BRAC University

School of Law

Instruction for the assignment:

1. Read the reading materials (page number and pdf no are given for answering each question in the context) and only the argument.
2. Must give reference APA7th
3. Each question 300 words.

Context A:

Please read the following resources:

• Ram Jethmalani v Union of India (2011)
• Money Laundering Prevention Act 2012

Question 1:

‘The amounts deposited in such tax havens in respect of one Shri Hassan Ali Khan and Shri Kashinath Tapuria and his wife Chandrika Tapuria were alleged to be in billions of dollars in UBS Bank in Zurich alone. Ram Jethmalani v Union of India (2011)’ Tax havens and money laundering efforts are contradictory. Argue in favour or against the statement. You can also mention the relevant sections, case laws, and/or evidences of your jurisdiction to support your arguments.

[Please write one (1) argument only; 300 words, only the argument (10 marks)]

Context B:

Please read the following resources:

Jiah L. Sayson, ‘Structural Adjustment program: whose colonizing instrument?’ (2006)34(1) Phillippine Quarterly of Culture & Society

Question 2:

Structural adjustment programme is a tool for colonization. Argue in favour or against the statement. You can also mention the relevant sections, case laws, and/or evidences of your jurisdiction to support your arguments. [Please write one (1) argument only; 300 words, only the argument (10 marks)]

Context C:

Please read the following resources:

• Chevron v Bangladesh ICSID Case No. ARB/06/10 [2010]
• The Foreign Private Investment (Promotion and Protection) Act 1980

Question 3:

Is the concept of ‘investment’ adequately defined in ‘The Foreign Private Investment (Promotion and Protection) Act 1980’. Discuss in the context of the Chevron v Bangladesh ICSID [2010]. You can also mention the relevant sections, case laws of your jurisdiction, and/or evidences to support your arguments. [Please write one (1) argument only; 300 words, only the argument (10 marks)]

Question 4:

Refer “The Padma Multipurpose Bridge” as your investment profile, discuss whether the scope of the ‘The Foreign Private Investment (Promotion and Protection) Act 1980’ is wide to cover all kind of investment in Bangladesh?

You can also mention the relevant sections, case laws, and/or evidences to support your arguments. [Please write one (1) argument only; 300 words, only the argument (10 marks)]

Context D:

Please read the following article:

Tatiana Tropina, ‘Do Digital Technologies Facilitate Illicit Financial Flows?’ (2016) World Development Report, Max Planck Institute for Foreign & International Criminal Law pp1-127

Question 6:

‘Digital Technologies facilitate illicit financial flows’. Argue in favour of this statement. You can also mention the relevant sections, case laws of your jurisdiction, and/or evidences to support your arguments. [Please write one (1) argument only; 300 words, only the argument (10 marks)]

Question 7:

‘Money Laundering Prevention Act 2012 is adequate to protect illicit digital money transfer. Argue in favour of or against this statement. You can also mention the relevant sections, case laws, and/or evidences to support your arguments. [Please write one (1) argument only; 300 words, only the argument (10 marks)]

A biography of Andre Braugher

Andre Braugher: Award-Winning TV Actor Passes Away at 61 (1962-2023)

Andre Braugher: Award-Winning TV Actor Passes Away at 61 (1962-2023)

Andre Braugher, an award-winning actor best known for his Emmy-winning roles on acclaimed series like "Homicide: Life on the Street" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," passed away on December 11th, 2023 at the age of 61. Through a successful three-decade spanning TV career, Braugher brought complexity and nuance to the screen with an intensity few could match.

His skill was evident from his prestigious New York theater beginnings. But Braugher’s breakout came in the 1990s as Baltimore detective Frank Pembleton on the groundbreaking police procedural, "Homicide," for which he earned a Peabody Award and two consecutive Emmys for Lead Actor. Firmly established as a dramatic heavyweight, even lending his powerful baritone as King Mufasa in Disney’s "The Lion King II," Braugher later earned accolades for his comedic role as the deadpan, tough-loving Captain Raymond Holt on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"—an LGBTQ+ fan-favorite and cultural icon of representation. 

Beyond memorable scenes and storied roles, Braugher’s advocacy for the arts and social justice issues off-screen cemented his legacy of illuminating complex human truths through character portrayals. The permanent mark left on television from his award-winning range of talent and spotlight on inclusivity will not be soon forgotten. Andre Braugher was a storyteller who gave voice to the marginalized and made us reflect through warmth and laughter. His absence leaves big shoes to fill.