Every State remains eager to attract foreign direct investment (FDI). The taxation policy is one of several key determinants that encourage FDI.

In a recent decision, a Beijing divorce court awarded a compensation of 50,000 yuan along with a monthly alimony of 2,000 yuan to the wife for undertaking a bigger share of the household work. The couple got married in 2015 and the husband filed for divorce last year.

In May, 2020, puzzling charges were brought under the Digital Security Act (DSA) 2018 against 11 persons, including writer Mushtaq Ahmed, who died on 25 February while in jail.

In recent days, we are witnessing frequent controversies regarding copyrights of popular songs. Usually, we find three or four parties involved in such clashes: Producer, Lyricist, Composer/Music Director and the Singer.

We have formed a new Company and just started recruiting employees. Now, we are determining their salary scales.

In a recent judgment by the UK Supreme Court, it has been decided that Uber drivers are workers and not self-employed contractors providing transport services.

Granting pardon, respites or reprieves and/or remitting, suspending, commuting any sentence awarded by a court of law are some presidential prerogatives under the Constitution of Bangladesh (Article 49).

Rohingya’s plight surrounding non-recognition is as old as the history of colonialism in South Asia and South East Asia.

The Indian Finance Act, 2020 incorporated many changes in the customs law and procedures, including administration of Rules of Origin under Trade Agreements.

Human rights and certain human rights in specific encompass the potential of remaining buzzwords in/under numerous disciplines.

On February 4, 2021 the High Court Division of the Supreme Court issued two new directives in response to a writ petition filed by Human Rights and Peace for Bangladesh (HRPB).

Human trafficking is increasing in an alarming rate now-a-days in Bangladesh as well as in South Asia.

World Vision International, a humanitarian organisation, warns that COVID-19 has forced eight million children into begging and child labour.

Globally COVID-19 is causing an unprecedented crisis for the investors, borrowers, suppliers, service providers and other business sectors across the world. Consequently, Bangladesh’s economy has been severely impacted by this global economic downturn induced by the COVID-19.

In developing countries like Bangladesh, mental health issues are frequently ignored. In Bangladesh, 3.4-22.9% children and 6.5-31% adults suffer from mental health issues.

A new report of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) sheds light on the complexities involved in prosecuting cases of human-trafficking, particularly with regard to trafficking crimes involving sexual exploitation.

In the era of massive development and huge competition to attract investment, states have been striving to ensure better ambience for foreign investors.

The Academy of Law and Policy (ALAP) has been registered as a trust under the Trusts Act 1882 recently. ALAP started its journey in June 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic as a non-political, non-profit, and independent platform that brought together leading jurists, industry leaders and development partners to discuss current legal and policy issues and challenges facing Bangladesh.

Unctad has launched its updated BioTrade Principles and Criteria, a set of guidelines for governments and companies to conduct biodiversity-friendly trade, to address new challenges and priorities now and in the future.

The fundamental law to regulate guardianship in Bangladesh is the Guardians and Wards Act (G&W Act) which was enacted in 1890 with the purpose of consolidating and amending all laws relating to a minor for whose person or property or both there is a guardian in the country.