What to do if you have been sacked while on maternity leave

A few months ago, Mita (not her real name), a pregnant garments worker, while giving an interview to a well-known newspaper, mentioned
20 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Some Reflections on the ICJ’s judgment on preliminary objections in The Gambia v Myanmar

Law Desk (LD): What was your immediate reaction when you first read the ICJ’s judgment on preliminary objections in The Gambia v Myanmar?
20 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Law students showcase their research skills at the NSU Undergraduate Law Symposium

The Department of Law, North South University, organised a students' research symposium for undergraduate students on Thursday, 13th October 2022.
18 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Trade Union: The collective voice against workers’ predicament

In our country’s perspective as well as worldwide, formation and joining into trade union is now a recognised right.
6 October 2022, 18:00 PM

World Non-Violence Day commemorated

To commemorate the 2nd of October International Non-violence Day, Center for the Study of Genocide and Justice (CSGJ), Liberation War Museum organised a youth panel discussion on “Confronting Hate Speech Campaign with the Message of Peace: UN Appeal” on October 1, 2022.
6 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Stamp duty in an arbitral award

There are two layers of foreign investment protection. The first layer consists of the International Investment Treaties (IITs) in bilateral or multilateral forms facilitating foreign investments to host States with the necessary provisions for promoting and protecting the same.
6 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Cyber harassment - What to do if someone is harassing you online

The conventional understanding of sexually harassing someone offline is widely known. However, for the last few years, with the rise in
5 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Substandard online food delivery and available legal remedies

In the aftermath of COVID-19 and the rise of technology over the past two years, many restaurants in our country have launched their own online food delivery services.
1 October 2022, 18:00 PM

The Evidence (Amendment) Bill 2022: An appraisal

On August 31, 2022, the Evidence (Amendment) Bill was introduced before the parliament. This Bill will be an Act only after completing some legislative procedures.
30 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Right of the taxpayers to protect personal data

Data protection and privacy are recognised as fundamental rights. An individual’s ‘private life’ includes the protection of his or her personal
30 September 2022, 18:00 PM

International Conference on the Genocide of 1971 held in Canada and Bangladesh

On 21 September 2022, Bangladesh High Commission in Canada; Bangabandhu Center for Bangladesh Studies (BCBS), Canada; Conflict and Resilience
26 September 2022, 18:00 PM

On the legal status of digital/electronic signatures in Bangladesh

The government of Bangladesh has been digitising and automating different systems with the aid of technology to fulfil the vision of becoming a Digital
26 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Developed countries should accept responsibility to establish a loss and damage fund

Mr. Ian Fry is the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change.
22 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Price Hike and Consumer Rights Protection: Revisiting the Legal Regime

The right to food or the daily basic necessities is incorporated as one of the judicially unjustifiable Fundamental Principles of State Policies in our Constitution.
15 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Impact of the EPZ Labour Act 2019 on the US FDI

According to a 2016 European Commission Report, EPZs (Export Processing Zones) in Bangladesh employ roughly 400,000 workers who produce manufactured goods including garments and footwear.
15 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Amendment to the Labour Rules 2015: Safer Workplace for Women

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has introduced some important amendments to the Labour Rules 2015 with effect from 1 September 2022.
15 September 2022, 18:00 PM

DIU organises Roundtable Discussion on the Evidence (Amendment) Bill, 2022

The Department of Law, Dhaka International University (DIU) organised a roundtable discussion on the recently proposed the Evidence
12 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Environmental law curriculum development seminar held at DU

On 3 September 2022, a seminar on environmental law curriculum development was held at the Department of Law, University of Dhaka with
12 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Offence of uploading conversations or video clips online

Leaked conversations and video clips often stir the social media platforms. In many cases, the leaked materials interfere with the citizens’ right to privacy and also with the lawful processes of the court. It is thus important to know what the law says in this regard.
8 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Impact of mining on the environment

Article 143 of the Constitution provides that all minerals and other things of value underlying any land of Bangladesh as well as all lands,
8 September 2022, 18:00 PM

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

5 March 2026, 22:02 PM National Election 2026

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

5 March 2026, 14:12 PM National Election 2026

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