, June 19 -- The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs has said there has been no formal decision yet regarding the formation of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Bangladesh.

In a press statement issued on Thursday, the ministry said certain media outlets have selectively quoted remarks made by the Adviser to the Ministry, creating confusion over the potential establishment of such a commission.

"To dispel misunderstandings, it is being clarified that no governmental decision has been taken thus far to form a Truth and Reconciliation Commission," the statement says.

The ministry says in his most recent remarks, the Law Adviser emphasised that any consideration of such a commission would involve discussions with poli...