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Modernising a Century-Old Law: What the 2026 Registration Ordinance Really Means, Registration Amendment Ordinance 2026

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The Registration (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026 quietly reshapes one of Bangladesh's oldest laws. From extended filing windows and personal liability for registering officers to the landmark introduction of e-registration, Fariha Manzur unpacks what these changes mean for land administration and property transactions across the country....

25 May

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Strengthening Transparency or Redrawing the Lines? A Legal Perspective on the Right to Information (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026

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The Right to Information (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026 brings notable shifts to Bangladesh's transparency framework — from an expanded definition of "information" to stronger proactive disclosure obligations. Fariha Manzur offers a legal perspective on what these changes mean for citizens, authorities, and the Information Commission....

25 March

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Public Offer of Equity Securities Rules 2025: Key Regulatory Changes for IPOs in Bangladesh

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The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission has replaced the Public Issue Rules, 2015 with the more rigorous Public Offer of Equity Securities Rules, 2025. From enhanced IPO eligibility thresholds and expanded prospectus disclosure obligations to revised fee structures and mandatory post-IPO reporting, Sydul Islam Symon breaks down what issuing companies, asset managers, and market intermediaries need to know to stay compliant....

25 March

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Understanding Ordinance No. 02 of 2026: A Transformative Update to the Civil Aviation Act, 2017, Civil Aviation Amendment Ordinance 2026

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Bangladesh's Civil Aviation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026 goes far beyond routine legislative updates. From real-time fare monitoring and GSA ownership rules to AI-driven technology provisions and passenger rights obligations, Fariha Manzur examines how this Ordinance repositions Bangladesh's aviation sector for a more transparent and technology-aware future....

10 March

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New Accountability Era: The Bangladesh Travel Agency Ordinance 2026 Explained

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The Bangladesh Travel Agency Ordinance 2026 introduces sweeping changes to Bangladesh’s travel industry, including mandatory bank guarantees of up to BDT 1 crore, criminal penalties for ticket price manipulation, and strict new registration requirements for both offline and online agencies....

22 February

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Acquiring and Protecting Geographical Indication (GI) Rights in Bangladesh

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A geographical indication (GI), which is a type of intellectual property right, is a sign used on goods that have a specific quality, reputation, or other characteristic attributable to its geographic origin. Goods designated with a geographical indication must be produced, processed, or prepared in the defined geographical area using recognized techniques. This type of property right has been developed to boost a country’s local and root level entrepreneurs by giving them both vertical (i.e. ensuring trans-boundary protection) and horizontal (i.e. ensuring that the bona fide producers are being benefited) protection. Geographical indications are typically used for agricultural products, foodstuffs,...

10 February

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Safeguarding Bangladesh’s Natural Heritage: The Wildlife, Forest and Biodiversity Conservation Ordinance and the Haor and Wetlands Protection, Conservation and Development Ordinance, 2026

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The preservation of the environment has emerged as a critical issue in Bangladesh's constitutional and legal framework, driven by rapid biodiversity loss, deforestation, wetland destruction, and escalating climate change risks. In line with the constitutional mandate under Article 18A, which obliges the State to protect and improve the environment and to preserve and safeguard natural resources, biodiversity, wetlands, forests, and wildlife for present and future generations, the Government has enacted two landmark ordinances in 2026. These are the Wildlife, Forest and Biodiversity Conservation Ordinance (closely aligned with the Wildlife (Conservation and Protection) Ordinance, 2026, and related forest measures) and the...

08 February

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The Bank Resolution Ordinance, 2025: A Landmark Reform for Bangladesh’s Banking Stability

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The Bank Resolution Ordinance, 2025 represents a pivotal advancement in Bangladesh's financial regulatory landscape. Stability in the banking system remains one of the essential prerequisites for sustained economic expansion and a supportive macroeconomic environment in any country. In Bangladesh, the banking sector has long grappled with persistent challenges, including inadequate corporate governance practices, a massive volume of non-performing loans, insider lending, and capital shortfalls in certain institutions. These issues have collectively posed serious threats to overall financial stability....

12 January

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Position: Associate Advocate (IP Law & RJSC Expert)

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Manage and oversee ongoing Trade Mark Applications and file new applications with precision. Maintain strong relationships and ensure seamless access to the Office of the Patent, Design, and Trade Marks as well as the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies (RJSC). Deliver results in a timely and professional manner, ensuring client satisfaction. Provide expert advice and guidance on Intellectual Property and corporate compliance matters....

07 January

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Position: Associate (Land Vetting and Documentation)

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Draft and vet land-related documents such as sale deeds, mortgage, and hypothecation documents. Liaise with regulatory offices and assist the Head of the Land Department....

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