Bangladesh Journal of Law
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Vol. 20,No. 1, June 2022
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Bangladesh’s Genesis: Rereading the Proclamation of Independence at its 50S M Masum Billah1
Human Rights During Pandemic: Issues and ChallengesDr. Abdullah Al Faruque21
The Settlement of the Rohingya Dispute: Implicating Provisional MeasuresRavindra Pratap37
The Methodological Conundrum in the Identification of Jus Cogens Norms in International LawBiswanath Gupta65
Consumer Activism in Bangladesh: A Review of Judicial, Social and Institutional InitiativesZahangir Alam Khan93
Protection of Traditional Knowledge under the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) SystemMahatab Uddin119
Ensuring Comprehensive Justice for Rape Victims in Bangladesh: A Socio-Legal StudyMd. Arif Rayhan141
Vol. 19,No. 2, December 2021
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A Human Rights-Based Approach to Water in KenyaOluwabunmi Lucy Niyi-Gafar1
How Far are New Generation Investment Agreements Capable of Protecting the Host State's Interests? - An EvaluationShirin Sultana17
Scrapped Academic Freedom to Transgressed Constitutionalism: The Lex CEU in HungaryMd. Rabiul Islam39
Interpretation of Phrase "For Private Ends" in the Internationally Codified Definition of Maritime PiracyDr. Syed Mahmood Akhter Hussain Gardezi61
Deconstructing Victimological Theory-Testing its Practical ChallengesDr. Mohammed Shamiulla Arab79
Application of Reformative Theory of Punishment to the Female Offenders: Role of the Judiciary and the Government of BangladeshDr. Sayeeda Anju and Asaduzzaman93
Excessive Dower and its Impact on Wife-Initiated Divorces: An Empirical Study on Chattogram District of BangladeshMohammed Moniruzzaman Bhuiyan and Dr. Mohammad Moin Uddin111
Scientific Uncertainty and Need for Specialised Environment Court in Bangladesh: A Lesson from Australia, New Zealand and IndiaDr. Md. Shahidul Islam135
Understanding Development-induced Displacement and Victimization in Contemporary BangladeshUmme Wara159
Women's Safety in Transport, Concept of Zero FIR and Jurisdictional Gaps in Bangladeshi Criminal Justice SystemFalguni Mozammel and Tanzima Akter Sumi175
Vol. 19,No. 1, June 2021
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Nationality and Registration of Ships: A Legal Analysis of the Concept of ‘Genuine Link’ Between a Ship and its Flag StateKazi Arifuzzaman1
Judicial Independence and the Masdar Hossain LegacyS M Masum Billah13
Constitutionalizing the Institutional Autonomy and Academic Freedom of the UniversitiesM. Jashim Ali Chowdhury and Sakhawat Sajjat Sejan33
A Tale of two Worlds: Judicial Invocation of International Law in Interpreting Constitutional Rights in the United States of America and BangladeshMd. Johir Uddin Shohag59
Environmental Protection, ‘Complete Justice’ and Constitutional Rights: Analysing the Bangladesh Supreme Court’s Decision in Metro Makers vs BELAAbul Hasanat95
Analyzing Criminal Liability for Road Accidents in Bangladesh with Special Reference to the Road Transport Act, 2018Md. Moniruzzzaman and Iftekhar Sahariar113
The Role of International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh in the Development of International Humanitarian LawAftab129
Anti-Dumping Measures under WTO Regime: Effects & Consequences Regarding Compliance in the Trade Policy of BangladeshNadia Rahaman159
Vol. 18,Nos. 1 & 2, June-December 2020
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Comparative Federalism, Secession, and ConstitutionalismMd Rabiul Islam1
Parliaments during the Pandemic: A “Dual State” Explanation of Bangladesh Jatya SangsadM. Jashim Ali Chowdhury and Raihan Rahman Rafid25
Durable Solutions for the Rohingya Crisis in Bangladesh: A Sociolegal Enigma?Arpeeta Shams Mizan and Alida Binte Saqi53
The Rising of Sea Level and Rights of the Coastal and Island StatesDilara Alo Chandona77
Triggering isds Claim for the Environmental Regulation of Rampal Power Plant under the Bangladesh-India bit 2009Md. Abu Saleh109
Climate Change Reparations: An Analysis under International LawPreeti Kana Sikder131
Right against Self-Incrimination: Bangladesh’s Position compared with the USA and IndiaMohammad Zubair149
