This course provides a comprehensive study of international human rights law and its application in Bangladesh. Students will examine the major international human rights instruments, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The course will analyze Bangladesh's obligations under these treaties and the mechanisms for their implementation in domestic law. Participants will study the role of international and regional human rights bodies, such as the UN Human Rights Council and the Asian Human Rights Commission, in promoting and protecting human rights in Bangladesh. The course will cover key human rights issues in Bangladesh, including freedom of expression, women's rights, children's rights, and the rights of minorities and indigenous peoples. Students will examine case studies of human rights advocacy in Bangladesh and analyze the challenges and successes in implementing international human rights standards. The course will also address the intersection of human rights with other areas of international law, such as refugee law and international criminal law. Particular attention will be given to the Rohingya refugee crisis and its human rights implications for Bangladesh. The course will explore the tension between cultural relativism and universal human rights in the Bangladeshi context. Students will study the role of national institutions, such as the National Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh, in promoting and protecting human rights. The course will also cover the impact of development and economic policies on human rights in Bangladesh. By the end of the course, students will have a thorough understanding of international human rights law and its practical application in Bangladesh.