Better options for justice

It is a sad but inescapable truth that millions of Bangladeshis have limited access to a functioning, fair and transparent justice system. Despite recent improvement, the country's courts remain overburdened with huge numbers of long pending cases. Petty corruption and expense deter many people from attempting to resolve their cases through the formal legal system, while deeply-ingrained prejudices prevent access to justice for many women, poor people and those from minority ethnic or religious backgrounds.