Law Letter / Tax law, zakat, and public welfare
10 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Law & Our Rights
Law Opinion / The need for coordinated investment governance framework in Bangladesh
10 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Law & Our Rights
Law Reform / Committal magistracy as solution to protracted trials?
10 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Law & Our Rights
A roadmap to amending the National Human Rights Commission Act 2009
16 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Law & Our Rights
Youth network launched to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling
4 May 2026, 21:52 PM
Law & Our Rights
Law Review / Reimagining legal aid in Bangladesh
22 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Law & Our Rights
Court Corridor / The writ on banning “Mangal Shobhajatra”
22 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Law & Our Rights
Law Letter / On mental health rights protection in Bangladesh
22 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Law & Our Rights
Law and War / Iran crisis and the nuances of enforcing force majeure clause
10 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Law & Our Rights
Law Review / Our animal protection laws
10 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Law & Our Rights
Bangladesh’s participation in the WTO’s dispute settlement system
The dispute settlement system of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is a key mechanism for resolving trade disputes between WTO members. It provides a process for members to challenge measures taken by other member(s) that are inconsistent with
2 March 2023, 18:00 PM
The intricacies of Kabinnama
Marriage in Islamic law is of contractual nature. The standard marriage contract form is known as Kabinnama or Nikahnama.
2 March 2023, 18:00 PM
Office of Profit: a “Common Sense” understanding
In a generic sense, all the posts, positions, and offices of the republic, including the presidency, are “offices of profit”.
2 March 2023, 18:00 PM
Legislation vs precedent: which will prevail?
It is known that the state has three organs – the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary. Generally speaking, the legislature is tasked with enacting the legislation,
27 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Universal pension management and the rights of the elderly people
It is certainly encouraging to note that Universal Pension Management Bill, 2023 was passed in the parliament which would bring the country’s growing elderly population under a universal pension scheme.
23 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Some critiques of the Competition Act, 2012
Bangladesh has planned to be a developed country within 2041. However, anti-competition or antitrust activities could hinder this mission.
23 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Implementation of laws combating air pollution
Dhaka has consistently been identified as having one of the highest degrees of air pollution. Large amount of emission from motorised vehicles coupled with unplanned urbanisation and deforestation are the leading reasons for air pollution.
23 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Legal challenges of ADR in India and Bangladesh: A Comparison
As an alternative to traditional judicial processes, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is quickly rising in popularity in both Bangladesh and India.
16 February 2023, 18:00 PM
On law, language and gender
The interrelationship between law and language is manifestly powerful.
16 February 2023, 18:00 PM
How is ‘Attorney-Client Privilege’ governed in Bangladesh
In general terms, attorney-client privilege refers to a form of privilege that protects confidential communications between an attorney and a client that are made for the purpose of obtaining or providing legal advice from disclosure to third parties.
15 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Online gambling and money transaction: A question of legality in the context of Bangladesh
Online gambling has become a major crux spanning from metro areas to distant rural areas, with multiple syndicates comprised of local and foreign individuals leeching off crores of taka from the country.
10 February 2023, 21:55 PM
A closer look at Bangladesh’s film censorship laws
After being held up at the Bangladesh Film Censor Board since 2019, Shonibar Bikel has recently received positive response from the Board, although its theatrical release has once again been put into an uncertainty as the Appeal Committee of the Board has decided to review the movie (Prothom Alo, 7 February 2023).
9 February 2023, 18:00 PM
DHLR Public Lecture on Constituent Assembly Debates held at Dhaka University
Last December, Prothoma published Songbidhan Bitorko 1972: Gonoporishoder Rastrobhabna, authored by Professor Dr. Nazrul Islam (also known as Asif Nazrul). On the same title, Dhaka Law Review (DHLR) organised a public lecture on 7 February 2023 at the Faculty of Law, University of Dhaka, where the author himself spoke on different aspects of the book.
9 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Concerns over the problem of backlog of cases
Instituting a lawsuit in Bangladesh can often mean planting a magic tree that keeps growing years after years, but never comes along with flowers and fruits.
9 February 2023, 18:00 PM
8th Annual Winter School
Center for the Study of Genocide and Justice (CSGJ), Liberation War Museum organised the 8th Annual Winter School on ‘Hatred, Violence and Prevention of Atrocity Crimes’ on 21- 28 January 2023 at the Sheikh Hasina National Youth Development
2 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Into the details of the Road Safety Rules, 2022
The government has recently enacted the Road Safety Rules, 2022 for the better implementation of the Road Transport Act, 2018. It includes 12 chapters, 167 provisions, 9 schedules and 44 forms. Rule 2 includes all the definitions required for the purpose of the Rule.
2 February 2023, 18:00 PM
The motherhood penalty of female students
Motherhood penalty is a term coined by sociologists to refer to the pay gap and workplace biases towards a pregnant woman. A certain amount of attendance is a prerequisite for appearing in exams in almost all educational institutions in Bangladesh.
2 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Mothers as guardians: HCD's historic verdict
In a patriarchal society, a father’s identity is prioritised over a mother’s. As such, mothers and fathers were placed on different footing in registration or admission forms along with other official documents of the government. In fact, in certain cases, a mother’s name could even be skipped.
2 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Need for addressing diplomatic immunity
Diplomatic immunity is a well-recognised concept of international law that provides the safe exit and legal protection of diplomats wherever they represent their own country and aims to ensure their freedom and safety.
26 January 2023, 18:00 PM
The Evidence Act, 1872: “digital” amendment already obsolete?
The much-anticipated amendment of the Evidence Act, 1872 was put into effect on 20 November 2022. The amendment brought digital and electronic records into the fold.
26 January 2023, 18:00 PM
Local govt polls ‘challenging’, but no lack of effort: CEC
21 May 2026, 15:07 PM
National Election 2026
EC names 23 parties for missing election expense accounts submission deadline
20 May 2026, 00:32 AM
National Election 2026
UN Women raises concern with EC over women’s representation in parliament
17 May 2026, 16:07 PM
National Election 2026
BNP, NCP among 25 political parties yet to submit election expenditure to EC
13 May 2026, 22:01 PM
National Election 2026