Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- The interim government has approved a draft ordinance to prevent and remedy enforced disappearances, mandating that trials be completed within 120 working days after charges are framed.

The draft of the "Enforced Disappearance Prevention, Remedy and Protection Ordinance, 2025" was given final approval at a meeting of the Advisory Council chaired by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday.

Once promulgated, the ordinance will authorise the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to receive and investigate complaints related to enforced disappearances.

It also stipulates the death penalty for establishing or operating secret detention facilities, known locally as "Ayna Ghor" (Mirror House).

Following the meeting, Chief...