All you need to know about fire safety regulations in Bangladesh

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.
30 March 2023, 18:00 PM

DULPR hosts Book Talk featuring Professor Karzon’s book on juvenile delinquency, gang culture

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”.
24 March 2023, 18:00 PM

CSGJ Organises the First Ever Special Workshop on International Law and Justice

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.
24 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Consumer protection laws applicable to the food service industry

The recent series of events in restaurants throughout Bangladesh serves as a reminder of the importance of consumer protection laws.
24 March 2023, 18:00 PM

The ICC’s arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin

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.
23 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Factors undermining the recognition of the Bangladesh genocide

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.
23 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Towards a gender-responsive criminal justice system

Gender-based violence against women creates a serious obstacle to achieving sustainable development.
16 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Can a company have both a ‘Managing Director’ and a ‘Chief Executive Officer’?

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?
16 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Ragging is a heinous crime, so is the culture of impunity

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
10 March 2023, 06:49 AM

Freedom of religion of the Ahmadiyya community

In Bangladesh, the history of infringement of the rights of the Ahmadiyya people goes back a long way.
9 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Innovation and technology is no silver bullet to achieving gender parity

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:
9 March 2023, 18:00 PM

LegalX: An online legal service provider

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.
8 March 2023, 18:00 PM

e-Judiciary in Bangladesh

The Law Ministry published the gazette notification of the Usage of Information and Technology in Court Ordinance, 2020 following approval from the President in 2020.
8 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Gender gap at work far worse than expected: ILO

Women have a harder time accessing work globally than previously thought, while the gender gap in working conditions and pay has barely budged in two decades, the United Nations said Monday.
6 March 2023, 11:38 AM

Letter of Law versus Spirit of Law: Child’s Custody in Context

The letter of law refers to the exact words and language of a statute or legal provision to define legal rights, obligations and prohibitions.
4 March 2023, 18:00 PM

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

Feb 12 polls: EC publishes party-wise popular vote counts

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10 killed, 476 injured in post-election violence: Odhikar

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EC publishes election results of all polling centres

4 March 2026, 17:54 PM National Election 2026

EC revises referendum vote count, turnout slightly adjusted

26 February 2026, 19:58 PM National Election 2026