26Jul
25Jun
HYBRID SEMINAR ON REAL ESTATE DISPUTES RESOLUTION
Real estate and property-related legal issues can be divided into (a) freehold land and buildings matters, (b) leasehold land and building matters, and (c) real estate development matters. Before the acquisition, purchase of land, or long-term lease for commercial purpose, clients often require a comprehensive...
11Mar
HYBRID SEMINAR ON THE COMPOSITION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF LISTED COMPANIES
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) is making an effort to improve corporate governance. The BSEC has created a pool of independent service providers to monitor general meetings of listed companies. This is being done to ensure that investors' rights are protected and that...
15May
HYBRID SEMINAR ON DISPUTES INVOLVING CHARTERPARTY
The global maritime industry thrives on the intricate dance between shipowners and charterers. This vital partnership is governed by charterparties, contracts that define the terms for the use of a vessel. However, the complex nature of these agreements, coupled with the ever-changing dynamics of seafaring,...
09Feb
Addition of Mr. Md. Forrukh Rahman as Panel Arbitrator of SCMA
We are pleased to announce our Head of Chambers' addition to the prestigious Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA) Panel of Arbitrators. The profile is currently up on the SCMA’s website and accessible here.
17Nov
Our esteemed Head of Chambers’ speech on SARCO and BIAC’s Seminar on Elevating Bangladesh’s Trade and Commerce: ADR’s role in Navigating Disputes and Strengthening SAARC Partnerships
Our esteemed Head of Chambers, Mr. Mohammed Forrukh Rahman was recently invited as a guest speaker at a Seminar hosted by SAARC Arbitration Council (SARCO) in collaboration with the Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC) on "Elevating Bangladesh's Trade and Commerce: ADR's Role in Navigating Disputes...
17Nov
Regulator Raises Cyber-heist Alarm for Banks.
Summary Bangladesh Bank has issued a circular through which it tries to combat the recent increasing number of cyberattacks on the banking sector by requesting commercial lenders to implement a 17-point anti-heist measure. The central bank has overseen some illicit transactions on Facebook ad managers in...
17Nov
Central Bank Nod is Not Required for Bandwidth Import Payments.
Summary Banks in Bangladesh do not require any permission from Bangladesh Bank to process import payments for internet bandwidth and other related services from now on. The central bank already issued a circular that allows banks to make payments abroad without requiring its permission. However, banks...
17Nov
The Central Bank of Bangladesh has simplified the import rule for industrial establishments.
Summary The Bangladesh Bank has made things easy for industrial imports by letting importers use a letter of agreement instead of a traditional letter of credit (LC). This directive intends to facilitate imports into designated economic zones, such as Export Processing Zones and Economic Zones. From...
17Nov