Legal Framework for Preventive and Proactive Measures under the Bangladesh of Mental Health Act 2018

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Anika Nower
Md. Morshed Hossain Ontar

Abstract

Mental health issues are a growing concern globally, and Bangladesh is no exception. Despite International treaties like Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) and Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) , emphasizing the protection of individuals with mental health problems, domestic implementation remains a challenge.. The Bangladesh Mental Health Act, 2018 aims to align with international standards to safeguard the rights of individuals with mental disabilities, yet the law has had some successes in certain areas but has also faced challenges or shortcomings in others.  This article analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the Act, examining how well it adheres to international standards and its impact on the rights and treatment of mentally challenged individuals. The Act's objectives, implementation, and adaptation, focusing on its potential to prevent mental health problems and enforce legal protections.

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Nower, A., & Ontar, M. M. H. (2024). Legal Framework for Preventive and Proactive Measures under the Bangladesh of Mental Health Act 2018. Padjadjaran Journal of International Law, 8(2). https://doi.org/10.23920/pjil.v8i2.1710
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Anika Nower, LLM graduated

My name is Anika Nower suvra and I am from Bangladesh.i have completed LLB from University of University Asia Pacific,Dhaka, Bangladesh 1215 and got 3.60 out of 4 and also got dean's award in LLB final result. Then i got 3.50 out of 4 in LLM result with an opportunities with 100% full funded scholarships with stipend holder in prestigious programe at UNESCO Madanjeet Singh South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal and Human Rights Studies (UMSAILS) partnership with University of Asia Pacific for LLM.programme and i am final semester LLM.post graduate students.And also i did participant in a national moot court competitions as an oralist and got best memorial awards.My focusing point is about legal reserch and i have been published 6 National newspapers articles and 2 international journal which is based on Gender based domestic violence. For that reason I also visited the victim support center to interview the expertise Advocate about domestic violence to enhance into my published journals. Now,I want to represent my University, my Department and me. Now i am currenty working as an appearentic lawyer at Meherpur judge court, bangladesh.Thank you.

Md. Morshed Hossain Ontar, LLM graduated, civil corporate lawyer at Bangladesh bar Council

Md. Morshed Hossain Ontar is a student of Law & completed LL.B in 2020 from University of Asia Pacific, Department of Law & Human Rights. Aspiration for forthcoming legal career is to become a solicitor who always wanted to be in the suit, fancy shoes & defending the client by standing before judge. Potential benefits of being a lawyer can make pursuing a legal career worth the effort also with an entrepreneurial attitude. Associated with several competitions, workshops, legal aid clinic & symposiums in regard to mooting, debate, public speaking, legal research & soft skills; being as the part of competitor, observer, associate (Mind Mechanics Academy), volunteer & working unit (JESSUP) along with research interests includes; International Law, Environmental Law & Climate justice, International Protection of Human Rights, Comparative Law, Criminology & Intellectual Property Law. Also, been the recipient for & graduated UMSAILS - LL.M; a prestigious International Master's Scholarship Program by "UNESCO MADANJEET SINGH - South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal and Human Rights Studies" at the Law school of University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Last but not least; working as an Associate Lawyer in one of the renowned Corporate Civil Law Firm based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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