Even though Bangladesh claims to be a digitally progressive country, the cases of cyber harassment are continuously on the rise. In the view of recent public outcry against cyber harassment, people need to be made aware of the relevant laws to protect themselves.

Accident is undoubtedly a regular phenomenon in the country. Families or well-wishers of accident victims approach the higher court of the country seeking appropriate compensation.

Swedwatch, a Sweden based non-profit organisation, organised a four day long online training programme on business, human rights and environment for youth in Bangladesh.

On 8 October 2021, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet urged states to take steps to implement the right to healthy environment.

Digital commerce platform Evaly was noted amongst customers for its frequent, and generous discounts and cashback offers. However, complaints eventually started piling up regarding delay in delivery as well as non-delivery of products. Owing to the diverse catalogue of products offered on evaly, the losses incurred by consumers are also varying from small to rather significant amounts.

Enforcement of fundamental rights is itself a fundamental right within the constitutional scheme of Bangladesh, the basis of which is found in Articles 44 and 102(1) of the Constitution.

In 2021, as we still fight the COVID-19 pandemic, we are inspired to think creatively and collectively about how to help everyone recover better, how to build resilience, and how to transform our world into one that is more equal, more just, equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and healthier.

On Friday, September 17, 2021, in conjunction with the Monodhoani Project for Awareness on Suicide Prevention - 'Bangladeshi People Suicidal tendencies and suicidal behavior', ACTIONISTS hosted the webinar on suicide-prevention and awareness. The webinar was broadcast live from ACTIONISTS's Facebook page.

Graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category is a key milestone in the sustainable development progress of a country. Bangladesh has been recommended for graduation over the next five years, i.e. 2026, by the Committee for Development Policy (CDP), a subsidiary advisory body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

The Award giving ceremony of the 5th Bangladesh Round-Virtual Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition 2021 was held on 11 September 2021 at the Canadian University of Bangladesh.

Empowerment through Law of the Common People (ELCOP) organised an essay competition titled “Prof Shah Alam Special Essay Competition 2021” on the occasion of the 1st death anniversary of renowned Professor of Law and former Chairman of Bangladesh Law Commision, Dr. M Shah Alam to strengthen the  research ability of the law students across universities.

The Ports of Bangladesh face severe congestion every year between the months of April and October. This year, the ongoing Covid-19 situation in Bangladesh has begun to impact the maritime industry, particularly port yards, causing major cargo congestion.

In continuation of the series of events organised by the Liberation War Museum (LWM) on the occasion of the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a virtual discussion titled ‘The Judicial Process of Bangabandhu Murder Case and Its Verdict’ was held on the last evening of the mournful August.

Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is perhaps one of the most hyped-up terminologies in this version of the digital era and is no longer alien to the people at large.

While the international stakeholders and the Government of Bangladesh have tried for their safe and dignified voluntary return of the Rohingya refugees as per the agreement between Bangladesh and Myanmar, the citizenship issue became one of the crucial contesting conditions.

Dayabhaga and Mitakshara are two schools of Hindu inheritance law. Hindus in India’s West Bengal, Assam, and Bangladesh mainly follow the Dayabhaga school. Non-Bengali society, on the other hand, i.e., Mumbai, Madras, Punjab, Benares, Maharashtra, and other locations, follow the Mitakshara doctrine.

In absence of proper and up-to-date legal framework in place, administrative regulations seem to be governing the digital commerce operations in Bangladesh.

Sultana Kamal, a prominent human rights activist, today said what is being done to actress Pori Moni is a clear violation of human rights.

There may be an unending debate on which profession serves Bangladesh the most but the unflinching contribution of farmers can never be underestimated.

On a regular basis, Bangladesh witnesses numerous instances of medical negligence, some of which make way to newspapers.