Words and Phrases

DNA

DNA stands for ‘Deoxyribonucleic Acid’, a molecule that contains all of our genetic information. By examining DNA molecule and its genetic code, the differences among individual can be scientifically and accurately determined. It is also necessary to have an idea about DNA Paternity Test. A paternity test works by comparing a child’s DNA profile with that of an alleged father (and often the mother as well). Because a child inherits half of his or her DNA from each biological parent, such a comparison reveals whether the child could have inherited DNA from the alleged father. When individuals are biologically related as parent and child, their DNA profiles show predictable pattern of genetic inheritance. …………..(18)

‘Sibling DNA Test’

‘Sibling DNA Test’ is often performed when an alleged father is unavailable for DNA Paternity Test’ and it is necessary to know if the siblings have one or both parents in common……………………(20) 

Application of International Conventions in Bangladesh

The courts of Bangladesh will not enforce those Covenants as treaties and conventions, even if ratified by the State, are not part of the corpus juris of the State unless these are incorporated in the municipal legislation. However, the court can look into these conventions and covenants as an aid to interpretation of the provisions of the provisions of Part III, particularly to determine the rights implicit in the rights like the right to life and the right to liberty, but not enumerated in the Constitution.……………………(26)