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Publishing Authority:

Ministry of Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Bangladesh

Official Repository:

Bangladesh Code (bdcode.gov.bd)

Official Gazette / Treaty Serial:

Bangladesh Gazette Extraordinary, 24 September 2012

Enacted / Effective Date:

2012

Last Amended / Validated:

2026-08-26T00:00:00Z

Authentic Language Status:

English (Original) / Bengali (Official)

BangladeshFamily & Personal StatusIn ForceAct No. XL of 2012

The Hindu Marriage Registration Act, 2012

হিন্দু বিবাহ নিবন্ধন আইন, ২০১২

Enactment Year2012

Entry into Force / Effective24th September 2012

Last Updated / AmendedMinistry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs

Provisions Count9 Sections (2 Indexed)

SourceBangladesh Code

AuthorityMinistry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs

Last Verified15 August 2026

StatusOfficial Legal Text

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Statutory Overview & Key Principles

Official Legal Text (Verified)

Statutory framework introducing formal optional registration for Hindu marriages in Bangladesh, providing legal documentation, official marriage certificates, and protection of women’s rights.

Core Legal Concepts

Section 3: Registration of Hindu Marriage (Optional)
Section 6: Evidentiary Value of Hindu Marriage Certificate

Important Points & Practical Takeaways

Enacted in 2012 as a key pillar of Bangladesh jurisprudence.
Governs Family & Personal Status with binding statutory force across its legal domain.
Provides procedural safeguards and dispute resolution remedies for citizens and institutions.

Anyone navigating family & personal status issues must comply with these statutory requirements to ensure legal protection and prevent sanctions.

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Section 3

Registration of Hindu Marriage (Optional)

হিন্দু বিবাহ নিবন্ধন (ঐচ্ছিক)

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Official Statutory Text (English)Primary Authentic Version

Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, custom or usage, any Hindu marriage solemnized in accordance with Hindu religious rites may be registered in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

বাংলা অনুবাদ (Bangla Translation)Accredited Translation

হিন্দু ধর্মীয় রীতি অনুসারে সম্পন্ন যেকোনো বিবাহ এই আইনের অধীনে সরকারিভাবে নিবন্ধন করা যাবে।

Plain Language Explanation

Authorizes official government registration of Hindu religious marriages.

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The Penal Code, 1860

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.

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Constitutional Law1972

The Constitution of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

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.

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Criminal Law1898

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898

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.

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GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

NYAYOTA CODIFICATION MIRROR • BD

Act No. XL of 2012

The Hindu Marriage Registration Act, 2012

হিন্দু বিবাহ নিবন্ধন আইন, ২০১২

Enactment Year2012

Effective Date24th September 2012

StatusIn Force

Scope Printed2 Codified Provisions

Official Publication: Bangladesh Code (bdcode.gov.bd)(Bangladesh Gazette Extraordinary, 24 September 2012)

Authenticated Mirror • Retrieved on November 3, 2026

Statutory Scope & Legislative Preamble

“Statutory framework introducing formal optional registration for Hindu marriages in Bangladesh, providing legal documentation, official marriage certificates, and protection of women’s rights.”

বাংলাদেশে হিন্দু ধর্মাবলম্বীদের বিবাহ ঐচ্ছিক নিবন্ধনের বিধান ও সরকারি সনদ প্রদান সংক্রান্ত আইন।

Section Section 3— Registration of Hindu Marriage (Optional)হিন্দু বিবাহ নিবন্ধন (ঐচ্ছিক)

Official Statutory Provision

বাংলা পাঠ্য (Certified Bengali Text)

Plain Language Meaning & Analysis

Authorizes official government registration of Hindu religious marriages.

Section Section 6— Evidentiary Value of Hindu Marriage Certificateহিন্দু বিবাহ সনদের সাক্ষ্যগত মূল্য

Official Statutory Provision

A certified copy of an entry in the Hindu Marriage Register signed by the Registrar shall be received in all courts as evidence of the marriage to which it relates.

বাংলা পাঠ্য (Certified Bengali Text)

হিন্দু বিবাহ নিবন্ধক কর্তৃক প্রদত্ত সনদ আদালতে বিবাহের চূড়ান্ত প্রমাণ হিসেবে গণ্য হবে।

Plain Language Meaning & Analysis

Provides conclusive legal evidence of marriage for passport, visa, inheritance, and court proceedings.

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Section 3

Registration of Hindu Marriage (Optional)

হিন্দু বিবাহ নিবন্ধন (ঐচ্ছিক)

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Official Statutory Text (English)Primary Authentic Version

বাংলা অনুবাদ (Bangla Translation)Accredited Translation

Plain Language Explanation

Authorizes official government registration of Hindu religious marriages.

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Legislative Provenance & Source Transparency

The Hindu Marriage Registration Act, 2012

হিন্দু বিবাহ নিবন্ধন আইন, ২০১২

Statutory Overview & Key Principles

Registration of Hindu Marriage (Optional)

Private Section Notes0 Notes

Related Provisions in this Statute1 Linked Sections

Evidentiary Value of Hindu Marriage Certificate

Related Statutes & Interconnected Laws

The Penal Code, 1860

The Constitution of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898

Statutory Scope & Legislative Preamble

Legislative Provenance & Source Transparency

The Hindu Marriage Registration Act, 2012

হিন্দু বিবাহ নিবন্ধন আইন, ২০১২

Statutory Overview & Key Principles

Registration of Hindu Marriage (Optional)

Private Section Notes0 Notes

Related Provisions in this Statute1 Linked Sections

Evidentiary Value of Hindu Marriage Certificate

Related Statutes & Interconnected Laws

The Penal Code, 1860

The Constitution of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898

Statutory Scope & Legislative Preamble