Law & Our Rights

Law & Our Rights

Law Review / The Cyber Protection law and our problematic ‘cyberbullying’ provision

With the ever-increasing use of various online means of communication, the prevalence of crimes committed in cyberspace has also been on the rise.

Law Advocacy / Bangladesh needs a Mediation Act

Historically, mediation has been a well-established system for dispute resolution in our subcontinent.

Year-end Judgment Review / Notable decisions of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh

Last year witnessed an array of major judicial decisions shaping the jurisprudence and legal discourse in Bangladesh. Indeed, throughout the year, the High Court Division (HCD) and the Appellate Division (AD) of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh (SCB) handed down several significant judgments, of immense constitutional importance, among others.

Barriers to access justice

Law is a tool created by the people, for the people, in order to promote fairness and order in society.

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Bangladesh needs a Mediation Act

Historically, mediation has been a well-established system for dispute resolution in our subcontinent.

2w ago

The Cyber Protection law and our problematic ‘cyberbullying’ provision

With the ever-increasing use of various online means of communication, the prevalence of crimes committed in cyberspace has also been on the rise.

2w ago

Book Launching Ceremony on Criminology and Criminal Justice in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Institute of Crime and Justice Studies (BICJS) organised a book launching ceremony by unwrapping the book titled ‘Criminology and Criminal Justice in Bangladesh: An Introduction’ on 13 January 2025.

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Need for Medical Negligence Law

One year back, on 19 February 2024, the death of Raahib Reza due to a sudden cardiac arrest, at the capital’s Labaid Hospital, Dhanmondi, shocked the country.

3w ago

Evaluating the Draft Supreme Court Judges Appointment Ordinance, 2024

Recently, the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs (Ministry) has drafted the ‘Supreme Court Judges Appointment Ordinance, 2024’.

3w ago

BLAST organises 1st Talk on Transition Justice

On Thursday 9 January Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST) organised the first instalment of ‘Transition Justice Talks’ at the Supreme Court Bar Association Auditorium, Dhaka.

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Reviewing the laws enacted in 2024

The year 2024 presented new hopes for Bangladesh. New laws and ordinances were enacted, some old laws were revised as the spirit of reforming the state touched the legal landscape.

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Ensuring fair trials in Bangladesh

Any justice system must have fair trials as a cornerstone, ensuring that each individual receives the same impartial treatment while in conflict with the law. Articles 27 and 31 of the Constitution of Bangladesh upholds the concept of fair trial. Nevertheless, there are several obstacles that hamper the execution of justice when these concepts are put into practice.

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Notable decisions of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh

Last year witnessed an array of major judicial decisions shaping the jurisprudence and legal discourse in Bangladesh. Indeed, throughout the year, the High Court Division (HCD) and the Appellate Division (AD) of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh (SCB) handed down several significant judgments, of immense constitutional importance, among others.

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