Protection of Witness in Bangladesh: Challenges and Need for New Legal Development

Abstract

Evidence is a well-established and well-understood legal concept. Evidence Law was developed during the colonial period and is still considered the most flawless law today. The Act has undergone numerous revisions and modifications. After all, it is the evidence that assists a court in reaching a decision. WITNESSES are crucial in this regard. Witnesses assist the court and investigators in identifying the perpetrators. Not all countries have established witness protection laws or programs, and it is particularly unfortunate for Bangladesh that it is one of them. It is essential to incorporate and implement witness protection measures in order to increase their capacity to more successfully prosecute the criminals. The purpose of this dissertation is to explain the concept of Witness Protection, as well as its potential legal application and obstacles in Bangladesh.