Law & Our Rights
LAW OPINION / The hegemonic Western world order in crisis in Gaza
Few postwar world order crises have solicited world attention and concern as alarmingly as has the ongoing genocidal mass killings and wanton devastation in Gaza by Israel.
LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT / Exploring legal realism and legal formalism for the Rana Plaza judgment
During a recent visit to Bangladesh, I conducted interviews for a specific purpose. One case of interest was the prolonged legal proceedings surrounding the Rana Plaza tragedy, which began on 24 April 2013. While the Apex court recently instructed the trial court to expedite proceedings and deliver a judgment within six months, only 69 out of 594 witnesses have been examined as of March 2024, raising concerns about the efficiency of the justice system.
LAW OPINION / The principle of comity of courts and child welfare in custody disputes
The principle of comity of courts is closely connected with the effective and efficient administration of justice throughout the world.
Confusions Stemming from the Bank Company (Amendment) Act 2023
Taking a loan with the intention of repaying through installments as per the loan agreement is an integral part of modern economy.
(Trans)gender and the Question of Constitutional Membership
Gender appears to be a hackneyed topic in our country. If not, it is a ghost that necessitates fighting when it comes in conflict with our so-called social and religious values.
An analysis of the Family Courts Act 2023
Recently, the parliament has repealed the Family Courts Ordinance 1985 and passed a new Act, namely the Family Courts Act 2023 (FCA).
The Bhumi Oporadh Protirodh o Protikaar Ain 2023
Mohammad Towhidul Islam is a Professor of Law at the University of Dhaka. He received his PhD in intellectual property from the Macquarie University, Australia.
Safeguarding human rights from business conducts
In today’s world, business enterprises have the potential to positively impact millions of lives around the world.
Human Rights in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Despite its overwhelming presence across many aspects of our lives, there is no widely accepted definition of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Climate Refugees and Human Rights
Environmental or climate refugees mean people forced to flee their homes and communities due to long-term or sudden environmental calamities, such as drought, erosion, desertification, sea level rise, etc.
Certificate giving ceremony held at The Daily Star
Law & Our Rights, The Daily Star recognised the top three writers of the International Human Rights Day Write-up Competition 2023 on 10 December 2023 at The Daily Star centre. The flagship competition has been organised since 2017 by the page.
AI and Copyright Law
Remember when computer was simply a tool to help humans be more productive? Those quaint days are gone. Now, machines powered by artificial intelligence (AI) actively create - art works, literature, and music that display imagination and inspiration comparable to humans.
Cross-religious marriage and custody of children
This week Your Advocate is Barrister Omar Khan Joy, Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh. He is the head of the chambers of a renowned law firm, namely, ‘Legal Counsel’, which has expertise mainly in commercial law, family law, labour law, land law, constitutional law, criminal law, and IPR.
