Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- The United Nations has formally accepted Bangladesh's proposal to withdraw its reservation under the Convention against Torture, clearing the way for victims of torture and enforced disappearance -- including the families of victims who died -- to claim compensation and redress.

The Chief Advisor's Office (CAO) shared this development in a media statement on Thursday, bdnews24.com reports.

The interim government initially approved the proposal to withdraw the objection on Dec 29, concerning Article 14(1) of the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, which guarantees victims of torture and enforced disappearance the right to redress and compensation.

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