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Introduction In times of war, attention is mostly directed at the loss of human life, the destruction of infrastructure, the displacement of communities, and the resulting socio-economic devastation.…
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Explore how artificial intelligence is driving deepfake defamation in Bangladesh, examining the Penal Code 1860, Cybersecurity Act 2026, and legal gaps.
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The Bangladesh Personal Data Protection Act 2026 creates a statutory ceiling without a constitutional floor. Review our legal analysis of Article 43.
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Examine the Gambling Prevention Act 2026. This legal audit identifies operational loopholes, Cyber Tribunal jurisdiction, and regulatory impacts in Bangladesh.
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A critical legal analysis of Article 70 of the Constitution of Bangladesh. Explore how this strict anti-defection law impacts parliamentary democracy, the Basic Structure Doctrine, and what constitutional reforms are needed to ensure true legislative independence.
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The July National Charter 2025 faces an immediate legal crisis. By establishing a Constitutional Reform Council via a Presidential Order, the interim government bypasses parliamentary requirements under Article 80 and exceeds the limits of Article 93. This analysis maps the statutory conflicts, judicial precedents, and structural vulnerabilities of executing fundamental reform within an unchanged constitutional framework.
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The eligibility of bank loan defaulters to contest elections remains a significant legal and political issue in Bangladesh. This article examines the constitutional and statutory framework governing electoral disqualifications, analyzes relevant legal provisions, and explores how loan default affects a candidate's right to participate in democratic processes.
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