Let us live, or we leave
In Dhaka, we do not live; we survive.
9 March 2023, 17:00 PM
Our film censorship law needs amendment
Bangladesh censor board must assign appropriate ratings to films
28 August 2022, 16:00 PM
Is arbitration becoming more expensive than litigation?
Alternative Dispute Resolution methods, particularly arbitration has become increasingly popular in Bangladesh over the last two decades, so much so that a separate law on arbitration was enacted to accommodate it.
19 May 2022, 18:00 PM
How can technology revive judicial independence in Bangladesh?
Judicial Independence allows judges to decide honestly and impartially without fear of any undue influence from the government. It is one of the pillars of separation of powers which is key to good governance.
11 February 2020, 18:00 PM
Let’s protect our tourist destinations before it’s too late!
The news on the possibility of the Sunderbans getting into the list of endangered heritage sites really struck me.
13 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Extrajudicial killing is no answer
A country’s justice system has the responsibility to lawfully try any person accused of a crime, not the law enforcement.
3 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Can judicial decentralisation become a reality in Bangladesh?
The Supreme Court of Bangladesh is the highest court of law in the country consisting of two divisions, the High Court (HC) Division and the Appellate Division.
28 April 2019, 18:00 PM
What does the law say about disclosing identity of victims?
The Feni madrasa student murder case has left us shaken to the core. People from all over the country are demanding that the culprits be brought to justice at the earliest.
17 April 2019, 18:00 PM
Access to books for prisoners in Bangladeshi jails
''Words are just words, a book never harmed anyone by itself.” These words by Rob May might have encouraged a lot of people to read. We all know that reading increases knowledge, provides mental stimulation and is a great source of stress relief.
28 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Legislate Clean Air Act before it's too late!
Few months ago, Delhi had been declared as the most polluted city in the world. For most of us who breathed a sigh of relief, the breathing just got heavier.
15 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Easing the plight of women commuters
The draft of the Road Transport Act 2017 received Cabinet approval last week. Due to a High Court order, it has been drafted in the light of the Motor Vehicles Ordinance 1983, but with major changes.
11 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Making CCTV cameras mandatory in local buses
The 2012 Nirbhaya incident in Delhi shook the world. The aftermath of this harrowing incident not only raised concerns for female commuters but gave rise to a whole lot of similar incidents.
31 January 2018, 18:00 PM
ICT Act, Digital Security Act and press freedom
Article 39 of the Bangladesh Constitution impliedly prevents any bar on a person's freedom to write.
5 December 2017, 18:00 PM
Simple technology for a modern Bangladeshi court
Modern technology, like the internet, has dramatically changed the modes of retrieving information. We expect faster outcomes with less effort. As a result, every sector is being modified to adapt to the changing society.
20 November 2017, 18:00 PM