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#Women Empowerment / Challenging tradition: women's inheritance laws in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, inheritance laws are deeply entwined with personal religious beliefs, drawing from ancient scripts that afforded women minimal rights. At a time when women shoulder equal responsibilities in both familial and societal spheres, it's incongruous that these archaic laws persist.
A guide to navigating law exams
For students of law, the stepping stone to academic success is knowing the mistakes to avoid from the get-go.
Team BUP set to represent Bangladesh at the Jessup int’l rounds in USA after winning national rounds
Team BUP achieved a historic win at Jessup Bangladesh, marking a triumphant moment for Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) and making them the flag bearer of Bangladesh at the international rounds in Washington DC, USA.
What to expect as a first-year student of Law
Law can be an intimidating subject. From its student, it demands both a sharp memory and an even sharper set of critical thinking skills.
CSA v cybersecurity laws of other countries
Comparing this law with those in other countries can help us determine how well the proposed CSA aligns with international standards.
RTI: A law that can bring joy to citizens
To the tremendous potential of the RTI Act, there are a handful of RTI activists and enthusiasts in Bangladesh who persevere to take the law forward with their zeal and determination.
The case for studying law
The word “lawyer” might invoke certain scenes and images in our minds.
US judge says Penguin Random House book merger cannot go forward
In hearings held in August, the government argued that the largest five publishers control 90% of the market, and a combined Penguin and Simon & Schuster would control nearly half of the market for publishing rights to blockbuster books while its nearest competitors would be less than half its size.
Mass Media Employees Bill: JS body to sit with stakeholders
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information and Broadcast Ministry will sit with stakeholders before finalising the much debated “Mass Media Employees (Services Conditions) Bill 2022.”
Padma bridge conspirators to be tried
Conspirators who wanted to stall the Padma Bridge project would be tried under the country's existing law, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina told parliament yesterday. “The Anti-Corruption Commission has already carried out investigations against those involved in conspiracy to obstruct the Padma Bridge project at that time,” the prime minister said in reply to lawmakers' queries.
Kader Siddique’s plea to contest by-polls rejected in HC
The High Court upholds the Election Commission's decision that had cancelled the candidacy of Krishak Sramik Janata League President Abdul Kader Siddique for Tangail-4 by-polls.
Transport owners to be punished for road crashes: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader holds transport owners responsible for road crashes and indiscipline in the sector and says they will soon be brought under the purview of punishment.
Writing verdict after retirement not unconstitutional
Rejecting the chief justice's remark that a judge's act of writing verdicts after retirement goes against the law and the constitution, Law
France returns head of Hindu statue taken 130 years ago
France returns the head of a Hindu deity's statue from the 7th century more than 130 years after it was taken away in the name of research.
‘Enact law to try those who deny 1971 history’
Ekattorer Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee urges the government to enact law to try people who challenge the historical facts of the 1971 Liberation War.
Bulls kill seven at Spain summer festivals
Bulls gore seven people to death during festivals across Spain since the beginning of July.
Janakantha’s contempt hearing adjourned until Aug 9
Supreme Court adjourns hearing on contempt rule against Janakantha editor and its executive editor until August 9, show causes their lawyer asking him why his advocate on record certificate should not be scrapped.
Moyna remanded over Rajon murder
A Sylhet court orders police to hand over the case filed over the much-talked about killing of 13-year-old Rajon to detectives for investigation.
Khaleda accuses govt of ‘politicising judiciary’
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia accused the government of “politicising the judiciary” and all other institutions.
