-18). "Enforced disappearance: Term of inquiry commission extended till 30 June". Prothomalo. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
  4. ^ "Inquiry commission on enforced disappearance extends time for filing complaints". BSS. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
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