In Bangladesh, cooperative societies are akin to community support systems, where individuals unite to enhance their economic and social well-being. It is like teamwork in action—they bring people together to support each other and grow financially. In Bangladesh, Cooperative societies play a big role in helping farmers, small businesses, and…

Waqf, or waqf property, is the property in Islamic religious endowments given directly in the name of God. “Once dedicated as waqf, the property in question cannot be alienated, it cannot be sold, it cannot be inherited”. In Bangladesh, the Waqfs Ordinance, 1962 regulates the waqfs, which are administered under the supervision of…

According to the Trusts Act, 1882, a trust is established when the author of the trust expresses the intention and purpose to create a trust, identifies a beneficiary, and specifies the trust property. In simple words, a trust is a legal obligation where one person (the author of the trust)…

The process of registering a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) or International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) in Bangladesh is Bangladesh is governed by the NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB), under the Prime Minister’s Office currently at [https://cao.gov.bd/]. The governing law is the Foreign Donations (Voluntary Activities) Regulation Act, 2016. This comprehensive guide outlines the essential…