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
Constitutional Law Criminal Law Labour Law Uncategorized Domestic Workers: Living on the Edge of Society 11-year-old Aduri, a domestic worker, was rescued in 2013 by a police inspector from a dustbin in the cantonment area in a half-conscious state with signs of torture and severe injuries throughout her body. Earlier this year a 12-year-old domestic worker named Purnima was set on fire by her employer in the city of Rangpur […] Written by Eshaya Binte Hassan November 8, 2016September 16, 2020
Labour Law Protection for Informal Workers in Bangladesh: Problems and Prospects Since its inception, the constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh aspires to build a socialist society where every citizen would have right and opportunity to work and pursue any occupation. After forty years of independence, the aspiration remains to be just another decorating feature in the constitution. A large number of its population still strives […] Written by Kawsar Mahmood April 14, 2015April 14, 2015
Labour Law Migration Law On the Limits of Law: The Plight of Bangladesh’s Migrant Workers Overseas The field of international migration (from Bangladesh) is becoming increasingly complex. A most culpable reason behind the sufferings, and eventually a status of rightslessness, of Bangladeshi migrant workers working abroad is high recruitment costs, often unlawfully charged by the private recruiters. Another factor that pushes their plights to a level of sheer inhumaneness, is the […] Written by Ridwanul Hoque October 27, 2014October 31, 2014
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