End human trafficking

Human trafficking is a crime that exploits women, children and men for numerous purposes including forced labour and sex. Article 3,
24 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Relief against medical malpractice

Medical malpractice is not only a domestic issue rather a global concern all over the world. But it draws media's attention only when someone dies or something bigger happens therefrom.
24 July 2017, 18:00 PM

The existential threat for executive run magistrate courts

For many of us, including me, the Mobile Court Act 2009 remained a stillborn legislation since its inception on the face of a rebellious Rokon-Ud-Doula in 2007.
24 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Take action! Inspire change

Every year on 18 July – the day Nelson Mandela was born – the UN asks individuals around the world to mark Nelson Mandela
17 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Protecting consumer rights

For protecting the interest of consumers at large, consumer rights have gained significance over the years. Previously the principle of
17 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Law students' symposium at NSU

On 13 July 2017, the Department of Law, North South University organised Bangladesh Law Students' Symposium at its campus. The Hon'ble Minister of Water Resources, Barrister Anisul Islam Mahmud MP graced the occasion as Chief Guest.
17 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Judging apex judges by parliamentarians

The 16th Amendment to the Constitution of Bangladesh in 2014 removed the power to impeach apex court judges from the Supreme
17 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Your Advocate

I am a small-scale businessman living near Ashulia. I have a land which I would like to develop and construct a 2-storied building.
10 July 2017, 18:00 PM

To rehabilitate juvenile offenders

Alarge number of children in Bangladesh are facing violence in a wide range of settings including family, schools, workplaces,
10 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Right to safe family planning

In 1989, the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme recommended that 11 July be observed by the global
10 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Jurisdiction in company matters

It is commonly perceived that the High Court Division (HCD) has original statutory jurisdiction in company matters and the perception
10 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Clarity of ‘consent’ in rape law

The indictment hearing of the sensational Banani rape case is scheduled to begin on 9th July, 2017. This in turn marks an official
3 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Advocating for alternative sentencing

Administration of criminal justice system is established to maintain peace and tranquility in the society by punishing the criminals. The
3 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Judges' appointment case: A quagmire of judicial activism

As far as judicial review and activism are concerned, most of our commentators have been laudatory and complementary. There are
3 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Holey Artisan: Can imposing stricter security laws make a Difference?

Terrorism is a direct violation of human rights. Crimes like these attack the basic principles of Rule of Law and threaten the life and tranquillity of citizens.
1 July 2017, 13:42 PM

VOICE FOR child rights

The concept of treating childhood as a special phase of life and the recognition that children need a special and different treatment
19 June 2017, 18:00 PM

An untold odyssey of prisoners

No one would deny the need for punishments as a consequence of offences. Thereby, the compromise of certain rights in case of
19 June 2017, 18:00 PM

REMEMBERING JUSTICE BHAGWATI

Saddening the legal fraternity all over the world, Justice Prafulchandra Natwarlal Bhagwati, the former Chief Justice of India, breathed
19 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Analysing the draft Elimination of Discrimination Act

The recognition of the principle of equality and non-discrimination along with human dignity and social justice has been recognised
19 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Say no to child labour

ACCORDING to International Labour Organization (ILO), around 168 million children remain trapped in child labour today, many of them
12 June 2017, 18:00 PM

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