A short, clear first message saves time. Explain who you are, who the other parties are, what has happened and what decision you need to make. Mention any deadline, such as a court date, a notice period or a regulatory filing.

Do not send confidential or privileged documents in a first message. Lawyers in Dhaka, like lawyers elsewhere, must complete a conflict check before they can receive sensitive information or give advice.

For most matters, the following will help us give useful advice at the first meeting:

If documents are in Bangla and you need English summaries, tell us in advance so we can plan the meeting.

Consultations can be held at our office in Mohakhali DOHS, by telephone or by video call. Many clients abroad work with lawyers in Dhaka entirely remotely, and we are used to scheduling across time zones in the UK, the Gulf, North America and Asia.

You can book a consultation online, call +880 1708 000660, or email info@trw.co.

The office is at House 410, Road 29, Mohakhali DOHS, Dhaka 1206. Mohakhali DOHS sits between Gulshan, Banani and the airport road, and is usually a short drive from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport outside peak traffic.

Visits are by appointment, Saturday to Thursday, 09:00 to 20:00. The office is closed on Friday. Please allow extra time for Dhaka traffic and bring photo identification for building access.

After the consultation, we will confirm in writing whether we can act, the proposed scope of work, the team and the fee basis. Work starts once the engagement is agreed.

Clients often ask how lawyers in Dhaka charge. Depending on the matter, fees may be fixed, capped or time-based. We will explain the options and give an estimate before you commit.

Dhaka is home to the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, the main regulators and most of the country’s commercial law firms. When choosing lawyers in Dhaka, look for relevant experience, a clear plan and a named lawyer who will be responsible for your matter.

Advocates practising before the courts are enrolled with the Bangladesh Bar Council. You can ask any lawyer for their enrolment details and the courts in which they practise.

For background on the firm, see our firm and our public record.

If you face an arrest, a freezing order, a hearing tomorrow or a regulatory deadline, call rather than email and say that the matter is urgent. Our lawyers in Dhaka can often advise the same day on immediate steps such as bail, interim injunctions or responses to notices.

Non-resident Bangladeshis and foreign companies often need lawyers in Dhaka for property, family, inheritance, investment and dispute matters. We can work through a power of attorney where your presence is required, and we will explain the notarisation and attestation steps needed in your country.

Read our Bangladesh legal insights for guides on powers of attorney, property and inheritance.

Property questions are among the most common reasons people contact lawyers in Dhaka. Before buying land or an apartment, ask for a title search covering the record of rights, mutation history, registered deeds and any pending litigation.

For inheritance, we advise on succession certificates, probate and letters of administration, and partition between heirs under the applicable personal law. Bring a family tree, death certificates and the property documents you have.

Investors and company owners contact lawyers in Dhaka for company formation, shareholder agreements, foreign direct investment approvals, Bangladesh Bank requirements and sector licences.

If you are planning an investment, bring your proposed structure, the business plan and any term sheet. We will identify the approvals required and the likely timetable.

Employers and employees contact us about contracts, termination, severance, harassment complaints and labour court proceedings under the Bangladesh Labour Act 2006. Bring the employment contract, any policies and the relevant correspondence.

Foreign employers should also ask about work permits and the registration steps required before staff begin work.

When a client faces a criminal complaint, a police case or a regulatory investigation, early advice from lawyers in Dhaka can affect bail, the conduct of the investigation and the eventual outcome.

Call the office directly in urgent cases. Bring the first information report, any notice received and the details of the police station or authority involved.

Marriage, divorce, maintenance, custody and guardianship matters are governed by the personal law that applies to the parties. Our lawyers in Dhaka advise on family court proceedings, settlement and the recognition of foreign divorces and orders in Bangladesh.

These matters are handled with discretion. You may ask for a meeting with a particular lawyer if you prefer.

Before work begins we will send a short engagement letter setting out the scope, the team and the fee basis. Fees may be fixed for defined tasks, capped for a stage of work, or charged on time with regular reporting.

Court fees, stamp duty, registration fees and other disbursements are charged at cost and explained in advance. Ask lawyers in Dhaka for a written estimate before you commit to any course of action.

Most Bangladeshi court papers, land records and government documents are in Bangla. Our lawyers prepare English summaries for international clients and can arrange certified translations when documents must be filed abroad.

Clients meeting lawyers in Dhaka for the first time often hear unfamiliar terms. A few of the most common:

Ask us to explain any term you do not recognise. Good lawyers in Dhaka should make the process understandable, not mysterious.

The Supreme Court of Bangladesh, comprising the Appellate Division and the High Court Division, sits in Dhaka. The city also hosts district and sessions courts, specialised tribunals, the family courts, the labour courts and the Artha Rin Adalat for bank recovery suits.

Most national regulators and registries, including the RJSC, Invest Bangladesh, Bangladesh Bank and the National Board of Revenue, are based in Dhaka. That is why many clients choose lawyers in Dhaka even for matters that concern property or business elsewhere in Bangladesh.

Please tell us in advance if you need step-free access, an interpreter or any other adjustment. Our team will arrange the meeting accordingly or offer a video consultation if that is more convenient.

Parking in Mohakhali DOHS is limited during working hours. Ride-hailing services and taxis can drop visitors directly at the office.

Online enquiries can be sent at any time, including on Fridays and public holidays. Messages received outside office hours are reviewed on the next working day, and urgent matters flagged by telephone are escalated to a lawyer as quickly as possible.

Court vacations and public holidays in Bangladesh, such as the Eid holidays, can affect filing deadlines and hearing dates. If your matter has a deadline around a holiday period, tell us early so that our lawyers in Dhaka can file in good time.

Information shared with lawyers is protected by professional duties of confidentiality once an engagement begins. Before that point, please share only what is needed to identify the parties and the general nature of the matter.

We hold client information securely and use it only for the purpose of the engagement, conflict checks and our legal and regulatory obligations. If you would like to know how your information is handled, ask the lawyer responsible for your matter.

A written enquiry suits clients who want to set out the facts carefully and receive a considered response. A consultation suits clients who need to talk through options, test a strategy or make a decision quickly.

Many clients use both: a short written outline first, followed by a meeting with our lawyers in Dhaka once the documents have been reviewed. Either way, the first step is the same: tell us briefly what has happened and what you need to decide.

To contact our lawyers in Dhaka, book a consultation online, call +880 1708 000660 or +880 1847 220062, or email info@trw.co. Visits to the Mohakhali DOHS office are by appointment, Saturday to Thursday, 09:00 to 20:00.

Prepare a short chronology, gather the key documents and note any deadline. We will complete a conflict check, confirm the scope and fees in writing, and then begin. Whether you are in Dhaka or abroad, the process is designed to be clear from the first message.