Advocate Al-Hasan

29/08/2025

The Constitution of Bangladesh, through Articles 37 and 38, guarantees every citizen the right to peaceful assembly and to form associations, subject only to reasonable restrictions in the interest of public order, morality, and health. What it forbids are associations that incite hatred, destroy communal harmony, create discrimination, or promote terrorism.

This is not unique to Bangladesh. Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 21 of the ICCPR, the U.S. First Amendment, and Article 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights all affirm the same principle, the right to peaceful assembly and association as a cornerstone of democracy.

Therefore, unless the Government officially declares groups like ‘Freedom Fighters’ platforms, Muktijuddho Mancha, or Munch-71 as terrorist outfits, there is neither a constitutional nor a moral ground to arrest or harass citizens for exercising their peaceful and democratic rights.
Md. Al-Hasan
Advocate
Supreme Court Of Bangladesh.

20/08/2025

Rule of Law and obstacles in Bangladesh:
According to A.V. Dicey, the Rule of Law ensures the
(1) supremacy of law over arbitrary power,
(2) equality before the law
(3) the protection of individual rights through independent courts.
The Constitution of Bangladesh, in its Preamble and Articles 7, 27, and 31, enshrines these principles by declaring that all powers belong to the people, guaranteeing equality before law, and ensuring protection of law as a fundamental right.
However, in our political reality, frequent allegations of arbitrary executive actions, misuse of power, and politically motivated legal processes often challenge the true practice of Rule of Law. While the judiciary is constitutionally independent, but in practical what we face is judicial impartiality, executive influence, and delays in the justice system, which undermine public confidence. Thus, whether the Rule of Law genuinely exists in Bangladesh remains a critical question?

Obstacles to the Rule of Law in Bangladesh:
1. Political influence and partisanship in governance and administration.
2. Weak judicial independence, with appointments and decisions influenced by politics.
3. Widespread corruption across state institutions.
4. Delays in justice—“Justice delayed is justice denied.”
5. Inequality before the law, where powerful elites often escape accountability.
6. Weak enforcement of fundamental rights due to procedural and financial barriers.
7. Law and order challenges and human rights concerns, including allegations of extrajudicial actions.
8. Judges cannot always work freely due to political pressure.
9. Law enforcement agencies are often driven by financial motives rather than justice.
10. Reluctance of the government to ensure full independence of the judiciary.
11. Frequent disregard of everyday laws (e.g., traffic rules, copyright laws), normalizing law-breaking.
12. Lack of civic responsibility, as individuals often prioritize personal interest over society or the nation.
Md. Al-Hasan
Advocate
Supreme Court of Bangladesh

28/04/2025

আইনজীবীরাও বেসরকারি কলেজ/শিক্ষা প্রতিষ্ঠানে গভর্নিং বডি/এডহক কমিটির সভাপতি/সদস‍্য মনোনিত হতে পারবেন।

26/04/2025

Bar Council MCQ result 2025 has been published. Congratulations to those who have passed.

10/03/2025

আইনজীবী বল্লেই বয়স নির্ধারণ হয়ে যায় না। শিশু আইনে বয়স নির্ধারনের প্রক্রিয়া স্পষ্ট উল্লেখ আছে। একপক্ষ ভুল বয়স স্থাপন করলে সেটা প্রমানের বিধান আছে, আদালতের দৃষ্টিতে আনার সুযোগ আছে। বর্তমানে আমাদের সবার মধ্যে একটা মারমুখী চিন্তা চলে আসছে। সবকিছুর সমাধান ভায়োলেন্স।

ধর্ষণের শাস্তি নিশ্চিতে সবাই কাধে কাধ মিলিয়ে চেষ্টা করি। ভায়োলেন্সর মাধ্যমে সব সমস্যার সমাধান হবে না বলেই মনে হয়। বিচার বিভাগ অন্ধ হয়ে গেলে দেশে আর আইনের শাষন বলে কিছু থাকে না।

No more ra**st, First trail for special cases.

ামালপুরে ধর্ষণ মামলায় আসামীর বয়স কমানো নিয়ে আইনজীবীদের সাথে সংঘর্ষে জড়িয়েছে ছাত্র-জনতা। এতে আহত হ...

23/02/2025

After a hearing in the Bagerhat Court returning to Dhaka.

09/01/2025

09/01/2025

প্রতি বছরের ন্যায় ২০২৫ সালে বাংলাদেশ সুপ্রীম কোর্টের বই মেলা শুরু হয়েছে। শুভ উদ্বোধন করেন এবং বক্তৃতা রাখেন মাননীয় প্রধান বিচারপতি।

05/01/2025

Hello Bangladesh!

Happy new year 2025.

It is the beginning of the work of 2025. Sometimes I forgot why I came to Dhaka, leaving behind family and friends in Khulna. Please pray for me and my family. Please stay focused to you goal, achieve little everyday and be happy with what you have.

02/09/2024

"Smile" Together that can change the world.