Dhaka, April 16 -- The term ADR means "Alternative Dispute Resolution", which are methods used to resolve conflicts that do not rely on court proceedings. These can involve arbitration, mediation, negotiation, and a number of other avenues.

ADR is growing in significance worldwide. But despite elements traceable as far back as the Family Courts Ordinance of 1985 and the milestone adoption of the Arbitration Act of 2001, people in Bangladesh do not properly comprehend the idea of ADR.

But why is ADR necessary?

To begin with, ADR is the cost-friendly option as it is associated with lower legal fees. Since parties avoid court litigation, a huge sum of money is saved. Usually, parties going for ADR fully settle their issues, so there is no...