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Perspective

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Bangladesh legal insights: dated, source-checked updates, guides and briefings written for the next decision, not the last headline.

Field guides

Bangladesh legal insights, by field.

Ten areas of law, each with a short orientation and the guides to read first. Every article states its date and cites the statute, rule or decision it relies on.

Setting up, structuring and running a business

Corporate & commercial

Our corporate Bangladesh legal insights follow the life of a company: choosing an entity, registering with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms, obtaining sector licences and Invest Bangladesh approvals, and drafting the shareholder, supply and distribution agreements that govern day-to-day trade. Foreign investors will find guidance on holding structures, treaty access and the repatriation of profits, while founders can read about fundraising routes and the governance obligations that follow once outside capital arrives. Where shareholder relationships break down, the corporate guides connect to our writing on oppression and mismanagement petitions in the High Court Division.

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Litigation, arbitration and the courts

Disputes & public law

Disputes are where timing and forum decide outcomes. These Bangladesh legal insights explain how the Arbitration Act 2001 operates for domestic and foreign-seated arbitration, how awards are enforced in Bangladesh, and when parties should look to institutions such as SIAC, ICC, DIAC or BIAC. On the litigation side, the library covers Supreme Court practice, writ petitions under Article 102 of the Constitution, interim relief and appeals, so that readers understand both the procedure and the practical sequence of a contested matter before it begins.

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Licences, competition, energy and sector regulators

Regulatory & compliance

Regulation in Bangladesh is spread across many authorities, and a single project may need consents from several of them. This part of our Bangladesh legal insights explains licensing for pharmaceuticals, energy, environment, telecommunications and trade, the Competition Act 2012 and its approach to price syndicates, and the trade agreements that affect market access as Bangladesh prepares for graduation from least developed country status. The guides focus on what a regulator will ask for and in what order, so that compliance planning starts early.

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Title, land records, development and leases

Property & real estate

Land is the most litigated asset in Bangladesh, and careful title work is the best protection against a future dispute. These Bangladesh legal insights explain the record-of-rights system, mutation, registration and stamp duty, khas and vested property issues, apartment purchases from developers, and the planning approvals required from RAJUK and other authorities. Foreign investors will find a guide to the structures through which they can hold or use real estate, and owners can read about title suits and specific performance when a transaction is contested.

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Income tax, VAT, customs and incentives

Tax & VAT

Tax rules in Bangladesh change with each Finance Act, so every guide in this section states the year it addresses. The library covers income tax returns and online payment, VAT registration, calculation and refunds, bonded warehouse licensing, exemptions and tax holidays, and lawful tax planning for companies, freelancers and individuals. These Bangladesh legal insights are written to help readers prepare the right questions for their advisers rather than to replace a review of their own position.

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Software, telecoms, data protection and brands

Technology, data & IP

Technology businesses face a fast-moving mix of telecommunications licensing, data protection expectations and intellectual property registration. These Bangladesh legal insights explain BTRC licences, digital signatures and electronic contracts, the treatment of crypto assets and blockchain projects, copyright and trademark registration, and the enforcement options available when rights are infringed. For companies serving European customers from Bangladesh, the library also explains how GDPR obligations interact with local law.

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Workforce, mobility and visas

Employment & immigration

The Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 sets detailed rules on hours, wages, leave, termination and trade unions, and many disputes turn on whether those rules were followed at the start of employment. These Bangladesh legal insights explain severance, retrenchment and harassment law, recruitment licensing and migrant worker protections. The immigration guides cover work permits for foreign nationals in Bangladesh, Bangladeshi citizenship, and the main UK and US visa routes used by Bangladeshi families and professionals.

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What is TRW Perspective?
Perspective is the research library of TRW & Co: Bangladesh legal insights, practical guides and briefings, each dated and sourced.
Are Bangladesh legal insights from TRW legal advice?
No. Articles explain the law in general terms as at their stated date. For advice on a particular matter, book a consultation.
Are the articles available in other languages?
Yes. Selected Bangladesh legal insights are published in Bangla, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and other languages for clients doing business in Bangladesh.
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