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Power of Attorney and Legal Documentation in Bangladesh | LegalBD

A Power of Attorney (PoA) is one of the most important legal documents for non-resident Bangladeshis and foreign investors, enabling a trusted person in Bangladesh to manage property, banking, legal proceedings, and other affairs on behalf of the principal.

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Private Limited Company Incorporation & Capital Restructuring

Comprehensive statutory advisory, execution capability, and regulatory compliance under Bangladesh law.

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Private University Regulatory Compliance Handbook Bangladesh: Board of Trustees, UGC Norms & Private University Act 2010

The private higher education sector in Bangladesh operates under a rigorous regulatory regime designed to maintain academic standards, ensure corporate and fiduciary integrity, and preserve the non-profit ethos of educational endowments. The principal legislative document governing this domain is the Private…

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Profit Repatriation & Exit Planning

Bangladesh's foreign exchange framework provides well-established mechanisms for the repatriation of dividends, profits, royalties, and capital. Compliance with documentation and approval requirements is essential to ensure that repatriation rights are preserved and that remittances are processed efficiently.

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Property & Matrimonial Assets

Property and matrimonial asset matters in Bangladesh involve an intersection of personal law, property legislation, and registration requirements. LegalBD advises on property acquisition, title due diligence, matrimonial financial settlements, and NRB property matters.

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Property & Real Estate

Property & Real Estate

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Property Partition and Batowara Suit in Bangladesh: The Definitive Legal Handbook for Sibling Disputes

Property partition among siblings in Bangladesh is one of the most emotionally charged and legally intricate domains of civil jurisprudence. When ancestral or self-acquired properties are left undivided upon the demise of a parent or predecessor, joint possession invariably breeds friction. Whether the dispute…

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Property Purchase and Land Transactions in Bangladesh | LegalBD

Land transactions in Bangladesh are complex, involving multiple registrations, government records, and a legal framework spread across the Registration Act, 1908 , the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 , the State Acquisition and Tenancy Act, 1950 , and the Non-Agricultural Tenancy Act, 1949 . Title defects, benami…

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Protecting Software and Tech in Bangladesh: IP and Trade Secrets

In Bangladesh, software protection is primarily governed by the Copyright Act 2023 (replacing the 2000 Act) and the Patents Act 2022 . While source code is protected as a 'literary work', functional inventions may qualify for patent protection if they meet the criteria of novelty and industrial application.

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Provident Fund, Gratuity and WPPF in Bangladesh: Mandatory Thresholds, Trust Setup & Payout Rules

Navigating the statutory landscape of employee benefits in Bangladesh requires a precise understanding of the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006 (BLA 2006), the Bangladesh Labour Rules, 2015 (BLR 2015), and the newly enacted Income Tax Act, 2023 (ITA 2023). For B2B HR professionals, corporate compliance officers, and…

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PSP and PSO Licensing Framework under Bangladesh Bank Regulations

The licensing and operation of payment systems in Bangladesh are primarily governed by the Bangladesh Payment and Settlement Systems Regulations (BPSSR) 2014 , issued under the powers conferred by Section 7A(e) and Section 82 of the Bangladesh Bank Order, 1972 . Furthermore, entities must comply with the Companies…

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Public Company Listing in Bangladesh: DSE/CSE IPO Requirements

The listing of securities in Bangladesh is primarily governed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (Public Issue) Rules, 2015 , the Companies Act, 1994 , and the Dhaka Stock Exchange (Listing) Regulations, 2015 . Compliance with the Financial Reporting Act, 2015 is also mandatory for financial disclosures.

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Public Interest Litigation PIL Locus Standi Bangladesh Supreme Court: The Definitive Handbook on Environmental and Fundamental Rights

Public Interest Litigation (PIL) stands as the single most dynamic judicial mechanism within the constitutional jurisprudence of Bangladesh. Functioning as a institutional bulwark against administrative arbitrariness, environmental degradation, and fundamental rights infringements, PIL empowers civil society…

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Public Procurement Disputes, e-GP Tenders & CPTU Review Committee Appeals in Bangladesh

As the Senior Advocate and Head of Commercial & Appellate Practice at LegalBD (legalbd.com) , I have witnessed firsthand the transformative yet fiercely competitive evolution of Bangladesh’s public procurement landscape. With the nationwide mandate of the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) portal, managed by…

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Public Procurement Rules 2008: Tender Dispute Resolution Guide

Public procurement in Bangladesh is governed by the Public Procurement Act (PPA) 2006 and the Public Procurement Rules (PPR) 2008 . These statutes ensure transparency, accountability, and fair competition in the expenditure of public funds by Procuring Entities (PE).

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Real Estate Developer Regulations & RAJUK Building Approval Disputes in Bangladesh: The Definitive Master-Class Legal Handbook

As Senior Advocate and Head of Commercial & Appellate Practice at LegalBD, I have counseled countless landowners and apartment purchasers through the labyrinthine mechanics of real estate development in Bangladesh. The intersection of rapid urbanization, regulatory oversight by the Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha…

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Real Estate, Land Mutation & Property Conveyancing Hub

Welcome to the authoritative LegalBD Practice Hub for Real Estate, Land Mutation & Property Conveyancing. This centralized directory compiles in-depth legal treatises, practical compliance roadmaps, statutory fee schedules, and procedural guidance under Bangladeshi law.

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Register a Foreign Company in Bangladesh: Complete Legal Guide

With its strategic geographical location, rapidly expanding middle class, and consistent GDP growth, Bangladesh has emerged as an attractive destination for global investors and multinational corporations. The Government of Bangladesh has actively promoted foreign direct investment (FDI) through liberalized…

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