Law & Our Rights

Law & Our Rights

Law Opinion / Between blasphemy and sedition Parity of justice for freedom of expression

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.

Constitutional law / The enforcement of unenforceable constitutional rights

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.

Law and War / Environmental protection during armed conflicts

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.

Safeguarding novel designs in business

A common scenario prevalent in Bangladesh is replicating foreign or local brand clothes and accessories and selling them at a lower price in the market. In fact, if any design or product becomes popular or viral on social media, many local designers try to replicate that design.

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Technological advances and the right to freedom of thought: The liminal space

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.

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Observing International Women’s Day

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.

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AI and the challenges in criminal liability

The emergence of artificial intelligence or AI technologies has transformed the existence of human beings.

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A Powerless Senate? Rethinking Bangladesh’s Proposed Bicameralism

The Constitution Reform Commission’s recently published report has reignited debate about Bangladesh’s democratic future.

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The urgency of introducing anti-grooming law

On February 2, eleven-year-old Subah vanished from Mohammadpur, startling the entire country.

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Improving our elderly well-being framework

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.

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A Penal Code for the 21st century?

The Indian Penal Code 1860 (IPC) used to form the core of criminal law in India.

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Can office of ombudsman investigate enforced disappearances?

Article 77 of the Constitution of Bangladesh provides for the establishment of the office of Ombudsman.

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The State and its Human Rights obligations

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.

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