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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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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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Following the enactment of the Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Act, 2026 , major statutory overhauls have taken immediate legal effect across industrial and commercial establishments:
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The Patent Act, 2023 (Act No. V of 2023) — পেটেন্ট আইন, ২০২৩ — enacted by the Jatiya Sangsad on 11 April 2023, repeals the colonial-era Patents and Designs Act, 1911 in respect of patents and establishes a modern, TRIPS-aligned intellectual property regime administered by the Department of Patents, Designs and…
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The pharmaceutical sector in Bangladesh is primarily governed by the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 2023 (which repealed the Drugs Act 1940), the National Drug Policy 2016 , and the Companies Act 1994 . Foreign entities must also comply with the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act 1947 regarding capital repatriation.
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As an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, I, Barrister Liton Asaduzzaman Sarkar, present this institutional-grade analysis of the fiscal regulatory environment in Bangladesh. The taxation regime is primarily governed by two monumental statutes: the Income Tax Act 2023 and the Value Added Tax and…
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Welcome to LegalBD. I am Barrister Liton Asaduzzaman Sarkar, Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. In the complex, highly regulated, and ever-evolving landscape of the Bangladeshi financial sector, corporate governance is not merely a theoretical concept; it is the bedrock of institutional survival…
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Featured Snippet: The Bank Resolution Act, 2026 empowers Bangladesh Bank's Resolution and Restructuring Directorate to intervene, restructure, or wind down failing banks via Prompt Corrective Action, Bridge Banks, and mandatory bail-in of equity and unsecured debt, while the Deposit Protection Act, 2026 guarantees…
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The banking sector in Bangladesh is primarily governed by the Bank Company Act, 1991 and the Bangladesh Bank Order, 1972 . Foreign banks (Scheduled Banks) and FinTech entities (PSOs/PSPs) must navigate a complex web of secondary legislation issued by the Department of Payment Systems (PSD) and the Banking…
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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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Navigating the industrial landscape of Bangladesh requires a precise understanding of the distinct regulatory ecosystems governed by three major statutory authorities: the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA), the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), and the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority…
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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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As the Senior Advocate and Head of Commercial & Appellate Practice at LegalBD, I frequently advise industrial and technology investors assessing Bangladesh. The institutional framework changed in 2026: the official Invest Bangladesh materials state that BIDA, BEZA and PPPA were brought under Invest 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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As foreign direct investment (FDI) continues to surge in Bangladesh across sectors such as power, telecommunications, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, and information technology, international enterprises frequently establish local footprints. Whether operating through a wholly-owned subsidiary, a joint venture, a…
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As the Senior Partner and Head of the Regulatory & Property Practice at LegalBD (legalbd.com) , I frequently advise multinational corporations, foreign direct investors (FDIs), joint ventures, and international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) operating within the dynamic economic landscape of Bangladesh…
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Let me be direct with you about why this document matters more than almost any other paper you will ever hold. Whether you are welcoming a newborn into your family, securing a school admission seat for your child, applying for your first passport, or quietly correcting a decades-old clerical error on your own birth…
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