“Protection of Disable Persons Rights in Bangladesh: A Legal Study in an International & Comparative Perspective”

Abstract

The issue of disabilities remains relatively unknown and less studied globally, especially in developing countries like Bangladesh. There's a lack of substantial research on the legal rights of disabled individuals in our country, unlike the attention given in African and European nations. While some governmental bodies and NGOs are advocating for the rights of the disabled, there have been limited efforts through legal actions such as filing writ petitions to enforce these rights in Bangladesh. Various laws and initiatives have been introduced by the state and international organizations like the United Nations, which Bangladesh and other countries have ratified. In the past, disability rights were often viewed solely through a charitable lens. Disabled individuals were perceived as beneficiaries of charity, typically receiving assistance in the form of wheelchairs, without considering their broader rights. Presently, there has been a shift in the global discourse, acknowledging the economic, social, and political rights of disabled individuals alongside charitable assistance. This thesis aims to explore the problems and potential solutions concerning the legal rights of disabled persons. By addressing the gaps in research within Bangladesh and globally, it strives to provide valuable insights into this field. It delves into human rights for the disabled, relevant laws, international instruments, and the rights of disabled individuals as stipulated by various legal provisions.