Star Special / Rohingyas coming in through hidden hill routes
They quietly enter Bangladesh via remote forests in Bandarban; local trafficking networks help them evade security checkpoints, find work
Law Review / The proposed Cyber Protection (Amendment) Act and free speech
5 October 2026
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Law & Our Rights
The Cyber Protection Act, 2026 (the ‘Act’) is the primary law regulating Bangladeshi citizens’ activities online. Recently, an Amendment bill has been proposed, and it has garnered the attention of netizens for some of its vague provisions.
Law Book Review / The worker at the end of the supply chain
7 October 2026
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Law & Our Rights
Globalization has a habit of making people disappear.
Law Watch / Bangladesh’s measles crisis and the question of legal responsibility
7 October 2026
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Law & Our Rights
Measles is amongst the most preventable diseases known to medicine.
Law Vision / How to ensure responsible use of AI in the courtroom
30 September 2026
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Law Vision
Rights Advocacy / A new start for Bangladesh's National Human Rights Commission: The Real Test Begins Now
30 September 2026
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RIGHTS ADVOCACY
Reviewing the Views / The implications of using AI in adjudicating legal cases
9 September 2026
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Law & Our Rights
Law Interview / The law addresses a long-standing social problem concerning daughters’ shares in their parents' property
16 September 2026
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Law & Our Rights
Law Interview / The protection of elderly parents is both a social and legal concern
16 September 2026
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Law & Our Rights
Your Advocate / Rights and remedies of elderly parents
9 September 2026
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Law & Our Rights
Law Review / Revisiting the administrative tribunal law
9 September 2026
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Law & Our Rights
Law Views / Reserving seats for women on public transport
2 September 2026
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Law & Our Rights
Law Vision / The case for recognising curative petition in Bangladesh
2 September 2026
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Law & Our Rights
Rights Watch / Workers’ rights and remedies against unjustified terminations
26 August 2026
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Law & Our Rights
Our very own mango revolution
The mango harvest season in Bangladesh typically ends in August. But in Chapainawabganj, one of the country’s major mango-producing districts, markets were still bustling with golden-hued Katimon mangoes.
The worker at the end of the supply chain
Globalization has a habit of making people disappear.
7 October 2026
Bangladesh’s measles crisis and the question of legal responsibility
Measles is amongst the most preventable diseases known to medicine.
7 October 2026
How did Karwan Bazar get its name?
We usually do not associate Karwan Bazar with the history or heritage of Dhaka. Instead, Karwan Bazar only brings to mind a crowded wholesale market.
5 October 2026
The proposed Cyber Protection (Amendment) Act and free speech
The Cyber Protection Act, 2026 (the ‘Act’) is the primary law regulating Bangladeshi citizens’ activities online. Recently, an Amendment bill has been proposed, and it has garnered the attention of netizens for some of its vague provisions.
5 October 2026
Dhaka Swagger smoke, salvage and street attitude
I find Dhaka endlessly colourful, its people carrying a swagger that outshines even Tamil cinema stars. A streak in me leans toward this gangster arrogance, an instinctive pull toward that defiant edge.
3 October 2026
Land without utilities: The Sirajganj industrial gridlock
BSCIC took over the park in 2024, after construction ended, and began preparing to hand land to investors even though sand-filling was still under way
3 October 2026
A new start for Bangladesh's National Human Rights Commission: The Real Test Begins Now
On 6 September, Parliament adopted a new legal framework for Bangladesh's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), an institution that has long faced criticism over its independence and effectiveness.
30 September 2026
How the proposed changes to the Cyber Protection Act contradict human rights standards
We have a complicated history with cyber laws. The ICT Act, 2006; the Digital Security Act, 2018; and the Cyber Security Act, 2023 were all criticised for curtailing freedom of expression.
30 September 2026
How to ensure responsible use of AI in the courtroom
Should artificial intelligence (AI) be allowed inside the courtroom, and if so, how far should its role extend?
30 September 2026
A fixed-income avenue opens for investors
Assets in fixed-income mutual funds rise as investors look for liquidity beyond FDRs and savings certificates
26 September 2026
Dhaka’s combat sports revolution
Sticking her tongue out in playful defiance, Gazi Arnaz Ahmed, a young Bangladeshi fighter, didn’t just win her bout at Zulcan Fighting Championship 2 (ZFC) -- she won the crowd’s heart.
26 September 2026
BDCIDS Launches Discourse Series on Bangladesh and International Dispute Settlement
The Bangladesh Centre for International Dispute Settlement (BDCIDS) formally commenced its journey on 17 September, a date chosen to commemorate the 52nd anniversary of Bangladesh’s admission to the United Nations.
25 September 2026
Charting the Path of Nutrition Security through Soybean Farming
A roundtable titled “Charting the Path of Nutrition Security through Soybean Farming” was held on 17 August 2026 at The Daily Star Centre, Dhaka.
24 September 2026
Judicial Independence and the Quest for Institutional Autonomy in Bangladesh
When we speak of constitutional law, we are accustomed to speaking of texts. But constitutions are not merely texts.
23 September 2026
Safer roads, safer lives: A National Call to Action
A roundtable titled “Safer Roads, Safer Lives: A National Call to Action” was held on 19 August 2026 at The Daily Star Centre, Dhaka.
21 September 2026
What will Dhaka's metro network look like when finished?
In 2005, the government and the World Bank formulated a 20-year Strategic Transport Plan that recommended mass rapid transit (MRT) corridors.
20 September 2026
The easy money trap
Loans are quick, equity is ignored, and banks are left carrying nearly all the risk in the economy
19 September 2026
Notable changes made to the Transfer of Property law
Recently, the government promulgated the Transfer of Property (Amendment) Act, 2026, creating a new category of gift which allows the donor to retain the right to enjoy the property’s benefits during their lifetime. The amendment inserted two new provisions after section 122 relating to gift, i.e. sections 122A and 122B.
18 September 2026
Watching Dhaka assemble from above
Most cities give you a designated place to stand, sigh, and pretend you are contemplating your life choices while gazing at the skyline. Be it from an elevated riverfront, a public observation deck, a fort, a cliff, a mountain, an iconic tower, or a knoll. Anything, really!
17 September 2026
The law addresses a long-standing social problem concerning daughters’ shares in their parents' property
Recently, the government amended the Transfer of Property Act 2026, which introduces legal recognition of lifetime usufruct rights in respect of the transfer of property by way of gift.
16 September 2026