Law & Our Rights

Law & Our Rights

Access to Justice / Legal aid, systemic barriers, and access to justice in Bangladesh

Access to justice is not only a fundamental right but also a cornerstone of a fair and democratic society. It ensures that every individual, regardless of their socio-economic background, can seek remedies for grievances, claim their rights, and participate in legal processes. In Bangladesh, while the Constitution guarantees equality before the law, the reality is starkly different for millions of people who are unable to navigate the justice system due to financial, procedural, and systemic barriers.

Law and Politics / On sustainable repatriation of the Rohingyas

Safe, voluntary, and dignified repatriation is significant and will potentially be a decisive step in dealing with the Rohingya refugee crisis.

The statehood of Palestine

Much can be said as to the ongoing genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity in Gaza, and the flagrant violations of International Humanitarian Law as well as International Human Rights Law by the Israeli occupation forces.

On sustainable repatriation of the Rohingyas

Safe, voluntary, and dignified repatriation is significant and will potentially be a decisive step in dealing with the Rohingya refugee crisis.

5d ago

Legal aid, systemic barriers, and access to justice in Bangladesh

Access to justice is not only a fundamental right but also a cornerstone of a fair and democratic society. It ensures that every individual, regardless of their socio-economic background, can seek remedies for grievances, claim their rights, and participate in legal processes. In Bangladesh, while the Constitution guarantees equality before the law, the reality is starkly different for millions of people who are unable to navigate the justice system due to financial, procedural, and systemic barriers.

5d ago

The impacts of patent laws on plant and food security

The future of food security is increasingly threatened by the aggressive patenting strategies of major biotech corporations, according to the experts in agriculture and legal research.

1w ago

Unravelling Bangladesh’s Constitutional Conundrum

The principles of ‘equality before law’ and ‘equal protection of law’, cornerstones of modern constitutionalism meant to ensure fairness and justice for all citizens, are entangled in a web of conceptual and judicial inconsistency.

1w ago

Compensation for victims of international crimes

The International Crimes Tribunal Act, 1973 did not contain any provision regarding compensation for victims.

2w ago

Changing the understanding of Rape

Rape is a heinous sexual violence and a violation of an individual’s dignity.

2w ago

Upcoming challenges of the ship recycling industry in Bangladesh

Bangladesh ratified the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships 2009 in June 2023, and it will enter into force in June 2025.

2w ago

Structural reforms to address sexual violence cases

Every year, Bangladesh witnesses horrifying incidents of sexual violence against women, triggering public outrage.

3w ago

Problems and Prospects of ADR in Bangladesh

The judiciary is considered the foundational rock of any nation’s pursuit of justice and rule of law.

3w ago

The statehood of Palestine

Much can be said as to the ongoing genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity in Gaza, and the flagrant violations of International Humanitarian Law as well as International Human Rights Law by the Israeli occupation forces.

3w ago