In December 1801, President Thomas Jefferson quietly pardoned journalists convicted under the Alien and Sedition Acts—overtly flouting a Supreme Court ruling. Thirty years later, Andrew Jackson vetoed Congress’s bid to…
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Tax evasion is a prevalent issue in many developing economies. It refers to the intentional and illegal avoidance of paying tax. It is an act where individuals or corporations willingly…
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H.L.A. Hart’s contribution to the world of jurisprudence has been exemplary. The Concept of Law (by Hart) has been a pillar for legal positivists. Hart believed the legal system is…
Read MoreThey arrive like wounded whales, heavy with rust and secrets—oil-streaked, chemical-laced carcasses of ships that once moved the wealth of the world. Now they beach themselves at Sitakunda’s graveyard coast,…
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On March 17, 2025, during the holy month of Ramadan, Israel launched deadly airstrikes on Gaza, killing nearly 400 Palestinians and injuring 600, breaking the ceasefire agreement with Hamas that…
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The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities defines persons with disabilities to “include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various…
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On July 11, 2024, the High Court Division (HCD) released the full text of its significant ruling from August 3, 2023, in the case of Zakir Hossain vs. The State…
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United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is the regulatory authority that provides provisions for the delimitation of maritime zones, including the territorial sea, exclusive economic zone (EEZ),…
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Bangladeshi culture values giving gifts as a private and personal affair, often extending beyond monetary value. However, it can become legally complex when irregularities arise. Several law enforcement agencies and…
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Recently the government of Oman has made the law mandatory for premarital medical screening to deal with hereditary diseases, particularly blood disorders including sickle cell anaemia and beta-thalassemia etc. Starting…
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