Law & Our Rights
LAW OPINION / The hegemonic Western world order in crisis in Gaza
Few postwar world order crises have solicited world attention and concern as alarmingly as has the ongoing genocidal mass killings and wanton devastation in Gaza by Israel.
LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT / Exploring legal realism and legal formalism for the Rana Plaza judgment
During a recent visit to Bangladesh, I conducted interviews for a specific purpose. One case of interest was the prolonged legal proceedings surrounding the Rana Plaza tragedy, which began on 24 April 2013. While the Apex court recently instructed the trial court to expedite proceedings and deliver a judgment within six months, only 69 out of 594 witnesses have been examined as of March 2024, raising concerns about the efficiency of the justice system.
LAW OPINION / The principle of comity of courts and child welfare in custody disputes
The principle of comity of courts is closely connected with the effective and efficient administration of justice throughout the world.
Fair use of the copyrighted works in Bangladesh
The Copyright Act 2023 brought many significant changes replacing its predecessor- the Copyright Act 2000. One such significant change is the incorporation of the liberal version of the ‘fair use’ provision. This write-up examines the scopes and limitations of this incorporation.
A stand-alone human right to healthy environment
Addressing the climate crisis in a way that not only protects the environment and lowers emissions, but also makes the world a more equitable, just, and fair place to live is known as climate justice.
IUCN-WCEL organises virtual seminar on the future of environmental law and sustainability
An online seminar on “The Future of Environmental Law and Sustainability” has been organised jointly by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and World Commission on Environmental Law (WCEL) on 23 March 2024. Professor Dr. Marie-Claire Cordonier Segger, University of Cambridge and Dr. Lovleen Bhullar, University of Birmingham, participated in meaningful discussions, exchanging crucial perspectives and insights on this topic.
Ensuring independence in the role of directors in banking companies
Independent directors play an important role in ensuring good corporate governance. An independent director is someone, who is independent from the management and shareholders of the banking company and only gives opinions in the interest of the banking company.
Exploring actionable options for institutionalisation of grievance management committees/systems
Professor Dr. Md. Rizwanul Islam and Lecturer Mr. Nafiz Ahmed of the Department of Law,
Navigating the petition on cruelty against elephants
A petition to ban elephant cruelty in Bangladesh has sparked much legal and ethical debates. In this write-up, the writer addresses and maps the relevant legal discussions relating to cruelty to elephants, and other animals in general.
Negligence in medical sector and the legal remedies
In Bangladesh, medical negligence is a day-to-day instance now from wrong diagnoses to surgical failures frequently harming or even killing patients.
The evolving role of corporate legal teams in business success
In the realm of day-to-day legal matters within private organisations, the traditional practice of appointing in-house legal counsel has been the norm, and a vast number of lawyers and advocates are actively engaged in this domain.
3rd TIB-DUMCS Anti-Corruption Moot Court Competition 2023
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), in collaboration with Dhaka University Moot Court Society (DUMCS), organised the 3rd TIB- DUMCS Anti-Corruption Moot Court
Getting Noor Chowdhury deported from Canada
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the Nation, was assassinated on the 15th of August 1975 along with his family members.
