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Dhaka, February 12 – Mahfuz Alam, liaison committee coordinator and advisor of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, has described a mirror room as one of the most horrifying ever seen. He stated that the conditions were brutal, with a three-foot by one-foot cell, a toilet occupying two spans of space, and only two feet left for a person to sit with knees bent.
According to Mahfuz, one of the greatest achievements of the July uprising was the release of victims of enforced disappearances. He emphasized that efforts are underway to ensure that such crimes against humanity never occur again in Bangladesh.
On Wednesday night, Mahfuz shared his reaction on his verified Facebook page. He wrote that within just 19 days of forming the government, a Commission on Enforced Disappearances was established, which worked tirelessly to document the atrocities. Within 21 days, Bangladesh signed the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. He noted that through media coverage, the world will now witness some examples of the brutality that took place under Hasina’s rule, with hundreds more cases scattered across the country.
He further stated that over the past six months, the Commission on Enforced Disappearances has collected testimonies from victims, conducted investigations, and determined the time, location, and authenticity of these cases. As a result, cases have been filed at the ICT Tribunal, and the process of justice has begun. Ensuring justice for every victim of enforced disappearance remains a commitment of the revolutionary government.
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