Criminal Law and Defence in Bangladesh
Criminal Law and Defence in Bangladesh covers advice and representation from investigation and bail through trial, appeal and revision. We review the allegations, procedural history and available evidence to assess the next step in the appropriate court.
Schedule a ConsultationWhat We Handle
Investigation and bail
Advice on complaints, first information reports (FIRs), summons and arrest, and preparation of bail applications where appropriate.
Criminal trial defence
Review of the prosecution case, preparation for hearings, and representation before the appropriate criminal court.
Appeals, revisions and quashing
Review of judgments and orders for potential appeal, revision or an application to quash proceedings where available.
Special-statute proceedings
Advice on criminal cases under specialised laws, including Anti-Corruption Commission matters, where applicable.
Our Approach
- Review the record. We organise the FIR or complaint, orders, charge sheet and supporting documents as available.
- Identify immediate steps. We assess upcoming hearing dates, bail, the appropriate court and any available remedy.
- Prepare the defence. We review the evidence and procedural issues, prepare applications and submissions, and assess appeal or revision options when relevant.
Key Statutes and Framework
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
- General criminal procedure, including bail, trial, appeal and revision.
- Penal Code, 1860
- General criminal offences and punishments.
- Evidence Act, 1872
- Relevance, admissibility and proof of evidence.
Special statutes may provide separate rules depending on the allegation and the court or tribunal involved.
Insights & Videos
Bail Procedure in Bangladesh
What to expect when seeking bail in a criminal case.
Read the bail procedure guideBail and Quashment in Anti-Corruption Cases
A guide to bail and applications to quash proceedings in ACC cases.
Read the bail and quashment articleHow Anti-Corruption Commission Cases Work
An overview of ACC proceedings in Bangladesh.
Read the ACC case guideLegal Videos and Updates
Find legal explainers and commentary on Advocate Tasmiah’s social profiles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for bail in a criminal case?
The applicable bail rules depend on the alleged offence, whether it is bailable, the stage of the case and any special statute that applies.
What documents should I bring to a consultation?
Bring the FIR or complaint, any summons or warrant, court orders, bail papers and the charge sheet if available. Include the next hearing date and a short timeline.
What is the difference between an appeal and a revision?
An appeal and a revision are different ways of asking a higher court to review a decision. Availability depends on the order, the applicable law and any filing deadline.