http://dspace.ewubd.edu:8080/handle/123456789/4790 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:11:14 GMT 2026-07-14T09:11:14Z http://dspace.ewubd.edu:8080/handle/123456789/4842 Assessing Right to Internet within the Purview of Right to Life under International Human Rights Law Asif, Sheikh Mahmudul Hasan This dissertation examines whether access to the internet falls within the scope of the right to life under international human rights law. As digital connectivity becomes indispensable for education, healthcare, employment, and emergency communication, this study investigates whether existing legal frameworks, particularly the ICCPR and UDHR can be interpreted to encompass internet access as a dimension of the right to life, rather than solely under freedom of expression. Through doctrinal analysis of treaties, jurisprudence, and UN resolutions, the research finds that while no binding instrument explicitly recognizes such a right, internet access functions as an essential enabling condition for realizing life, dignity, and other fundamental rights, warranting further legal development and international consensus This thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Law in East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.ewubd.edu:8080/handle/123456789/4842 2026-06-22T00:00:00Z http://dspace.ewubd.edu:8080/handle/123456789/4841 Freedom of Expression vs Hate Speech: A Comparative Analysis under ICCPR and Bangladesh Constitution Joy, Md. Sarwar Jahan The Bangladeshi Constitution and ICCPR discuss freedom of expression and hate speech. This paper examines those statutes. It examines how free speech and hate speech prevention may conflict. It examines how different nations interpret and balance these rights in their legislation. Comparative constitutional law, international human rights legislation, and legal theory are used to determine where to draw the line between protecting speech and outlawing hate speech. The study focuses on how Articles 19 and 20 of the ICCPR and Articles 12, 22, and 39 of the Bangladesh Constitution are applied in countries with widely varied legal, cultural, and political histories. Case studies from developing and democratic nations demonstrate how diverse legislation methods might make it difficult to enforce fundamental rights without compromising human dignity or social cohesiveness. The results demonstrate that many countries struggle to define hate speech while guaranteeing free expression. The study raises moral and legal problems such whether prohibiting hate speech inhibits political discussion or if free speech increases violence and prejudice. The study compares countries' practices to demonstrate how international norms are applied. The report concludes by advising states, human rights groups, and civil society on ways to defend free expression and combat hate speech using the ICCPR. This thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Law in East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.ewubd.edu:8080/handle/123456789/4841 2026-06-22T00:00:00Z http://dspace.ewubd.edu:8080/handle/123456789/4840 Artificial Intelligence-Driven Cyber Crimes and the Emerging Legal Challenges. A Study in the Context in USA,Singapore and Bangladesh Shaad, All Imran Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed the digital landscape, offering numerous benefits while simultaneously creating new opportunities for cybercriminal activities. AI-driven cybercrimes, such as phishing attacks, deepfake fraud, identity theft, and autonomous malware, pose serious challenges to existing legal and regulatory frameworks. This thesis examines the nature of AI-enabled cybercrimes and analyzes the legal and institutional responses of the United States, Singapore, and Bangladesh. Using a doctrinal and comparative legal research methodology, the study evaluates the effectiveness of relevant cybercrime laws, enforcement mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks in these jurisdictions. The findings indicate that while the United States and Singapore have developed relatively advanced legal and institutional responses, significant challenges remain regarding attribution, evidence, and cross-border enforcement. Bangladesh, on the other hand, faces substantial legislative and institutional gaps in addressing AI-driven cyber threats. The thesis recommends legal reforms, specialized enforcement mechanisms, enhanced digital forensic capabilities, and stronger international cooperation to strengthen Bangladesh's preparedness against emerging AI-related cybercrimes. It concludes that a comprehensive and adaptive legal framework, supported by institutional capacity-building, is essential for effectively combating AI-driven cybercrime in the future. This thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Law in East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.ewubd.edu:8080/handle/123456789/4840 2026-06-17T00:00:00Z http://dspace.ewubd.edu:8080/handle/123456789/4839 Family Justice Then and Now: A Comparative Examination of the Family Courts Ordinance 1985 and the 2023 Act Pranto, Shanzid Khan This thesis examines the evolution of family justice in Bangladesh through a doctrinal comparison of the Family Courts Ordinance 1985 and the Family Courts Act 2023. Within Bangladesh’s plural personal-law landscape, the 1985 Ordinance created specialised Family Courts to provide a comparatively expeditious and conciliatory forum for disputes relating to marital breakdown, dower, maintenance, and child guardianship or custody; the 2023 Act repeals and re-enacts this framework in Bangla, yet early commentary suggests largely modest textual change rather than structural transformation. The study pursues four objectives: tracing the historical and institutional context of family courts, comparing the two instruments’ substantive-procedural design, analysing key judicial interpretations, and assessing whether the 2023 Act improves access to justice with particular attention to gender and child-centred outcomes. Methodologically, it applies doctrinal and comparative legal analysis of the two statutes alongside related instruments, relevant Supreme Court and subordinate-court decisions, and contextual secondary materials, adopting a primarily normative and analytical approach. The findings indicate strong continuity: jurisdictional scope, conciliation-centred trial structure, and enforcement mechanisms are largely preserved, while the principal novelties or refinements in pleadings or summons, increased fees, and adjustments to appellate arrangements do not amount to a paradigmatic shift. Notable procedural updates discussed include changes to court fees and the potential use of affidavit evidence, alongside the continuing emphasis on pre-trial settlement efforts. The thesis concludes by proposing targeted reforms - time standards, stronger enforcement tools, calibrated jurisdictional expansion, and institutionalised gender and child-sensitive procedures supported by legal aid and data-driven monitoring to realise a more effective rights-responsive family justice system. This thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Law in East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.ewubd.edu:8080/handle/123456789/4839 2026-06-22T00:00:00Z