Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- The International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances was observed across the country on Saturday, drawing attention to the plight of those who have gone missing under mysterious or unlawful circumstances.

To mark the occasion, various human rights organisations, including the victims' families' group "Mayer Dak", organised different programmes aimed at raising awareness and demanding justice, reports UNB.

On August 28, the Council of Advisers of the government gave approval in principle of the draft "Enforced Disappearance Prevention, Remedies and Protection Ordinance 2025" in its 40th meeting at the Chief Adviser's Office.

Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam at a press conference at the Foreign S...