Environmental Law 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 […] Written by Jubaida Sakin May 18, 2024May 18, 2024
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
Environmental Law International Law War on Waters: Revisiting the Ganges Treaty in the Context of Climate Change Bangladesh is a country where the lives of a considerable part of the population are directly connected with its rivers. As a result, shared watercourses are a matter of great concern in this region. Bangladesh has 57 trans-boundary rivers flowing through it, whose flow, when disrupted, brings about a considerable amount of environmental deterioration. Of […] Written by Tahseen Lubaba December 19, 2016December 19, 2016
Environmental Law Climate Refugees in Bangladesh: Legal Frameworks and Further Initiatives When the cyclone Sidr hit the southern part of Bangladesh in November 2007, Shahana Begum, like more than half a million people of the country, lost her home and all other belongings and moved to the capital. With her family, she settled on the dry bank of the capital’s biggest river in the desperation to […] Written by Fariha Abedin March 24, 2015March 26, 2015
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: December 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 December 2023. SC orders postponement on National Bank AGM till 21 January 2024 The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of National Bank of Bangladesh, a private […] Written by Bibswan Deb Biswas July 8, 2024July 8, 2024
From the Court Corridor: November 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 November 2023. AD grants bail to JnU student Khadija Jagannath University student Khadija Kubra was finally released from Kashimpur jail after spending over 14 months […] Written by Rafid Hasan Safwan July 7, 2024July 7, 2024
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: January 2025 to June 2025 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 from January 2025 to June 2025. Writ petition challenging the formation of the interim government summarily rejected The HCD on 13 January 2025 summarily rejected a […] Written by Md. Ashifuzzaman Anik January 28, 2026January 28, 2026
From the Court Corridor: August 2024 to December 2024 HCD rejects the writ petition that challenged the legality of shooting at protesters A writ petition challenging the detention of six coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in DB custody was filed in August 2024. The petition also raised the question of whether the use of live ammunition against protesters was valid. The HCD bench, […] Written by Sabrina Sadia Ria January 22, 2026January 22, 2026
A Critical Assessment of the CrPC Amendment Ordinances 2025 with Dr Muhammad Mahbubur Rahman DHLR: Section 54 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (CrPC 1898), as amended, tightens the scope of arrest without warrant by distinguishing between offences punishable with imprisonment for a term up to seven years and those punishable with more than seven years. In the former case, police may arrest without a warrant only if […] Written by Dr Muhammad Mahbubur Rahman November 21, 2025November 21, 2025
Deliberate Ambiguity of the ICJ in Occupied Palestinian Territory Advisory Opinion The International Court of Justice gave its much anticipated advisory opinion on Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, on 19 July 2024. The court has found Israel to be in violation of the law of Occupation and found the continued presence of Israel […] Written by Nurun Nahar Urmi October 11, 2025October 11, 2025