Aynaghar

The existence of Aynaghor has sparked significant controversy and has been consistently denied by the Hasina regime, which has faced widespread criticism from human rights organizations and activists.

This name reflects the deceptive nature of these facilities, where the harsh realities of detainees' suffering are hidden from public view, similar to how a mirror can distort or obscure an image.

Over time, "Aynaghor" has come to symbolize broader issues of state repression, human rights violations, and the struggle for political freedom, serving as a reminder of the victims' suffering and the ongoing fight for justice and accountability.

The detailed report by Netra News was based on the on-the-record accounts of two victims of enforced disappearances, Sheikh Mohammad Salim, a citizen of Kapasia of Gazipur and ex-captain of the Bangladesh army Hasinur Rahman (Bir Prateek) who say they were held inside the prison situated in the heart of Dhaka.

On September 11, 2024, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, in his address to the nation marking the one-month anniversary of his administration, announced the signing of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance.

"[14] He expressed solidarity with the families who have endured years of anguish, waiting for answers about their missing loved ones, and confirmed that Aynaghar has been closed, with plans to release all detainees as soon as possible.

[15] The Netra News report came on the eve of UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet's four-day visit to Bangladesh, where she met with several ministers in Dhaka about widespread allegations of state-sanctioned disappearances.

Electric chair used in the facility to torture the detainees
A graffiti in Shahbagh , Dhaka , following the ouster of Hasina , commemorating the captives held there, reading, "সব আয়না ভেঙে দাও" ( lit. ' Break all the Mirrors ' )