The Lawyers and Jurists - Law Firm

COMPANY FORMATION AND REGISTRATION

If you are considering to register a new company or relocation of your existing company to Bangladesh, note that The Lawyers & Jurists can assist you in this regard. A private limited company in Bangladesh is a separate legal entity and shareholders are not liable for the company’s debts beyond the amount of share capital they have contributed. According to the Companies Act 1994, any person (foreign or local) above the age of 18 can register a company in Bangladesh.

For the purpose of company incorporation in Bangladesh, the following information is required by the company registrar:

• Company Name: A name clearance must be obtained.
• Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association. RJSC requires that the object clause in the MoA to be within 400 words and 7 clauses.
• Shareholders Particulars (National ID if the shareholder is a Bangladeshi)
• Directors Particulars (including Tax Identification Number)
• Registered Address
• Singed Form IX and Subscriber Page. Scanned copy in pdf will be required.
• For foreigners: Copy of passport of shareholder and director.

FAMILY MATTERS AND CHILD CUSTODY

The team of Lawyers & Jurists have immense experience in family matters including all disputes and issues relating to marriage, divorce, ward ship, child custody, residence and all financial claims connected with them, including maintenance, property, lump sum etc. We endeavor to combine our considerable knowhow and experience, with an understanding and caring approach.

Family dispute is one of the most important areas of law that we focus most in our practice. With the change of time, family disputes including divorce and guardianship are on rise in number in Bangladesh.

In the territory of our country, it is obvious to note that the disputes as to the conjugal status is shaded by the pretence of happiness which in turn blast out in a heart breaking situation. The vulnerable status of such type of family or conjugal or marital relationship has direct impact of the social infrastructure of the land.

To redress the “violence in family” in the modes of Dowry, Torture, assault, rape, strangulation, acid throwing, number of special Acts has been enacted and they are in their full effect. Though some of the offence is redressed by the Penal Code, 1860, a few are subject to specific enactments.

We have brilliant lawyers who have noticeable reputation in the field of Family law, especially when the dispute is regarding Dower, Divorce, Maintenance, restitution of conjugal life and of course about custody of child. In a case of Dower, divorce or maintenance or custody of child, we take every case with utmost confidentiality. We do not unnecessarily disclose the identity of our clients in this regard. Because, we value your social standing as well as the consequences it may invite.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (TRADEMARK, PATENT, COPYRIGHT)

Intellectual property law is that area of law, which concern legal rights associated with creative effort or commercial reputation and goodwill. Intellectual property is the things that are created by the human thought; as a result of intellectual activities. The Lawyers & Jurists has an extraordinary repute in connection with a wide range of intellectual property services. Our services comprise of registration of IP rights and also dealing with disputes arising out of such rights.

In today’s global marketplace, identifying, developing and protecting intellectual property (IP) rights is crucial in establishing and growing a successful business. We provide all kind of IP related legal solutions to our clients with trademark, copyright, patent and trade secret legal issues. From the inception of an idea to the global marketing of products, our lawyers seek to partner with clients to anticipate and minimize future conflicts while maximizing present opportunities. We employ a team approach to each transaction, so the same lawyers that performed a trademark search are also the ones who defend its proprietary rights.

Our goal is to remain on the cutting edge of this rapidly changing field to help preserve our clients’ competitive edge. However, while intellectual property is divided in to two branches, namely industrial property and Copy right, our chamber has extended its services to those companies which are in need of protecting its intellectual property.

Since the business and activities of such kind is gradually increasing in Bangladesh, necessity of practicing intellectual property law has been felt over the years. Therefore, our chamber has invested a considerable time to build up a team who are solely specialized in the field of Intellectual Property. Companies with a huge reputation always face a threat that some other person or persons is using the same name with a cunning change which is not identical at the first instance. Therefore, in the name of original reputed company, the vested quarter is making their revenue giving a serious loss to the original one. Thus necessity of intellectual property law practice is considered an integral part by a large sector of company. Our experience has shown that in most of the cases the courts are applying the principle with great care so that the injured party suffers no more loss, and consequently be compensated by the infringers. Our chamber has a series of record to keep the right as to intellectual property intact. Most of the cases are regarding Trade mark, Design or patent.

