Kaium Ahmed

The writer is an advocate, Dhaka Judges Court

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.

7m ago

Brief overview of the Bank Company (Amendment) Act 2023

The Bank Company (Amendment) Act 2023 was passed on 21 June 2023, with certain significant changes.

1y ago

Recommendations of the High Court Division for a better company act

The High Court Division (HCD) of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh has recently recommended that the Company Act 1994 should undergo significant change for shifting the status of the developed nation from the present situation.

1y ago

Localisation of data - A threat to citizens’ right to privacy?

Data, more specifically private data, on digital platforms has put a great impact towards the technological advancement over the last decade. Most of the data is now controlled by a few giant tech companies resulting in the monopolisation of data. Many countries are, however, adopting laws regarding data localisation.

1y ago

Some critiques of the Competition Act, 2012

Bangladesh has planned to be a developed country within 2041. However, anti-competition or antitrust activities could hinder this mission.

1y ago

Why the Arbitration Act 2001 is not exhaustive

Arbitration has emerged as the pre-eminent mode of dispute resolution in domestic and international trade. Its absence could jeopardise the

1y ago

Dishonour of cheque is a civil wrong, not a criminal act

The High Court Division (HCD) of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh has recently opined that imprisonment of a person in a cheque dishonour case under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is tantamount to the deprivation of the right to personal

1y ago

Stamp duty in an arbitral award

There are two layers of foreign investment protection. The first layer consists of the International Investment Treaties (IITs) in bilateral or multilateral forms facilitating foreign investments to host States with the necessary provisions for promoting and protecting the same.

2y ago
March 15, 2024
March 15, 2024

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.

October 7, 2023
October 7, 2023

Brief overview of the Bank Company (Amendment) Act 2023

The Bank Company (Amendment) Act 2023 was passed on 21 June 2023, with certain significant changes.

June 28, 2023
June 28, 2023

Recommendations of the High Court Division for a better company act

The High Court Division (HCD) of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh has recently recommended that the Company Act 1994 should undergo significant change for shifting the status of the developed nation from the present situation.

May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023

Localisation of data - A threat to citizens’ right to privacy?

Data, more specifically private data, on digital platforms has put a great impact towards the technological advancement over the last decade. Most of the data is now controlled by a few giant tech companies resulting in the monopolisation of data. Many countries are, however, adopting laws regarding data localisation.

February 24, 2023
February 24, 2023

Some critiques of the Competition Act, 2012

Bangladesh has planned to be a developed country within 2041. However, anti-competition or antitrust activities could hinder this mission.

December 23, 2022
December 23, 2022

Why the Arbitration Act 2001 is not exhaustive

Arbitration has emerged as the pre-eminent mode of dispute resolution in domestic and international trade. Its absence could jeopardise the

December 2, 2022
December 2, 2022

Dishonour of cheque is a civil wrong, not a criminal act

The High Court Division (HCD) of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh has recently opined that imprisonment of a person in a cheque dishonour case under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is tantamount to the deprivation of the right to personal

October 7, 2022
October 7, 2022

Stamp duty in an arbitral award

There are two layers of foreign investment protection. The first layer consists of the International Investment Treaties (IITs) in bilateral or multilateral forms facilitating foreign investments to host States with the necessary provisions for promoting and protecting the same.