Case Comments Constitutional Law Comments on Major General K.M. Shafiullah & another vs. Bangladesh What makes the case of Major General K.M. Shafiullah & another vs. Bangladesh one of the most controversial cases in the history of Constitutional Law of Bangladesh is that while disposing of the case the Supreme Court of Bangladesh positively enforced a provision of Part II of the Constitution which has been expressly barred by […] Written by Md. Azhar Uddin Bhuiyan August 22, 2016August 22, 2016
How to Write an LLM Thesis The journey of writing a thesis can feel both daunting and fulfilling. It certainly was an overwhelming experience for me when I wrote my LLM thesis last year. Like many of you, I faced the blank page, the tangled thoughts, and the pressure to produce something meaningful within a limited time. This article aims to […] Written by Sadika Nousheen July 27, 2025July 27, 2025
How to Read a Judgement Reading judgments is nothing less than art, and the beauty is in the details. It takes much time and effort to navigate and comprehend the complicated passages. It is essential to know the constituents of a judgment to read it effectively. Generally, you will find the name of the court, the names of the judges […] Written by Sadika Nousheen February 2, 2024February 2, 2024
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
From the Court Corridor: October 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 October 2023. HCD orders to follow guidelines at hospitals to prevent unnecessary Cesarean Sections (CS) On 12 October 2023, the HCD directed the government to […] Written by Nazia Zarin Orna April 3, 2024April 3, 2024
From the Court Corridor: September 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 September 2023. AD issued a written order prohibiting rallies on court premises Earlier on 29 August 2023, in response to a conference and rally held […] Written by Meherin Sultana Mim April 3, 2024April 3, 2024
From the Court Corridor: August 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 August 2023. No order directing surrender of the accused before the lower Court in case of anticipatory bail On 27 August 2023, a four-member bench […] Written by Tasmim Jahan Neeha March 9, 2024March 9, 2024
Towards a Bangladesh Model BIT: The Chevron Dues and the Case for Reform In April 2025, Bangladesh’s state-owned gas company Petrobangla cleared all of Chevron’s outstanding gas bills from previous years. Within days of this payment, Petrobangla formally urged Chevron to resume work on the stalled $65 million Jalalabad compressor project. Petrobangla Chairman told the press, ‘…we have already cleared all outstanding arrear payments of Chevron Bangladesh.’ Chevron […] Written by Forhad Ahmed September 22, 2025September 22, 2025
The 15th Amendment Case before the High Court Division: An Analytical Perspective Background On 17 December 2024, the High Court Division (HCD) of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh (SCOB) delivered a historic judgment regarding the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act No. XIV of 2011). The 15th Amendment removed the Non-Party Caretaker Government (NPCG) system for conducting general elections and made numerous other constitutional changes. This write-up […] Written by Nishat Tasnim Hridi September 19, 2025September 19, 2025
Unravelling the Review Petition Judgment of the 16th Amendment Case Introduction On 20 October 2024, the Appellate Division (AD) of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh (SCOB) delivered the judgment of the civil review petition challenging the decision of the AD in the 16th amendment appeal case. While the review judgment primarily deals with the question of explicitly restoring Article 96(8), it also examines several other […] Written by Mohammad Foysal August 23, 2025September 22, 2025
FROM THE COURT CORRIDOR: MARCH 2024 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 March 2024. AD stayed HCD’s order: primary and secondary schools will remain open during Ramadan On 8 February, when the government amended the holiday list […] Written by Meherin Sultana Mim August 2, 2025August 2, 2025
