All that is wrong with the Digital Security Act

The Digital Security Act (DSA) was enacted in the year 2018 purportedly replacing the controversial Section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology Act, 2006 (as amended in 2013).
8 March 2021, 18:00 PM

The Historic Seventh March Speech of Bangabandhu: Its Influence on International Legal Discourse and Reform

Bangabandhu delivered an immortal speech on 7 March 1971 amid a deepening political crisis in then East Pakistan. The crisis engineered by the Pakistan ruling military oligarchy, which sought to deny by bullets what the Bangalees achieved through ballots, the first ever general election held in Pakistan in 1970.
8 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Making women’s day celebrations meaningful

Every year on March 8, some of us celebrate the International Women’s Day by wearing purple while some celebrate by harassing women in public
7 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Climate change and women in Bangladesh

Climate change is a global phenomenon that contributes to long term changes in the global climate and adversely affects both socio-economic
7 March 2021, 18:00 PM

The Historic Seventh March Speech of Bangabandhu: Its Influence on International Legal Discourse and Reform

Bangabandhu delivered an immortal speech on 7 March 1971 amid a deepening political crisis in then East Pakistan.
6 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Human Rights should be at the centre of pandemic recovery plan

Human rights have been battered in the COVID-19 pandemic but recovery represents a chance to improve on the status quo and finally ensure dignity for all, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the General Assembly on February 24.
1 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Resolving confusion over Capital Gain Tax

Every State remains eager to attract foreign direct investment (FDI). The taxation policy is one of several key determinants that encourage FDI.
1 March 2021, 18:00 PM

China court awards compensation to wife for housework

In a recent decision, a Beijing divorce court awarded a compensation of 50,000 yuan along with a monthly alimony of 2,000 yuan to the wife for undertaking a bigger share of the household work. The couple got married in 2015 and the husband filed for divorce last year.
1 March 2021, 18:00 PM

One Mushtaq and the nuances of ‘bail’

In May, 2020, puzzling charges were brought under the Digital Security Act (DSA) 2018 against 11 persons, including writer Mushtaq Ahmed, who died on 25 February while in jail.
1 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Clash of Copyrights: Where is the Singers’ Rights?

In recent days, we are witnessing frequent controversies regarding copyrights of popular songs. Usually, we find three or four parties involved in such clashes: Producer, Lyricist, Composer/Music Director and the Singer.
1 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Determining salary scales in a newly formed company

We have formed a new Company and just started recruiting employees. Now, we are determining their salary scales.
22 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Uber drivers are ‘workers’, not self-employed contractors

In a recent judgment by the UK Supreme Court, it has been decided that Uber drivers are workers and not self-employed contractors providing transport services.
22 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Can pardon be granted to a fugitive?

Granting pardon, respites or reprieves and/or remitting, suspending, commuting any sentence awarded by a court of law are some presidential prerogatives under the Constitution of Bangladesh (Article 49).
22 February 2021, 18:00 PM

The implications of India’s new Customs Rules for Bangladesh and others

The Indian Finance Act, 2020 incorporated many changes in the customs law and procedures, including administration of Rules of Origin under Trade Agreements.
15 February 2021, 18:00 PM

An analysis on different theories of human rights

Human rights and certain human rights in specific encompass the potential of remaining buzzwords in/under numerous disciplines.
15 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Denial of Rohingya identity and their right to internal self-determination

Rohingya’s plight surrounding non-recognition is as old as the history of colonialism in South Asia and South East Asia.
15 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Human trafficking

Human trafficking is increasing in an alarming rate now-a-days in Bangladesh as well as in South Asia.
8 February 2021, 18:00 PM

The Proliferation of Child Beggars in the Pandemic

World Vision International, a humanitarian organisation, warns that COVID-19 has forced eight million children into begging and child labour.
8 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Covid-19: legal scope of borrowers to claim ‘force majeure’ in bank loan agreement

Globally COVID-19 is causing an unprecedented crisis for the investors, borrowers, suppliers, service providers and other business sectors across the world. Consequently, Bangladesh’s economy has been severely impacted by this global economic downturn induced by the COVID-19.
8 February 2021, 18:00 PM

To prevent air pollution

On February 4, 2021 the High Court Division of the Supreme Court issued two new directives in response to a writ petition filed by Human Rights and Peace for Bangladesh (HRPB).
8 February 2021, 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