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Intellectual property protection in Bangladesh is governed by statutes administered by the Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT) and the Copyright Office. Proactive registration and enforcement is essential for brands, businesses, and rights-holders operating in or through Bangladesh — particularly…
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Bangladesh's intellectual property framework has been significantly modernised in recent years. The Copyright Act, 2023 replaced the Copyright Act, 2000, bringing Bangladesh's copyright regime closer to international standards. The Patents and Designs Act, 2023 replaces the colonial-era 1911 statute. Trade mark…
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LegalBD Intelligence is Bangladesh's premier bilingual repository of statutory analysis, legal practice guides, judicial precedents, and regulatory frameworks.
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Featured Snippet: The Investment Bangladesh Act, 2026 establishes a non-obstante statutory regime guaranteeing National Treatment, deemed OSS approvals within 14–30 working days (Section 24), 100% profit and capital repatriation, and prompt, adequate, effective compensation for expropriation—superseding the Foreign…
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By Barrister Liton Sarkar, Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh
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With its rapidly expanding infrastructure, strategic geographical location, and robust economic growth, Bangladesh has emerged as a premier destination for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). For international businesses seeking to navigate the local market, entering into a Joint Venture (JV) with a Bangladeshi…
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Joint ventures between foreign investors and Bangladeshi partners are among the most common structures for entering the Bangladesh market, particularly in sectors where local knowledge, land access, or regulatory relationships are critical. A well-drafted joint venture agreement is essential to protecting minority…
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Joint Ventures (JVs) in Bangladesh are typically formed as private limited companies under the Companies Act 1994. While the Act provides a general framework for company operations, specific provisions for JV deadlocks, minority rights, and exit mechanisms are primarily governed by the JV Agreement itself…
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Authored by the Senior Partner and Head of Regulatory & Property Practice, LegalBD. Updated for the 2026 legal and regulatory landscape.
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The LegalBD Knowledge Hub is your free resource for authoritative information on Bangladesh law — available in both English and Bangla. All content is authored by Barrister Liton Asaduzzaman Sarkar, Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh.
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Navigating the labour justice system in Bangladesh requires a meticulous understanding of statutory deadlines, procedural prerequisites, and jurisdictional thresholds. The Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006 (BLA 2006), read in conjunction with the Bangladesh Labour Rules, 2015, establishes a specialized, time-bound…
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Employment termination in Bangladesh must comply strictly with the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006 . Unlawful dismissal exposes employers to compensation claims and reputational risk. The Labour Act distinguishes between termination by notice, retrenchment, discharge, dismissal for misconduct, and retirement — each…
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The Bangladesh Labour Rules, 2015 were amended by S.R.O. No. 284-Law/2022, published in the Bangladesh Gazette on 1 September 2022 (gazette pages 14879–14902). This article is an explanatory guide, not a consolidated gazette. The 2022 amendment must be read with the Bangladesh Labour Act 2006, later amendments…
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Labour inspection and audit compliance represent one of the most consequential yet operationally underestimated aspects of running a factory, establishment, or commercial enterprise in Bangladesh. With the country's export-oriented RMG sector, expanding light engineering base, and diversified service industries all…
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Ongoing labour law compliance is a significant operational requirement — particularly for manufacturing businesses, export-oriented industries, and companies subject to international buyer codes of conduct or development finance institution requirements. LegalBD provides compliance audit and advisory services to…
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Land & Property Law
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Land ownership by foreign nationals and foreign companies in Bangladesh is subject to significant statutory restrictions. The State Acquisition and Tenancy Act 1950 prohibits direct land purchase by non-citizens in most circumstances. However, well-established legal structures give investors secure operational land…
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Property transactions in Bangladesh are primarily governed by the Transfer of Property Act 1882 , the Registration Act 1908 , and the State Acquisition and Tenancy Act 1950 . Under Section 54 of the Transfer of Property Act 1882, the sale of immovable property of the value of one hundred taka and upwards can be…
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Diagram note: The retained SVG is a conceptual review sequence only. Its labels do not create a statutory UZC, Upazila committee, clearance SLA or Sub-Registrar gate; use the current Act, map and written instruments.
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