Laws on Crimes

Statutory & Legal Framework: The practice is grounded in the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act, 1973, the International Crimes Tribunal Rules of Procedure, and other applicable laws of Bangladesh. Depending on the issues arising in a particular matter, relevant international legal sources may include the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, 1998, the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their applicable Additional Protocols, customary international law, international humanitarian law, and the jurisprudence of domestic and international courts and tribunals. The relevance and legal effect of each source are assessed in accordance with the applicable law, the jurisdiction of the forum and the circumstances of the proceedings.

Litigation Strategy & Chamber Approach: The firm’s services include legal representation before the competent forums, professional legal consultation, conduct of trial proceedings and advanced legal research on substantive, procedural and evidentiary questions arising in international criminal proceedings. Research and case preparation may involve analysing indictments, charge-framing orders, investigation materials, witness statements, documentary evidence, judicial precedents and relevant international legal authorities. Depending on the engagement, the firm may also undertake the preparation of legal opinions, case analyses, written submissions and research memoranda, together with legal work relating to trial proceedings, appellate challenges and other remedies available under the applicable law. All work is undertaken with a focus on rigorous legal analysis, accurate interpretation of the governing legal framework, careful assessment of the evidentiary record and observance of the applicable procedural safeguards.

Statutory & Legal Framework: The practice is governed principally by the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2004, the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1958, the Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2012, the Penal Code, 1860, and other applicable legislation governing corruption-related offences, investigation, prosecution and trial.

Litigation Strategy & Chamber Approach: Our litigation approach is grounded in a rigorous assessment of the statutory ingredients of each alleged offence, the prosecution’s evidentiary foundation, and the legal basis for attributing criminal liability to each accused. We examine the complaint, FIR, investigation reports, charge sheet, witness statements, documentary evidence, financial records and relevant expert materials to identify evidentiary gaps, inconsistencies, questions of admissibility and deficiencies in the proof of essential elements. Particular attention is given to allegations involving acquisition of assets disproportionate to known sources of income, illicit enrichment, abuse of public office, misappropriation of funds, financial transactions and alleged conspiracy or complicity. Depending on the facts and applicable law, our analysis may address the source and ownership of assets, the distinction between suspicion and legally sufficient proof, the individual role and state of mind of each accused, and whether the evidence establishes the necessary connection between the accused and the alleged offence.

Statutory & Legal Framework: The practice is governed principally by the Penal Code, 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the Evidence Act, 1872, and applicable special legislation. It includes proceedings under relevant provisions concerning homicide, offences against the person, robbery, dacoity, criminal breach of trust and other serious crimes.

Litigation Strategy & Chamber Approach: The firm undertakes fact-specific legal analysis of the alleged offence, the prosecution's evidentiary case, individual criminal responsibility, applicable statutory defences and legally sustainable grounds for challenge or appeal. Its approach emphasises rigorous legal research, careful examination of the evidentiary record and professional courtroom advocacy, with due regard to the presumption of innocence, procedural safeguards and the right to a fair trial under the laws of Bangladesh.

Statutory & Legal Framework: The practice is governed principally by the Cyber Security Ordinance, 2025, as amended or supplemented by applicable law, together with relevant provisions of the Penal Code, 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the Evidence Act, 1872, and other applicable legislation governing digital offences, electronic records and admissibility of evidence.

Litigation Strategy & Chamber Approach: Our approach focuses on analysing the statutory elements of alleged offences, examining digital records and electronic communications, assessing the authenticity and admissibility of electronic evidence, and scrutinising investigative procedures, forensic reports and the attribution of alleged conduct to the accused. The practice encompasses defence submissions, bail applications, challenges to investigative or procedural irregularities where legally maintainable, and trial and appellate proceedings before the competent courts.

Statutory & Legal Framework: The practice is governed principally by the Narcotics Control Act, 2018, as amended, together with the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the Evidence Act, 1872, the Penal Code, 1860, and other applicable laws and rules governing investigation, search and seizure, evidentiary procedures, trial and punishment.

Litigation Strategy & Chamber Approach: Our approach focuses on examining the statutory ingredients of alleged offences, scrutinising search, seizure and recovery procedures, assessing the chain of custody and chemical examination reports, and evaluating the admissibility and sufficiency of prosecution evidence. The practice encompasses bail applications, legal challenges to investigative and procedural irregularities where maintainable, defence submissions, witness cross-examination, trial advocacy, and appellate proceedings before the competent courts.

