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With over 17 years of experience spanning corporate, banking, securities, fintech, and dispute resolution, Liton leads LegalBD's content architecture and strategic direction. His background includes top-tier firm practice, multinational banking counsel, and pro bono leadership as Founder & President of the Law of…
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Arbitration is increasingly the preferred method for resolving commercial disputes involving Bangladeshi parties or contracts with Bangladesh connections — offering privacy, flexibility, and — with appropriate structuring — the possibility of more efficient resolution than court litigation. LegalBD advises on…
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Arbitration in Bangladesh is governed by the Arbitration Act, 2001 , which is based on the UNCITRAL Model Law. Bangladesh is a signatory to the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards, making foreign arbitral awards (from New York Convention countries) enforceable through…
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# Banking & Financial Regulation in Bangladesh This page is a practical orientation to the legal perimeter for banks and finance companies. The **Bank Company Act, 1991** and the **Finance Companies Act, 2023** are different statutory anchors. Bangladesh Bank circulars, prudential guidance and licence conditions…
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Comprehensive statutory advisory, execution capability, and regulatory compliance under Bangladesh law.
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Bangladesh's financial sector is regulated by the Bangladesh Bank Order, 1972 , the Bank Company Act, 1991 , the Securities and Exchange Ordinance, 1969 , and the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission Act, 1993 . Barrister Sarkar brings direct institutional knowledge from his period advising HSBC Bangladesh…
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Bangladesh operates several special investment zones designed to attract export-oriented foreign direct investment through tax incentives, streamlined regulation, and dedicated infrastructure. The principal frameworks are administered by the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) and the Bangladesh…
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The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) is the principal government body responsible for promoting and facilitating private investment in Bangladesh. Under the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority Act, 2016 , BIDA operates a One-Stop Service (OSS) portal that streamlines regulatory approvals…
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Comprehensive statutory advisory, execution capability, and regulatory compliance under Bangladesh law.
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Comprehensive statutory advisory, execution capability, and regulatory compliance under Bangladesh law.
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Foreign companies wishing to establish a presence in Bangladesh without incorporating a local subsidiary have three principal options under Bangladesh law: a Branch Office , a Liaison Office , or a Representative Office . Each carries distinct regulatory requirements and operational restrictions.
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This existing guide is explanatory, not a substitute for the current statute, court rules, personal-law facts or case-specific advice. Verify the Family Courts Act 2023, Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961, Guardians and Wards Act 1890, Succession Act 1925 and applicable community-specific law before relying on a…
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Where disputes cannot be resolved through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration, LegalBD provides strategic advice and representation in civil and commercial litigation before Bangladesh's courts — from the Commercial Court and District Courts through to the Supreme Court.
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Comprehensive statutory advisory, execution capability, and regulatory compliance under Bangladesh law.
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# Commercial Contracts Commercial contract review in Bangladesh normally combines the Contract Act, 1872, the Specific Relief Act, 1877 and the Stamp Act, 1899, with the parties' facts, sector rules and the current stamp schedule. A signed document is not automatically enforceable in every respect: authority…
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Commercial contracts in Bangladesh are governed by the Contract Act, 1872 — one of South Asia's foundational commercial statutes, derived from English common law and still largely applicable today. International contracts frequently incorporate choice of law and jurisdiction clauses directing disputes to English…
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