Aynaghor (Bengali: আয়নাঘর, romanized: Āẏnāghôr, aka Aynaghar lit. 'House of Mirrors') is a colloquial term referring to a network of clandestine detention centers which were operated by the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), the intelligence branch of Bangladesh's defense forces during the autocratic rule of Hasina regime.

Aug 7, 2024 · Hasina's regime fell as she escaped from the country on August 5, and now the focus is on a mysterious prison centre in Bangladesh -- Aynaghar or Aynaghor. WHAT IS AYNAGHAR, THE HOUSE OF MIRRORS IN DHAKA? The Hasina regime was known for sudden disappearances and harsh treatment of political opponents.

Aug 31, 2024 · In a remote corner of Bangladesh, the young woman staring at her computer wondered if her brother - whose funeral they had held just two years ago, after every avenue to uncover his...

Sep 4, 2024 · Alam believes he was taken to Aynaghor, known in Bangladesh as the “House of Mirrors” – a notorious detention center at the headquarters of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence...

Aug 16, 2022 · According to the two men, the prison is named Aynaghar (House of Mirrors) and is run by the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) — the intelligence branch of Bangladesh’s defense...

According to a report in The New York Times, several victims who were forcefully abducted have come forward to share details of the “Aynaghor” or "House of Mirrors".

Oct 3, 2024 · The inquiry commission formed to investigate incidents of enforced disappearances during the Awami League era has found proof of the existence of secret detention centre Aynaghor.

Dec 6, 2024 · The discovery of Aynaghor, a secret military prison in Bangladesh, has drawn international attention to the pervasive and disturbing practice of state-sponsored repression in South Asia.

Dec 12, 2024 · Rapid Action Battalion chief Additional Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidur Rahman has acknowledged the existence of its “Aynaghor,” saying it remains as it was, under the directives of the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearance.

Aug 6, 2024 · Director General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) Director Admin Tamzid on Tuesday said that they will share an update on the hostages in captivity in the facility colloquially known as "Aynaghor" Wednesday morning.