A roadmap to amending the National Human Rights Commission Act 2009
16 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Law & Our Rights
Youth network launched to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling
4 May 2026, 21:52 PM
Law & Our Rights
Law Review / Reimagining legal aid in Bangladesh
22 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Law & Our Rights
Court Corridor / The writ on banning “Mangal Shobhajatra”
22 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Law & Our Rights
Law Letter / On mental health rights protection in Bangladesh
22 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Law & Our Rights
Law and War / Iran crisis and the nuances of enforcing force majeure clause
10 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Law & Our Rights
Law Review / Our animal protection laws
10 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Law & Our Rights
Law Letter / Regulating “visual pollution”
10 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Law & Our Rights
Law Review / A review of the Commercial Court Ordinance 2026
1 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Law & Our Rights
Rights Watch / Joli No’udim Hittei?- “Why shouldn’t I resist?”
1 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Law & Our Rights
Need for proper Malkhana management in criminal justice system
A sub-inspector of police kept the seized counterfeit notes in the Malkhana as evidence in a case. After months of investigation, the officer started to prepare the charge-sheet for that case.
22 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Workshop on counter-trafficking
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) under the framework of the Global Action against Trafficking in Persons and the Smuggling of Migrants-Bangladesh (GLO.ACT-Bangladesh) organised an online workshop on engaging university students with UNODC Education for Justice trafficking in persons (TIP) and smuggling of migrants (SOM) modules on Friday,
17 October 2021, 18:00 PM
To guarantee food security for all
October 16 is celebrated as the World Food Day every year. The day commemorates the launch of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
15 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Aiding re-export of returned goods: A legal perspective
Keeping pace with the increasing trend of the global trade and economy, Bangladesh’s trade policy is evolving.
15 October 2021, 18:00 PM
The dynamics of Rohingya repatriation today
The safe repatriation of the Rohingya peoples has been much talked for a while; but during the pandemic, the relevant stakeholders have lightly taken the efforts to initiate the said repatriation.
15 October 2021, 18:00 PM
The idea of ‘environmental personhood’ with reference to river
A legal person or a juristic person signifies an entity that has the capacity to possess some rights and duties.
15 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Swedwatch organises training programme on business and human rights
Swedwatch, a Sweden based non-profit organisation, organised a four day long online training programme on business, human rights and environment for youth in Bangladesh.
11 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Human Rights Council recognises the right to healthy environment
On 8 October 2021, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet urged states to take steps to implement the right to healthy environment.
11 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Laws protecting victims from cyber harassment
Even though Bangladesh claims to be a digitally progressive country, the cases of cyber harassment are continuously on the rise. In the view of recent public outcry against cyber harassment, people need to be made aware of the relevant laws to protect themselves.
11 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Apex court guidelines to ensure quick compensation for accidents
Accident is undoubtedly a regular phenomenon in the country. Families or well-wishers of accident victims approach the higher court of the country seeking appropriate compensation.
11 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Consumer redress in e-commerce transactions
Digital commerce platform Evaly was noted amongst customers for its frequent, and generous discounts and cashback offers. However, complaints eventually started piling up regarding delay in delivery as well as non-delivery of products. Owing to the diverse catalogue of products offered on evaly, the losses incurred by consumers are also varying from small to rather significant amounts.
4 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Understanding the gratuity scheme
I work in the Human Resource Department of a reputed multinational company. I am not very sure about the gratuity scheme and associated income tax benefits, as I hear different opinions from within my peer group. We would appreciate if you can enlighten us on the matter.
4 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh needs rules on odourised LPG
The explosion at Moghbazar at a mosque in Narayanganj and numerous incidents of fire and explosions at home and other establishments have given rise to concerns about the use of different gases.
4 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Preventing wrongful imprisonment: The importance of introducing digitalised biometric identification
Zahir Uddin is the vice-principal of a madrassa with no criminal record. He was shocked when one fine day the police raided his house and harassed him.
4 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Procedural waiver in writ jurisdiction: Should Tayeeb case be followed as general standard?
Enforcement of fundamental rights is itself a fundamental right within the constitutional scheme of Bangladesh, the basis of which is found in Articles 44 and 102(1) of the Constitution.
20 September 2021, 18:00 PM
In the spirit of peace, recovering better for an equitable and sustainable world
In 2021, as we still fight the COVID-19 pandemic, we are inspired to think creatively and collectively about how to help everyone recover better, how to build resilience, and how to transform our world into one that is more equal, more just, equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and healthier.
20 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Concerns over the proposed personal data protection bill
It has come to light through print and electronic media that the Government of Bangladesh has recently prepared a draft bill on the matter of personal data protection. Some very pertinent issues regarding the bill are set out below.
20 September 2021, 18:00 PM
ACTIONISTS' webinar on suicide prevention
On Friday, September 17, 2021, in conjunction with the Monodhoani Project for Awareness on Suicide Prevention - 'Bangladeshi People Suicidal tendencies and suicidal behavior', ACTIONISTS hosted the webinar on suicide-prevention and awareness. The webinar was broadcast live from ACTIONISTS's Facebook page.
19 September 2021, 18:00 PM
The struggles of the Child Development Centres for want of contemporary rules
In 1990, Bangladesh ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) 1989, manifesting its commitment to fulfill the rights of children in Bangladesh.
13 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Urgent reforms to ADR in South Asia to achieve SDG-16
The traditional process of litigating has been one of the best ways of resolving disputes from time immemorial because of its credible methods of examination, depiction, and judgment-giving.
13 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Local govt polls ‘challenging’, but no lack of effort: CEC
21 May 2026, 15:07 PM
National Election 2026
EC names 23 parties for missing election expense accounts submission deadline
20 May 2026, 00:32 AM
National Election 2026
UN Women raises concern with EC over women’s representation in parliament
17 May 2026, 16:07 PM
National Election 2026
BNP, NCP among 25 political parties yet to submit election expenditure to EC
13 May 2026, 22:01 PM
National Election 2026