Bangladesh Approves Death Penalty Law for Enforced Disappearances Amid Trials of Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina

Nov 07, 2025 12:40 am CST

Bangladesh's interim government has approved legislation imposing the death penalty for enforced disappearances, as former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 15 military officers face trials for crimes against humanity related to last year's deadly protests. The landmark law aims to prevent secret detentions and expedite justice, potentially affecting high-profile cases including Hasina's, who is being tried in absentia following her August ouster.