Tranboundary Water Agreements in South Asia: Does the Principle of Equitable and Reasonable Utilisation of Water Exist?Ferdousi Begum179
Vol. 17,Nos. 1 & 2, June-December 2017
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The Domain of the Doctrine of Political Question in Constitutional Litigation: Bangladesh Constitution in ContextMoha. Waheduzzaman1
The Impact of Recognition on the Creation of States in International Law: A Critical AssessmentAminul Islam51
LDCS’ Response to Anti-Dumping Measures Under The wto Regime: A Case Study of BangladeshMuhammad Omar Faruque67
The 1971 Massacre of Intellectuals in Bangladesh: Genocide?Umme Wara99
Cyberspace as a Place of Evidence: A Critical Review Under International Human Rights Laws Bayazid Hossain113
Comparing the Transfer of Property Law in Bangladesh and England: Any Lesson for Bangladesh from Contemporary English Law?Md. JobairAlam & K M Ashbarul Bari137
A Comparative Study of Common Law Jurisdictions on Exclusion Clause and its Ramifications on Consumer Rights: Bangladeshi Law in ContextAdity Rahman Shah169
Beyond Criminal Justice:  Towards Tort Liability for Sexual Violence Against WomenTaqbir Huda201
Vol. 16, No.2, June 2016
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Revisiting the Indeterminacy Thesis of Critical Logal StudiesMuhammad Mahbubur Rahman1
National Trial of International Crimes: Evaluating the International Crimes Tribunals in BangladeshSheikh Hafizur Rahman and Farhana Helal Mehtab17
Guidelines and Directives Given in Public Interest Latigations in Bangladesh: A Review of Status of their Implementation and ImpactNajnin Begum and Mohiuddin Khaled47
Secularizing the God: Developing A Sui Generis Civil Religion through Secularization of Islam in TurkeyMuhammad Rezaur Rahman67
The Extent to which the Rotterdam Rules Solve Problems of Multimodal TransportationSaquib Rahman85
Vicarious Liability of Employers in the Law of Tort: Deciphering Bangladesh Beverage Industries vs. Roswan Akhter and OthersTaqbir Huda119
Book Review: Criminal Sentencing in Bangladesh: From Colonial Legacies to Modernity (Brill Nijhoff: Leiden 2017)Muhammad A. Sayeed135
Vol. 16, No.1, June 2016
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The United Nations Principles and Guidelines on Access to Legal Aid in Criminal Justice Systems: A Comprehensive Approach to Legal AidFarzana Akter & Eva Brems1
Fair and Equitable Treatment (FET) Standard in Arbitral Practice: Sustainable Development in ContextRumana Islam21
Measuring Bangladesh’s Compliance with Global Anti Money Laundering (AML) StandardM. Zahurul Huq69
Indigeneity and Self-determination: The Case of TripuraJayanta Dar87
Political Freedom in China: Government’s Approach vs. Public Reaction towards Positive and Negative RightsFerdous Rahman107
Women’s Right to Choose vs. Right to Life for the Unborn Child: RevisitedGaniat Mobolaji Olatokun127
Book Review: The Harijans of Bangladesh: Living with the Injustice of Untouchability (Dhaka, 2016) Empowerment through Law of Common People (ELCOP)Ramkanta Tiwari151
Vol. 15, Nos. 1 & 2, June-December 2015
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Paradox of 'Neutrality' in Mediation: An Analysis under High Power-Distance versus Low Power-Distance Cultural DichotomyJamila A. Chowdhury1
The Applicability of the Law of Armed Conflict to Anti-terrorist Military OperationsAminul Islam21
The Significance and Scope of Cultural Relativism in Modern International Human Rights LawsGolam Mostofa Hasan35
Resurrection of Permanent Sovereignty over Natural Resources (PSNR) By World Trade Organization (WTO): An Analysis of China Raw Materials CaseA.B.M. Abu Noman and Md. Mostafa Hosain57
Rethinking Post-Divorce Maintenance: An Alternative for the Empowerment of Muslim Women in BangladeshJobair Alam and Toufiqul Islam81
Impacts of Oil Spills in Sundarbans and Challenges to the Conservation of Marine Ecosystem: A Legal Analysis with Special Reference to Southern Star 7 Incident and Projected Rampal Power PlantMohammad Delawar Hosain111
'Marital Rape' in Marriage: The Need for Reform in BangladeshMustakimur Rahman131
