Criminal proceedings under the legal scheme in Bangladesh: An expounding study

It is acknowledged that the legal framework of Bangladesh is largely derived from that of the United Kingdom, as Bangladesh is classified as a common law jurisdiction. Similar to other common law jurisdictions, Bangladesh's court system is characterized as an adversarial system. In Bangladesh, two primary judicial proceedings exist: civil proceedings and criminal proceedings. This study will examine the transient discourse of criminal proceedings within the legal framework of Bangladesh. Criminal proceedings are accompanied by sequential mechanisms whereby the alleged crime is subjected to linear judicial processes and trial by designated Courts. If the trial is contested, the aggrieved party may appeal to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. The sentenced individual may submit a mercy petition to His Excellency the President of the Republic of Bangladesh for the remission of the sentence and fine. The commencement of a criminal case and the post-trial phase are intrinsically linked to the criminal procedures.