Civil Judicial System of Bangladesh: Trial Level and Jurisdiction
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Judicial System, Court Structure, Jurisdiction, BangladeshAbstract
This review article explores Bangladesh's trial-level judicial system and Jurisdiction, including court structures, court jurisdiction, difficulties, and improvements. The article gives a general legal system overview, outlining the courts' composition and functions. It goes in-depth on each Court's Jurisdiction, covering civil, criminal, and specialized Jurisdiction. The essay highlights difficulties with the trial-level legal system, including case backlogs, restricted access to justice, and questions about judicial independence and accountability. It also examines the changes made to solve these issues, such as case management systems, bolstering of lower courts, alternative conflict settlement procedures, new technologies, and law reforms. The importance of continuous reforms is emphasized in the article's conclusion to guarantee Bangladesh has a trial-level judicial system that is effective, transparent, and responsible and promotes the rule of law.
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