justice

Online dispute resolution: Making justice accessible for marginalised communities

The average case resolution length is 9.5 years, restricting underprivileged populations' access to justice.

Let’s aim for a future built on equality, inclusion

For centuries, half of humanity—women—have been systematically denied their rightful place at decision-making tables.

Enforcing economic and social rights through constitutional interpretation

The judiciary has a critical role in interpreting the economic and social rights as essential to achieving the preamble’s broad aims.

Reclaiming judicial independence and the struggle for justice

The independence of the judiciary cannot be viewed in isolation; it is fundamentally tied to the health of democracy.

Is forcing our educators to resign the right way to go?

While demanding justice for those guilty of such wrongdoing is fair, being affiliated with a political party alone shouldn’t warrant such claims.

Legality and morality: Sometimes friends, mostly foes

In most instances, legality and morality are at opposing poles of philosophical debates and pragmatic applications.

Freedom without justice

If we believe that things will fall into place by just letting them take their course, we will end up with multiple catastrophes.

Court’s order to sue police for torture commendable

Now it must be ensured that the order is followed through.

February 14, 2023
February 14, 2023

The long road since 48 hours

After the investigating officer being changed six times, the case has, in all probability, stalled.

December 26, 2022
December 26, 2022

Want prompt disposal of cases to ensure justice for all: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the government wants to ensure justice for all with prompt disposal of cases, and ensure transparency and accountability in the country.

August 5, 2017
August 5, 2017

Uttaran 'notice', our reply

The Daily Star is surprised at the tone and content of Uttaran's “Notice Demanding Justice” sent to it by advocate Md. Idrisur Rahman in

October 4, 2016
October 4, 2016

Cricket: BCCI threatens to call off NZ series, Lodha clarifies

With the BCCI threatening to call off the ongoing series between India and New Zealand, the Justice R M Lodha led panel today clarifies that they didn't direct the banks to freeze the accounts of the Board.

June 7, 2016
June 7, 2016

Killers of SP's wife won't go scot free: PM

Describing the killing of the wife of a police officer in Chittagong as a cowardly act, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina vows to bring the perpetrators of such a secret killing to justice.

May 24, 2016
May 24, 2016

Justice is yet to be done

We are extremely grateful for the timely initiative of the education minister, whose ministry reinstated Shyamal Kanti Bhakta, the

May 17, 2016
May 17, 2016

Tonu’s parents call DNA test findings a clear path to justice

The parents of Sohagi Jahan Tonu expresses satisfaction over the DNA test report by the Criminal Investigation Department, saying the positive results of the test are a clear path to justice.

May 14, 2016
May 14, 2016

Prof Rezaul killing probe at final stage: Home minister

Investigation into Professor Rezaul Karim Siddiquee killing case is now at the final stage and the killers could be arrested anytime, says Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal.

April 16, 2016
April 16, 2016

PM for unity of Muslim Ummah

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has stressed the need for the unity of the Muslim Ummah and its pursuit of the great Islamic values of justice and inclusion.

April 3, 2016
April 3, 2016

Tonu murder: Striking student bodies to lay siege to home ministry April 7

Protesting murder of college student Sohagi Jahan Tonu and demanding punishment of killers, Progressive Students' Alliance and Anti-Imperialist Students Union will lay siege to the home ministry on April 7.