Statutory & Legal Framework: The practice is governed principally by the Arms Act, 1878, the Explosive Substances Act, 1908, and the Explosives Act, 1884, together with the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the Evidence Act, 1872, the Penal Code, 1860, and other applicable laws.

Litigation Strategy & Chamber Approach: Our approach focuses on examining the statutory ingredients of alleged offences, scrutinising search, seizure and recovery procedures, assessing forensic and ballistic reports, and evaluating the reliability and admissibility of prosecution evidence. The practice encompasses bail applications, challenges to investigative and procedural irregularities where legally maintainable, defence submissions, witness cross-examination, trial advocacy, and appellate proceedings before the competent courts.

Statutory & Legal Framework: The practice is governed principally by the Nari-O-Shishu Nirjatan Daman Ain, 2000, the Children Act, 2013, the Penal Code, 1860, and other applicable legislation, together with the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 and the Evidence Act, 1872, as relevant to the proceedings.

Litigation Strategy & Chamber Approach: Our approach focuses on analysing the statutory elements of alleged offences, examining complaints and investigation records, assessing witness testimony and documentary or forensic evidence, and evaluating procedural compliance. Depending on the client’s role, representation may include legal advice, bail applications, complaint-related proceedings, witness examination and cross-examination, trial advocacy, and appeals before the competent courts, in accordance with applicable law and fair-trial safeguards.

Statutory & Legal Framework: The practice is governed principally by the Special Powers Act, 1974, together with the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the Penal Code, 1860, and other applicable legislation concerning public order, preventive measures, criminal investigation and trial.

Litigation Strategy & Chamber Approach: Our approach focuses on analysing the statutory basis of the allegations or detention, examining the relevant case records and evidence, assessing compliance with applicable procedural requirements, and identifying legally sustainable grounds for challenge or defence. Depending on the client’s role, representation may include bail applications, challenges to detention orders where maintainable, trial proceedings, legal submissions, and appeals or other remedies before the competent courts.

Statutory & Legal Framework: The practice is governed principally by the Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking Act, 2012, the Overseas Employment and Migrants Act, 2013, and other applicable legislation, together with the Penal Code, 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, and relevant laws governing investigation, prosecution and trial.

Litigation Strategy & Chamber Approach: Our approach focuses on analysing the statutory elements of alleged offences, examining witness statements, documentary and financial records, travel and immigration documents, and other relevant evidence. It also involves assessing individual criminal responsibility, the evidentiary basis of alleged participation or conspiracy, and compliance with applicable investigative and procedural requirements. Depending on the client’s role, representation may include complaint-related proceedings, bail applications, defence submissions, witness examination and cross-examination, trial advocacy, and appeals before the competent courts.

Statutory & Legal Framework: The practice is governed principally by the Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act, 1995, the Environment Court Act, 2010, and other applicable environmental and regulatory legislation, together with relevant provisions of the Penal Code, 1860, and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, where applicable.

Litigation Strategy & Chamber Approach: Our approach focuses on analysing the statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to the alleged conduct, examining inspection reports, environmental assessments, technical evidence and relevant permits or licences, and assessing compliance with enforcement and procedural requirements. Depending on the client’s role, representation may include legal advice, challenges to enforcement measures where maintainable, applications before competent authorities or courts, trial advocacy, and appeals or other remedies available under applicable law.

Statutory & Legal Framework: The practice is governed principally by the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, and other applicable special legislation and procedural rules governing appeals, revisions, reviews and post-judgment remedies.

Litigation Strategy & Chamber Approach: Our approach focuses on examining judgments, orders and trial records to identify legally sustainable grounds involving errors of law, misappreciation of evidence, procedural irregularities, jurisdictional issues and sentencing. Depending on the nature of the proceedings, representation may include preparing appeal and revision petitions, applications for leave to appeal, review petitions where legally maintainable, applications for suspension of sentence or bail, and written and oral submissions before the appropriate judicial forums.

Statutory & Legal Framework: The consultation practice is anchored in Articles 27, 31, 32, 33, and 35 of the Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh (safeguards against arbitrary arrest, custodial protections, and fair trial rights), the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the Evidence Act, 1872 (professional legal privilege), and the Bangladesh Legal Practitioners and Bar Council Canons of Professional Conduct.

Litigation Strategy & Chamber Approach: Our pre-trial consultation approach focuses on immediate risk mitigation, custodial rights enforcement, resisting unlawful remand applications, and advising on anticipatory or regular bail avenues. We guide clients on lawful interactions with law enforcement and regulatory investigating agencies (including the ACC, CID, and DB Police), safeguard attorney-client confidentiality, and structure evidence-based defense strategies prior to formal charge framing.