Legal Dictionary
Bangladesh Legal Glossary
আইনি শব্দকোষ
66 legal terms in English, Bangla, and Banglish phonetic — a practical reference for understanding Bangladesh law.
A
Court finding the defendant not guilty of the charges.
Law passed by Parliament through the full legislative process.
Postponement of a court hearing to a later date.
Written sworn statement used as evidence in court.
Formal claim that someone has committed an offence.
Formal change or addition to an existing law or constitution.
Application to a higher court to review and change a lower court decision.
Police taking a person into custody on suspicion of a criminal offence.
B
Temporary release from custody with conditions, pending trial or appeal.
Statutory body regulating lawyers and legal education in Bangladesh.
C
Legal dispute brought before a court for resolution.
Offence for which police can arrest without a warrant.
Person who files a formal complaint or case in court.
Voluntary statement admitting guilt, valid only before a magistrate.
Supreme law of the country, establishing government structure and rights.
Act of disrespect or disobedience towards a court or its officers.
Place where legal disputes are heard and decided by a judge.
Related to crime and criminal proceedings under the Penal Code.
Questioning of a witness by the opposing party in court.
Legal right to care for and make decisions about a child.
D
Formal court order settling a civil dispute between parties.
Person accused of an offence and brought before a court.
False statement damaging someone's reputation, punishable under law.
Legal dissolution of a marriage under personal or family law.
Amount payable by husband to wife under Muslim marriage contract.
Property or money demanded in connection with marriage, prohibited by law.
E
Information presented in court to prove or disprove a fact.
F
First Information Report — the initial complaint recorded by police.
Intentional deception for personal gain, a criminal offence.
Basic rights guaranteed by Part III of the Constitution (Articles 26–47A).
H
Writ requiring production of a detained person before the court.
Person legally entitled to inherit property upon someone's death.
I
Formal written charge against an accused person for trial.
Property and rights received from a deceased person by law.
Court order requiring a party to do or refrain from doing something.
J
Judicial officer who presides over court proceedings and delivers judgments.
The authority of a court to hear and decide cases in a particular area.
Group of citizens who decide facts in a trial (not currently used in Bangladesh).
L
Legal document transferring ownership of land or property.
Licensed legal professional who represents clients in court.
Free legal assistance provided to those who cannot afford representation.
Right to retain possession of property until a debt is paid.
M
Judicial officer with limited jurisdiction over criminal matters.
Financial support a person is legally required to provide to dependents.
Unlawful killing of another person with intent, punishable under Section 302.
N
Serious offence where bail is at the court's discretion, not automatic.
O
Solemn promise to tell the truth, taken before giving evidence.
Law issued by the President when Parliament is not in session.
P
Official forgiveness of a crime, granted by the President under Article 49.
The Penal Code 1860 — the main criminal law defining offences and punishments.
Formal written request submitted to a court or authority.
Person who initiates a civil case or lawsuit against another.
Defendant's formal response to charges — guilty, not guilty, or no contest.
The state or party bringing criminal charges against the accused.
Q
Minimum number of members required for a valid proceeding.
R
Court-ordered custody extension for further investigation.
S
Numbered division of a law — the basic unit of legislation.
Punishment imposed by a court upon conviction.
Court order requiring a person to appear before it.
Person who guarantees a defendant's appearance in court for bail.
T
Civil wrong causing harm, for which the injured party can claim damages.
Specialised court established to handle specific types of cases.
V
Court's final decision on a case after hearing all evidence.
W
Court order authorising arrest, search, or seizure.
Person who gives evidence in court based on what they saw or know.
Constitutional remedy application filed in the High Court under Article 102.
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