Criminal law Prosecution and Defense

The Lawyers & Jurists are considered by many to be leading & specialist legal services provider with regards to specialist advisory, drafting and advocacy services in relation to Criminal Prosecution & Defense. Our lawyers can assist you in any kind of Criminal Prosecution by advising and representing you in criminal courts.

IMMIGRATION LAW IN BANGLADESH

Immigration Law Bangladesh

Immigration Law Bangladesh: Immigration law refers to the rules established by the government for determining who is allowed to enter the country, and for how long. “The Lawyers & Jurists” provide legal support regarding this matter with high success record.

Department of Immigration & Passports

The Department of Immigration & Passports of the Ministry of Home Affairs is the government organisation responsible for passports, immigration and migration in general in Bangladesh. It is located in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. The headquarters is located in Agargaon Passport office in Dhaka City. Major General Mohammad Ayub Chowdhury is the incumbent Director General (DG) of the Department of Immigration and Passports.

Bangladeshi nationality law

The nationality law of Bangladesh governs the issues of citizenship and nationality of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. The primary law relating to Bangladesh citizenship is The Citizenship Act, 1951 originally the Pakistan Citizenship Act 1951, later amended by a number of legislative orders introduced by the Government of Bangladesh.

Citizenship

Upon the founding of the state
The territory that is modern day Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan called East Pakistan before 1971. Previously Pakistan, East Pakistan (modern day Bangladesh), and India had been part of British India until independence from Britain and the partition of India and Pakistan into two separate countries in 1947. Before the advent of Bangladeshi nationality law, Pakistani nationality law and British nationality law would have applied.

Jus sanguinis
According to the Citizenship Act 1951, one method of acquiring Bangladeshi nationality is via jus sanguinis (Citizenship by right of blood). This means one may acquire citizenship regardless of whether they were born on Bangladeshi sovereign territory or not. Bangladeshi citizenship is provided primarily jus sanguinis, or through bloodline, irrespective of the place or the legitimacy of the birth.

Citizenship by investment
People who invest in Bangladesh can acquire permanent residency status by investing a minimum of US$75,000 in non-repatriable funds. Although the initial investment to obtain permanent residency or citizenship is non-repatriable, profits, dividends and salaries are repatriable overseas.

REAL ESTATE AND PROPERTY MATTERS

The right to shelter is a fundamental right embodied in both the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Constitution of Bangladesh. Real estate development is a business activity concerned with land and construction that provides value-adding services by developing residential, commercial, institutional, industrial and integrated projects and related infrastructure. The concept of real estate in Bangladesh emerged after liberation. Over time, real estate has become a subject of keen interest for the general public, businessmen and other stakeholders. Real estate and Property related legal issues can be divided into (a) freehold land and buildings matters, (b) leasehold land and building matters and (c) real estate development matters.

“The Lawyers & Jurists” has an impressive history of assisting clients in securing their Real Estate & Property rights. We have experience of advising clients over apartment purchase, sale, mutation, search and disputes resolution.  We have experience team of lawyers who experience in dealing with complex property documents and government records, verification and searching of record.

CIVIL LITIGATION

Civil Litigation in Bangladesh.

The Lawyers & Jurists are considered by many to be leading & specialist legal services provider with regards to specialist advisory, drafting and advocacy services in many fields including commercial and business, property and trusts, landlord and tenant, money suits and debt recovery, judicial reviews and regulatory/disciplinary matters, immigration, admiralty, and Taxation (VAT, Tax & Customs) etc. among others. Our lawyers can assist you in all forms of Civil Litigation disputes by advising and representing you in courts and tribunals.