Dhaka, Bangladesh – A recent report by the Commission on Enforced Disappearances reveals that victims of enforced disappearance were often subjected to torture to extract forced confessions. This not only devastated their personal and family lives but also significantly damaged the integrity of the judicial system.

The commission noted that while bail was granted in some earlier cases, confessions obtained under custody—often through coercion—made legal relief nearly impossible. “The level of state repression reached such heights that many families lived in fear even within their own homes, especially during election periods,” the report stated.

The commission recommended disciplinary action against those who neglect their duties and emphasized the need for accountability to restore public trust.