Law School The Practice of Legal Research to Improve Legal Education in Bangladesh Apart from attending law school, enthusiastic law students often take part in various programs such as seminars, workshops, conferences, moot-court competitions and so forth throughout their academic life. Amongst them, very few could get the opportunity of becoming a researcher or to be associated with legal research; but what about others? Does the importance of […] Written by Naureen Rahim August 14, 2015August 14, 2015
Law School Legal Education across the Seas: Destination Australia When I was studying law at the University of Dhaka in the late 1980s, the most common trend among the law students was to go to England for further studies in law. The wind seems to have changed its direction recently. This is evidenced by the growing number of students studying or researching law in […] Written by Tushar Kanti Das November 26, 2014March 12, 2015
Law School An Australian Response to ‘Agony of Teaching…Law in Bangladesh’ Rokyea Chowdhury, a young academic and researcher in the Department of Law of the University of Dhaka has raised the issue of agony of teaching and learning law in her blog post published on 31 October, 2014. Indeed, this agony is so long-standing and common that we hardly complain about it audibly. I am sharing […] Written by Tushar Kanti Das November 5, 2014March 12, 2015
Law School Onlineness: A Step Towards Transformation of Legal Education in Bangladesh When I was a student at the Department of Law of the University of Dhaka from 1988 to 1994, the use of technology and onlineness in legal education was out of context as we had little access to even computers. However, Bangladesh has apparently made significant progress in information and communication technology particularly over the […] Written by Tushar Kanti Das November 2, 2014March 12, 2015
Law School Agony of Teaching and Learning Law in Bangladesh The relationship between legal education and legal profession in Bangladesh has never been a happy one. There is not only a common feeling of discontent about fresh law graduates being unprepared for multifaceted legal professions, but also about an absence of a proper blend of legal theory and real life issues in classrooms and law […] Written by Rokeya Chowdhury October 31, 2014November 1, 2014
Law School From an Audacious Expectation to a Grinding Reality: Confessions of a Bangladeshi Law Student I can still remember the day when I finally received the confirmation of my admission to the most prominent law school of the country. At once the things that swayed in my mind were a complete feeling of juggernaut in perspective. “Whoa, really? Am I going to be one of ‘Them’?” I was mesmerized and […] Written by Shyikh Mahdi October 14, 2014October 14, 2014
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
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
From the Court Corridor: July 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 July 2023. Japanese mother awarded custody of her two daughters over a case of parental abduction On 16 July 2023, a family court of Dhaka […] Written by Bibswan Deb Biswas March 9, 2024March 9, 2024
From the Court Corridor: June 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 June 2023. HCD orders investigation regarding accusations of money laundering involving illicit drug businesses On 1 February 2021, two lawyers from the Supreme Court including […] Written by Sadika Nousheen January 10, 2024January 10, 2024
From the Court Corridor: May 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 May 2023. SC upholds the stay order of HCD on DU Bangla department’s decision to keep students’ faces, and ears uncovered: On 14 May 2023, […] Written by Rezwana Rashid January 9, 2024January 9, 2024
An Analysis of the Penal Provision on Adultery in Light of Gender Equality and the Constitution Adultery is commonly defined as a voluntary sexual relationship between a married person and someone who is not their spouse. In legal terms, it is often considered a breach of the marital contract and can have various legal consequences which also include emotional, psychological, and social impact. For instance, adultery frequently elicits strong feelings such […] Written by Kanak Kanti Karmakar and Sadikur Rahman October 29, 2024October 29, 2024
Dream Constitution: Thoughts and Reforms Introduction: A lot of concerns arise when the questions of reforms to a constitution comes into light, sometimes it encircles as the failures of the text of the running constitution, or failures in the implementation of the running constitution. In light of all the relevant areas, I will be highlighting some areas of key interest […] Written by Dr. Muhammad Ekramul Haque October 21, 2024October 22, 2024
The Kashmir Kaleidoscope: Refracting Human Rights in a Shifting Legal Paradigm Jammu and Kashmir has been the site of a protracted struggle among Indian armed personnel and Kashmiri people since 1990s. On 5 August 2019, the government of India made a significant decision by abrogating Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which resulted in the revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. This move, […] Written by Saumya Verma September 14, 2024September 14, 2024
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 […] Written by Rafid Azad Saumik and Tanha Tanzia and Nishat Tasnim Hridi August 10, 2024August 10, 2024