Just after the outbreak of the coronavirus, many countries having e-readiness took immediate steps to conduct judicial proceedings online. Bangladesh also embarked upon its journey of conducting judicial proceedings through virtual courts on 11 May, 2020.
Mazharul Islam,
Corporate Legal Practitioner,
Member of Harvard Business Review Advisory Council.
He can be reached at mazhar@insightez.com
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) announced extensive amendments to its cybersecurity requirements for financial institutions on November 1, 2023. The amendments are intended to address the evolution in the cybersecurity landscape: Key changes in the amended regulation include: The amended requirements will take effect in phases, with some having already come into…
Introduction Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have transformed from mere buzzwords into foundational principles shaping contemporary corporate culture and legal practice. Once viewed primarily through a lens of social responsibility, DEI is increasingly recognized as a strategic imperative that drives innovation, enhances decision-making, improves financial performance, and fosters a more just and equitable society. This…
Artificial intelligence is often propelled by tech giants, which can create unequal outcomes: centralized control, limited transparency, and misalignment with public interests. Cooperatives—democratically governed, community-owned entities—offer an inclusive alternative. According to Scholz and Tortorici, AI cooperatives “won’t outspend Big Tech, but they could offer a more viable, inclusive path for AI aligned with public interest”…
Today’s labor market is being reshaped by a rare convergence of forces—technological disruption, demographic shifts, economic volatility, and changing worker expectations. For leaders and employees alike, the reality is clear: there is no longer a “steady state.” Work is in constant motion. Generative and Agentic AI: From Tools to Teammates Artificial intelligence is no longer…
A study conducted by United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) in 2018 found that almost 20 lakh people are involved in the micro-merchant retail sector in Bangladesh and they transact more than $18.42 billion annually and interact with millions of customers every day which is the second-largest market in Bangladesh after the ready-made garments (RMG)…
The Information and Communication Technology Act 2006 (ICT Act) of Bangladesh recognizes the legal validity of electronic signatures. This paved the way for the development of a digital signature ecosystem in the country. The Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA), established under the ICT Act, plays a crucial role in regulating and overseeing the issuance and…