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Reinterpretation of sharia in the light of social conditions will ensure human rights
Law Desk (LD): What is your opinion regarding the growth of Muslim personal laws since independence of Bangladesh?
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Commemorating 50 years of Bangladesh Genocide: Global Virtual Conference organised by Liberation War Museum
On Friday, 12 March 2021, Liberation War Museum, Bangladesh organised an online global conference titled ‘Global Virtual Conference on Commemorating Past Genocides and Learning to Prevent Atrocity Crimes’.
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Corporal punishment is unconstitutional
Of late, a video of a madrasa teacher beating up an eight-year-old student mercilessly in Chattogram’s Hathazari upazila got viral and stirred the whole nation. Such incidents go on to show how corporal punishment happens to be pervasive in some educational institutions, and how often the same is justified on grounds of ‘amending’ the students.
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One Mushtaq, a Digital Security Act and the freedom of speech
Constitutionally it seems Bangladesh accolades unlimited freedom of thought and conscience and it muzzles any sort of pre-censorship on freedom of speech and expression with some reasonable restrictions considering the security of state, communal and religious harmony, decency or morality and public order etc.
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The Historic Seventh March Speech of Bangabandhu: Its Influence on International Legal Discourse and Reform
Bangabandhu delivered an immortal speech on 7 March 1971 amid a deepening political crisis in then East Pakistan. The crisis engineered by the Pakistan ruling military oligarchy, which sought to deny by bullets what the Bangalees achieved through ballots, the first ever general election held in Pakistan in 1970.
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All that is wrong with the Digital Security Act
The Digital Security Act (DSA) was enacted in the year 2018 purportedly replacing the controversial Section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology Act, 2006 (as amended in 2013).
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Making women’s day celebrations meaningful
Every year on March 8, some of us celebrate the International Women’s Day by wearing purple while some celebrate by harassing women in public
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Climate change and women in Bangladesh
Climate change is a global phenomenon that contributes to long term changes in the global climate and adversely affects both socio-economic
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The Historic Seventh March Speech of Bangabandhu: Its Influence on International Legal Discourse and Reform
Bangabandhu delivered an immortal speech on 7 March 1971 amid a deepening political crisis in then East Pakistan.
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Clash of Copyrights: Where is the Singers’ Rights?
In recent days, we are witnessing frequent controversies regarding copyrights of popular songs. Usually, we find three or four parties involved in such clashes: Producer, Lyricist, Composer/Music Director and the Singer.
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One Mushtaq and the nuances of ‘bail’
In May, 2020, puzzling charges were brought under the Digital Security Act (DSA) 2018 against 11 persons, including writer Mushtaq Ahmed, who died on 25 February while in jail.
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China court awards compensation to wife for housework
In a recent decision, a Beijing divorce court awarded a compensation of 50,000 yuan along with a monthly alimony of 2,000 yuan to the wife for undertaking a bigger share of the household work. The couple got married in 2015 and the husband filed for divorce last year.
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Resolving confusion over Capital Gain Tax
Every State remains eager to attract foreign direct investment (FDI). The taxation policy is one of several key determinants that encourage FDI.
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Human Rights should be at the centre of pandemic recovery plan
Human rights have been battered in the COVID-19 pandemic but recovery represents a chance to improve on the status quo and finally ensure dignity for all, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the General Assembly on February 24.
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Can pardon be granted to a fugitive?
Granting pardon, respites or reprieves and/or remitting, suspending, commuting any sentence awarded by a court of law are some presidential prerogatives under the Constitution of Bangladesh (Article 49).
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Uber drivers are ‘workers’, not self-employed contractors
In a recent judgment by the UK Supreme Court, it has been decided that Uber drivers are workers and not self-employed contractors providing transport services.
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Determining salary scales in a newly formed company
We have formed a new Company and just started recruiting employees. Now, we are determining their salary scales.
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Denial of Rohingya identity and their right to internal self-determination
Rohingya’s plight surrounding non-recognition is as old as the history of colonialism in South Asia and South East Asia.
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An analysis on different theories of human rights
Human rights and certain human rights in specific encompass the potential of remaining buzzwords in/under numerous disciplines.
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The implications of India’s new Customs Rules for Bangladesh and others
The Indian Finance Act, 2020 incorporated many changes in the customs law and procedures, including administration of Rules of Origin under Trade Agreements.
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Covid-19: legal scope of borrowers to claim ‘force majeure’ in bank loan agreement
Globally COVID-19 is causing an unprecedented crisis for the investors, borrowers, suppliers, service providers and other business sectors across the world. Consequently, Bangladesh’s economy has been severely impacted by this global economic downturn induced by the COVID-19.
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The Proliferation of Child Beggars in the Pandemic
World Vision International, a humanitarian organisation, warns that COVID-19 has forced eight million children into begging and child labour.
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To prevent air pollution
On February 4, 2021 the High Court Division of the Supreme Court issued two new directives in response to a writ petition filed by Human Rights and Peace for Bangladesh (HRPB).
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The significance of UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights for Bangladesh
In the era of massive development and huge competition to attract investment, states have been striving to ensure better ambience for foreign investors.
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Addressing the complexities of prosecution in sexual exploitation cases
A new report of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) sheds light on the complexities involved in prosecuting cases of human-trafficking, particularly with regard to trafficking crimes involving sexual exploitation.
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An analysis on the Mental Health Act 2018
In developing countries like Bangladesh, mental health issues are frequently ignored. In Bangladesh, 3.4-22.9% children and 6.5-31% adults suffer from mental health issues.
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The Academy of Law and Policy (ALAP) starts its journey as a trust
The Academy of Law and Policy (ALAP) has been registered as a trust under the Trusts Act 1882 recently. ALAP started its journey in June 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic as a non-political, non-profit, and independent platform that brought together leading jurists, industry leaders and development partners to discuss current legal and policy issues and challenges facing Bangladesh.
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Laws regulating guardianship of a minor in Bangladesh
The fundamental law to regulate guardianship in Bangladesh is the Guardians and Wards Act (G&W Act) which was enacted in 1890 with the purpose of consolidating and amending all laws relating to a minor for whose person or property or both there is a guardian in the country.
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Petition seeks HC order on restraining media from publishing rape victims’ identity
A rights organisation today filed a writ petition with the High Court seeking its directive to restrain the media from publishing and broadcasting the identity of rape victims.
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Preventing domestic violence: Alongside laws, training and sensitisation of the duty bearers are equally important
Law Desk (LD): How do you evaluate the recent judgment of the High Court Division declaring that women cannot act as Nikah Registrars?
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