Dhaka, Aug. 27 -- Fortify Rights has said the Bangladesh government must ensure accountability for cases of enforced disappearances during the brutal rule of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and provide reparations for victims' families and survivors.

Today marks one year since the Bangladesh interim government, headed by Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus, established the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances.

"Enforced disappearances were a hallmark of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's despotic rule, and should never be allowed to happen again in Bangladesh," said John Quinley, Director at Fortify Rights.

"Despite making progress on ensuring accountability during the first year of work of the Commission of Inquiry ...