Custodial torture and death continue to be infamy in the criminal justice system of Bangladesh.

The Digital Security Act (DSA) of 2018 was preceded by the controversial Information and Communication Technology Act 2006 (later amended in 2013).

Recent events, including the arrest of Prothom Alo journalist Samsuzzaman Shams and the filing of a case against Matiur Rahman, the editor of Prothom Alo, have highlighted the challenges and risks journalists in Bangladesh face while carrying out

For quite some time now, the price of goods in the market of Bangladesh has been skyrocketing. Apparently, there is no way to stop this rise in commodity prices. Let us look at relevant laws which deal with such matter in Bangladesh.

It is often seen that top management of the private banks and/or non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) dismiss, terminate, remove or release their Managing Directors (MDs)/Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) at will.

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.

Compensation to victims of road accidents has been a public demand. The Road Transport Rules, 2022 issued pursuant to the Road Transport Act, 2018 provides some clarity in this regard.

In the wake of two recent fire explosions in Narayanganj and Mogbazar, a surge of deadly fires has plagued the country with daily reports of fire explosions.

Center for the Study of Genocide and Justice (CSGJ) under the Liberation War Museum organised the first ever special workshop on International Law and Justice from 15-16 March 2023.

The recent series of events in restaurants throughout Bangladesh serves as a reminder of the importance of consumer protection laws.

Dhaka University Law and Politics Review (DULPR) hosted a Book Talk on Wednesday (22 March) featuring Dhaka University Law Professor Sheikh Hafizur Rahman Karzon’s book written in Bengali “Nondito Shoisob Ebong Bangladeshe Kishor Oporadh O Gang Culture”.

The arrest warrant against the incumbent Russian President Mr. Vladimir Putin issued by the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or “Court”) dated 17 March 2023 came as a surprise, but it was not totally unexpected.

Civilian atrocities committed during the Bangladesh liberation war in 1971 seemingly bear the hallmarks of the crime of genocide prohibited and punished under the UN Genocide Convention, 1948.

It is customary for companies to have either a Managing Director (MD) or a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). But can a company have both MD and CEO posts hold by two separate individuals?

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Gender-based violence against women creates a serious obstacle to achieving sustainable development.

Incidents of ragging are making regular headlines these days. Students who enrol in higher education institutions with the goal of a better future have to confront this bizarre culture of ragging as soon as they arrive on campus. .Ragging is a form of assault where senior students verbally

In Bangladesh, the history of infringement of the rights of the Ahmadiyya people goes back a long way.

Barrister Rashna Imam, an Oxford scholar, is currently practicing as an Advocate at the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. She is the Managing Partner of Akhtar Imam & Associates and Executive Director of Academy of Law and Policy (ALAP). On the occasion of the 8th of March International Women’s Day, the Law Desk spoke with her on the following issues:

Every year, millions of individuals in Bangladesh who are involved in legal issues decide not to act on them. These people cannot afford legal help or do not know where to find reliable legal information.