The commentator is Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh.
Discriminatory laws against women need amendment
Three years ago, a Bangladeshi woman, let's call her Nila, petitioned the High Court asking for protection of her fundamental right to equality. She had been living in a violent marriage. But as a Hindu in Bangladesh, she has no right to divorce, and no exit route from continuing abuse.
When a young girl is pushed into marriage, the damage can last long after her wedding day. Research shows that girls who marry...
We challenged this legislation as being unconstitutional back in 2010. There was a petition that was filed by three of my colleagues who challenged the blocking of Facebook in 2010.
Discriminatory laws against women need amendment
Three years ago, a Bangladeshi woman, let's call her Nila, petitioned the High Court asking for protection of her fundamental right to equality. She had been living in a violent marriage. But as a Hindu in Bangladesh, she has no right to divorce, and no exit route from continuing abuse.
When a young girl is pushed into marriage, the damage can last long after her wedding day. Research shows that girls who marry...
We challenged this legislation as being unconstitutional back in 2010. There was a petition that was filed by three of my colleagues who challenged the blocking of Facebook in 2010.