Divorce does not become legally effective upon verbal pronouncement; formal written notice must be submitted to the local authority, with a mandatory 90-day reconciliation window.
Imprisonment up to 1 year or fine for failure to notify.
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Ministry of Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Bangladesh
Govt. of Bangladesh Legislative Archive Ord. VIII/1961
1961
2019
English (Original) / Bengali (Official)
The key statute protecting marital rights, making marriage registration mandatory, regulating divorce notice periods, and ensuring financial maintenance.
Anyone navigating family law issues must comply with these statutory requirements to ensure legal protection and prevent sanctions.
স্ত্রীর ভরণপোষণ
A wife has the right to legally claim shelter, food, clothing, and monetary maintenance for herself and her children.
Arrears of maintenance recoverable as public demand / Family Court decree.
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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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Ordinance No. VIII of 1961
“Statutory codification regulating marriage registration, mandatory procedures for Talaq (notice to Arbitration Council), restrictions on polygamy, maintenance rights of wives, and succession rights of orphaned grandchildren.”
বিবাহ নিবন্ধন, তালাকের নোটিশ ও সালিশি কাউন্সিল পদ্ধতি, বহুবিবাহ নিয়ন্ত্রণ, ভরণপোষণ এবং নাতি-নাতনিদের উত্তরাধিকার সংক্রান্ত আইন।
Divorce does not become legally effective upon verbal pronouncement; formal written notice must be submitted to the local authority, with a mandatory 90-day reconciliation window.
Imprisonment up to 1 year or fine for failure to notify.
A wife has the right to legally claim shelter, food, clothing, and monetary maintenance for herself and her children.
Arrears of maintenance recoverable as public demand / Family Court decree.