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.
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.
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.
Freedom of thought is known as one of the foundations of a democratic society. Article 39(1) of our Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of thought without any exception, pointing towards its absoluteness.
Global observance of the International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8 every year sheds light on gender equality, women’s rights, and the challenges faced by women worldwide.
The emergence of artificial intelligence or AI technologies has transformed the existence of human beings.
The Constitution Reform Commission’s recently published report has reignited debate about Bangladesh’s democratic future.
The Indian Penal Code 1860 (IPC) used to form the core of criminal law in India.
On February 2, eleven-year-old Subah vanished from Mohammadpur, startling the entire country.
According to UN demographic predictions, the percentage of the global population over 65 has almost doubled, rising from 5.5% in 1974 to 10.3% in 2024.
The appointment of judges is a cornerstone of judicial independence and the rule of law. Article 95(2)(c) notes that judges of the supreme court shall have “such qualifications as may be prescribed by law for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court”.
Article 77 of the Constitution of Bangladesh provides for the establishment of the office of Ombudsman.
My understanding of the term ‘Human Rights’ is that they are inalienable birthrights of a human wherever he/she is born in the world and that the state is obligated to ensure, protect, and respect such rights.
