Jeba Mobashwira

Bangladesh experienced major changes to its legal framework through ordinances in 2025. In total, the President promulgated 78 ordinances (at the time of writing this piece) across a wide range of areas. Most of them came into being as part of the ongoing reform process. Some of the most notable ones are discussed in this piece.

Bangladesh experienced major changes to its legal framework through ordinances in 2025. In total, the President promulgated 78 ordinances (at the time of writing this piece) across a wide range of areas.

A “guardian” is someone who takes care of a child, looks after the child’s property, or both, according to Section 4(2) of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890. However, under Muslim law, guardianship is divided into two types based on function: Waliyat alal Nafs and Waliyat alal Mal.

Climate change is no longer solely an environmental issue; it has become a critical human rights challenge, especially for the most vulnerable communities.

Law is a tool created by the people, for the people, in order to promote fairness and order in society.

From family structures to politico-legal frameworks, deeply rooted patriarchal views have historically influenced every aspect of life.