The time we are living in is unprecedented, to say the least. While claims relating to health, social and political unrest are undeniable, the economic disaster that we are facing now or will be facing in the future is worrying.

In order to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, the Government of Bangladesh issued country-wide instructions for all non-essential businesses/services to remain closed from 25 March, 2020.

Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) has been declared as an internal public health emergency by the World Health Organisation (WHO) which has infected millions of people worldwide.

In light of the current pandemic caused by COVID-19, it is important to review the existing legal provisions that outline the powers and duties of the Government to mitigate and prevent further spread of infectious diseases.

The outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China was first reported to the World Health Organisation (WHO) Country Office in China, on 31 December 2019.

Chapter XII contains provisions related to the payment of compensation to workers for injuries caused by an accident arising out of the course of employment. What is referred to by the term ‘course of employment’ has not been clarified under the Act but can be generally understood as the duration of performance of work duties.

A general definition of wages can be inferred from the Bangladesh Labour Act (BLA) 2006 as all remuneration payable to a worker in respect of his employment or of work done in such employment. Chapter X of BLA lays down the provisions regarding payment of wages to workers.

A general definition of wages can be inferred from the Bangladesh Labour Act (BLA) 2006 as all remuneration payable to a worker in respect of his employment or of work done in such employment.

Freedom of movement is a classic human right. However, the same is not absolute and therefore can be curtailed on some occasions.

As lay understanding goes, layoff implies temporary refusal by an employer to give employment to an employee who is already employed.

On 24 March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an interim guidance on the safe management of a dead body in the context of Covid-19.

The outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China was first reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in China, on 31 December 2019.

The principle “ignorantia juris non excusat” is embedded in almost all the major legal systems, which roughly translates to “ignorance of the law is no excuse.”

Repealing the Bank Deposit Insurance Ordinance 1984 with certain modifications, the Bank Deposit Insurance Act, 2000 was enacted.

March 14 is observed annually as the International Day of Action for Rivers. This observance was initiated in 1998 by International Rivers,

The recent apparently appalling arrest of Dhaka Tribune journalist, Mr Ariful Islam has been the talk of the town.

Women’s Rights in Review: 25 years after Beijing is a report that calls for greater parity and justice and looks at how the landmark gender equality plan, the Beijing Platform for Action, is being implemented all over the world.

In the past two decades, the apex court of Bangladesh has made significant strides in addressing issues pertaining to the rights of women.

Dr. Faustina Pereira is a human rights lawyer, scholar, and a gender and development specialist.

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