Dhaka, July 26 (V7N) – The government has formed a six-member investigation commission to probe the recent violence surrounding the National Citizens Party (NCP) rally in Gopalganj. Former Supreme Court Justice Dr. Md. Abu Tariq has been appointed as chairman of the commission, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, as reported by BSS.

The commission includes:

  • Khandaker Md. Mahabubur Rahman, Additional Secretary, Public Security Division

  • Md. Saiful Islam, Senior District and Sessions Judge

  • Brigadier General Shahidur Rahman Osmani, Commander, 21 Infantry Brigade

  • Sardar Nurul Amin, Additional Inspector General of Police and Director, Central Police Hospital

  • Dr. Sajjad Siddiqui, Chairman, Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, Dhaka University

The commission has been tasked with:

  • Identifying the causes behind the violence

  • Naming individuals or organizations responsible for the attack on the political rally

  • Recommending legal actions against the perpetrators

  • Analyzing attacks on government establishments, including the district jail, and evaluating disruptions to public security

  • Providing recommendations to prevent such incidents in the future

The Public Security Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs will offer all logistical and secretarial support to the commission, and may also assign government personnel to assist in the investigation. The commission has the authority to co-opt additional members if necessary.

Formed under Section 3 of the Commission of Inquiry Act 1956, the commission was officially constituted on July 16 and is required to submit its final report with findings and recommendations within three weeks of the notification.

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