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Papers by Md. Siam Labib

This research paper examines the loopholes of criminal investigation in Bangladesh and their impl... more This research paper examines the loopholes of criminal investigation in Bangladesh and their implications for the criminal justice system. Through a comprehensive analysis of institutional challenges, procedural shortcomings, and their consequences, the study highlights the urgent need to address these gaps. The research explores the legal framework governing criminal investigation in Bangladesh and identifies gaps and ambiguities within the existing laws. It further investigates the institutional challenges faced by law enforcement agencies, including issues of capacity, independence, coordination, and cooperation. The procedural shortcomings discussed encompass crime scene management, evidence collection and preservation, forensic analysis, witness protection, and the use of technology in investigations. The implications of these loopholes are explored in terms of impunity, delayed justice, human rights violations, and public confidence in the criminal justice system. Additionally, the paper offers recommendations for addressing the identified loopholes, including legal reforms, strengthening institutional capacity, enhancing training and professional development, embracing technological advancements, implementing witness protection measures, and promoting transparency and accountability. By addressing these loopholes, Bangladesh can strive towards an effective and trustworthy criminal investigation system that upholds the principles of justice, enhances public safety, and installs confidence in the criminal justice system.

This paper is intended to review an existing Act in Bangladesh “The Special Power Act, 1974” whic... more This paper is intended to review an existing Act in Bangladesh “The Special Power Act, 1974” which was promulgated on 9 February 1974, providing special measures for prevention of certain prejudicial activities and for conducting more speedy trial and effective punishment for certain grave offences. Under the provisions of the act, security agencies possess an extensive range of powers, including but not limited to preventive detention, surveillance, search and seizure without warrant, and restrictions on movement and assembly. These powers, while undoubtedly granting the government the means to swiftly respond to threats, have evoked concerns from civil rights organizations and activists who argue that they potentially infringe upon the rights of individuals and impede due process. Having so many loopholes, the act is criticized by many scholars. This paper showed the primary features of the Act and its loopholes. Also suggested some recommendation for it.

The third genders are facing discrimination for a very long time in Bangladesh as well as many ot... more The third genders are facing discrimination for a very long time in Bangladesh as well as many other countries. As they are physically and sometimes mentally different from the mainstream people, they are not well accepted by the society and don’t get the proper treatment. That make them vulnerable to victimization. They experience victimization in every sector of life. First of all, they get abandoned by the family or discrimination in the family. The society reject them. They don’t get proper education. As a result, most of them are not aware of their rights. They also face problems regarding employment. Because of that, most of them have to choose the way of begging as their livelihood. Third gender also face difficulties in accessing proper healthcare. They don’t get the equal treatment as the mainstream people in the medical centres. As they live in highly deviant places, they are exposed to criminal activities more often. They are also an easy target for the criminals as there is no one to care for them. Transgender people in Bangladesh are targeted by the human traffickers and often forced to work as a prostitute. They become the victim of discrimination and also as a vulnerable target of any criminal activities. They as a result are always in fear of getting victimized. But unfortunately, they are afraid to share their problems as they fear that they won’t be heard. But this should change. The government is making law to support the third gender. The mainstream people should also come forward to help the third genders in gaining their recognition in the society. This study aims to find out the victimization experiences of the third genders and also to provide some protective measures to support them.

The primary role of criminal law is to prevent crime. Bangladesh runs its criminal laws according... more The primary role of criminal law is to prevent crime. Bangladesh runs its criminal laws according to The Penal Code, 1861. Bangladesh follows the common legal system of UK. Scandinavia follows the civil law system which is different from common law system. This article intended to show the challenges to execute Scandinavian criminal laws in Bangladesh. At first, going through so many websites, articles and other secondary resources the historical background of Scandinavian law alluded. After that, I went through Scandinavian country’s criminal justice system and criminal laws. The criminal laws of Scandinavia compared among its countries. Then the differences of criminal law between Bangladesh and Scandinavia also mentioned. Finally, I brought out the challenges of executing the criminal laws of Scandinavia in Bangladesh. This paper will better help to learn about the criminal laws of Bangladesh and Scandinavian countries.

The following article is a psychological and criminal profile of one of America's most brutal and... more The following article is a psychological and criminal profile of one of America's most brutal and heinous serial killers, John Wayne Gacy, also known as "Pogo the Clown." Gacy committed a number of horrific murders and is known by the nickname “Killer Clown”. This research was carried out using the method of secondary research, and it provides the information that is necessary to know on Gacy's childhood, criminal activities, apprehension, and psychological evaluation. At first, the paper looked on the childhood of Gacy which gave us an understanding of his development and the risk factors he encountered. We saw a family of mixed parenting style where father was strict and abusive and mother was caring to the children. Torturing environment may hamper Gacy’s mental development and made him antisocial. Also, serious health issue seen in his childhood. We mentioned criminal activities of Gacy and tried to reasoning them. Additionally, we found some exceptional behavior pattern of Gacy. Many researchers have made analysis of John Wayne Gacy and related his activities with criminological, sociological and psychological theories. These theories also mentioned in this paper with relevant references. We displayed how anomie theory and psychoanalysis theory functioned for Gacy. We went through Gacy’s psychological profile given by many
psychologists and researchers.

