The Dark Mirror of Bangladesh's Enforced Disappearances The death penalty has long been a contentious issue, but when proposed as a solution to enforced disappearances, it raises uncomfortable questions about the true nature of justice.
Bangladesh's government has recently tabled a bill that would make the death penalty an option for those responsible for the disappearance of over 1,500 individuals during Sheikh Hasina's 17 year rule.
The sheer number of cases recorded by the inquiry commission is staggering: 251 victims remain missing and presumed dead. This grim reality underscores the systematic nature of these disappearances.