Timing varies with the court, the complexity of the case and the conduct of the parties. Ordinary civil suits can take several years to reach final judgment, and appeals and revisions add further time. Interim relief, however, can often be obtained within days or weeks, and many cases settle once interim orders are made. The Commercial Courts Act 2026 is intended to speed up commercial claims, though its practical effect is still developing. We give a realistic timetable at the outset and explain the steps that can shorten it, rather than offering promises that the court system cannot keep.

Usually both tracks should be considered together. A well-prepared claim, or an urgent application, can strengthen a negotiating position, while early settlement can save years of cost and management time. Some disputes must now go through mediation before a case can be filed, under the Legal Aid Services (Amendment) Act 2026 as it is rolled out by district, and courts can refer pending cases to mediation. We assess what the client needs commercially, the other side's incentives and assets, and the likely court outcome, then recommend a sequence that keeps pressure on without closing doors to a sensible settlement.

The Limitation Act 1908 sets periods for different types of suit, appeal and application, and the period depends on the nature of the claim and when the cause of action arose. Many contract claims must generally be brought within a few years, while appeals and some applications have much shorter deadlines measured in days or months. Some statutes, such as those governing bank recovery, labour or public procurement, contain their own time limits. Missing a deadline can end a claim entirely, so we identify the relevant periods immediately and diary them, even while negotiations continue between the parties.

Often, if the facts justify it. A court will generally consider whether there is a prima facie case, whether the balance of convenience favours relief, and whether the applicant would suffer irreparable loss without an order. Applications can sometimes be heard without notice to the other side in genuine urgency, but full and frank disclosure is essential. Injunctions are commonly sought to stop encashment of guarantees, transfers of property, termination of contracts or use of confidential information. We prepare the application and supporting evidence quickly and advise on undertakings the court may require as a condition of relief.

Costs depend on the forum, the value of the claim, the number of interim applications, the volume of evidence and whether appeals follow. Court fees for money suits are generally ad valorem, calculated by reference to the amount claimed under the applicable rules, while writ petitions and many applications attract fixed fees. Legal fees are usually the largest component. Courts can award costs, but recoverable costs are often modest compared with the actual expense. We agree a staged budget at the outset and update it as the case develops, so there are no surprises for the board or finance team.

A writ petition under the constitutional jurisdiction of the High Court Division is generally available to challenge the actions of public bodies and statutory authorities, such as licensing decisions, tender awards, tax demands and regulatory orders, where no equally efficacious alternative remedy exists. It can also be used in some cases against bodies performing public functions. Writs are not normally suitable for purely private contract litigation and disputes. Because the court may decline relief where an alternative remedy exists, we assess the statutory appeal routes first and advise whether a writ is the right step for the client.

Largely, yes. A foreign company can appoint a representative through a properly executed and authenticated power of attorney and board resolution, and we can manage the case and report remotely. Documents signed abroad may need notarisation and legalisation before use in Bangladesh. Witness evidence may require attendance, although commissions or other arrangements are sometimes possible. A foreign plaintiff may face an application for security for costs. In cross-border litigation and disputes, we explain the formalities for the country concerned, so that the authority documents are accepted first time and the case is not delayed by technical objections.

A decree must usually be executed through an execution case if the losing party does not pay voluntarily. Execution measures include attachment and sale of land, buildings and movable property, attachment of bank accounts and debts, and in limited cases arrest. The judgment debtor may raise objections, which can add time. We trace assets while litigation and disputes are running so execution can begin promptly, and consider whether security, guarantees or third-party assets can be reached. For bank recovery claims, the Artha Rin Adalat has its own execution procedure, which we also handle for lenders and borrowers.