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Journal Article
Exploring the Dynamics of Successful Alternative Dispute Resolution Practices in Rural Bangladesh
2025
Overview
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has gained popularity as a widely recognized method for resolving disputes globally. In Bangladesh, the Hulhulia Social Development Council (HSDC) has been practicing ADR practices for over 200 years, playing a significant role in fostering peace and harmony. In the village of Hulhulia. HSDC, a democratically elected body comprising 23 members, operates under a legal framework to ensure fairness and transparency in the ADR process. The village is divided into 12 paras (zones), each electing representatives who facilitate the ADR process. The ADR practice in HSDC begins with family-level negotiations, progresses to para representatives, and lastly in HSDC hearings. This method has been remarkably successful, as this process is contributing to reducing the overload of formal justice system, indicating a high level of community satisfaction. ADR in Hulhulia strengthens social bonds, repairs harm to victims and the community, ensures accessibility, and reduces complexity. It also creates peace, harmony, and social capital within the community. However, challenges such as limited logistical support, insufficient skilled manpower, and political interference complicate this process in some way. Despite these challenges, ADR in Hulhulia remains an affordable, efficient, legitimate, and participatory system. Key recommendations to enhance its effectiveness of this process include raising community awareness, updating legal frameworks, and mitigating political influences. The ADR model in Hulhulia exemplifies a useful approach for other rural areas, promoting inclusivity, peace, and community well-being, and highlighting its potential to address disputes effectively while strengthening social bonds.
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De Gruyter Brill Sp. z o.o., Paradigm Publishing Services
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