There isin principleno discriminationagainst foreigners,but the judicial systemis slow,inefficient andeasily accepting of bribes.Being a foreigner withoutrelationscan therefore prove an obstacle.
The Language of Justice
In ordinary and lower courts, Bengali is the official language, but English may also be used. In the higher courts, English usually dominates, although Bengali si not forbidden.
Recourse to an Interpreter
The law stipulates that if the witness does not understand the language used by the court, he must be provided with a translation in a language he understands.
Sources of the Law and Legal Similarities
The laws of Bangladesh have been inherited from the British legal system and adapted to the country's socio-cultural and religious context.
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