Atiqur Rahaman

Atiqur Rahaman is a columnist, legal researcher, and a human rights activist. He can be reached at [email protected].

Is jute the answer to our plastic problem?

Plastic bags, particularly single-use plastics, have become a major cause for environmental pollution in Bangladesh.

1d ago

Preventing illegal human organ trafficking

The Human Organ Transplantation Act 1999 has been enacted in Bangladesh to prevent commercial organ trade.

5m ago

Shipbreaking yards need to be environment friendly

The shipbreaking industry implies an industry that processes (e.g., separates and stores) old and discarded steel, copper metal materials, serviceable parts and machineries, fittings, furniture, and other materials in a shipyard or any convenient place. Importing and dismantling ships can generate foreign exchange revenue for the home country and potentially boost economic growth. Bangladesh is making a significant contribution to the global shipbreaking market through resource recovery.

10m ago

Ensuring independence in the role of directors in banking companies

Independent directors play an important role in ensuring good corporate governance. An independent director is someone, who is independent from the management and shareholders of the banking company and only gives opinions in the interest of the banking company.

1y ago

Smoking in public

In order to regulate smoking in public, the relevant law in place is the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) Act of 2005 (the Act). Section 4 of the Act prohibits smoking in public places.

1y ago

Protection of minority shareholders

A minority shareholder is an individual or entity that owns a minority stake in a public or private company.

1y ago
April 16, 2025
April 16, 2025

Is jute the answer to our plastic problem?

Plastic bags, particularly single-use plastics, have become a major cause for environmental pollution in Bangladesh.

November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024

Preventing illegal human organ trafficking

The Human Organ Transplantation Act 1999 has been enacted in Bangladesh to prevent commercial organ trade.

June 12, 2024
June 12, 2024

Shipbreaking yards need to be environment friendly

The shipbreaking industry implies an industry that processes (e.g., separates and stores) old and discarded steel, copper metal materials, serviceable parts and machineries, fittings, furniture, and other materials in a shipyard or any convenient place. Importing and dismantling ships can generate foreign exchange revenue for the home country and potentially boost economic growth. Bangladesh is making a significant contribution to the global shipbreaking market through resource recovery.

March 25, 2024
March 25, 2024

Ensuring independence in the role of directors in banking companies

Independent directors play an important role in ensuring good corporate governance. An independent director is someone, who is independent from the management and shareholders of the banking company and only gives opinions in the interest of the banking company.

August 25, 2023
August 25, 2023

Smoking in public

In order to regulate smoking in public, the relevant law in place is the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) Act of 2005 (the Act). Section 4 of the Act prohibits smoking in public places.

August 4, 2023
August 4, 2023

Protection of minority shareholders

A minority shareholder is an individual or entity that owns a minority stake in a public or private company.