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Ministry of Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Bangladesh
Legislative Enactment Act II of 1951 (Adopted via Act VIII of 1973)
1951
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z
English (Original) / Bengali (Official)
Foundational statute governing acquisition of citizenship by birth (Jus Soli), descent (Jus Sanguinis), registration, and naturalization in Bangladesh.
Anyone navigating immigration & citizenship law issues must comply with these statutory requirements to ensure legal protection and prevent sanctions.
জন্মসূত্রে নাগরিকত্ব
Grants birthright citizenship to persons born on Bangladesh soil.
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দণ্ডবিধি, ১৮৬০
The primary criminal code in Bangladesh that defines specific unlawful acts (such as theft, assault, fraud, or murder), sets statutory defenses (such as private defense), and determines the penalties judges can impose.
গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশের সংবিধান
The highest legal authority in Bangladesh. It guarantees basic fundamental human rights (like free speech, equality, and protection from unlawful arrest) and defines how the country's government, parliament, and courts operate.
ফৌজদারি কার্যবিধি, ১৮৯৮
The procedural rulebook for police investigations and criminal court trials. It defines how arrests must be carried out, how bail applications are decided, and how suspect rights are safeguarded during interrogation.
Act No. II of 1951
“Foundational statute governing acquisition of citizenship by birth (Jus Soli), descent (Jus Sanguinis), registration, and naturalization in Bangladesh.”
জন্মসূত্রে, বংশানুক্রমে এবং নিবন্ধনের মাধ্যমে বাংলাদেশের নাগরিকত্ব লাভ ও অবসানের মূল আইন।
Grants birthright citizenship to persons born on Bangladesh soil.
Provides citizenship to children born abroad to Bangladeshi parents.