Rule of Law, Constitutional Obligation and State of Good Governance: Bangladesh Perspective

Abstract

The Rule of Law exists in the supremacy of law, equality before law and protection to individual liberties which deeming whole citizens are under law and are yclept to get same patronage of law without discriminating on the basis of rich or poor, strong or weak, male or female, black or white, religion, race, cast, sex, place of birth etc. It is one of the primary responsibilities to the state to make a fair and well society having good governance. Therefore, rule of law is the most important elements of good governance. Good Governance in fact refers to the balance of power among the three organs of the government i.e. Legislature, Executive and Judiciary as well as to fulfillment of fundamental human rights; independence of judiciary, policy based administration, fairness, accountability, predictions, utility and capability of the government. The purpose of rule of law and of good governance is almost vice-versa. The rule of law prevailing society maintains equality, social security, social justice and after all dignity of human beings and good governance indicates the accountable and transparent management system where human rights are ensured. This study attempts how to assure good governance in Bangladesh. The main objective of this study is to personify the rule of law as incorporated in the Constitution and its role in establishing Good Governance in Bangladesh.