In any modern criminal justice system, forensic investigation is the bedrock of truth. It translates silent physical evidence—DNA, fingerprints, ballistic marks, and digital trails—into undeniable facts. Beyond convicting the guilty, forensics plays a uniquely compassionate role: it acts as a voice for the victim, reconstructing their final moments and revealing the objective truth of what […]

Extramarital Affairs in Bangladesh: Societal Perspective and the Legal Framework Extramarital affairs, traditionally termed adultery, occupy a complex space in Bangladesh. While deeply condemned by the country’s social fabric and dominant religious values, the statutory laws governing marital infidelity are deeply rooted in British colonial era legislation. This article explores how extramarital relationships are viewed

The Rule of Law The Rule of Law, encapsulated in Article 27 of the Constitution of Bangladesh as the guarantee that all citizens are equal before the law and entitled to equal protection, serves as the foundational bedrock for any developing nation. For Bangladesh, transitioning into a middle-income economy, the Rule of Law is not

Why conviction rates are low and acquittal rates are high in cases prosecuted under the nari-o-shishu nirjatan daman ain, 2000, as amended in 2003 in bangladesh Partha Sharathi RayAdvocate Appellate Division Supreme Court of BangladeshEmail:lawpartha@gmail.com 1. The Legal Demarcation between Rape and Consensual PartnershipOne of the most complex issues facing trial courts is differentiating between

Extradition Laws in Bangladesh: Legal Framework, Key Provisions, and Practical Application Partha Sharathi RayAdvocate Appellate Division Supreme Court of BangladeshEmail:lawpartha@gmail.com IntroductionExtradition is the formal legal process through which one State surrenders an individual to another State forprosecution, trial, or punishment for a criminal offence. In Bangladesh, extradition is primarily governed by theExtradition Act 1974 (Act

In Bangladesh, divorce is not a uniform civil process Partha Sharathi RayAdvocate, Appellate Division, Supreme Court of BangladeshMember, European Attorney’s Association & Commonwealth Lawyers AssociationE-mail:lawpartha@gmail.com In Bangladesh, divorce is not a uniform civil process but a complex tapestry of personal religious laws. Theadministrative procedures have been modernized through digital tracking, the substantive grounds for dissolving

Implementing Criminal ADR in Bangladesh: A Restorative Paradigm Shift Partha Sharathi RayAdvocate, Appellate Division, Supreme Court of BangladeshMember, European Attorney’s Association & Commonwealth Lawyers Association IntroductionIntroducing Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) into the criminal justice system of Bangladesh requires astrategic shift from a purely retributive model to a restorative one. While ADR is well-established in civil