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Welcome to the authoritative LegalBD Practice Hub for Commercial Litigation, Arbitration & High Court Writs. This centralized directory compiles in-depth legal treatises, practical compliance roadmaps, statutory fee schedules, and procedural guidance under Bangladeshi law.
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Commercial disputes in Bangladesh may be resolved through litigation, arbitration, or mediation. LegalBD advises on dispute resolution strategy and provides representation and support across all forums — from pre-dispute risk management and contract drafting through to Supreme Court proceedings.
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বাংলাদেশে বৈদেশিক বিনিয়োগকারী এবং কর্পোরেট বোর্ডগুলোর জন্য বাণিজ্যিক বিরোধ নিষ্পত্তি একটি অত্যন্ত গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বিষয়। লিটিগেশন (আদালতে মামলা), আরবিট্রেশন (সালিশি) এবং মেডিয়েশন (মধ্যস্থতা)—এই তিনটি প্রধান উপায়ে বাংলাদেশে বিরোধ নিষ্পত্তি করা হয়। বিদেশী বিনিয়োগকারীদের জন্য, বিশেষ করে যারা বাংলাদেশ বিনিয়োগ…
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Bangladesh offers multiple forums for resolving commercial and civil disputes — from the Supreme Court of Bangladesh (High Court Division and Appellate Division) through the subordinate civil and criminal courts, to specialist tribunals, arbitration, and mediation. LegalBD is led by Barrister Liton Asaduzzaman…
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The repatriation of dividends by foreign-invested companies in Bangladesh is primarily governed by the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA), 1947 , read with the Guidelines for Foreign Exchange Transactions (GFET), Vol-1 . Under Section 18 of FERA 1947, the Bangladesh Bank delegates the authority to remit net…
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Dividend distribution sits at the intersection of company law, securities regulation, taxation, and foreign exchange control in Bangladesh. For directors, company secretaries, foreign investors, and compliance officers, understanding the layered legal architecture — from the Companies Act, 1994 to Bangladesh…
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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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In Bangladesh, the dissolution of Muslim marriages is primarily governed by the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 , the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 , and the Family Courts Ordinance, 1985 . For Hindus, the Hindu Married Women's Right to Separate Residence and Maintenance Act, 1946 applies, though…
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Featured Snippet: A Bangladesh domain name dispute concerns unauthorized registration or bad-faith use of .bd / .বাংলা domains by cybersquatters. Absent any UDRP-style arbitration, brand owners must pursue civil suits under the Trademarks Act 2009, Specific Relief Act 1877, and CPC injunctions, or invoke High Court…
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If you are living through abuse — physical blows, sexual coercion, relentless verbal humiliation, or being starved of money and basic necessities by a spouse, in-law, or family member sharing your household — please hear this clearly: the law is on your side, and you are not required to simply endure it or walk…
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As the Vice President of Legal Affairs & Company Secretary at Nagad Limited, and an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, I frequently advise foreign investors, multinational corporations, and domestic conglomerates on the intricacies of cross-border and domestic commercial agreements. Drafting commercial…
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The primary legal authority for Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA) in Bangladesh is derived from Section 235 of the Income Tax Act 2023 (formerly Section 144 of the Income Tax Act 2023), which empowers the Government to enter into agreements with foreign countries for the avoidance of double taxation…
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In Bangladesh, corporate due diligence is primarily governed by the Companies Act 1994 , the Income Tax Act 2023 , and the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act 1947 . For listed entities, compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission Act 1993 is mandatory.
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In Bangladesh, the legal architecture for acquisitions is primarily governed by the Companies Act 1994 , the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act 1947 , and the Income Tax Act 2023 . For listed entities, the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (Substantial Acquisition of Shares, Takeover and Control) Rules…
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Directors occupy the most powerful — and most exposed — position within a Bangladeshi company. They are simultaneously agents, trustees, and managing officers, and the law imposes on them a dense web of statutory duties, fiduciary obligations, and personal liabilities under the Companies Act 1994 , sector…
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The e-commerce landscape in Bangladesh is governed by a multi-layered regulatory framework, primarily the National Digital Commerce Policy 2018 (Revised 2020) and the Digital Commerce Management Guidelines 2021 . Compliance is overseen by the Ministry of Commerce, the Bangladesh Bank, and the Directorate of…
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