The unruly horse

Acorollary to the rise in international trade and globalisation of commerce is an increase in cross border trade
3 October 2016, 18:00 PM

To tackle refugee upheaval in Europe

The report of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) discloses that 65.3 million people including
3 October 2016, 18:00 PM

The illegalities of enemy turned vested property

The law of enemy property has a long and complex history in Bangladesh. Although it originated from the emergency laws
26 September 2016, 18:00 PM

MARINE FISHERIES LAW: Adopting the precautionary principle

The precautionary principle is a well-recognised concept in the realm of international environmental law. The principle is a
26 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Protecting trademark rights

Many infringements related to intellectual property rights (IPRs) (i.e. patents, industrial designs, trademarks, copyright and
19 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Legal internships

Law schools train us to think like lawyers, whereas law chambers demand us to be one. There is a gulf of difference between
19 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Expansion of ACC’s power

ANTI-CORRUPTION Commission (ACC) can now arrest civil servants without permission from the government under the draft
19 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Duty of care and medical negligence

Negligence means and includes careless state of mind which may amount to reckless or indifference, careless conduct without reference to any duty to take care and breach of legal duty to take care. Negligence amounts to tort: (a) when there is a legal duty to
5 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Reason to file a GD

Visiting a Police station is probably one of the most uncomfortable tasks for anyone in Bangladesh, thanks to the age-old colonial traditions running within the force. Considering the present law and order situation, if citizens are well-informed about the law, the
5 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Enforcement of port state jurisdiction

Port conceives pivotal role in international maritime commerce. The 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) does not provide any definition of port. However, maritime dictionary refers to 'port' as harbour for ships to moor, load or discharge.
5 September 2016, 18:00 PM

In the name of honour...

‘Honour killing' is an iconic oxymoron, going beyond all logic, implying that somehow there happens to be 'honour' in killing a family member.
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Reliance upon justice system

Right to Life guaranteed by many national and international instruments is one of the fundamental human rights. The
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

RAMPAL PROJECT: Environment before development

The Rampal Power Plant is a proposed 1,320-megawatt coal-fired power plant promoted by the Bangladesh-India Friendship
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Exercising judicial mind

Amidst a time of turmoil testing our unity, a good news on rights and justice appeared in the front page of The Daily Star on
15 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Olympics and right to protest

A judge blocked a provision in a law that has been used to throw antigovernment protesters out of Olympic venues, clearing the way for renewed political chants and messages at Games sporting events.
15 August 2016, 18:00 PM

DARUL IHSAN CASE AND LLB: Directives or Obiter Dicta?

The 13 writ petitions relating to the management of internal and external affairs of Darul Ihsan University (DIHU) which has led
15 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshi dream: a legalis sententia

'American Dream' basically refers to the belief of American people with regard to attainment of their own version of success in
15 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Ode to better legal education

Recently the Honourable High Court Division has passed a judgement where it has laid down certain guidelines for law
8 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Rights of indigenous peoples in Bangladesh

The International Day of World's Indigenous Peoples is observed on 9th August of each year to protect the rights of
8 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Media trial: The presumption of innocence

The idea of 'presumed innocent till proven guilty' of a crime is a cardinal principle of most legal systems across the world.
8 August 2016, 18:00 PM