Legal Guide

Inheritance can become complicated when a family member dies leaving behind land, apartments, bank accounts, business interests, savings, or other assets. In Bangladesh, the distribution of a deceased Muslim person’s estate is generally governed by Muslim Personal Law, subject to relevant statutory provisions. One of the most common questions families ask is simple: Who gets

Social media, messaging apps, websites, online marketplaces, and digital banking have made communication easier, but they have also created new ways for people to become victims of cybercrime. Hacking, online fraud, identity misuse, blackmailing, revenge porn, fake accounts, digital harassment, and other forms of online abuse can cause serious financial, personal, and reputational harm. Online

If you sell anything online in Bangladesh — on Facebook, Instagram, your own website, Daraz, or a WhatsApp catalogue — one law sits quietly behind every order you accept: the Consumer Rights Protection Act, 2009 (often searched as the “Consumer Protection Act 2009”). Most sellers only hear about it after an angry customer files a

Share transfer is one of the most significant corporate activities for a private limited company in Bangladesh. It will enable shareholders to pass ownership to another person or company without breaking the law or causing any record-keeping issues. The process of transfer can occur for a variety of reasons, including investment, company growth, succession planning,

The process of closing a company in Bangladesh is a legal matter and must be carried out properly, with the relevant documents and in accordance with the government’s requirements. The financial difficulties, restructuring, lack of activity, or changes in strategy are some of the reasons why businesses may choose to close. But that is not

Appointing a director is an important step in managing and operating a company in Bangladesh. Directors are the people who make the important decisions for the business, make sure that the business complies with the law, and direct the business’s operations. When you are starting a new business or adding someone as a director to

The biggest myth about sole proprietorship registration in Bangladesh Most people think they need to go to RJSC, draft an MoA, and pay stamp duty to register a sole proprietorship in Bangladesh. They do not. There is no Certificate of Incorporation for a sole proprietorship. RJSC does not handle it. The Trade License from your

Want to start a company in Bangladesh but do not have a business partner? You can now do it alone. The law lets you set up a One Person Company (OPC) with just yourself as the owner. At Legal Advice BD, we help solo founders, freelancers, consultants, and small business owners register their OPC the

Bangladesh is a country that is attracting foreign investors with its emerging economy, favorable location, and rapidly growing consumer market. A large number of foreign firms are currently seeking opportunities to produce, develop technologies, business, and services in the country. But the foreign business requires the legal registration procedure to be done under Bangladeshi law

Operating a business in Bangladesh brings legal obligations, contracts, compliance, and risk management. You need the right business lawyer, whether you are starting up a business, negotiating partnerships, or resolving disputes in your business. A good business lawyer is the key to success in the long run. An expert lawyer not only keeps your company

One of the most important and delicate issues in Bangladesh is land ownership. Regardless of the intention of buying, selling, inheritance, or gifting, it is necessary to transfer the ownership of land in the legal manner to prevent dispute, fraud, or future legal complications. Many unfortunately hurry the process or depend on verbal agreements. Later,

Adoption is a very deep commitment that transforms lives. Though there is a lot of patience in the way the legal process goes, the payoff is inestimable. Adherence to the right procedure will safeguard the best interests of the child. This is a trip that builds forever families and offers children with good homes. Legal

Any business in Bangladesh requires a trade license. It is a license issued by your municipal or local city corporation. This license will enable you to run your business in that region with legal authorization. You require it to open a bank account and other permits. Your local government office deals with the process. You

Advocate and lawyer are two terms that are used interchangeably in Bangladesh. Nonetheless, they do not mean the same thing. Any person who has studied law is a lawyer. A lawyer who can practice in the court is referred to as an advocate.  It is worth getting acquainted with the distinction when one is addressing