Inquiry commission of disappearance gets time till Jun 30

The term of the Inquiry Commission investigating the enforced disappearances carried out by law enforcement agencies during the ousted Awami League government’s rule has been extended till June 30.

A gazette notification was issued by the Cabinet Division on Monday (March 17). The extended period will be effective from March 15.

Now the commission gets another three and a half months to submit its report.

The five-strong commission, led by former High Court judge Moinul, was formed on August 27 by the interim government to investigate cases of enforced disappearances during the Awami League’s 15-year rule.

On December 3, the commission’s term was extended by three months until March 15.

The commission’s responsibilities include investigating enforced disappearances carried out by law-enforcing agencies, security forces, intelligence agencies, investigative bodies and similar organisations with the support of the government.