Law & Our Rights
LAW OPINION / Burden sharing in the context of refugee crisis
The UN Refugee Convention 1951 was crafted to support the refugees legally and morally. Many European states benefitted from the convention after World War II. However, it is a matter of irony that many of these same states are in favour of close borders now, whenever people are seeking refuge as the victims of war, ethnic cleansing, political or communal clashes, etc.
GLOBAL LAW UPDATE / UN Security Council’s Gaza ceasefire appeal
Following months of deliberation, the UN Security Council successfully adopted a resolution on 25 March 2024 calling for an “immediate ceasefire for the month of Ramadan” and emphasising the urgent need for increased humanitarian aid to enter Gaza. In practical terms, this resolution, in accordance with international law, is legally binding on all UN member states, including Israel and Palestine, the latter holding observer status.
REVIEWING THE LAW / Rethinking the Gift Tax Act 1990
The Gift Tax Act 1990 is possibly one of the most obscure laws of Bangladesh. The Act has its origins in the Gift Tax Act 1963, which Bangladesh incorporated within its corpus juris upon gaining independence in 1971, albeit with some modifications.
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.
Who will be defendants in an Artha Rin Suit?
Non-performing loans (NPL) have become an issue of grave concern for Bangladesh. The rising trend of the NPL is bound to have a long-lasting negative impact on the country’s financial sector.
Ukraine’s present case in the International Court of Justice
On 2 February 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its judgment on the preliminary objections brought by the Russian Federation regarding jurisdiction and admissibility in the case filed by Ukraine concerning Russia’s invasion in 2022.
Foreign investment and property law: Bangladesh perspective
Foreign investment is essential for the economic progress of a country since it brings not just financial resources, but also facilitates the transfer of technology, expertise in management, and the generation of employment opportunities.
Women employees’ quest for fair treatment
Women employees working in various international organisations worldwide often encounter unfair treatment, discrimination, and sexual harassment in the workplace.
The Constitutions as gendered documents
Constitutions are often presumed to be concerned with the public power and public life of a nation.
Legal aid in upholding women’s rights
Article 27 of the Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh enshrines the right to equal protection of the law. In consonance with such affirmation,
