Cryptocurrency Conundrum Lessons from the MTFE Scam in Bangladesh

In an era driven by technological advancement and financial innovation, the realm of virtual assets and currencies has gained substantial attention, drawing both curiosity and apprehension.
31 August 2023, 18:00 PM

UN rights body’s recommendations on DSA not reflected in CSA: Irene Khan

The technical recommendations made by the UN rights body concerning the Digital Security Act have not been reflected in the draft Cyber Security Act, UN Special Rapporteur for freedom of expression Irene Khan has said in a letter to the government
31 August 2023, 11:58 AM

Keep judiciary free of political influence, chief justice urges on last working day

Chief Justice Hasan Foez Siddique today urged all to keep the judiciary free of political influence
31 August 2023, 10:42 AM

TIB rejects cabinet-nodded Cyber Security Act-2023

Transparency International Bangladesh has rejected the cabinet-approved Cyber Security Act, 2023 and said freedom of expression and independent journalism will still be at risk
30 August 2023, 15:05 PM

DUMCS team becomes the first South Asian team to clinch the Asia Cup Championship for Bangladesh

A Dhaka University Moot Court Society (DUMCS) team comprising of Oishe Rahman, Rafid Azad Saumik, Fiaz Rabbani and Tanha Tanzia emerged as champions in the Asia Cup 2023, held at United Nations University, Japan.
26 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Subordinate judiciary’s power of interpreting laws: Critiquing Terab Ali v Syed Ullah

In 2022, while dealing with the case of Terab Ali and others v Syed Ullah and others (civil petition for leave to appeal no. 3135 of 2014), the Appellant Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh (AD) made an interesting observation regarding the nature of judicial power exercised by the Subordinate Judiciary of Bangladesh.
24 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Smoking in public

In order to regulate smoking in public, the relevant law in place is the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) Act of 2005 (the Act). Section 4 of the Act prohibits smoking in public places.
24 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Intersectionality and the Protection of Persons with Disabilities

Rights and Protection of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2013 was enacted in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) to ensure, as axiomatically suggested, the rights and protection of persons with disabilities.
24 August 2023, 18:00 PM

On electronically or digitally formed contracts in Bangladesh

According to the Interpretation Clause of the Contract Act 1872, a ‘contract’ is an agreement enforceable by law.
17 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Bangabandhu and our four Founding Principles

In this mournful month of August, we remember Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman— the sobriquet we fondly call the Father of the Nation— and whose name, ideals, political philosophy are interwoven with the history of Bangladesh.
17 August 2023, 18:00 PM

On implementing the directions of the Court

The High Court Division (HCD) has, over the years, made numerous significant directions and observations on issues ranging from environment protection to accountability of governmental entities and statutory bodies.
10 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Muslim marriages Relevant laws, rights, and obligations

There are many rights and obligations that vest upon the parties after solemnisation of a valid marriage.
10 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Rights of migrant workers

A significant number of Bangladeshi migrant workers are working across various parts of the world,
10 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Govt to consider lenient punishments for convicts under DSA: Anisul

Law Minister Anisul Huq today said the government will consider lenient punishments for those who will be convicted underthe Digital Security Act
8 August 2023, 14:41 PM

Protection of minority shareholders

A minority shareholder is an individual or entity that owns a minority stake in a public or private company.
3 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Woes of being blinded by the light

Light pollution refers to the usage of excessive artificial light that is neither necessary nor energy efficient. At present, nearly 83 percent of the world’s population live under skies polluted by light— as artificial light goes on to engulf the sky’s entire terrain.
3 August 2023, 18:00 PM

A case for PIL against municipalities

The negligence of municipalities in proper management of roads, drainage, water, and waste management is a cause for significant concern.
3 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Japanese daughters’ custody instance of the ‘best interests’ doctrine

A family court of Dhaka has granted Japanese national Nakano Eriko custody of her two daughters at the conclusion of a prolonged judicial proceeding.
27 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Remedies against false cases

What could possibly be more distressing than being accused of a crime that someone has not committed?
27 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Workplace safety for construction workers

On 24 June 2023, four construction site workers met gruesome death due to lack of safety standards at the construction sites.
27 July 2023, 18:00 PM