Protects fragile nature reserves, mangrove forests (Sundarbans), and wetlands from industrial encroachers.
Imprisonment up to 10 years or fine up to BDT 10 Lakh.
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Ministry of Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Bangladesh
Bangladesh Gazette Notification Feb 16, 1995
1995
2010
English (Original) / Bengali (Official)
Sets strict national environmental rules for factories, prohibits hazardous waste dumping, protects rivers, and requires environmental approvals for industrial projects.
Anyone navigating environmental law issues must comply with these statutory requirements to ensure legal protection and prevent sanctions.
পরিবেশগত সংকটাপন্ন এলাকা (ECA) ঘোষণা
Protects fragile nature reserves, mangrove forests (Sundarbans), and wetlands from industrial encroachers.
Imprisonment up to 10 years or fine up to BDT 10 Lakh.
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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. I of 1995
“The primary environmental legislation in Bangladesh providing for conservation of natural ecosystems, control of industrial pollution, declaration of Ecologically Critical Areas (ECAs), mandatory Environmental Clearance Certificates (ECC), and the establishment of Environment Courts.”
পরিবেশ সংরক্ষণ, দূষণ নিয়ন্ত্রণ, পরিবেশগত সংকটাপন্ন এলাকা (ECA) ঘোষণা এবং পরিবেশ আদালত সংক্রান্ত জাতীয় আইন।
Protects fragile nature reserves, mangrove forests (Sundarbans), and wetlands from industrial encroachers.
Imprisonment up to 10 years or fine up to BDT 10 Lakh.
Every factory or construction project must get official green clearance proving it will not poison the air or waterways.
Demolition of unauthorized structure and criminal prosecution in Environment Court.