Law & Our Rights

Law & Our Rights

Citizenship Law / Understanding Birthright Citizenship

The ban on the US birthright citizenship (jus soli-right of the soil) by the 47th President of the United States Donald Trump is perhaps one of the most discussed topics at this moment across the globe.

Intellectual Property Rights / Global South and the WIPO treaty on genetic resources and traditional knowledge

A long-awaited intellectual property treaty relating to ‘Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge’ was adopted on 24 May 2024at a diplomatic conference by WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organisation).

Law Advocacy / Need for Medical Negligence Law

One year back, on 19 February 2024, the death of Raahib Reza due to a sudden cardiac arrest, at the capital’s Labaid Hospital, Dhanmondi, shocked the country.

Freedom of association and ban on student politics in educational institutions

The death of Abrar Fahad, a second year BUET student of EEE, on 7 October 2019, gave rise to public outrage all over the nation, especially among the students of BUET who demanded immediate ban on student politics in the campus.

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The principle of comity of courts and child welfare in custody disputes

The principle of comity of courts is closely connected with the effective and efficient administration of justice throughout the world.

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The politics of recognition and Bangladesh’s statehood

Following the surrender of Pakistani army to Bangladesh on 16 December 1971, after the bloody war of nine months, the ultimate victory was attained.

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University of Dhaka Law triumphs at BIAC International Arbitration Competition 2023

The University of Dhaka team, comprised of six final year undergraduate law students, became champion at the prestigious BIAC International Arbitration Competition 2023.

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A stand-alone human right to healthy environment

Addressing the climate crisis in a way that not only protects the environment and lowers emissions, but also makes the world a more equitable, just, and fair place to live is known as climate justice.

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Fair use of the copyrighted works in Bangladesh

The Copyright Act 2023 brought many significant changes replacing its predecessor- the Copyright Act 2000. One such significant change is the incorporation of the liberal version of the ‘fair use’ provision. This write-up examines the scopes and limitations of this incorporation.

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Decriminalising the attempt to commit suicide

In Bangladesh, a comprehensive study by the Centre for Injury Prevention and Research, Bangladesh (CIPRB) in 2013 found that more than 10,000 people die every year owing to suicide. It is important to note that attempting to commit suicide is a punishable offence under section 309 of the Penal Code, 1860.

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IUCN-WCEL organises virtual seminar on the future of environmental law and sustainability

An online seminar on “The Future of Environmental Law and Sustainability” has been organised jointly by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and World Commission on Environmental Law (WCEL) on 23 March 2024. Professor Dr. Marie-Claire Cordonier Segger, University of Cambridge and Dr. Lovleen Bhullar, University of Birmingham, participated in meaningful discussions, exchanging crucial perspectives and insights on this topic.

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Ensuring independence in the role of directors in banking companies

Independent directors play an important role in ensuring good corporate governance. An independent director is someone, who is independent from the management and shareholders of the banking company and only gives opinions in the interest of the banking company.

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Exploring actionable options for institutionalisation of grievance management committees/systems

Professor Dr. Md. Rizwanul Islam and Lecturer Mr. Nafiz Ahmed of the Department of Law,

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