NSU Research Contributions
Title : Exorcising the Colonial Legacy in Bangladeshi Legal System Through Legal Education: A Manifesto
Authors : Md. Rizwanul Islam
| Publication Year : 2013 | |
| Index: other (NSU Law Blog) | Publisher Name: NSU Law Blog |
| Publication/Engagement Type : Policy Brief |
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG4 Quality Education SDG16 Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG10 Reduced Inequality |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Ensure learners acquire knowledge and skills for sustainable development and global citizenship Promote rule of law and equal access to justice Develop accountable and transparent institutions Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome |
| Impact statement: This publication examines the continuing influence of colonial legal traditions within Bangladesh’s legal system and argues that legal education can play a transformative role in challenging outdated practices. By promoting critical inquiry, research, and knowledge production, the article encourages the development of a more context-sensitive and democratically responsive legal culture. The publication contributes to ongoing debates on legal reform, legal education, and institutional development in Bangladesh. | Collaboration: None | Keywords: Legal education, colonial legacy, Bangladeshi legal system, legal reform, legal culture, knowledge production, rule of law |
