Although in postmodern values, both ideas of religion and nationality are disregarded as subjective truth, which exist only in the psychological realm; historically, people of this subcontinent demonstrated affinity for the homeland and fostered devotion for their deity at the same time.
In 1937, Ireland, for the first time, incorporated the Economic, Social and Cultural (ESC) rights in its Constitution as unenforceable directive principles. Countries such as India and Bangladesh followed the same model in their respective Constitutions.
The relationship between environmental protection and armed conflict is ‘bi-directional’. The concern lies not only with how international law applies to military activities and their environmental effects, but also with how environmental risks can escalate threats to peace and security. This write-up aims to highlight the important rules in international law relating to environmental protection in armed conflicts.
The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) recently hosted an Investment Summit to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to the country.
An amendment to the Code of Civil Procedure 1908 (CPC) has recently been approved in principle to digitise the judiciary and rectify procedural defects. Of all the changes, the issuance of summons via short message services, voice calls, Instant Messaging Services (IMS) is perhaps the most significant change.
One of the most admirable features of the proposed amendments lies in the procedural efficiency. Replacing the traditional in-person oral testimony of plaintiffs and defendants with affidavit-based written statements, followed by cross-examination, is not merely a technical but a strategic shift.
Widely perceived as a colonial relic, the Code of Civil Procedure 1908 (CPC) has been criticised and held liable for procedural impediments and excessive delays in the administration of justice.
Safe, voluntary, and dignified repatriation is significant and will potentially be a decisive step in dealing with the Rohingya refugee crisis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The International Crimes Tribunal Act, 1973 did not contain any provision regarding compensation for victims.
