Women’s Rights and Access to Justice in Bangladesh: An Overview
One of the most important factors affecting women’s position in society is their legal status. Bangladesh has enacted a number of laws protecting women’s rights, but these have been largely ineffective in improving the status of women. The primary reasons for this are: inadequate laws, women’s difficult access to justice, negative traditional and cultural attitudes towards women’s rights, lack of accountable and transparent authority, a costly and lengthy legal system, inefficiency of the judiciary and other socio-economic factors. This article aims to highlight some solutions that could ensure women’s access to justice. Read more… (Syeda Afroza Zerin – Lutfunnessa Sagor)