Addressing the Residual Legacy of Colonialism During the British Raj of Pre-Bangladesh Era with Transitional Justice

This paper explores the residual impact including enduring socio-economic, cultural, and legal distortions of British colonialism in Bangladesh of British colonialism in the Bangladesh and evaluates the relevance of international law and transitional justice. Using doctrinal research approaches, the study draws upon international legal treaties, historical case analysis, and cross-jurisdictional models. The research concludes that colonial-era policies, such as the Permanent Settlement Act, Jallianwala Bagh massacre and famine management strategies, constitute gross violations under international law. However, Bangladesh lacks institutional mechanisms for redress. The research finds a normative and institutional gap in redressing colonial harms through legal and policy frameworks. It concludes that the institution of a hybrid transitional justice framework which is necessary to restore historical accountability and equity. Ergo, the paper tried to advocate for implementation of mechanism of transitional justice within national legislations for reconciliation with the past, institutional reform, and sustainable development.