Bangladesh, April 3 -- Nearly eight decades after the end of British colonial rule, Bangladesh's justice system continues to be shaped by laws inherited from that era.

Despite political independence in 1971 and some amendments over time, key legal frameworks remain largely unchanged, raising concerns among experts about their relevance in addressing modern challenges such as digital crime, human rights, and efficient delivery of justice.

Many of the country's core laws including The Penal Code, 1860, The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, and The Evidence Act, 1872 were originally designed to serve the interests of an imperial power, not a modern democratic country.

While these laws have undergone limited amendments over time, experts a...