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The Evolving Landscape of Transnational Business and Human Rights Law: Advocating for an Active Role of National Courts

Law-making in transnational Business and Human Rights Law (BHRL) denotes the process of “norm-setting” in this area. National courts, as the judicial organs of the States, are duty-bound to perform judicial functions, which do not include norm-setting but interpreting the existing laws, applying them in particular cases, creating a general practice, etc, rather than active […]
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From the Court Corridor: September 2022

This edition of ‘From the Court Corridor’ curates the notable pronouncements of the High Court Division (HCD) and the Appellate Division (AD) of the Supreme Court (SC) of Bangladesh in September 2022.  AD stays HCD verdict regarding taking prior permission before arresting government officials On 25 August 2022, following a writ petition by Human Rights […]
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  2. Human Rights Law
  3. Right to Privacy
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The High Cost of Dissent: The Quota Reform Movement and Violation of Rights

In the month of July 2024, the Quota Reform Movement in Bangladesh emerged as a powerful symbol for the fight for fundamental human rights, revealing the severe injustices inflicted by the government and law enforcement agencies. The Supreme Court of Bangladesh through landmark cases has recognized the fundamental right to protest against government policies. DHLR […]
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  2. Law Review

Prospects and Limitations of Environmental Law and Policy: An Analysis

Bangladesh has various environmental policies, legislations, environmental institutions, and international conventions to which it is a party. There are approximately 200 laws, relating to the protection of the environment but their proper application in preserving the environment is not practically visible. The Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act, 1995 The Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act, 1995 (BECA) is […]
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  2. Human Rights Law
  3. International Humanitarian Law

Israel-Palestine Conflict: An Expert’s Insight

On 7 October 2023, Hamas led a surprise attack on Israel, which killed almost 1,200 Israeli citizens and foreign nationals. In response to the attack, Israel launched a severe bombarding campaign and ground invasion in Gaza, which so far killed more than 35,000 Palestinian people, including over 14,000 children and more than 10,000 women, as […]
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The High Cost of Dissent: The Quota Reform Movement and Violation of Rights

In the month of July 2024, the Quota Reform Movement in Bangladesh emerged as a powerful symbol for the fight for fundamental human rights, revealing the severe injustices inflicted by the government and law enforcement agencies. The Supreme Court of Bangladesh through landmark cases has recognized the fundamental right to protest against government policies. DHLR […]
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Prospects and Limitations of Environmental Law and Policy: An Analysis

Bangladesh has various environmental policies, legislations, environmental institutions, and international conventions to which it is a party. There are approximately 200 laws, relating to the protection of the environment but their proper application in preserving the environment is not practically visible. The Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act, 1995 The Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act, 1995 (BECA) is […]
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