US-BANGLA AIR CRASH: A tort law perspective

The recent tragic air crash of the US-Bangla Flight BS211 in Kathmandu, which killed more than 50 passengers and injured around 20 others, is rife with potential liabilities in tort law. This incident can, hence, serve as yet another reminder about the burning necessity of having an effective legal framework for tort and the opportunity cost of not having one. Indeed the tortious implications of the US-Bangla air crash
26 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Law lecture held at DU

The goal of legal education is to create ‘rebellious lawyers’ who would gradually emerge as the community organisers in the future, said Professor Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman in a law lecture held at University of Dhaka on 21st March, 2018
24 March 2018, 07:29 AM

The custody of pets in the case of divorce

Divorces commonly lead to disagreements between two parties regarding the division of property and the custody of children. A much
12 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Right to die with dignity

Right to die with dignity has been recognised as a fundamental right by the, the Supreme Court of India in a landmark ruling legalising
12 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Combating hate crimes on social media

Posting hatred comments and victim blaming after any incident specially in case of sexual crime against women have emerged vastly
12 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Company meetings and impracticability

In order to run a limited company, it is essential to have meetings between directors on a regular basis. These meetings are needed
12 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Amend the law to stop excessive sand mining

Sand is an important natural resource of our country. Proper use of sand after extraction from the quarry can contribute to economic growth and help in reducing poverty as it can create the employment opportunity to some extent.
5 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Women's right over matrimonial property

The number of divorce is increasing in Bangladesh. In 2011, 2,864 notices were issued in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC).
5 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Women's pledge to fight against all kinds of dominance

Law Desk (LD): Last year was eventful. The enactment of the Child Marriage Act widened a new dimension of discourse on conceptualising the fate of the women (specially girl children) in Bangladesh. Please share your thoughts and observation on it.
5 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Observing Zero Discrimination Day

Discrimination continues to undermine efforts to achieve a more just and equitable world and causes pain and suffering for many.
26 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Agony of female migrant workers

'Female Migrant Workers' means women who move to another country in order to find seasonal or temporary employments. In today's
26 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Your Advocate

This week Your Advocate is Barrister Omar Khan Joy, Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh. He is the head of the chambers of a
26 February 2018, 18:00 PM

THE RTI MECHANISM: Issues of public interest and time duration

Right to information has been the foundational basis of all rights. The UN General Assembly declared this right during its very first
26 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Learning land law comprehensively

LAND Law: Texts, Cases & Materials by Dr. Mohammad Towhidul Islam, Professor of Law at University of Dhaka, is the reflection of the
19 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Through the specs of law, language and others

In the post World War I era, self-determination emerged as a purely political concept and not as a norm of international law.
19 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Enforcement of contract in Bangladesh

Enforcement of Contract' is a very important regime of the Ease of Doing Business Ranking of the World Bank held every year. In 2018,
19 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Multilingual education for future

International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and
19 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Jessup national round held at IUB

Eastern University wins the Bangladesh National Round, Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, 2018 and BRAC
12 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Legally regulating spam

Due to limitless potentials and government's patronisation in line with the vision of 'Digital Bangladesh', burgeoning scale of ICT-
12 February 2018, 18:00 PM

AFTERMATH OF KHALEDA et al VERDICT Will Khaleda be disqualified for the next election?

After the Zia Orphanage Trust decision, many see the end of eventful political career of ex-prime minister Khaleda Zia where she has
12 February 2018, 18:00 PM

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

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