Overflowing prisons

IT has been reported that prisons in Bangladesh are now having prisoners double their capacity. Based on the latest prison directorate's estimate, up until March 31 the prison population of the country has been estimated at 65,662 (male 63,451 and female 2,211) against the capacity of 34,167. According to IG, Prisons it is happening because most of them re-engage in criminal activities after they have been released, and consequently find themselves back in jail again. Clearly their rehabilitation needs were overlooked.
Alarmingly, the number of under trial prisoners is almost double the number of convicts. Moreover, the facts of their languishing many years to see their trials end and some of their pre-trial time in prison exceeding the period of eventual sentence will have to be addressed specifically. Besides the issue of their proper rehabilitation, their frightening numbers also cause concern about jail administration, which needs reform.  
A recently held workshop, jointly organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs and a German organisation focused on the need for developing skills of prisoners, so that after their release they can make a living. The recommendations merit implementation with a timeline to go with it. Just because one has landed himself in a jail does not mean he will be denied humane treatment.