Initiatives have been taken to form a separate department for the rehabilitation of families of victims of disappearances, murders, torture and extrajudicial killings. A meeting has been held to take policy decisions and revise the Allocation of Business in this regard.
The meeting was held at the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs in Dhaka on Sunday (August 23, 2026).
State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraq Hossain, MP, was present at the meeting. The meeting discussed various issues related to the structure, activities and responsibilities of the proposed department to ensure the rehabilitation and necessary assistance to the families of victims of disappearances, murders, torture and extrajudicial killings.
The meeting also discussed the need to revise the Allocation of Business in line with the scope of work of the relevant departments and ministries.
Those concerned believe that if the proposed department is formed, it will create opportunities for more organized management of rehabilitation, assistance, and welfare activities for the families of victims of these incidents.