The interim government of Bangladesh has officially established eight regional tribunals dedicated to preventing and addressing enforced disappearances across the country. A gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs confirmed that the tribunals will operate separately in each of the eight administrative divisions, including Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Khulna, Barishal, and Mymensingh. The order, signed by Senior Assistant Secretary Ashek-ur Rahman, states that the decision takes immediate effect under the authority of the Enforced Disappearance Prevention and Remedy Ordinance, 2025.
The creation of these tribunals marks a significant institutional step toward addressing long-standing concerns over disappearances and ensuring accountability. Human rights observers have long urged the government to establish independent mechanisms to investigate such cases. Legal experts note that the division-based structure could help streamline case management and improve access to justice for victims’ families.
Implementation details, including staffing and procedural rules, are expected to follow soon. The move is being closely watched by civil society and international partners as a test of Bangladesh’s commitment to human rights reforms.
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