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Section 233 of the Companies Act 1994 (Act No. 18 of 1994) provides a crucial remedy for members of a company who believe that the affairs of the company are being conducted in a manner oppressive to any member or members, or in a manner prejudicial to the interests of the company. This section empowers the High…
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A Comprehensive Statutory, Evidentiary, and Procedural Manual for Defrauded Migrant Workers, Legal Counsel, and Enforcement Authorities (Updated 2026)
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Company governance has a general statutory setting, but the source-supported listed-company requirements on this page come from a separate BSEC Corporate Governance Code overlay. The page also records limited share-transfer governance points from Bangladesh practice material. It does not claim to provide a complete…
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A company’s registered office is important for maintaining corporate records and for understanding certain jurisdictional questions. The Companies Act, 1994 also requires companies to make specified returns or forms available to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies (RJSC). This page explains those limited…
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Share transfer, registration and record-keeping are related but distinct questions. The verified material used for this page supports a concise explanation of when a transfer is complete, why registration with the company matters, and which statutory registers must be maintained. It does not support a current…
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Featured Snippet: A partnership deed in Bangladesh is the foundational contract under Section 4 of the Partnership Act 1932. The applicable stamp duty is determined by Schedule I, Article 45 of the Stamp Act 1899, and registration may be effected by filing the prescribed statement under Section 58; Section 69 sets…
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Discovering that your passport has been confiscated, that you have been abruptly "offloaded" at the airport, or that an invisible travel ban has been placed against your name is one of the most disorienting experiences a citizen can face. It often happens without warning — at the check-in counter, at the…
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# Patent & Design Protection Patent strategy should begin with the current Bangladesh Patent Act, 2022, applicable rules and DPDT filing practice. The applicant should preserve confidentiality before filing, identify the inventor and applicant chain, and describe the invention precisely. Patentability, priority…
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Patent protection in Bangladesh is now governed by the Patents and Designs Act, 2023 , which replaces the Patents and Designs Act, 1911. The new Act modernises the patent framework and expands protections in line with Bangladesh's obligations under the Paris Convention, to which it has been a signatory since 1991.
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Comprehensive statutory advisory, execution capability, and regulatory compliance under Bangladesh law.
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Patent protection in Bangladesh protects inventions that are new, involve an inventive step, and are capable of industrial application. LegalBD advises inventors and companies on patent strategy, manages the filing and prosecution process at DPDT, and assists with international filing strategies involving Bangladesh.
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The primary legislation governing patent rights in Bangladesh is the Patents Act 2022 (Act No. V of 2022), which repealed the colonial-era Bangladesh Patent Act 2023. The administration is managed by the Department of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks (DPDT) under the Ministry of Industries. Bangladesh is also a…
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Bespoke legal counsel for high-net-worth families, diaspora property administration, testamentary wills, trust foundations, and probate administration in Bangladesh.
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Welcome to the authoritative LegalBD Practice Hub for Family Law, Estate Succession & Title Planning. This centralized directory compiles in-depth legal treatises, practical compliance roadmaps, statutory fee schedules, and procedural guidance under Bangladeshi law.
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Personal and family law in Bangladesh reflects a unique combination of statutory law and, for Muslims (who form the majority of the population), personal law derived from Islamic jurisprudence as codified in Bangladeshi legislation. LegalBD provides sensitive, practical, and expert advice across all aspects of…
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Personal and family law in Bangladesh is shaped by both civil statutes and religious personal law. Muslim personal law (derived from the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 and the Muslim Marriages and Divorces (Registration) Act, 1974 ) applies to Muslim citizens in matters of marriage, divorce, dower, and…
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Featured Snippet: Bangladesh's data-protection analysis now requires the official Personal Data Protection Act 2026 (published by the ICT Division on 15 April 2026) to be read with its commencement provisions, rules and authority instruments, alongside Constitution Article 43(b), cyber legislation and…
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Scope of this amended guide. This is an operational legal overview for a manufacturer, importer, distributor, pharmacy, regulatory-affairs team, or counsel dealing with medicines in Bangladesh. It is an amendment of the existing LegalBD article, not a substitute for a product-specific DGDA determination. The…
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If you are reading this, you are likely staring at a checklist for a foreign visa, an overseas job contract, or a university admission file — and one document keeps appearing at the bottom of every list: the Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) . Think of it as your official character reference from the Bangladeshi…
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A Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is an official document issued by the Bangladesh Police, certifying that the applicant has no adverse criminal records within the territorial jurisdiction of Bangladesh. This certification is indispensable for individuals seeking to travel abroad for purposes such as…
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