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Overview

The Laws of Bangladesh are systematically organized into 56 volumes, containing thousands of legal documents including:
  • Acts - Primary legislation passed by Parliament
  • Ordinances - Executive orders with legal force
  • Regulations - Administrative rules and procedures
  • Constitutional Documents - Including the Constitution of 1972

Volume Index

Historical Volumes (1799-1986)

Modern Era (1987-2025)

Key Historical Milestones

📜 Colonial Period (1799-1947)

  • Volumes 1-10: Foundation of modern legal system
  • Introduction of British legal principles
  • Administrative and criminal law development

🏛️ Pakistan Period (1947-1971)

  • Volumes 10-14: East Pakistan legislation
  • Constitutional developments
  • Regional autonomy laws

🇧🇩 Independence Era (1971-1990)

  • Volume 15: Constitution of Bangladesh (1972)
  • Volumes 15-28: Nation-building legislation
  • Economic and social development laws

🏛️ Democratic Period (1991-Present)

  • Volumes 28-56: Parliamentary democracy
  • Economic liberalization
  • Digital governance initiatives
  • Recent reforms and modernization

Browse by Category

🏛️ Constitutional Law

⚖️ Criminal Law

💼 Commercial Law

🏥 Social Legislation

💻 Digital Laws

Search & Navigation

  • Alphabetical Index: Browse laws by alphabetical order
  • Chronological Index: Navigate by year of enactment
  • Subject Index: Find laws by topic or area of law
  • Advanced Search: Search across all volumes

Usage Notes

  • All volumes are available in both Bengali and English where applicable. (For now available in default language only)
  • Links lead to dedicated volume pages with complete act listings
  • Each volume page includes detailed act summaries and full text access
  • Historical context provided for significant legislative periods

Source: Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs
Last Updated: July 2025