Following the historic enactment of Act No. 18 of 2026, which repeals the 2010 Quick Energy Supply Act, and sweeping amendments to the Public Procurement Act via Act No. 41 of 2026, Bangladesh’s legal and regulatory landscape has fundamentally shifted. The era of unsolicited Independent Power Producer (IPP) agreements has officially ended, paving the way for a highly regulated,... Read More
Rahman’s Chambers, Barristers & Advocates, is proud to announce that our Head of Chambers, Mr. Mohammed Forrukh Rahman, has recently authored a comprehensive analytical article titled "Japan-Bangladesh EPA: A strategic blueprint for trade and investment promotion," published in The Financial Express. This insightful piece delves into the historic execution of the Japan-Bangladesh Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) on February 6, 2026.... Read More
While much of the public discourse has focused on trade facilitation and tariff reductions, the 2026 EPA is, at its core, a binding regulatory architecture. It establishes a formidable ecosystem of liabilities and compliance traps that significantly amplify legal exposure for all stakeholders. This session will focus entirely on analysing and mitigating these critical legal risks. To ensure the discussion... Read More
Choosing a vessel's flag is one of the most critical decisions a shipowner, operator, or financier will make. This choice has profound consequences for commercial operations, liability exposure, financial viability, and global compliance. Understanding your legal position, regulatory obligations, and finance-party requirements is paramount to mitigating risk and ensuring operational success. The choice of registry dictates the legal framework governing... Read More
Rahman’s Chambers, Barristers & Advocates, is delighted to announce its recent feature in USA TODAY’s international publication, “Bangladesh at the Crossroads: An Investor’s Gateway to Sustainable Growth.” This prestigious report highlights Bangladesh’s remarkable journey towards becoming a resilient hub for sustainable development and innovation, underpinned by robust legal, institutional, and policy frameworks. We are honored to be recognized among... Read More
The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) is considered one of the core international trade law conventions, universally desirable for adoption. Presently, 97 countries, including the USA (1988), Germany (1991), Denmark (1990), most EU countries, Japan (2009), Russia (1991), Australia, China (1988), Singapore, Brazil (2014), Bahrain (2014), Canada, Congo (2015), and Madagascar (2015), have... Read More
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are strategic transactions where financial institutions are combined or consolidated. In a merger, two banks agree to integrate their operations into a single, new entity. In an acquisition, a larger institution acquires a majority stake in a target company, often retaining the legal identity of the acquired entity. In the modern financial landscape, M&A is a... Read More
The landscape of Intellectual Property (IP) rights and laws in Bangladesh has undergone significant reforms over the past few years. For over a century, the cornerstone of IP law and rights was enshrined within the Patents and Designs Act, 1911; an inherited legislation and a relic of the British colonial era, which governed both patents and designs under a single framework. While it... Read More
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. Before the acquisition, purchase of land, or long-term lease for commercial purpose, clients often require a comprehensive due diligence report on several complex matters involving authenticity, title, possession & history of... Read More
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) is making an effort to improve corporate governance. The BSEC has created a pool of independent service providers to monitor general meetings of listed companies. This is being done to ensure that investors' rights are protected and that companies comply with regulations. Additionally, the BSEC has asked previously non-compliant companies to comply... Read More
