The tenure for Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances has been extended until 15 January.
The Cabinet Division issued a notification in this regard on Thursday, stating that the decision was taken under the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1956.
This extension comes as allegations of enforced disappearance against leaders and activists of the Awami League and members of law enforcement agencies continued to arrive even after the previous term had ended.
Quoting a report submitted to the then government last June, the commission stated that, until that time, it had received 1,850 complaints. The number of complaints has increased rapidly since that month. According to commission sources, the figure surpassed 4,000 by last December.
The interim government formed the Enforced Disappearance Inquiry Commission, headed by retired High Court Justice Moinul Islam Chowdhury, on 27 August last year.
Individuals who themselves were victims of enforced disappearance between 6 January 2009 and 5 August 2024, or any family member, relative, or eyewitness to an incident of disappearance, can lodge a complaint with the commission during the extended tenure.
Complaints can also be submitted via post or email.
