Bangladesh likely to sign international convention on enforced disappearances before 30 Aug

Bangladesh has decided to sign the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance soon.

The issue has been discussed in the meeting of the Advisory Council of the interim government.

The signing may take place before 30 August, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam told reporters this evening.

He said the interim government is committed to investigate each and every case of enforced disappearances.

Alam said a National Security Adviser will be appointed soon.

There is a discussion to form a commission to look into the cases of disappearances.

The press secretary was briefing the reporters at the Foreign Service Academy.

Alam said the government also wants to bring back laundered money, including from the UK.

Interim Government Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus sought support from British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke’s support in this regard.

The high commissioner assured him of looking into it.

Earlier, the British high commissioner and Japanese ambassador separately met the chief adviser.

Dr Yunus sought Japan’s financial support to rebuild Bangladesh.

He conveyed to both the envoys that Bangladesh is a big family and there is no enmity, and laid emphasis on greater harmony in the country.

Both the envoys conveyed to the chief adviser that they stand ready to support the interim government.