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 4, 2019
An Overview of Environmental Laws of Bangladesh
With the imminent threat of climate change on one hand and the everyday cost of deteriorating habitability on the other, Bangladesh is
April 30, 2019
Legal framework for workplace safety
Workplace health and safety conditions in Bangladesh has seen steady improvements since the disastrous Rana Plaza incident which
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