The objective of this piece is to explore the extent to which section 76 of the Penal Code, 1860, can protect individuals who merely follow the orders of their superior and apparently have no independence in their decision-making powers, the challenges associated with prosecuting them, and similar provisions from other jurisdictions.

In the conventional criminal justice system, victims often wait for years to obtain a court decision, which may or may not include compensation.

To strike an equitable water-share mechanism between Bangladesh and India, the Joint Rivers Commission was formed in 1972, and the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty was approved in 1996, establishing a structure for collaboration between governments.

Infectious disease outbreaks have been a recurring theme in human history. The new variant of the bird flu (H5N1), facilitated by a minor change in its DNA, infecting bird species, and even humans leading to one death in Mexico.

In recent years, enforced disappearance has emerged as a grave concern in Bangladesh because many such incidents have gone unpunished in the absence of any law to criminalise it.

Mob justice, also known as vigilante justice, involves a group of people taking the law into their own hands, meting out punishment through violence.

According to the National Survey on Persons with Disabilities (NSPD) 2021 by Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), the percentage of disability is higher among adult people than among children in Bangladesh.

The Constitution of Bangladesh is the highest law of the land. As stated in the preamble and Article 7, our Constitution has been framed to uphold the “solemn expression of the will of the people”.

The Department of Law, University of Dhaka organised a public lecture titled “Do We Need a New Constitution?”

During the quota reform movement in July and early August, reports emerged of police conducting unjustified phone searches and making arrests.

The July uprising marks a significant event for our national history not only as a moment of political introspection, but also in terms of appreciating people’s perception and understanding of law as a lived experience.

‘Ombudsman’ is a Swedish term meaning ‘representative of the people’. The Swedish parliamentary Ombudsman was instituted in 1809.

Bangladesh is a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional mandate for responsible government. Responsible government is a conception of a system that embodies the principle of parliamentary accountability.

How long can the Bangladesh Interim Government (BIG) led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus, stay in office? Several political parties, including BNP, have demanded that the 13th parliamentary elections be held as soon as possible, preferably within three months. This political attitude is nothing to be surprised about.

Law adviser Asif Nazrul today said they have taken some initiatives to reform the judiciary

On July 19, 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its advisory opinion in Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem.

Amidst the turbulent circumstances arising from the recent Quota Reform Movement, a significant number of allegations were brought against the actions of the police forces. Along with the reports of deaths and injuries, overwhelming number of arrests and detentions without prior explanation, stops and searches, and custodial tortures were reported this time, while the authorities consistently branded such actions as countermeasures to internal political turmoil.

Amid the quota reform protests, A juvenile court in Dhaka rejected bail petition of a 17 year old Dhaka College student Hasnatul Islam Faiyaz. Below is a general analysis on the legality of treating children in contact and in conflict with law.

At present, internet is no more a luxury, rather a day-to-day necessity for our survival. Internet not only keeps us in touch with the world at large, it also works as a medium to exercise an array of civil and political rights of the citizens (ranging from freedom of speech and expression to the right to use and impart information).

Positive discrimination or affirmative action schemes are permitted under articles 28(4) and 29(3) of the Constitution of Bangladesh. The preamble to the constitution envisions an egalitarian and exploitation-free society where there is fundamental freedom and dignity.