Adviser Asif Nazrul has stated that a key priority for the interim government is to ensure justice for enforced disappearances, killings, and crimes against humanity committed during the “fascist Hasina regime.” He said the July uprising created a unique opportunity to reshape the nation, inspired by the sacrifices of young protesters. Nazrul noted that Bangladesh has now signed the international convention on enforced disappearances. “While our international crimes law recognizes organized enforced disappearance as a crime against humanity, it lacks a standalone legal definition and corresponding punishment,” he said. Work is underway to draft legislation to fill this gap.