The Disappearance Investigation Commission has submitted its second report to Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus. During the handover on Wednesday (June 4) at 11 AM at the state guesthouse Jamuna, Dr. Yunus expressed deep concern over the findings, stating, “These are horrifying incidents! These were committed by our own people — respectable members of our society, even relatives. What you’ve uncovered deserves a horror museum. The cruelty of being locked up for months in a three-foot by three-foot cell is unimaginable and must be brought before the public.”

The commission, led by Chief Justice Moinul Islam Chowdhury, presented the report to Dr. Yunus, who emphasized the need for the report to be published both online and as a book, citing strong domestic and international interest. He also instructed the commission to outline immediate action points and specify which government ministries are responsible, so implementation can begin swiftly.

One commission member told Dr. Yunus that the cases were so disturbing that even some involved officials have expressed remorse and contacted the commission privately as a form of atonement. Two officers even submitted written confessions, copies of which were found at the Prime Minister’s residence. The former army chief reportedly acknowledged the letters publicly.

So far, the commission has received 1,850 complaints, and verified 1,350. They anticipate the total number could exceed 3,500. Over 300 victims remain missing.

The commission also urged the Chief Advisor to help ensure families of missing persons can at least access basic services such as banking. They proposed amending the law to recognize someone as deceased after five years of disappearance instead of seven, as per current law.

Dr. Yunus praised the commission’s courage in facing threats and intimidation, saying their work will inspire future generations fighting for human rights.