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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, 26 January 2000

Enacted / Effective Date:

2000

Last Amended / Validated:

2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Authentic Language Status:

English (Original) / Bengali (Official)

BangladeshConstitutional & Fundamental RightsIn ForceAct No. VI of 2000

The Legal Aid Services Act, 2000

আইনগত সহায়তা প্রদান আইন, ২০০০

Enactment Year2000

Entry into Force / Effective26th January 2000

Last Updated / AmendedMinistry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs

Provisions Count24 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 guaranteeing government-funded legal representation and advice to insolvent, indigent, and disadvantaged citizens to give effect to the constitutional right to equality before the law under Article 27 and protection of law under Article 31.

Core Legal Concepts

Section 3: Establishment of National Legal Aid Services Organization (NLASO)
Section 9: Functions of District Legal Aid Committees

Important Points & Practical Takeaways

Enacted in 2000 as a key pillar of Bangladesh jurisprudence.
Governs Constitutional & Fundamental Rights with binding statutory force across its legal domain.
Provides procedural safeguards and dispute resolution remedies for citizens and institutions.

Anyone navigating constitutional & fundamental rights issues must comply with these statutory requirements to ensure legal protection and prevent sanctions.

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Section 3

Establishment of National Legal Aid Services Organization (NLASO)

জাতীয় আইনগত সহায়তা প্রদান সংস্থা প্রতিষ্ঠা

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Official Statutory Text (English)Primary Authentic Version

There shall be established a statutory organization called the National Legal Aid Services Organization to manage, administer, and supervise government-funded legal assistance across all districts of Bangladesh.

বাংলা অনুবাদ (Bangla Translation)Accredited Translation

সমগ্র বাংলাদেশে সরকারি অর্থায়নে বিনামূল্যে আইনি সহায়তা কার্যক্রম পরিচালনার জন্য জাতীয় আইনগত সহায়তা প্রদান সংস্থা প্রতিষ্ঠা।

Plain Language Explanation

Creates the national agency responsible for funding and administering free legal aid to eligible citizens.

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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. VI of 2000

The Legal Aid Services Act, 2000

আইনগত সহায়তা প্রদান আইন, ২০০০

Enactment Year2000

Effective Date26th January 2000

StatusIn Force

Scope Printed2 Codified Provisions

Official Publication: Bangladesh Code (bdcode.gov.bd)(Bangladesh Gazette Extraordinary, 26 January 2000)

Authenticated Mirror • Retrieved on November 3, 2026

Statutory Scope & Legislative Preamble

“Statutory framework guaranteeing government-funded legal representation and advice to insolvent, indigent, and disadvantaged citizens to give effect to the constitutional right to equality before the law under Article 27 and protection of law under Article 31.”

দরিদ্র, অসচ্ছল ও সহায়সম্বলহীন নাগরিকদের রাষ্ট্রীয় খরচে আইনি পরামর্শ ও মামলা পরিচালনার মাধ্যমে ন্যায়বিচার প্রাপ্তি নিশ্চিতকরণ সংক্রান্ত আইন।

Section Section 3— Establishment of National Legal Aid Services Organization (NLASO)জাতীয় আইনগত সহায়তা প্রদান সংস্থা প্রতিষ্ঠা

Official Statutory Provision

বাংলা পাঠ্য (Certified Bengali Text)

Plain Language Meaning & Analysis

Creates the national agency responsible for funding and administering free legal aid to eligible citizens.

Section Section 9— Functions of District Legal Aid Committeesজেলা কমিটির কার্যাবলি

Official Statutory Provision

District Legal Aid Committees headed by the District and Sessions Judge shall receive applications, determine financial eligibility, assign panel lawyers, and facilitate pre-trial alternative dispute resolution.

বাংলা পাঠ্য (Certified Bengali Text)

জেলা জজের সভাপতিত্বে জেলা কমিটি অসচ্ছল আবেদনকারীদের আর্থিক সামর্থ্য যাচাইপূর্বক সরকারি খরচে প্যানেল আইনজীবী নিয়োগ ও বিকল্প বিরোধ নিষ্পত্তি পরিচালনা করে।

Plain Language Meaning & Analysis

Authorizes district committees to appoint government-funded lawyers and resolve disputes through mediation.

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Section 3

Establishment of National Legal Aid Services Organization (NLASO)

জাতীয় আইনগত সহায়তা প্রদান সংস্থা প্রতিষ্ঠা

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Official Statutory Text (English)Primary Authentic Version

বাংলা অনুবাদ (Bangla Translation)Accredited Translation

Plain Language Explanation

Creates the national agency responsible for funding and administering free legal aid to eligible citizens.

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Legislative Provenance & Source Transparency

The Legal Aid Services Act, 2000

আইনগত সহায়তা প্রদান আইন, ২০০০

Statutory Overview & Key Principles

Establishment of National Legal Aid Services Organization (NLASO)

Private Section Notes0 Notes

Related Provisions in this Statute1 Linked Sections

Functions of District Legal Aid Committees

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 Legal Aid Services Act, 2000

আইনগত সহায়তা প্রদান আইন, ২০০০

Statutory Overview & Key Principles

Establishment of National Legal Aid Services Organization (NLASO)

Private Section Notes0 Notes

Related Provisions in this Statute1 Linked Sections

Functions of District Legal Aid Committees

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