About Rokeya Akter

Adv Rokeya Akter is an advocate with TRW & Co in Dhaka. Rokeya Akter advises on corporate law & commercial advisory, partnership firm registration & dispute capacity and related matters, and is known within the team for thorough preparation and straightforward, practical advice.

For businesses operating in Bangladesh, Rokeya Akter provides steady corporate and commercial advice, from registering a company with RJSC and obtaining trade licences to negotiating contracts and keeping statutory filings in order. Clients value answers that are clear, timely and commercially sensible.

At TRW, Rokeya Akter works alongside the firm's partners and associates across six fields of practice, so a matter that touches business licensing & regulatory approvals or corporate transaction due diligence is handled by one coordinated team rather than passed between separate advisers.

Clients of Rokeya Akter include founders, start-ups, family businesses, foreign investors and established companies. Each matter begins with a clear plan: what must be proved or documented, which authority or court is involved, what it will cost and how long it is likely to take. That clarity lets clients make decisions early, when they have the most options.

Good outcomes usually come from good preparation. The documents are reviewed in detail, identifies gaps before the other side does, and keeps clients informed so that settlement opportunities and procedural risks are spotted early rather than late.

To discuss a matter with Rokeya Akter, book a consultation or contact the firm. Read more about the wider team on the TRW people page.

How Rokeya Akter works with clients

1. Early assessmentEvery matter starts with the facts and documents, a clear view of the law and an honest assessment of the options, costs and likely timing.
2. Written advice you can useAdvice is given in plain language, with the steps, deadlines and decisions that matter set out clearly.
3. Thorough preparationFilings, evidence and submissions are prepared carefully and checked against the procedure that applies in the relevant court, tribunal or authority.
4. Regular updatesClients are kept informed after each hearing, filing or development, so there are no surprises.

Court work in Bangladesh runs through a layered system, from the District courts and specialised tribunals to the High Court Division and Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. Rokeya Akter prepares each matter with the procedure of the relevant forum in mind.

Representative matters

• Drafting and negotiating a supply and distribution agreement for a consumer goods company.
• Obtaining trade licences and sector registrations for a new manufacturing facility.
• Conducting legal due diligence on a target company ahead of an investment.
• Advising shareholders on a deadlock and exit arrangements in a family-owned company.

Insights from Rokeya Akter's practice areas