Dhaka: The Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Ministry announced today that no government decision has been made regarding the establishment of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the ministry issued an official release to clarify recent media reports that had presented comments by Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul in a fragmented manner concerning the proposed commission. The release emphasized that discussions involving political parties, student leadership, and experts will be conducted at an appropriate time to determine the future course of action.
The release further mentioned that Dr. Nazrul highlighted the need for justice concerning the mass killings during the July uprising before considering the formation of such a commission. Additionally, he stated that leaders of the deposed party must express public remorse for the commission to be contemplated. The ministry’s release, signed by Spokesman Dr. Md Rezaul Karim, also noted that the commission could serve as a tool to ensure that those responsible for mass killings are permanently disassociated and rejected by the nation.