Guarantees the citizen’s right to access public records and government documentation.
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Ministry of Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Bangladesh
Bangladesh Gazette Extraordinary, 6 April 2009
2009
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z
English (Original) / Bengali (Official)
Empowers citizens to request and obtain official information from government bodies, statutory corporations, and foreign-funded NGOs within strict statutory deadlines (20 working days). Establishes the Information Commission.
Anyone navigating administrative & public law issues must comply with these statutory requirements to ensure legal protection and prevent sanctions.
তথ্য প্রাপ্তির অধিকার
Guarantees the citizen’s right to access public records and government documentation.
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Act No. XX of 2009
“Empowers citizens to request and obtain official information from government bodies, statutory corporations, and foreign-funded NGOs within strict statutory deadlines (20 working days). Establishes the Information Commission.”
সরকারি, আধা-সরকারি ও এনজিও প্রতিষ্ঠান হতে নাগরিকের তথ্য প্রাপ্তির আইনগত অধিকার এবং তথ্য কমিশন সংক্রান্ত আইন।
Guarantees the citizen’s right to access public records and government documentation.
Sets a strict 20-day limit for public bodies to provide requested information.