This project is designed to support civil society to become an effective force for political reform and defence of human rights. In doing this, it complements both geographical programmes that focus on public institution-building. The project will provide support to civil society organizations (CSO) by contributing to assess to legal aid and justice, in particular by supporting CSOs in the implementation of existing legislation, court rulings, international statutes, national policies & laws and other forms of regulations on access to legal aid support. The priority of the project is to foster coalitions and build synergies between CSOs and non-state actors (DLAC, UZLAC, UPLAC, District Bar Associations, Upazila Nirbahi Officers, Upazila Chairmen, Union Parishad Members etc.), and state actors (such as justice actors, penitentiary authorities, law enforcement etc.) in Bangladesh.