Climate Change and Human Displacement: The Need for a New Legal RegimeSubrata Lamsal151
Vol. 14, Nos. 1 & 2, June-December 2014
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Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Under the Constitution: Critical Evaluation of Judicial Jurisprudence in BangladeshMoha. Waheduzzaman1
The Doctrine of Basic Structure in Bangladesh: From ‘Calfpath’ to Matryoshka DollsRokeya Chowdhury43
An Appraisal of Sentencing in Bangladesh:  Between Conviction and PunishmentHussain M. Fazlul Bari89
Interplay Between Fair and Equitable Treatment (fet) Standard and other Investment Protection StandardsRumana Islam117
Combating Recidivism Through Practical Action Plans and Programs: A Critical AppraisalFarha Noor Rahman143
Trade vs. Human Rights: Gatt Article XX in ContextShima Zaman165
Can Intellectual Property Rights Regime Protect the Interests of Traditional Knowledge?Sharifa Sayma Rahman and Forhad Mamun179
Vol. 13, Nos. 1 & 2, June-December 2013
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Case Management: A Magic Lamp in Reducing Case BacklogsUmmey Sharaban Tahura1
Victim Protection in Bangladesh: A Critical Appraisal of Legal and Institutional FrameworkDr. Abdullah Al Faruque and Md. Sazzatur Rahaman33
Using International Law in National Courts: Bangladesh PerspectiveAbul Hasanat49
EU Law-versus-Bilateral Investment Treaty Law and Public International Law: Impact on International Relationship of States and EU SolidarityTanjina Sharmin73
Legal Aspects of Media Trial in Bangladesh: Free Press versus Fair Trial DilemmaHussain Mohmmad Fazlul Bari89
Enforced Disappearance in Defiance of Human Rights: A Critical Review of Legal and Institutional Aspects from Bangladesh PerspectiveNoor M. Sarker and Monirul Islam105
Realising ESC Rights through Budgetary Allocation: A viable Alternative for BangladeshMd. Jobair Alam and Md Ataul Karim129
Vol. 12, No. 1 & 2, June-December 2012
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The Law and Policies on Affirmative Action: Rhetoric and RealityAbdullah Al Faruque1
Safeguarding the Rights of Domestic Workers: Existing Laws and Ways to Move ForwardNaim Ahmed29
Appraising the Constitutionality and Justification for the use of Amnesty in Tackling Terrorism in NigeriaS.M. Olikooba and J.O. Olatoke49
Forensic Use of DNA Information in the Justice Delivery System of Bangladesh: Human Rights and Privacy ChallengesKhaleda Parven73
Role of Good Faith in Interpreting Fair and Equitable Treatment (FET) Standard in Arbitral PracticeRumana Islam109
The Immodest Truth: An Evaluation of the Measures Taken to Combat Sexual Harrassment in BangladeshNuara Choudhury137
Corpoate Social Responsibility: A Human Rights PerspectiveK.M. Shazzad Mohashin171
Vol. 11, No. 1 & 2, June-December 2011
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Socialist Legality: The Developing Law of China and a Comparison with the Transitional Concept of Revolutionary Legality in PakistanZia Akhtar1
Constitutional Rights against Arbitrary Arrest and Detention: The Case of BangladeshSarkar Ali Akkas37
The Convention on the Rights of the Child and North Korea: How North Korea is Violating a Child's Right to Quality EducationTom Papain57
Principle of Settling Disputes on Delimitation of Maritime Boundaries: A Review of Cases Relevant to the Bay of Bengal and BangladeshA.K.M. Emdadul Haque89
Trends and Factors of Juvenile Delinquency in Bangladesh: Some ObservationsNahid Ferdousi131
Role of One Stop Crisis Centre (OCC) in Protecting Women's Rights: An Analysis with Special Reference to Rajshahi DistrictMd. Abdur Rahim Mia149
The European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms: The Protection of Individual Rights in the Age of GlobalizationMohammad Jasim Uddin & Md. Fazlul Halim175
November 2007
Special Issue: Criminal Justice System – November 2007
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Goals and Purposes of Criminal JusticeDr. Abdullah Al Farooque1
An Introduction to the Principles and Purposes of Canadian Criminal LawProfessor David M. Paciocco33
Criminal Law and the Constitution: The Relationship RevisitedDr. Ridwanul Hoque45
Uses and Abuses of ConfessionsDr. Saira Rahman Khan79
