Bangladesh and International Law

Bangladesh and International Law' offers the first comprehensive analysis of international law from a Global South perspective, with a specific focus on Bangladesh. The book revisits classical concepts like statehood, citizenship, and self-determination while also addressing contemporary issues such as Rohingya refugees, climate change, sustainable development, readymade garment workers, and crimes against humanity. Written by area specialists, it explores how international law has shaped Bangladesh's state practice over five decades and how Bangladesh has contributed to the field in return.

The authors also examine how international law can serve as a hegemonic tool that marginalizes less powerful nations. By analyzing the ambivalent relationship between international law and post-colonial states, the book reveals its duality as both a problem-solving instrument and a language of power. While focused on Bangladesh, it speaks to broader questions facing the Global South, making it relevant for students and scholars of international law, South Asia, and post-colonial studies.