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  1. Introduction The future of a nation is determined by the hands of its young generation. A huge share of Bangladesh's population today is young — nearly one-third of the country's total population is under the age of 35. If this vast demographic asset (the "Demographic Dividend") could be properly harnessed, it could become the driving force behind the country's economic and social progress. But reality is turning in a different direction. From the capital Dhaka to districts and upazilas, and even remote villages, a worrying trend has spread — juvenile gang culture. Adolescents and young people, still in school or college, are getting involved in serious crimes such as fighting for control over neighborhoods, extortion, mugging, drug dealing, and even murder. At an age when their hands should be holding books and notebooks, and their minds filled with dreams and plans for the future, many are instead picking up knives or machetes, or falling into drug use....

First of all, it is important to understand one thing clearly: under the laws of Bangladesh, even if a husband does not want to grant a divorce, a wife can legally dissolve the marriage by following certain legal procedures. In other words, no one has the right to keep a woman indefinitely trapped in a marriage against her will. If you have been subjected to mental, physical, financial, or family-related abuse for a long period and, despite making every effort to save the marriage, it has become impossible to live a normal life, then seeking legal remedy is your lawful right. 1. Can a Wife Divorce Her Husband on Her Own? Yes, she can. However, this depends on whether the authority of Talaq-e-Tafweez (Delegated Divorce) has been granted to her in the marriage contract (Nikahnama). If the Marriage Contract Grants the Right of Divorce Under the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 , a wife may exercise the delegated right of divorce herself. In this case: A divorce notice...

1. Introduction A nation’s true progress cannot be measured solely by GDP growth, export earnings, or infrastructural development. How healthy a society is can be understood by looking at the state of its family bonds, moral values, mutual trust, and social cohesion. The economic progress Bangladesh has achieved over the last three decades is undoubtedly commendable. However, alongside this progress, a form of erosion is noticeable within the society—what sociologists identify as "Social Decay." The rise in family breakups, the terrifying spread of drug addiction, suicidal tendencies among adolescents, child marriage, moral degradation centered around social media, corruption, and a lack of tolerance—all these together create a complex picture. In this article, with a neutral perspective and based on government statistics and research-backed data, we will analyze which path Bangladesh is actually walking on. 2. Definition and Context of the Problem Social decay refers...