The latest figures on violence against women raise a question that reaches beyond criminal law: when formal rights encounter social pressure, political influence or organised intimidation, who is usually expected to compromise?

Can a civilised criminal justice system function if accused persons are denied legal defense?

In Dhaka’s Pallabi, an eight-year-old was raped and murdered inside a neighbouring flat on May 19. Her body was dismembered in an attempt to conceal the crime.

Delayed justice is emboldening perpetrators as cases soar

The paperless court allows online filing and hearings, making the process faster and more convenient for families

Persistent judge crisis requires urgent interventions

The trials to prosecute those responsible for upholding and promoting a fascist regime must meet international standards of transparency.

Urgent solution is needed to this longstanding problem in Bangladesh's judicial process

Extrajudicial killings is appealing to people who feel their justice system will fail them.

Cases stuck in the justice system for years are prolonging suffering

Authorities must step up to control crime and ensure justice

Time and again, it has been proven that, when it comes to justice in Bangladesh, some are more equal than others.