Imprisonment has long been regarded as one of the central instruments of criminal justice. Despite its widespread use across jurisdictions, a fundamental question persists: what is imprisonment actually meant to achieve? Is it only a mechanism of punishment, intended to impose suffering proportionate to wrongdoing, or is it a tool for reform, aimed at preparing […]
Sexual harassment is perhaps one of the most damaging forms of misconduct undermining the dignity and safety of individuals in a civil society. It has become a serious social problem in Bangladesh, affecting educational institutions, workplaces, public spaces, and, in some cases, even homes, where women and children should feel safest. As Bangladesh has progressed […]
Every year, when examination results are published in Bangladesh, the nation enters a familiar cycle of celebration and anxiety. Families measure academic achievement through a single symbol: GPA-5. It has become a badge of honour and, increasingly, a substitute for the broader meaning of education. Beneath the celebrations, however, lies an uncomfortable question that Bangladesh […]
Bangladesh has a religiously diverse population comprising Muslim, Hindu, Christian, Buddhist, and other communities. The emergence of Bangladesh as an independent and sovereign democratic republic in 1971 significantly reshaped the political and constitutional landscape of the Indian subcontinent. Following the dissolution of Pakistan, Bangladesh emerged as a distinct state and initially embraced secularism as one […]
The dispute between Adani Power (Jharkhand) Limited and the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) is no longer merely a disagreement over outstanding arrears. A public interest writ petition filed before the High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh has transformed the controversy into a significant constitutional and arbitration law debate. While public discussion […]
Bangladesh is experiencing rapid industrial growth, particularly in the ready-made garments (RMG), pharmaceuticals, leather, food processing, and chemical sectors. While this industrial expansion has significantly contributed to the country’s economic development, it has also intensified pressure on its freshwater resources. Groundwater currently supplies nearly 80% of industrial water demand and is being depleted at an […]
The Government of Bangladesh’s recent initiative to encourage the learning of a third language alongside Bangla and English deserves widespread appreciation. In an era defined by global mobility, international commerce, cross border crime and digital connectivity, multilingualism is no longer an academic luxury. It is a national necessity. Yet one institution remains largely absent from […]
For so many students, the last day of school is a symbol of “freedom”: no early wake ups, no assignments, and no teachers. Summer (vacation) is often portrayed as an earned break from school learning. However, while rest and relaxation are important for children’s well-being, summer also expresses a special opportunity for growth, exploration, and discovery. Learning […]
Animal cruelty is often dismissed as a minor offence. Criminological research, however, tells a very different story, increasingly identifying it as a warning sign of violent and antisocial behaviour. Bangladesh’s legal framework has yet to catch up with that reality. Although the Animal Welfare Act 2019 criminalizes the killing, poisoning, and mistreatment of stray animals […]
Human rights are often discussed as moral principles or legal commitments written into law and policy. In practice, however, rights become meaningful only when institutions can protect them. A constitution may guarantee rights and a government may promise reform, but without independent institutions to enforce them, those guarantees remain fragile. Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson’s […]
The international refugee protection regime exists to safeguard individuals who face a genuine and well-founded fear of persecution. It was never intended to serve as a vehicle for those who manufacture political identities or embellish personal histories to secure immigration advantages. Preserving the integrity of this legal framework is essential, not only for the rule […]
A world that can write rights but cannot restrain power has not built justice; it has built theatre. The present time is full of treaties, conventions, and declarations, and none of them can be more utopian than SDG 16, the promise of peace, justice, and strong institutions. However, for the people who live in the […]
There are moments when an entire nation breathes as one, and sport has an unparalleled ability to create them. Victories have an amazing way of reminding us of who we are, whether it is via the calm pride of watching the red and green rise on an international stage or the shout that follows a […]
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has adopted a total of four hundred and seven international labour standards instruments. Of these, one hundred ninety-two are Conventions, six are Protocols, and two hundred nine are Recommendations. The ILO has also categorised ten fundamental Conventions, four Governance (Priority) Conventions, and one hundred seventy-eight Technical Conventions from the one hundred […]
Simply speaking, the Climate refugee alludes to the individuals who involuntarily escape their home country as a result of the climate change. Apparently, this definition seems to be well accepted; however, they are not legally recognized under the international refugee law. Thus, this write-up basically focuses on the necessity of formally giving the legal recognition […]
For centuries, prisons have been imagined through a familiar image: towering walls, iron bars, locked cells, razor wire, and armed guards. We have come to associate punishment with confinement so completely that the very idea of a prison without walls appears almost contradictory. Yet such prisons exist, and in many parts of the world (especially […]