The Strategic Blueprint of the Japan-Bangladesh EPA: An Analysis by Mohammed Forrukh Rahman

06/05/2026 | | Capital Market, Finance, Corporate, International, Investment

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

Rahman’s Chambers Featured in USA TODAY Report on Bangladesh’s Sustainable Growth

14/10/2025 | | Capital Market, Finance, Corporate, International, Investment

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

HYBRID SEMINAR ON M&A IN THE BANKING & FINANCE SECTOR

26/08/2025 | | Banking, Finance, Seminars / Webinars / Conferences, Corporate

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

HYBRID SEMINAR ON INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ACT 2023

26/07/2025 | | Seminars / Webinars / Conferences, Corporate, Dispute Resolution

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

HYBRID SEMINAR ON REAL ESTATE DISPUTES RESOLUTION

25/06/2025 | | Seminars / Webinars / Conferences, Corporate, Dispute Resolution

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

HYBRID SEMINAR ON THE COMPOSITION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF LISTED COMPANIES

11/03/2025 | | Capital Market, Seminars / Webinars / Conferences, Commercial, Corporate

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

Central Bank Nod is Not Required for Bandwidth Import Payments.

17/11/2024 | | Banking, Finance, Corporate

Summary Banks in Bangladesh do not require any permission from Bangladesh Bank to process import payments for internet bandwidth and other related services from now on. The central bank already issued a circular that allows banks to make payments abroad without requiring its permission. However, banks must maintain some specifications, like obtaining applications from importers, which include required documents, invoices,... Read More

The Central Bank of Bangladesh has simplified the import rule for industrial establishments.

17/11/2024 | | Commercial, Corporate, Taxes & Finance

Summary The Bangladesh Bank has made things easy for industrial imports by letting importers use a letter of agreement instead of a traditional letter of credit (LC). This directive intends to facilitate imports into designated economic zones, such as Export Processing Zones and Economic Zones. From the time being importers are allowed to secure short-term foreign loans to mitigate their... Read More

HYBRID SEMINAR ON THE CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL SALES OF GOODS

23/03/2024 | | Seminars / Webinars / Conferences, Commercial, Corporate, International

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

Bangladesh garment industry short on cotton as floods worsen protest backlog

14/09/2024 | | Commercial, Corporate, International

Summary: One of the largest centers of the world's apparel industry, Bangladesh, is experiencing a backlog in orders due to recent political unrest, making it more difficult for garment manufacturers there to fulfill orders on time due to floods that interrupts their cotton supplies.  Context: Bangladesh exported $38.4 billion worth of apparel in 2023, making it the third-largest garment exporter in the... Read More

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