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 personal and family law — including specialist guidance for non-resident Bangladeshis managing legal matters from abroad.
The Legal Framework
Personal and family law in Bangladesh is governed by: the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961 and Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act 1937 for Muslim family matters; the Family Courts Ordinance 1985, which grants Family Courts exclusive jurisdiction over matrimonial and guardianship disputes; the Guardians and Wards Act 1890 for child custody; the Succession Act 1925 for non-Muslim succession; and the Transfer of Property Act 1882 and Registration Act 1908 for immovable property matters.
Services for Non-Resident Bangladeshis (NRBs)
Non-resident Bangladeshis frequently require legal assistance with: inheritance and succession planning and disputes; management, purchase, or transfer of immovable property in Bangladesh; power of attorney arrangements appointing local representatives; recovery of assets or resolution of disputes from abroad; and family matters involving parties in multiple jurisdictions. LegalBD provides NRB-focused advisory with an understanding of both Bangladeshi legal requirements and the practical challenges of managing legal matters remotely.
Our Services
We advise on: divorce proceedings under Muslim and non-Muslim personal law; child custody and guardianship applications; inheritance and succession planning and dispute resolution; matrimonial property and financial settlement matters; property purchase, transfer, and title due diligence for NRBs; citizenship and nationality matters; and power of attorney and representation arrangements for overseas Bangladeshis.