The best type of lawyer for divorce in Bangladesh is a family lawyer or divorce lawyer who specializes in family law and the relevant religious laws. Divorce issues are complex often. So, you should work with a qualified lawyer who can provide proper guidance and representation.

The divorce registration fee was BDT 500 previously. But this charge has been increased to BDT 1000 according to the latest budget proposal of Bangladesh. However, the overall divorce cost is more than BDT 1000 and it varies based on divorce type. The cost of a mutual divorce is very low. The cost of a contested divorce is higher as it involves related expenses in multiple stages of the divorce process.

The cost to hire a divorce lawyer in Bangladesh varies based on the situation and issues involved in different cases. Whatever, an experienced lawyer can provide an approximate estimate. Consult with a professional lawyer such as Law Advisor BD to get a good estimate.

It varies in different religions and depends on divorce type and related circumstances and conditions. It may take several months to years. For instance, Talaq (a type of Muslim divorce) requires three months or 90 days to become effective after the submission of the divorce notice, unless the couple reconciles. If the wife is pregnant, the divorce process will begin after the pregnancy period.

The law for divorce in Bangladesh is called The Divorce Act, 1869. This Act is also called the Divorce Act and came into operation on the first day of April 1869. In reality, religious family laws govern divorce laws and procedures in Bangladesh.

You have to follow a specific process to divorce your wife in Bangladesh. To initiate the process, submit a divorce notice to the Chairman of the Union Parishad, the Chairman of the Paurashava, or the Mayor or Administrator of the Municipal Corporation. Then send a copy to your wife. The authorized body will establish an Arbitration Council (AC) within 30 days to reconcile between you and your spouse. If reconciliation fails, the divorce will be effective after the required time.

According to the Muslim Sharia law, a Muslim woman cannot give a divorce to her husband without her husband’s approval. She can choose Talaq-e-Tafweez (wife’s power), Khula or Mubarat (mutual consent), or Faskh-e-Nikah (a judicial divorce). In case of a judicial process, she can seek a court’s help under specific conditions, such as cruelty, desertion, or failure to provide maintenance.

For Muslims, to get a divorce certificate in Bangladesh, initiate a divorce. Send a written notice of divorce to the chairman of the Union Parishad or other authorized body and your spouse. The authorized body will try for a reconciliation. If it fails, the divorce will be effective after the mandated time. Then the marriage registrar will issue the divorce certificate.

To get a divorce in Bangladesh, you’ll need the following documents:

• A divorce registration form duly filled in by the applicant and signed by both spouses
• A photocopy of the Kabin-Nama (the standard marriage certificate or marriage contract form in Bangladesh)
• Photocopies of the couple’s National Identification (NID) Cards
• Photocopies of the NIDs of two male witnesses
• Court order (if applicable)
• A photo of an affidavit (if applicable)

Yes, Bangladesh has alimony laws. A wife can request alimony during a divorce suit. Under Islamic law, a husband must pay alimony to his wife, regardless of who initiates the divorce. It can’t be more than one-fifth of his average net income for the previous three years. The court can order the husband to pay the wife a lump sum or an annual sum of money. The court can also order weekly or monthly payments. If the husband doesn’t pay alimony after a judicial separation, he’s liable for the wife’s necessaries.

To get a mutual divorce in Bangladesh, spouses must voluntarily agree to the divorce. Submit the agreement (signed by spouses and two witnesses) with agreed-upon terms and conditions in written form to the appropriate authority. The authorities will confirm everything is ok. The authorized body will establish an Arbitration Council (AC) to reconcile the couple. If reconciliation fails, the divorce will take place after the required time.

No, a wife doesn’t get marital property after a divorce in Bangladesh. According to the prevailing Muslim family laws in Bangladesh, the wife doesn’t have any rights over marital property, even if she has any contribution to that property. But she has the right to get maintenance during the iddat period.

To withdraw a divorce in Bangladesh, the spouse who initiates the divorce process should apply for the withdrawal. He/she must apply to withdraw the divorce notice within 90 days from the date of its submission to the same authority he submitted it. Then the authority will establish an Arbitration Council (AC). The AC will record the statements of both parties and order the withdrawal.