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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.
Khaleda accuses govt of ‘politicising judiciary’
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia accused the government of “politicising the judiciary” and all other institutions.
One decapitated in suspected terror attack in French factory
A suspected Islamist attacker pins a decapitated head covered with Arabic writing to the gates of a gas factory in eastern France on Friday before being arrested, police said.
Death, life top penalties for rape and killing
Both death and life term can be awarded as highest punishment for rape and killing under Women and Children Repression Prevention Act, the Supreme Court has ruled. Now, Section 6(2) of Women and Children Repression Prevention (Special) Act 1995 will become void.
Indiana law 'grossly misconstrued' says governor
The governor of Indiana has defended a new law that has unleashed a wave of condemnation across the United States of America
India opposition MPs march against land law changes
Opposition MPs in India marches to the presidential palace to protest against a controversial land acquisition bill.
Pakistan hangs 12 convicts in jails across the country
Pakistan has hanged 12 convicts, the largest number of people executed on the same day since the country overturned a ban on executions.
SC extends stay on Minar bail till April 1
The Supreme Court extended a stay on High Court bail order to Mahtab Uddin Chowdhury Minar, the prime accused in Fulgazi upazila chairman Ekramul Haque murder case, till April 1.
Explosion at Dhaka CMM Court
A bomb exploded on the premises of Chief Judicial Magistrate’s Court in Dhaka, spreading panic among people.
Allegation of rape in false promise of marriage
NADI (not real name) filed a case accusing Sagor (not real name) of luring her into an affair with false promises of marriage. She also brought allegation of rape and cheating against the accused Sagor. In our country and many other parts of the world such kind of incidents are happening every now and then. Only few victims dared to get redressed by Law.
Chief Justice Mustafa Kamal -- Iconic legal giant of bygone age
Chief Justice Mustafa Kamal is one of those rare academic-minded lawyers who never lost his zeal for judicial activism despite the elevation of age or status.