The Prison Systems in Bangladesh and the Violation of Human Rights: A Legal Analysis

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 In Bangladesh, the prison system still follows the same outdated statutes and regulations as the British rulers.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.