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Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed concern over the government’s slow progress in strengthening the human rights framework and enacting laws to prevent enforced disappearances in Bangladesh. The organization warned that delays in such critical areas could deepen uncertainty.

Speaking at a press conference in Dhaka, TIB Executive Director Dr. Iftekharuzzaman said the sluggish pace in making the National Human Rights Commission more effective and in introducing anti-disappearance legislation is worrying. He emphasized that neglecting these issues could have serious consequences for citizens.

He also pointed to concerns over limiting administrative independence, obstructing investigations against security forces, and shifting judicial authority under executive control. According to him, such factors have created uncertainty around several ordinances.

At the briefing, TIB noted that out of 133 ordinances issued by the interim government, a parliamentary committee has recommended approving 98 as laws, which it described as a positive step. However, the organization cautioned that not all ordinances are free from flaws, with some containing deliberate weaknesses.

TIB also recommended repealing ordinances related to a proposed police commission and national data management system. Additionally, it raised concerns about amendments in the local government system, warning that excessive use of powers to remove elected representatives and appoint administrators could undermine democratic practices.

Other TIB officials were also present at the press conference. The organization stressed that swift implementation of these key legal measures is essential to ensure human rights protection and uphold the rule of law.