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Rule of law

Rule of law

by Shahrin Ahmed (221-26-509) -
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In the constitution of Bangladesh Rule of Law has its own place.

“It shall be fundamental aim of the state to realize through the democratic process a socialist society, free from exploitation – a society in which the rule of law, fundamental human rights and freedom, equality and justice, political economic and social, will be secured for all citizens.''

Article 27 guarantees that all citizens are equal before law and are entitled to equal protection of law.

18 fundamental rights have been guaranteed in the constitutional arrangement for their effective enforcement has been ensured in Articles 44 and 102.

 Article 7, 26 and 102(2) of the constitution the supreme court exercise the power of judicial review whereby it can examine the extent and legality of the actions of both executive and legislative and can declare any of their actions void if they do anything beyond their constitutional limits.