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To protect free speech, get rid of oppressive laws like the CSA

Bangladesh must repeal the CSA to safeguard the rights of its citizens.

#Women Empowerment / Challenging tradition: women's inheritance laws in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, inheritance laws are deeply entwined with personal religious beliefs, drawing from ancient scripts that afforded women minimal rights. At a time when women shoulder equal responsibilities in both familial and societal spheres, it's incongruous that these archaic laws persist.

A guide to navigating law exams

For students of law, the stepping stone to academic success is knowing the mistakes to avoid from the get-go.

Team BUP set to represent Bangladesh at the Jessup int’l rounds in USA after winning national rounds

Team BUP achieved a historic win at Jessup Bangladesh, marking a triumphant moment for Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) and making them the flag bearer of Bangladesh at the international rounds in Washington DC, USA. 

What to expect as a first-year student of Law

Law can be an intimidating subject. From its student, it demands both a sharp memory and an even sharper set of critical thinking skills.

CSA v cybersecurity laws of other countries

Comparing this law with those in other countries can help us determine how well the proposed CSA aligns with international standards.

RTI: A law that can bring joy to citizens

To the tremendous potential of the RTI Act, there are a handful of RTI activists and enthusiasts in Bangladesh who persevere to take the law forward with their zeal and determination.

The case for studying law

The word “lawyer” might invoke certain scenes and images in our minds.

US judge says Penguin Random House book merger cannot go forward

In hearings held in August, the government argued that the largest five publishers control 90% of the market, and a combined Penguin and Simon & Schuster would control nearly half of the market for publishing rights to blockbuster books while its nearest competitors would be less than half its size.

February 15, 2016
February 15, 2016

EPZs may get trade unions; draft law approved

Cabinet gives final approval to the draft of the ‘The Bangladesh EPZ Labour Law, 2016’ keeping a provision for constituting labour organisations in the Export Processing Zones (EPZs) as well as forming a permanent wage board for their workers.

February 11, 2016
February 11, 2016

Padma bridge conspirators to be tried

Conspirators who wanted to stall the Padma Bridge project would be tried under the country's existing law, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina told parliament yesterday. “The Anti-Corruption Commission has already carried out investigations against those involved in conspiracy to obstruct the Padma Bridge project at that time,” the prime minister said in reply to lawmakers' queries.

February 4, 2016
February 4, 2016

Kader Siddique’s plea to contest by-polls rejected in HC

The High Court upholds the Election Commission's decision that had cancelled the candidacy of Krishak Sramik Janata League President Abdul Kader Siddique for Tangail-4 by-polls.

February 4, 2016
February 4, 2016

Transport owners to be punished for road crashes: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader holds transport owners responsible for road crashes and indiscipline in the sector and says they will soon be brought under the purview of punishment.

January 27, 2016
January 27, 2016

Writing verdict after retirement not unconstitutional

Rejecting the chief justice's remark that a judge's act of writing verdicts after retirement goes against the law and the constitution, Law

January 21, 2016
January 21, 2016

France returns head of Hindu statue taken 130 years ago

France returns the head of a Hindu deity's statue from the 7th century more than 130 years after it was taken away in the name of research.

December 26, 2015
December 26, 2015

‘Enact law to try those who deny 1971 history’

Ekattorer Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee urges the government to enact law to try people who challenge the historical facts of the 1971 Liberation War.

August 17, 2015
August 17, 2015

Bulls kill seven at Spain summer festivals

Bulls gore seven people to death during festivals across Spain since the beginning of July.

August 3, 2015
August 3, 2015

Janakantha’s contempt hearing adjourned until Aug 9

Supreme Court adjourns hearing on contempt rule against Janakantha editor and its executive editor until August 9, show causes their lawyer asking him why his advocate on record certificate should not be scrapped.

July 15, 2015
July 15, 2015

Moyna remanded over Rajon murder

A Sylhet court orders police to hand over the case filed over the much-talked about killing of 13-year-old Rajon to detectives for investigation.