Refugee Law Protection of the Rohingyas inside Bangladesh: Is Bangladesh Fulfilling Its Obligation? The Rohingya community has been the victim of discrimination and persecution for decades. The heinous persecution and mass killings of Rohingya people have resulted in their exodus from Myanmar. When someone is persecuted, it prompts others to feel for and stand up for those they believe to be victims of that injustice. Bangladesh was no […] Written by Ishraque Labib May 20, 2023May 20, 2023
DHLR How-to How to Make Your Resume Stand Out As a Law Student A good resume is like scoring first in a soccer match. It might not confirm that you get the job you so eagerly want, but it will definitely increase your chances to a great extent. Usually, companies and law chambers receive a huge number of applications from law students who are all trying to bag […] Written by Rafid Azad Saumik January 4, 2023January 4, 2023
Maintenance Right to Maintenance of the Children Born of Committing Rape in Bangladesh The children born of committing rape are the secondary victim of sexual abuse. The legal framework to suppress the crime of rape is failing to ensure justice for and protection of the mental health of rape victims, instead, they are held socially responsible for the crime they undergo. It is natural in these circumstances that […] Written by Emadul Hasan October 21, 2022January 9, 2023
Labour Law Systematic Exploitation of the Tea Workers in Bangladesh: Within the Legal Framework and Beyond Tea is the second-largest cash crop in Bangladesh. According to the Bangladesh Tea Board, there are 167 commercial tea estates with a total area of 2,79,506.88 acres. In 2021, Bangladesh produced the highest-ever 96.5 million kg of tea and earned 180.57 million US dollars by globally exporting 680,000 kg of tea. The people directly contributing […] Written by Sadika Nousheen October 11, 2022October 21, 2022
Book Review Book Review: Towards National Refugee Laws in South Asia by C R Abrar and Shahdeen Malik (eds) One of the largest refugee populations in the world remains in the South Asia region. For decades, the South Asian States have been dealing with the refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in their territories. Sri Lanka has been dealing with the IDPs ever since a civil war erupted in 1990s, Pakistan dealing with the […] Written by Naureen Rahim August 11, 2022August 12, 2022
Environmental Law Revisiting the Management of the Ecologically Critical Areas of Bangladesh Biodiversity is defined as the number and types of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or in the world generally. Protecting the biodiversity is of utmost importance in today’s world. Similarly in Bangladesh, the biodiversity of which is in fact an excellent combination of forestry, hills and marine ecosystems, the issue of […] Written by Preeti Kona Sikder July 3, 2022July 4, 2022
Criminal Law Rape Law Departure from ‘Penile-Vaginal’ Penetration: Redefining Penetration as a Constituent of Rape Rape is a crime of violence, not sex. It is a heinous crime against a person’s dignity. Justice Krishna Iyer in the case of Rafiq v the State of UP said that the murderer kills the body of a victim but the rapist kills the soul. The first codified law regarding rape and its punishment […] Written by Soeb Aktar June 21, 2022June 21, 2022
Criminal Law Right to Leave Travel Ban Travel Ban on the Accused: The Current Legal Regime in Bangladesh Every citizen of Bangladesh has the right to leave and re-enter the country as guaranteed by Article 36 of the Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh (Constitution). Minimum curtailment of this fundamental right except as provided by law will be a violation of the constitutional mandate. As an accused person is presumed innocent until […] Written by Shah Maruf March 15, 2022March 15, 2022
Criminal Law Law on Bail Conditional Bail: A Common but Illegal Practice Needs to be Legalized Bail has been established as a method for an accused person to be released from public custody and placed in private custody. However, for many years, courts have granted bail to the accused with an additional burden of restriction, and bail that is accompanied by such restriction or condition is referred to as conditional bail. […] Written by Sazzad Ali Sakib and Arman Hossain February 5, 2022February 5, 2022
Restorative Justice Restorative Justice to Address the Causes and Consequences of Sexual Harassment: Bangladesh Context Traditional criminal justice system observes crime as a violation of law and the central focus of this system is to punish offenders. However, certain crimes are not only against the law, but also against individuals and interpersonal relationships, and in order to handle such crimes, social, psychological, and relational injuries must be recognized alongside material […] Written by Mahmuda Amir Eva and Jarin Tasnim Urbi November 2, 2021November 2, 2021
How to Cite Authorities in Bluebook Bluebook is a well-known definitive style guide for legal citations, which is widely used in the legal world, especially in the United States. Academicians, students, practitioners, and legal researchers use it in their regular professional work. Unlike any other citation style guide, the bluebook is more comprehensive to use. So, it is our little endeavor […] Written by Omar Faruque Talukder January 21, 2023January 21, 2023
How to Make Your Resume Stand Out As a Law Student A good resume is like scoring first in a soccer match. It might not confirm that you get the job you so eagerly want, but it will definitely increase your chances to a great extent. Usually, companies and law chambers receive a huge number of applications from law students who are all trying to bag […] Written by Rafid Azad Saumik January 4, 2023January 4, 2023
How to Research for a Moot A lot is said about the skills of oral advocacy when it comes to moot court competitions, but the importance of proper research cannot be overstated. A team must conduct thorough research to ensure that their written pleadings pass the scoring criteria and form a solid base upon which their oral pleadings can be developed. […] Written by Tahseen Lubaba April 17, 2021September 30, 2021
From the Court Corridor: October 2022 From the Court Corridor: October 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 October 2022. The HCD observes journalists are not bound to reveal their sources. On 21 October 2022, during a […] Written by Nazia Zarin Orna November 15, 2022January 9, 2023
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 […] Written by Rafid Azad Saumik October 31, 2022January 9, 2023
From the Court Corridor: August 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 August 2022. The HCD rejects petition to stop government officials’ “unnecessary foreign trips” On 1 August 2022 the High Court Division summarily dismissed a writ […] Written by Tasmim Jahan Neeha October 5, 2022October 5, 2022
From the Court Corridor: March 2023 This edition of ‘From the Court Corridor’ curates the notable pronouncements of the Appellate Division (AD) and the High Court Division (HCD) of the Supreme Court (SC) of Bangladesh in March 2023. HCD Orders Formation of Panel to Monitor Dhaka Gas and Sewerage Lines The HCD on 14 March 2023 ordered the authorities concerned to […] Written by Md Fiaz Rabbani November 23, 2023November 23, 2023
From the Court Corridor: February 2023 This edition of ‘From the Court Corridor’ curates the notable pronouncements of the Appellate Division (AD) and the High Court Division (HCD) of the Supreme Court (SC) of Bangladesh in February 2023. HCD Sets Precedent: Marital Status No Longer a Requirement in Admission Forms, Upholding Privacy and Equality In a landmark decision on 16 February […] Written by Nishat Tasnim Hridi October 26, 2023October 26, 2023
From the Court Corridor: January 2023 This edition of ‘From the Court Corridor’ curates the notable pronouncements of the Appellate Division (AD) and the High Court Division (HCD) of the Supreme Court (SC) of Bangladesh in January 2023. HCD Redefines Parental Identity in Student Information Forms In a landmark judgment on 24 January 2023, the High Court Division (HCD) of the […] Written by Nishat Tasnim Hridi October 26, 2023October 26, 2023
Protection of the Rohingyas inside Bangladesh: Is Bangladesh Fulfilling Its Obligation? The Rohingya community has been the victim of discrimination and persecution for decades. The heinous persecution and mass killings of Rohingya people have resulted in their exodus from Myanmar. When someone is persecuted, it prompts others to feel for and stand up for those they believe to be victims of that injustice. Bangladesh was no […] Written by Ishraque Labib May 20, 2023May 20, 2023