The Confessions Rule in CanadaProfessor Dale E. Ives107
Sentencing PracticesDr. Tureen Afroz121
Combating Violence Against Women: A Critical Assessment of Legal FrameworkSharmin Jahan Tania199
The Criminal Law and Violence Against Women in CanadaProfessor Myrna Dawson241
Arrest and Remand: Judicial Interpretation and Police PracticeDr. Shahdeen Malik259
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Constitution Act, 1982)––293
Vol. 10,No. 1 & 2, June-December 2006
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Slave Trade in SAARC Region: Bangladesh ContextNaimuddin Ahmed1
Judicial Passivism in the Public InterestWerner Menski11
Writ Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of BangladeshAbdur Rob Howlader21
Employee Share Ownership and Financial Assistance by Company–Turning the Searchlight WithinJunayed Ahmed Chowdhury53
Access to Justice to the Impoverished and Downtrodden Segments of the People through Public Interest Litigation: Bangladesh, India and Pakistan PerspectiveJahid Hossain Bhuiyan69
The Confusions and Uncertainties Thwarting the Family CourtsZahidul Islam97
Obligation of Bangladesh under article 4 of the UN Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, 1984: A Performance AuditMahbubur Rahman & Samidul Islam119
Short Articles: Present Situation, Problems and Solutions in the Legal System Related to Corruption Control and Corruption Cases in BangladeshMohammad Mohiuddin149
WIPO and the Development AgendaNatasha Nayak159
Vol. 9,No. 1 & 2, June-December 2005
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Murderous Traders: Need for a Law for Protection of ConsumersNaimuddin Ahmed1
Conceptual Debates on Policy Processes and Making Law in the Australian ParliamentSyeed Ahamed7
Citizen’s Right to Privacy: Reflection in the International Instruments and National LawsErshadul Karim35
Legitimate Expectation: Understanding how a view turned to a PrincipleZahidul Islam69
Application and Reform Needs of the Environmental Laws in BangladeshSyeda Rizwana Hasan85
Short Articles: Development and Necessit of Intellectual Property Laws: Bangladesh PerspectiveShima Zaman109
Vol. 8,No. 1 & 2, June-December 2004
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The Ombudsman in BangladeshNaimuddin Ahmed1
Review of Hindu Personal Law in Bangladesh: Search for ReformsDr. M. Shah Alam15
Identifying the Supply of Offences Equation: An Empirical Investigation on AustraliaMohammad Altaf-Ul Alam53
Intellectual Property Rights and Biodiversity: Global Trade and Biodiversity in ConflictKhaleda Perven77
Preventive Detention and Violation of Human Rights: Bangladesh, India and Pakistan PerspectiveMd. Jahid Hossain Bhuiyan103
Short Articles: The Judiciary Acting as the Guardian of the Constitution in Preserving the Rule of Law in BangladeshAziz Ahmed Bhuiyan133
Vol. 7,No. 1 & 2, June-December 2003
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Anglo-Mohammedan and Anglo-Hindu Law–– Revisiting Colonial CodificationShahnaz Huda1
Dispute Settlement Mechanisms in International ContractsNaima Haider23
Dispute Settlement in the WTO: Challenges and Opportunities for the LDCsSyed Saifuddin Hossain43
Short Articles: Plea Bargaining and Criminal Work-LoadKazi Ebadul Hoque81
Telecom-ICT and Consumer RightsQuazi Faruque91
Trafficking of Women and Children–Some Words to Protect ItAlena Khan95
Laws Relating to Child Labour in Bangladesh and their ShortcomingsRehena Siddiqua99
Vol. 6,No. 1 & 2, June-December 2002
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Public Interest Litigation: Deliverance from all Evils?Werner Menski1
The ILO Conventions on Freedom of Association: Review of the Implications in Bangladesh Borhan Uddin Khan11
Perceiving Crimes and Criminals: Erratic Law Making in the Early 19th Century Bengal Shahdeen Malik59
Protection of Refugees Through the Non––Refoulement Principle Naima Haider91
Revisiting the Concept of Civil Society: A Theoretical ApproachMohammad Shahabuddin109
Public Interest Litigation in Bangladesh: A Case Study Muhd. Rafiqauzzaman127
Vol. 5,No. 1 & 2, June-December 2001
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The 1997 Watercourse Convention and its Relevance to Bangladesh-India Water Sharing IssuesMd. Nazrul Islam1
