Tag: Law Firms in Bangladesh
The Need for a Statutory Framework to Hold Parent Companies Accountable in Bangladesh
Introduction A parent company, also known as a holding company, exercises control, power, and interest over a subsidiary company[i]. A company reveal itself to be a parent company only if it holds the controlling power, possesses more than 50% of shares and voting rights, and has […]
Shahwar Nizam on how he helps foreign investors legally navigate the Bangladesh market
Shahwar Nizam is Managing Director of DFDL Bangladesh, where he is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, operations, and development of the firm. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, he details prime concerns foreign investors should be concerned about when operating or seeking to operate […]
Acquihire: The Win-Win Solution for Startups and Established Companies
Introduction Acquisition and hiring jointly constitute the term “Acquihire”. Acquihire is a business term. When a company takes over or buys another company, it is a “acquisition,”. and when a company recruits employees, it is “hiring.” Acquihire is also hiring talents. In an acquisition, a company […]
Bangladesh: Key gaps in responding to gender-based violence against women in the workplace
In recent years, we witness how the #MeToo movement worldwide spark by women’s outbursts. It was brought on by decades of cumulative abuse. In Bangladesh, the scourge of sexual harassment has made an ugly appearance in different areas. As more and more women are entering the […]
Helping make legal services more accessible in Bangladesh. An interview with Muiz Shahab Uddin, Chief Strategy Officer, LegalX
Muiz Shahab Uddin is Chief Strategic Officer and co-founder of legal tech startup LegalX in Bangladesh. In this interview, he explains how he hopes to make legal services in Bangladesh less expensive and more accessible while also increasing legal literacy — through his founding and leadership […]
Alliott Global Alliance Continues Legal Expansion in Asia
Alliott Global Alliance (formerly ‘Alliott Group’), an international alliance of law and accounting firms, has increased its presence to 15 countries in the Asia Pacific region following the appointment of law members in Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Thailand in the last few months.