It takes skill to strike the right balance when the police are dealing with a reported crime. Alt... more It takes skill to strike the right balance when the police are dealing with a reported crime. Although it is almost universally acknowledged and a fundamental part of police culture that they should put catching the offender first, complainants and victims frequently have more expansive expectations of the services the police should be providing them, and a successful detection and prosecution may not be their top priority. This paper made with an intent to suggest how police should deal with the victims of sexual assault. We went through so many secondary materials to collect data and information. We looked at the previous research on the related topic but didn’t find any actual research on this topic. So, we are expecting our paper to be a unique one. While reviewing the literature we found that most of the victim are not willing to go to police for many reasons. Our primary goal was to understand the sexual assault and their types. Then according to our collected secondary data, we were able to show how the police response to the victims. A table was attached that shows Rape Violence in Bangladesh from January, 2001 to September 2012. We finished our paper suggesting how police should deal with the sexual assault victims.

Police is one of the most significant parts of criminal justice system. A state-established group... more Police is one of the most significant parts of criminal justice system. A state-established group of individuals having the authority to enforce the law, protect residents' lives, property, and well-being, and stop crime and disorderly behavior are known as the police. We can see police force in every state and they are regulated by some laws and acts. Bangladesh has also some laws and acts that are followed to maintain Bangladesh police. This paper is conducted to give an idea of the acts regarding Bangladesh police and their loopholes or faults. This paper will help understanding the facts of the laws regarding police.

Rape is one of the silent terrible sexual offenses in Bangladesh. Despite tough laws against it, ... more Rape is one of the silent terrible sexual offenses in Bangladesh. Despite tough laws against it, rape continues to increase. Increasing trend of silent cruel sexual crime (rape) constitutes a serious psychopath sexual condition, public health concern, and growth of the nation. This study is mainly based on types of crime. At first the types of crime described. Then a crime topic was selected which is Rape. The aspects of rape were described in the perspective of present Bangladesh. My selected topic was articulated by some of the theories of crime.

Domestic violence has been a widespread practice throughout history. Similar to other regions of ... more Domestic violence has been a widespread practice throughout history. Similar to other regions of the world, domestic violence has been a significant issue in Bangladesh that has an impact on the lives of several women in both the urban and rural areas. Today, domestic violence is
reported by 50 to 70 percent of women in Bangladesh, which has one of the highest rates of violence against women in the world. Physical, sexual, economic, and psychological abuse are the four main types of domestic violence in Bangladesh. However, it is believed that the primary causes encouraging domestic violence in the nation are the patriarchal social structure, the culture of acceptance, and the widespread practice of community violence. The current institutional and legal safeguards for victims' rights frequently appear ineffective and broken. Following the severity of the phenomenon, the stakeholders must implement a number of short, medium, and long-term actions to end domestic violence in Bangladesh. The study was conducted to show the consequences of domestic violence in Bangladesh and the causes behind it. Some possible measurements also suggested to prevent this problem from our country.

Family is the primary institution of a society from which people get their primary education and ... more Family is the primary institution of a society from which people get their primary education and learn norms and values. The nurture of family is a very significant thing in the moral development of a child. Family plays a huge role in human development. A person develops his personality by learning his surroundings. When someone don’t get proper guidance from his family he may get involved in illegal activities and commit crimes. This research paper is conducted to show the role of family in crime causation as well as the role of family in crime prevention. I focused on some particular issues of family that are responsible for crime causation and how a family can contribute in the prevention of crime. I reviewed some articles of previous researchers on this similar topic and collected information from different sources like websites, news portals, journals, magazines etc. With a foundation in these observations, the objective of the present study is to answer the questions: What are the family factors that are influencing the crime or preventing crime? How family factors can be controlled to reduce crime? This study will help to understand the family factors that are contributing crime and why they are responsible. My study showed the roe of family in preventing crime and solutions too.
So, my study will grow a consciousness among the people about the significance of family in producing and reducing crimes.

Traffic congestion is one of many serious global problems in both developed and developing count... more Traffic congestion is one of many serious global problems in both developed and developing
countries including Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. The intolerable traffic congestion of
Dhaka City has become an everyday certainty and a nightmare for the city dwellers. This
research is conducted to show the causes and effects of terrible traffic problem in Dhaka and its
possible solutions. Interviews were taken from passerby and a professor of ARI. Significant data
were collected from reliable sources like journals, news report, web portal etc. to discuss about
the research topic and to show the previous findings on this problem. We found three major
causes of traffic congestion and their effects on city dwellers and their solutions also discussed
in discussion part. The people of Dhaka are facing traffic congestion and it has become an
inseparable part of their daily life. This problem is leading them to economic loss, wastage of
time and physical and mental harm greatly. So, this problem should be solved or minimize as
well in order to lessen the sufferings of residents. By reducing traffic jam, this city can play a
very important role by ensuring healthy environment free from noise and pollution.