African (Banjul)Charter: A Unique Step to Protect Human Rights in AfricaMd. Nazmuzzaman Bhuian35
Protection of women in the Marriage Contract: An ExplorationShahnaz Huda65
Overview of International Human Rights Protection by the UNAbdullah-Al-Farooque85
Membership of Bangladesh in the International Labour OrganisationBorhan Uddin Khan113
Vol. 4,No. 1 & 2, June-December 2000
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>Access to Environmental Justice: Role of the Judiciary in BangladeshJona Razzaque1
Law and the State’s Response towards Violence against WomenNusrat Ameen27
Death Reference Cases: Waiting to be Executed––Delay as Matter of Life or DeathShahdeen Malik47
Short Article: Gender Equity, Economic Transformation of Women and Family Law: A Socio-Legal AnalysisTaslima Mansoor83
Towards a Brief History of Alternative Dispute Resolution in rural BangladeshFarmanul Islam99
Translating the Convention of The Rights of the Child into RealityA.H. Monjurul Kabir115
Book Reviews––131
Vol. 3,No. 2, December 1999
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Violence against Women: Ideologies in Law and SocietySumaiya Khair139
Public Accountability through Public Interest LitigationAltafur Rahman161
Martical Law, Judiciary and Judges: Towards an Assessment of Judicial Interpretations1. Sheikh Hafizur Rahman 2. Karzon 3.Abdullah-Al-Faruque181
Short Article: Researching Sensitive Topics: Methods to Identify Wife AbuseNusrat Amin211
On the Origin and Development of Geneva ConventionsBorhan Uddin Khan227
Vol. 3,No. 1, December 1999
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Establishment of the International Criminal Court and Implications for BangladeshFaustina Pereira1
Status of International Law under the Constitution of Bangladesh: An Appraisal1.Sheikh Hafizur Rahman 2. Karzon 3. Abdullah-Al-Faruque23
Jurisdictional Problems of the International Court of Justice: Towards an Alternative FrameworkRidwanul Hoque49
Initiatives to Combat Corporate Environmental Crimes: A Comparative StudyS.M. Formanul Islam91
Vol. 2,No. 2, December 1998
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Our Experience with ConstitutionalismJustice Muhammad Habibur Rahman115
The Problem of Independence of the Judiciary in BangladeshJustice Naimuddin Ahmed133
Martial Law Regimes: Critically Situating the Validity of the Fifth and Seventh Amendments1.Sheikh Hafizur Rahman 2.Karzon 3. Abdullah-Al-Faruque152
Judicial Reform and Economic Development: A Survey of the IssuesRichard E. Messick193
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency: A Critical Appreciation of its Guarantee ServiceS.M. Solaiman218
Vol. 2,No. 1, December 1998
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Public Interest Law RevisitedJeremy Cooper1
Post-Divorce Maintenance for Muslim Women in Pakistan and IndiaFayyazur Rehman26
The Right to Freedom of Association in Bangladesh: An Analysis of Legislation and PolicyBorhan Uddin Khan52
Law of Homicide in the Early Nineteenth Century Bengal: Changed Law and Unchanged ApplicationsShahdeen Malik85
Book Review: Sara Hossain, Shahdeen Malik and Bushra Musa (eds.) Public Interest Litigation in South Asia: Rights in Search Remedies, Dhaka, 1997.Abdullah-Al-Faruque103
Vol. 1,No. 2, December 1997
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Child Marriage: Social Marginalisation of the Statutory LawShahnaz Huda138
The Development of Right to Freedom of Association in pre-independence Bangladesh (1919-1971): An Analysis of Legislation and PolicyBorhan Uddin Khan182
Women and Development of Family Law: A Step Towards Right Direction?Taslima Mansoor221
Use of Force and Shelf Determination: Legal Aspects of India’s Intervention in East Pakistan, 1971Sharif M.N.U. Bhuiyan250
Vol. 1,No. 1, December 1997
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Untying the Marial BondNaima Huq1
The Legal Regime of Fisheries in the High SeasAltafur Rahman35
The Girl Child in Bangladesh: Towards an Understanding of Her ‘Labour’Sumaiya Khair71
International Refugee Law: A Critical ReviewM. Shah Alam113
Communitarian Ethos and the Constitution of Japan: A Preliminary ExplorationYasuo Hasebe128