Farmers’ rights under the Plant Varieties Protection Act 2019
Extending Intellectual Property (IP) protection to plant varieties – especially in the context of developing and agriculture-based economy like Bangladesh – is fraught with debates.
Implementing the National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security
In 2019, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Bangladesh, in collaboration with the UN Women Bangladesh country office, published the National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) 2019-2022.
The Official Secrets Act and how it affects the culture of accountability
The Official Secrets Act, 1923 (OSA) – a nearly 100-year-old colonial legislation – has recently garnered much attention following the arrest of journalist Rozina Islam.
Looking back at the laws enacted in 2020
The Jatiya Sangsad of Bangladesh went into session for a total of 10 times in 2020; only 4 of them since the COVID-19 outbreak.
An analysis on the draft NRCC Act 2020
The National River Conservation Commission recently published the Draft National River Conservation Commission Act 2020 soliciting opinions on the Bill.
Combatting rape: A more effective strategy is to properly enforce existing laws
LD: What, in your opinion, are the reasons of the recent surge in incidence of rape?
Challenges of making the Right to Information Act effective
Right to information is well-recognised as a significant facet of fundamental freedom of expression.
Recognition of One Person Company in Bangladesh
The COVID-19 pandemic has created both challenges and opportunities for Bangladesh in terms of commerce and investments.
June 24, 2022
Farmers’ rights under the Plant Varieties Protection Act 2019
Extending Intellectual Property (IP) protection to plant varieties – especially in the context of developing and agriculture-based economy like Bangladesh – is fraught with debates.
January 22, 2022
Implementing the National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security
In 2019, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Bangladesh, in collaboration with the UN Women Bangladesh country office, published the National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) 2019-2022.
May 25, 2021
The Official Secrets Act and how it affects the culture of accountability
The Official Secrets Act, 1923 (OSA) – a nearly 100-year-old colonial legislation – has recently garnered much attention following the arrest of journalist Rozina Islam.
January 5, 2021
Looking back at the laws enacted in 2020
The Jatiya Sangsad of Bangladesh went into session for a total of 10 times in 2020; only 4 of them since the COVID-19 outbreak.
December 22, 2020
An analysis on the draft NRCC Act 2020
The National River Conservation Commission recently published the Draft National River Conservation Commission Act 2020 soliciting opinions on the Bill.
October 20, 2020
Combatting rape: A more effective strategy is to properly enforce existing laws
LD: What, in your opinion, are the reasons of the recent surge in incidence of rape?
September 28, 2020
Challenges of making the Right to Information Act effective
Right to information is well-recognised as a significant facet of fundamental freedom of expression.
September 22, 2020
Recognition of One Person Company in Bangladesh
The COVID-19 pandemic has created both challenges and opportunities for Bangladesh in terms of commerce and investments.
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.
June 21, 2019
What can you do with a law degree?
If you’re studying law, you are probably referred to as a lawyer by friends and family on a regular basis. In fact, many students choose to get a law degree to pursue a career as an attorney.
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