The welfare and best interest of the child overrides all competing parental claims in custody battles.
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Ministry of Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Bangladesh
Legislative Enactment Act VIII of 1890 (Adopted via Act VIII of 1973)
1890
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z
English (Original) / Bengali (Official)
Core statute governing appointment of guardians over the person and property of minors. Establishes the paramount principle of the "Welfare of the Child" in all custody adjudications.
Anyone navigating family & personal status issues must comply with these statutory requirements to ensure legal protection and prevent sanctions.
অভিভাবক নিয়োগে আদালতের বিবেচ্য বিষয় (সন্তানের কল্যাণ)
The welfare and best interest of the child overrides all competing parental claims in custody battles.
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Act No. VIII of 1890
“Core statute governing appointment of guardians over the person and property of minors. Establishes the paramount principle of the "Welfare of the Child" in all custody adjudications.”
নাবালকের শরীর ও সম্পত্তির অভিভাবক নিয়োগ এবং সন্তানের হেফাজত নির্ধারণে শিশুর সর্বোত্তম কল্যাণের নীতি সংক্রান্ত আইন।
The welfare and best interest of the child overrides all competing parental claims in custody battles.
Procedural vehicle used by parents to petition the court for restoration of child custody.