Abstract:
The rights of the prisoners are still not recognized, as other rights are recognized by the state and
international instruments in Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, the prison system still follows the same
outdated statutes and regulations as the British rulers. This paper explores the issue of prisoners'
rights. The laws governing prisons in Bangladesh, namely, The Prisons Act of 1894, its
accompanying Rules, and a range of internally issued circulars, notices, and orders, together
form The Bengal Jail Code of 1920. Here, I try to draw the attention of the reader to the most
invisible population and their legal status under the perception of the law. Furthermore, in order
to cover broader issues such as a prisoner's legal status and prisoners' rights litigation, the later
issues include recommendations and some ethical reflection in order to open a new prospect for
prisoners' rights. Finally, we conclude the paper with the hope that it will reduce prisoners' sense
of injustice and create their own citizenship room as individuals with a spirit of dignity.
