Preeti Urang and our myopic laws
These are not isolated incidents, but part of a larger pattern that makes us look critically into the legal regime for workers toiling in the informal sector
2m ago
The end of human rights and the last child in Gaza
Against the backdrop of the current crisis, we ought to conduct a critical interrogation of the relevance of the overarching international human rights law framework itself.
3m ago
One Hochemin Islam, our constitution, and ‘cisterhood’
The decision against bringing in Hochemin Islam was disproportionate to meeting the goal (that is, of ensuring her safety) sought to be achieved.
4m ago
Refreshing inclusion of gender diversity and sensitivity in trial textbook
Learning about gender rights, intersectionality and equality is an important part of education
1y ago
COVID-19 and the dilemma between life and livelihood
India’s official record on COVID-19 human toll is more than a staggering 3,80,000 now, which, according to experts, might be far below the actual number.
2y ago
August 15: A case against the doctrine of revolutionary legality
Upon the murder of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the Nation, on August 15, 1975, the office of the President of Bangladesh was seized and eventually, the government powers were assumed by the usurpers.
3y ago
Sketching out the shades of discrimination laws: Colourism in context
The Black Lives Matter campaign inspired informed debates and discussions on racism and colourism across the world. In this backdrop, several notable beauty conglomerates recently decided to remove words like ‘white/whitening’ and fair/fairness from their products’ packs and communication with a view to evolving their skin care portfolio to a more inclusive vision of beauty.
3y ago
Maze of belief-disbelief: Corroboration in rape cases
Corroboration rule in rape cases has mostly evolved in the sub-continent including in Bangladesh as a rule of prudence as opposed to one of law. It implies that the solitary evidence of the alleged victim cannot be accepted as sufficient, rather it requires corroboration
4y ago
February 21, 2024
Preeti Urang and our myopic laws
These are not isolated incidents, but part of a larger pattern that makes us look critically into the legal regime for workers toiling in the informal sector
January 15, 2024
The end of human rights and the last child in Gaza
Against the backdrop of the current crisis, we ought to conduct a critical interrogation of the relevance of the overarching international human rights law framework itself.
December 4, 2023
One Hochemin Islam, our constitution, and ‘cisterhood’
The decision against bringing in Hochemin Islam was disproportionate to meeting the goal (that is, of ensuring her safety) sought to be achieved.
January 16, 2023
Refreshing inclusion of gender diversity and sensitivity in trial textbook
Learning about gender rights, intersectionality and equality is an important part of education
June 22, 2021
COVID-19 and the dilemma between life and livelihood
India’s official record on COVID-19 human toll is more than a staggering 3,80,000 now, which, according to experts, might be far below the actual number.
August 18, 2020
August 15: A case against the doctrine of revolutionary legality
Upon the murder of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the Nation, on August 15, 1975, the office of the President of Bangladesh was seized and eventually, the government powers were assumed by the usurpers.
July 14, 2020
Sketching out the shades of discrimination laws: Colourism in context
The Black Lives Matter campaign inspired informed debates and discussions on racism and colourism across the world. In this backdrop, several notable beauty conglomerates recently decided to remove words like ‘white/whitening’ and fair/fairness from their products’ packs and communication with a view to evolving their skin care portfolio to a more inclusive vision of beauty.
September 3, 2019
Maze of belief-disbelief: Corroboration in rape cases
Corroboration rule in rape cases has mostly evolved in the sub-continent including in Bangladesh as a rule of prudence as opposed to one of law. It implies that the solitary evidence of the alleged victim cannot be accepted as sufficient, rather it requires corroboration
June 4, 2019
Determining the extent of right to safe environment
From the perspective of judicial enforcement, environmental rights can be divided into two kinds - substantive and procedural. A
January 1, 2019
REFLECTING BACK TO THE ACTS OF PARLIAMENT
A total of 61 laws has been passed last year by the Jatiyo Sangsad (National Parliament) in Bangladesh regulating different sectors such
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