Protection of diplomats under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently announced that the ambassadors and high commissioners in Bangladesh representing the United States, United Kingdom, India, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Japan
13 July 2023

Consent of existing wife in polygamous marriage: A myth or statutory requirement?

A myth persists among the mainstream population that consent of the existing wife is a mandatory statutory requirement for the remarriage of the husband.
13 July 2023

The state of press freedom: A comparison between regional and international best practices

The fundamental right of journalists and media organisations to operate independently without interference, censorship,
6 July 2023

Reasonable Restrictions: Article 39 of the Bangladesh Constitution and Global Standards

The issue of imposing limitations on freedom of expression has garnered the interest of scholars across the globe.
6 July 2023

Recommendations of the High Court Division for a better company act

The High Court Division (HCD) of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh has recently recommended that the Company Act 1994 should undergo significant change for shifting the status of the developed nation from the present situation.
27 June 2023

Sedition Law and Press Freedom in Bangladesh

The current laws governing press freedom have their roots in the colonial era, as we continue to uphold the Penal Code of 1860 and its addition, the sedition law.
22 June 2023

Jalal Uddin Mia and others v Alhaj Abdul Awal and others: The High Court Division’s bold effort to curb frivolous litigations

In Jalal Uddin Mia and others v Alhaj Abdul Awal and others (Civil Revision No. 5150/2005), the High Court Division’s single bench comprising Md. Ashraful Kamal J came down heavily on litigants filing frivolous litigations without any cause of action. Initially, the petitioners filed Title Suit No.
21 June 2023

The implication of International Space Law on balloons case between China and the USA

The history of balloons flying into the sovereign airspace of other states is not new.
15 June 2023

Young enthusiasts discussed ‘International Law, Justice, and Research’ with Prof M Rafiqul Islam at CSGJ

In an otherwise sultry noon, a good crowd of young researchers and students from several universities gathered to discuss ‘International Law, Justice, and Research’ with Prof M Rafiqul Islam at the Center for the Study of Genocide and Justice (CSGJ), Liberation War Museum on 7 June 2023. Prof Islam is an Emeritus Professor of Law at Macquarie University, Australia.
14 June 2023

University of Dhaka makes history for Bangladesh on the global stage: A reflective overview on the journey to Jessup 2023

The Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, also known as the Jessup Moot, is the oldest and largest international moot competition in the world and draws competitors from nearly 700 law schools in more than 90 countries on average.
10 June 2023

CSGJ monthly lecture on the legal implications for Bangladesh hosting the refugees

On May 27, 2023, Center for the Study of Genocide and Justice (CSGJ) at the Liberation War Museum organised the ninth lecture of its monthly lecture
8 June 2023

Rights of the minority shareholders

This week Your Advocate is Barrister Omar Khan Joy, Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh. He is the head of the chambers of a renowned law firm, namely, ‘Legal Counsel’, which has expertise mainly in commercial law, family law, labour law, land law, constitutional law, criminal law, and IPR.
8 June 2023

Mediation at the instance of the court

Dispute resolution through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods received massive legislative support and recognition in Bangladesh in the last two
8 June 2023

Restrictions on strike in essential service sectors

Strikes are common forms of protest performed by employees in various professions, especially workers, to address grievances and demand fair treatment.
8 June 2023

Data breach and information theft

Data breach takes place when confidential or sensitive information is stolen, leaked or accessed by unauthorised individuals or entities.
25 May 2023

The Plight of Bihari Camps’ Residents in Bangladesh

In 2008, the High Court Division approved a petition and formally acknowledged the Biharis as Bangladeshi citizens.
25 May 2023

For a smart Bangladesh

Rumana Islam is a Professor of Law at University of Dhaka currently on deputation. She joined Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) in May 2022 as the first female Commissioner of the BSEC for a term of four years.
25 May 2023

The legal conundrum of male rape

In 2019, a 45-year-old man was gang-raped in Gazipur while the rapists videotaped it and blackmailed him for 2 lakh taka. Afterwards, the victim committed suicide without seeking any legal remedy.
18 May 2023

Mobile Financial Services (MFS) regulation in Bangladesh

Mobile Financial Services (MFS) generally refers to electronic money services provided against a particular mobile or cell phone number of a client (termed as mobile account), where the record of funds is stored on the electronic general ledger.
18 May 2023

Localisation of data - A threat to citizens’ right to privacy?

Data, more specifically private data, on digital platforms has put a great impact towards the technological advancement over the last decade. Most of the data is now controlled by a few giant tech companies resulting in the monopolisation of data. Many countries are, however, adopting laws regarding data localisation.
18 May 2023