Title : “The Application of International Law in the Municipal Legal System: A Highly Ad Hoc and Ambivalent Approach in Bangladesh Epitomizing a Broader Hermeneutics Trend?”


Authors : Md. Rizwanul Islam


Journal Title: Oregon Review of International Law Volume Number: 26 Publication Year : 2025 Issue Number: 1
Index: other (Hein Online, Lexis Nexis, West Law) Ranking: No Ranking Publisher Name: Oregon Law Review
Pages : 33-72
Funding Information:
Funding Source : NSU CTRGC Code : CTRG-22-SHSS-01 Year of Funding : 2026
Other Information:
Direct Sustainable Development Goals :
SDG16 Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Impact statement: This article explores Bangladesh’s ad hoc application of international law within its municipal legal system, reflecting on the challenges posed by the hermeneutic interpretation of legal norms. The article critically assesses the impact of global legal principles on local judicial practices and identifies gaps in harmonization between national law and international law. Collaboration: None Keywords: International law, Bangladesh legal system, municipal law, transnational law, legal hermeneutics, legal practice, law reform.