Writ
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The Five Writ Remedies in Bangladesh: What Does Each Remedy Do?
The five traditional writ remedies are mandamus, prohibition, certiorari, habeas corpus and quo warranto. These Latin names remain useful for understanding Article 102, but the Constitution states the powers of the High Court Division in its own language. A petitioner should therefore rely primarily on the wording of Article 102 rather than treating old common-law…
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Can a Non-Resident Bangladeshi File a Writ Petition in Bangladesh?
A Bangladeshi living abroad may file an application under Article 102 of the Constitution if the person has the necessary standing and a legally reviewable grievance. The Constitution does not require a petitioner to be physically resident in Bangladesh. The petitioner must still comply with the procedural rules of the High Court Division. Foreign execution…