Decentralization of Judiciary and the Role of Lawyers in Bangladesh: An Analysis

Abstract

What ever may be the form of government wellbeing of the people should be the moto of governance. In Bangladesh, after independence, both civilian and military governments adopted overwhelming plans and programs for the socio-economic and political development of the people. General H.M. Ershad, capturing state power through a bloodless coup undertook the policy of decentralization of power for the benefit of masses. Accordingly judicial institution was brought to the reach of common people by Martial Law Orders and Constitutional amendments. But lawyers as a whole did not support the program and took all mechanisms to foil this people oriented system. This article is aimed at exposing the stand and motive of learned lawyers against the policy of decentralization of judiciary.

Keywords: Decentralization of Judiciary, Lawyers, Movement, High Court Division Bench, District Court, Thana Head-Quarter, Demand, Boycott.