Analysis of Decisions of the Higher Judiciary on Arrest and Detention in Bangladesh a child or juvenile does come into conflict with the law, the aim is to provide a system of justice which is child-friendly. Regarding juveniles who are accused of offences against or infringement of penal laws, recourse must be had to Article 40 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1989. The juvenile justice system must take into account the need to respect the child’s rights and the desirability of promoting the child’s reintegration in society. It was noted by the court that although the Children Act of 1974 is a forward thinking piece of legislation, it falls short of international standards laid down by the relevant international instruments including the CRC. The court observed that Bangladesh, which ratified the Convention in 1990, is duty bound to reflect the provisions of the CRC in national legislation and as such it should enact a new law in conformity with the provisions of the CRC. In 2008, the High Court Division in the case of State vs. Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Khulna and others issued the following directions: - It is the duty of this Court and all other courts as well as other state departments, functionaries and agencies dealing with children, to keep in mind that the best interests of the child must be considered first and foremost in dealing with all aspects concerning that child. - The parents of the children who are brought before the police under arrest or otherwise, must be informed without delay 47