Law & Our Rights

Law & Our Rights

Law Review / Revisiting the Draft Personal Data Protection Act 2023

In digital age, personal data fuels the online ecosystem while also raising privacy concerns. To address this issue, Bangladesh aims to strengthen its data privacy framework by adopting the draft Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (PDPA).

Laws of War / Understanding the Syrian Armed Conflict

Rebel forces, particularly Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and the Syrian National Army (SNA), carried out an offensive that ended the 50 years of the Assad family’s authoritarian rule in Syria. An armed coalition, supported by both state and non-state actors, was involved in this offensive.

Procedural Law / Legal steps for a rape victim

A very brief discussion of the possible legal steps to be taken by a rape victim are discussed in this piece.

Bangladesh Bar Council: A call for urgent reform

Reform is no longer optional but a crucial necessity for institutions, and the Bangladesh Bar Council is no exception.

3w ago

Amended ICT law to allow trial of security personnel

The newly amended International Crimes (Tribunals) Act will allow for the prosecution of members of the army, navy, air force, police, Rapid Action Battalion, Border Guard Bangladesh and all intelligence agencies.

4w ago

Five reform proposals to ensure a more democratic constitution

During the 2024 anti-discrimination movement, the people of Bangladesh shed their blood on the streets to achieve a fair and just society.

1m ago

Food adulteration and its deadly consequences

Food adulteration slowly damages people’s health in ways that are not immediately visible, but have serious long-term effects.

1m ago

Rethinking capital punishment in Bangladesh

While the international community has made tremendous progress in moving away from the death penalty, Bangladesh continues to use it for a wide range of offenses, including many that do not result in the loss of life.

1m ago

Preventing illegal human organ trafficking

The Human Organ Transplantation Act 1999 has been enacted in Bangladesh to prevent commercial organ trade.

1m ago

Compensation as a remedy under constitutional tort law in Bangladesh

Article 102(1) of the Constitution enables the High Court Division (HCD) to give directions or orders as may be ‘appropriate’ for the enforcement of any fundamental rights. Thus, the Article permits the petitioner and the HCD to choose any suitable remedy, including compensation, for the enforcement of fundamental rights, as it does not specify the sort of redress.

1m ago

Bangladesh needs to introduce a good samaritan law

The common scenario concerning road accidents is that there are usually three types of people other than victims and wrongdoers, namely, reluctant spectators, stealers, and voluntary rescuers.

1m ago

The reality of the right to education in Bangladesh

Recognising education as a human right is crucial for both individual and societal development. The right to education is a universally recognised right, enshrined in various international human rights documents, including Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), International Covenant on Economics, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) and Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).

1m ago

Legality of ‘assisted suicide’ in Bangladesh

The concept of ‘euthanasia’ or intentionally ending a person’s life to relieve suffering, is not new. The term was first coined by Francis Bacon, referring to a situation where a doctor helps a patient to end their life.

1m ago