Legal aid in Bangladesh: Still a long way to go
Our legal system is severely overwhelmed, and naturally its effect sweeps across the legal aid sector as well.
3w ago
Prisoners without committing any crimes
The regulations for children of incarcerated mothers in Bangladesh are inadequate and/or not being implemented.
3m ago
A glimmer of hope for gender justice
Throughout this booklet, which is primarily meant to be read by lawyers and judges, India's apex court has provided an exhaustive list of stereotype-promoting language that should be replaced by alternative language.
8m ago
Why the reluctance to rethink police powers?
On July 13, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court once again upheld the guidelines to stop the arbitrary arrests made by police based on suspicion
10m ago
Essential Services Bill 2023: A step back for labour rights
In effect, ESMA seems to be nothing short of a joint exploitation tactic by the government and businesses to further oppress workers.
10m ago
Why are our guardianship laws still so patriarchal?
Mothers can now be students' sole legal guardians, but this is only the first step forward
1y ago
HC on Narsingdi assault: A country for the ‘civilised’?
The hostility that the Bangladeshi public usually shows towards women is in no way civilised
1y ago
April 7, 2016
Seasons Under the Sun
You don't know freedom until you've been repeatedly refused a trip to Cox's Bazar with your friends and then have been allowed a trip to Italy completely unsupervised, all by yourself.
February 25, 2016
One Little Ghost, Too Many Adventures
Vuter Naam Ramakanto Kamar is a graphic children's novel first published at Ekushay Boi Mela 2016 by Mahbubul Haque of Ikrimikri Publication.
February 23, 2016
In the hope of a society for all
World Day of Social Justice is a relatively new edition to the diverse string of international observance days as declared by the United
February 11, 2016
Stranded at Parent's Reunion
There is one thing that pains me more than going for makeup classes on a Friday morning, and that is being dragged to my parent's university reunion.
January 14, 2016
Common College Application Lies
If you were ever taught that you would be in deep trouble if you lied, it's time to forget it. I'm not saying that you should...
January 7, 2016
Changing Lives One Photo at a Time
Do you ever walk down the street and wonder how that extremely ordinary-looking man's day was? Do you wonder what his biggest struggle is right now or what advice he would like to give a large group of people?
December 24, 2015
X-MEN APOCALYPSE: CAN'T GET ENOUGH
After the blockbuster that was X-Men: Days of Future Past, the trailer of X-Men: Apocalypse seems poised to supplement the brilliance
November 26, 2015
Surviving Unpopular Opinions on Social Media
It's 3.40 AM in the morning and every man, woman and child is sound asleep. Therefore I think it's safe to declare that I utterly detest...
November 22, 2015
What Dhaka Lit Fest 2015 Offered
Dhakaites, while still immersed in the mystique of folk music, had another treat to feed their hunger for arts and literature. Dhaka Lit Fest 2015 united all kinds of readers. The spacious Bangla Academy premises wholeheartedly embraced not only the readers but also over 60 authors and thinkers from 12 countries.
October 29, 2015
FOR THE LOVE OF SCIENCE: HOLY CROSS COLLEGE CONDUCTS ITS 13TH SCIENCE FESTIVAL
With the mantra “More questions, more possibilities” the 13th Annual Inter College Science Festival 2015 at Holy Cross College...
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