Workshop on IP held at East West University

The Department of Law of East West University hosted a workshop titled ‘Intellectual Property (IP) in Bangladesh: prospects and challenges’ on December 2 2019 with a view to
7 December 2019, 18:00 PM

2nd DUMCS-TIB Anti-Corruption Moot Competition held

The 2nd DUMCS-TIB Anti-Corruption Moot Court Competition was held from 28-30 November 2019 at the Faculty of Law, University of Dhaka. With 26 law schools participating, this was one of the biggest national moot court competitions. The University of Dhaka became the champion, while BRAC University became the runner-up.
2 December 2019, 18:00 PM

Alternative Dispute Resolution and justice in civil courts

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) through civil courts in Bangladesh is a painstaking appraisal of court-based ADR regarding civil disputes in the context of Bangladesh.
2 December 2019, 18:00 PM

COP25 and its relevance for Bangladesh

State representatives of the world are uniting in Madrid, Spain for the 25th Conference of Parties (COP25) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
2 December 2019, 18:00 PM

Reflecting on the Anti-Terrorism Act 2009

2019 Global Terrorism Index says that Bangladesh is the most successful South Asian country in countering terrorism. The observations made by the Global Studies require an analysis of the legislative endeavours made by Bangladesh in combating terrorism.
2 December 2019, 18:00 PM

FutureLaw conclave 2019 held in London

With a view to inspiring Bangladeshi law students and early-career professionals in the United Kingdom, the FutureLaw Initiative hosted a career development session titled...
24 November 2019, 18:00 PM

On payment of security deposit to landlords

We have rented an office for a term of four years in Banani with a monthly rent of BDT 1,45,000 (One lakh and Forty-Five Thousand) only.
18 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Combating intolerance

Tolerance recognises the universal human rights and fundamental freedoms of others, irrespective of their differences.
18 November 2019, 18:00 PM

How far the Biological Diversity Act 2017 complies with international obligations?

Access under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is meant to be of biological or genetic resources, and benefit-sharing refers to the benefits that might ensue from the use of genetic resources or associated traditional knowledge (TK).
18 November 2019, 18:00 PM

DHLR holds 6th public lecture

A public lecture titled “Transforming Conflict in Educational Settings: The Benefits and Limitations of Mediation and Restorative Dialogue,” arranged by Dhaka Law Review (DHLR)
15 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Can we make our justice system disabled-friendly?

Sudeep Das, a visually impaired law graduate from the University of Chittagong, recently filed a writ petition seeking the Apex Court ruling to allow him to participate in the thirteenth Bangladesh Judicial Service Commission (hereinafter BJSC) examination with the aid of a writing assistant.
11 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Comprehensive book on corruption related laws

The word ‘corruption’ has multidimensional facets and corrupt practices have far reaching effects. Offences as such are often termed as white-collar crimes and are committed and carried out by individuals, corporations or organised groups for the purpose of generating huge profits.
11 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Education and inclusion should be human rights priorities

On November 1, the newly elected General Assembly President, Tijjani Muhammad-Bande recalled the responsibility of the States to actualise their vision of a better world. He further added, “we can only ensure peace and development if human rights are upheld”.
4 November 2019, 18:00 PM

The legality of Shakib’s ban

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on October 29, 2019, banned Shakib Al Hasan from all levels of cricket for two years.
4 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Twelve years of Judicial Magistracy

As per Article 22 of the Constitution and the twelve-point directive of the Masder Hossain case, the responsibility of judicial magistracy was entrusted upon the Judiciary on November 1, 2007 with a view to ensuring its separation from the Executive.
4 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Rohingya crisis: An effective playmaker in the reserved bench

Rohingya refugees are hitting Bangladesh hard. International support for a strong measure against the recalcitrant Myanmar seems a far cry.
4 November 2019, 18:00 PM

HRSS reaches its 20th year

Empowerment through Law of the Common People (ELCOP) conducted its 20th Human Rights Summer School (HRSS) from 10th to 21st October, 2019.
28 October 2019, 18:00 PM

Protection of the identity of victims in judgements

Provisions designed for the protection of the identity of victims of crimes and witnesses in one form or another can be gleaned in many legal systems of today.
28 October 2019, 18:00 PM

SED Foundation organises Environmental Autumn School

1st Environmental Autumn School, 2019 (EAS) on ‘Climate Change & Refugee’ was a six day residential program organised by Strategy for Environmental Development Foundation (SED).
28 October 2019, 18:00 PM

UAP holds freshers’ reception of UMSAILS LLM Program

The freshers’ reception and orientation program of the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal and Human Rights Studies (UMSAILS) LLM program...
25 October 2019, 18:00 PM