Laws Relating to Prevention of Repression against Women

and Children in Bangladesh

A Critical Analysis
A Research Monograph submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
degree of LL.M. (Master’s) Department of Law, Jagannath University, Dhaka.

Submitted By
Lima Akter
LLM M- 0160501526
Department of Law
Jagannath University

Supervised by
Professor Dr. Sarkar Ali Akkas
Chairman
Department of Law
Jagannath University

Submitted To:
Professor Dr. Sarkar Ali Akkas
Chairman
Department of Law
Jagannath University

Submission Date: 11th December, 2016

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breach of forgoing obligations.

Lima Akter
LLM M- 0160501526
Department of Law
Jagannath University
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This is to certify that the Research Monograph on “Laws Relating to Prevention

of Repression against Women and Children in Bangladesh: A Critical
Analysis” is done by Lima Akter in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
degree of LLM in the Department of Law from Jagannath University has been
completed under my guidance it is a record of the confide work carried out
successfully.

Professor Dr. Sarkar Ali Akkas

Chairman
Department of Law
Jagannath University
 Acknowledgement

First of all I wish acknowledgement the immeasurable a grace and propound kindness of
the Almighty Allah, I express my gratitude to my honorable research supervisor
Professor Dr. Sarker Ali Akkas, Chairman Department of Law, Jagannath University
for giving me his valuable time and important information to complete the research.
Without his proper guidance it is quite impossible for me to complete the research.

I also express my gratefulness to my parents and my family members who encouraged me

all the time.

Finally, I express thanks to my friends and well wishers.

 Abstract
This paper is an attempt to describe various forms of repression against women and
children their shared links and common roots in the sociopolitical and ideological
relations between men and women in Bangladesh society. This paper also raises the
issues inherent in considering the complexity of violence and presents cases of resistance
against repression. This paper also sheds light on the significant role of women’s groups
and other Govt. and nongovernment organizations in bringing about the kinds of
qualitative change necessary to establish rights for women and children in Bangladesh.

Nari O shishu nirjatan daman ain-2000. (the prevention of violence against women and
children Act-2000)

This Act to make necessary provisions to prevent the Repression offences strictly against
Woman and Children.

This Act shall be called the Prevention of violence Against Women and Children Act,
2000.
 Table of Contents
Name of Topic Page No:
CHAPTER-1 01-10
Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1.2. Background of the Study
1.3 Statement of The Problem.
1.4 Rational of the study
1.5 Scope of the Study
1.6 Objectives of the Study
1.7 Limitation of The Study

CHAPTER- 2 11-16
Research Design and Methodology
2.1. Methodology
2.2. Data collection and sampling
2.3. Model Questionnaire
2.4. Ethical Consideration Guidelines

CHAPTER -3 17-21
Concept Of Repression Against Women and Children
3.1. Literature Review On Low Conviction Rate In Violence Against Women Cases
3.2 Repression Against Women.
3.3 Definition Of Child.
3.4 Type of repression against women.
3.5 Type of Repression Against Children.

CHAPTER-4 22-28
Prevention of Repression against Women and Children in Bangladesh.
4.1 Punishment for offences committed by corrosive or any other substances
4.2 Punishment for trafficking of woman
4.3 Punishment for trafficking of child
4.4. Punishment for kidnapping a child or a woman:
4.5 Punishment for taking ransom
4.6 Punishment for rape or death in consequence of rape
4.7 Punishment for sexual oppression
4.8 Punishment for causing death for dowry
4.9 Punishment for impairing any limb of a child for the purpose of begging
4.10 Provision regarding the child born in consequence of rape:
new media
4.11 Prohibition on publishing acquaintance of a woman or a child oppressed, in
4.12 Realization of fine from inheritable property in future
4.13 Procedure for realizing fine or damage
4.14 Punishment for filing any false case, complaint etc.

CHAPTER 5 29-57
Data Analysis and Findings on Low Conviction Rate In The VAW Cases
5.1 Section-1: Is The Conviction Rate Low In The VAW Cases?
5.2 Section 2: Reasons For Low Conviction Rate
5.3 Analysis of the qualitative and quantitative data from the nari-o-sishu nirjatan daman
tribunals
5.4 Analysis Of The Judgments Of The Supreme Court And The Case Studies From The
Trial Court
5.5 Case-Studies Form The Nari-O-Sishu Tribunal Comilla:
5.6 Jurisdiction of the Tribunal
5.7 Appeal

CHAPTER- 6 58-61
Extent and Trends in Incidences of Violence against Women.
6.1 General Evidence
6.2 Family Violence
6.3 Rape and Sexual Violence
6.4 Murder/Suicide
6.5 Community Violence
6.6 Custodial violence
CHAPTER- 7 62-66
State Interventions Related To Violence against Women
7.1 Obligations under CEDAW
7.2 Beijing Follow-up
7.3 Law
7.4 Law Enforcement –
7.5 Detective Branch (DB)

CHAPTER – 8 67-69
Conclusion and Recommendation
8.1 Conclusion & Recommendations
Bibliography