In courtrooms and corridors, in the common spaces and cafeterias where clients and spectators are present, female lawyers have to put up with crass comments, mockery, and harassment.
Bangladesh must repeal the CSA to safeguard the rights of its citizens.
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.
For students of law, the stepping stone to academic success is knowing the mistakes to avoid from the get-go.
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.
Law can be an intimidating subject. From its student, it demands both a sharp memory and an even sharper set of critical thinking skills.
Comparing this law with those in other countries can help us determine how well the proposed CSA aligns with international standards.
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 word “lawyer” might invoke certain scenes and images in our minds.
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.
