Bold drive to ensure access for the marginalised in Bangladesh

UNB:

Although Bangladesh’s constitution promises equal protection under the law, the real experience of many tells a different story as people face multiple barriers that prevent them from accessing the justice system.

Aiming to make the judicial services more extensive, accessible and effective for people particularly for marginalised groups, including women, the poor and children, the government has taken a project titled ‘Access to Justice for Women: Strengthening Community Dispute Resolution and Improving Case Management’.

It will be implemented by the Law Ministry involving Tk 186.4962 crore.

The project will be implemented in Barishal, Dhaka, Cumilla, Narsingdi, Khulna, Rangpur and Moulvibazar districts by March 2027, according to the project document.

Of the total amount of money, Tk 180.3082 crore will be provided by the German government as project grant while Tk 6.1880 crore will come from the national exchequer.

The main project objectives are to enhance the capacity of justice service providers, especially legal service providers and community-based organisations, and to enhance cooperation and coordination among relevant stakeholders in government, judicial and non-governmental voluntary development institutions.

It will also implement necessary legal and procedural reforms related to evidence-based case management and alternative dispute resolution.