Justice delayed is justice denied

Bangladesh, a land of natural beauty and immense potential, holds significant geographical importance for local business among South Asian countries. However, the nation faces multiple ongoing challenges due to political instability, law and order problem, unemployment, low GDP growth, a growing debt burden, violence against women, and economic instability marked by high inflation.

It is deeply regrettable that violence against women remains a pressing issue. When we open newspapers or browse social media, reports of oppression against women are disturbingly common. Even young children are not safe, whether inside or outside their homes. Women continue to live in fear due to the actions of unscrupulous individuals such as rapists. Incidents of rape have become alarmingly frequent in Bangladesh. The case of child sexual abuse in Magura was particularly heartbreaking-an unforgettable tragedy that shook the nation. Almost all citizens raised their voices in outrage. Students and concerned citizens from various schools, colleges, universities, and communities staged protests across the country, demanding exemplary punishment for the accused.

The judicial process in Bangladesh is often lengthy and complex. As a result, many people worry about the delayed delivery of justice. They seek swift and decisive legal action.

The entire nation expects nothing less than capital punishment for rapists. British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone once said, "Justice delayed is justice denied." This legal maxim underscores the harsh reality that delayed justice is, in essence, no justice at all. A slow legal system not only emboldens criminals but also discourages victims from seeking justice.

Mohammed Nur Uddin

English Teacher,

Central public school & College

Chattogram

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