THE CONSTITUTION OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH Part No : Chapter No : Section No: Bangla [Open Bangla Version] 1[ BISMILLAH-AR-RAHMAN-AR-RAHIM (In the name of Allah, the Beneficient, the Merciful)/ In the name of the Creator, the Merciful.] PREAMBLE We, the people of Bangladesh, having proclaimed our independence on the 26th day of March, 1971 and through 2[ a historic struggle for national liberation], established the independent, sovereign Peoples Republic of Bangladesh; 3[ Pledging that the high ideals of nationalism, socialism, democracy and secularism, which inspired our heroic people to dedicate themselves to, and our brave martyrs to sacrifice their lives in, the national liberation struggle, shall be the fundamental principles of the Constitution;] Further pledging that it shall be a fundamental aim of the State to realise through the democratic process a socialist society, free from exploitation a society in which the rule of law, fundamental human rights and freedom, equality and justice, political, economic and social, will be secured for all citizens; Affirming that it is our sacred duty to safeguard, protect and defend this Constitution and to maintain its supremacy as the embodiment of the will of the people of Bangladesh so that we may prosper in freedom and may make our full contribution towards international peace and co operation in keeping with the progressive aspirations of mankind; In our Constituent Assembly, this eighteenth day of Kartick, 1379 B.S., corresponding to the fourth day of November, 1972 A.D., do hereby adopt, enact and give to ourselves this Constitution. CONTENTS SECTIONS PART I THE REPUBLIC 1. The Republic 2. The territory of the Republic 2A. The state religion 3. The state language 4. National anthem, flag and emblem 4A. Portrait of the Father of the Nation 5. The capital 6. Citizenship 7. Supremacy of the Constitution 7A. Offence of abrogation, suspension, etc . of the Constitution 7B. Basic provisions of the Constitution are not amendable PART II FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY 8. Fundamental principles 9. Nationalism 10. Socialism and freedom from exploitation 11. Democracy and human rights 12. Secularism and freedom of religion 13. Principles of ownership 14. Emancipation of peasants and workers 15. Provision of basic necessities 16. Rural development and agricultural revolution 17. Free and compulsory education 18. Public health and morality 18A. Protection and improvement of environment and biodiversity 19. Equality of opportunity 20. Work as a right and duty 21. Duties of citizens and of public servants 22. Separation of Judiciary from the executive 23. National culture 23A. The culture of tribes, minor races, ethnic sects and communities 24. National monuments, etc. 25. Promotion of international peace, security and solidarity PART III FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS 26. Laws inconsistent with fundamental rights to be void 27. Equality before law 28. Discrimination on grounds of religion, etc. 29. Equality of opportunity in public employment 30. Prohibition of foreign titles, etc. 31. Right to protection of law 32. Protection of right to life and personal liberty 33. Safeguards as to arrest and detention 34. Prohibition of forced labour 35. Protection in respect of trial and punishment 36. Freedom of movement 37. Freedom of assembly 38. Freedom of association 39. Freedom of thought and conscience, and of speech 40. Freedom of profession or occupation 41. Freedom of religion 42. Rights to property 43. Protection of home and correspondence 44. Enforcement of fundamental rights 45. Modification of rights in respect of disciplinary law 46. Power to provide indemnity 47. Saving for certain laws 47A. Inapplicability of certain articles PART IV THE EXECUTIVE 4CHAPTER I THE PRESIDENT 48. The President 49. Prerogative of mercy 50. Term of office of President 51. Presidents immunity 52. Impeachment of the President 53. Removal of President on ground of incapacity 54. Speaker to act as President during absence, etc. CHAPTER II THE PRIME MINISTER AND THE CABINET 55. The Cabinet 56. Ministers 57. Tenure of office of Prime Minister 58. Tenure of office of other Ministers 58A. [OMITTED] CHAPTER IIA NON PARTY CARE TAKER GOVERNMENT [OMITTED] CHAPTER III LOCAL GOVERNMENT 59. Local government 60. Powers of local government bodies CHAPTER IV THE DEFENCE SERVICES 61. Supreme command 62. Recruitment, etc., of defence services 63. War CHAPTER V THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 64. The Attorney-General PART V THE LEGISLATURE CHAPTER I PARLIAMENT 65. Establishment of Parliament 66. Qualifications and disqualifications for election to Parliament 67. Vacation of seats of members 68. [Remuneration], etc., of members of Parliament 69. Penalty for member sitting or voting before taking oath 70. Vacation of seat on resignation or voting against political party 71. Bar against double membership 72. Sessions of Parliament 73. President’s address and messages to Parliament 73A. Rights of Ministers as respects Parliament 74. Speaker and Deputy Speaker 75. Rules of procedure, quorum, etc. 76. Standing committees of Parliament 77. Ombudsman 78. Privileges and immunities of Parliament and members 79. Secretariat of Parliament CHAPTER II LEGISLATIVE AND FINANCIAL PROCEDURES 80. Legislative procedure 81. Money Bills 82. Recommendation for financial measures 83. No taxation except by or under Act of Parliament 84. Consolidated Fund and the Public Account of the Republic 85. Regulation of Public moneys 86. Moneys payable to Public Account of Republic 87. Annual financial statement 88. Charges on Consolidated Fund 89. Procedure relating to annual financial statement 90. Appropriation Act 91. Supplementary and excess grants 92. Votes of account, votes of credit, etc. 92A. [Omitted] CHAPTER III ORDINANCE MAKING POWER 93. Ordinance making power PART VI THE JUDICIARY 5CHAPTER I THE SUPREME COURT 94. Establishment of Supreme Court 95. Appointment of Judges 96. Tenure of office of Judges 97. Temporary appointment of Chief Justice 98. Additional Supreme Court Judges 99. Disabilities of Judges after retirement 100. Seat of Supreme Court 101. Jurisdiction of High Court Division 102. Powers of High Court Division to issue certain orders and directions, etc. 103. Jurisdiction of Appellate Division 104. Issue and execution of processes of Appellate Division 105. Review of judgments or orders by Appellate Division 106. Advisory jurisdiction of Supreme Court 107. Rule-making power of the Supreme Court 108. Supreme Court as court of record 109. Superintendence and control over courts 110. Transfer of cases from subordinate courts to High Court Division 111. Binding effect of Supreme Court judgments 112. Action in aid of Supreme Court 113. Staff of Supreme Court CHAPTER II SUBORDINATE COURTS 114. Establishment of subordinate courts 115. Appointments to subordinate courts 116. Control and discipline of subordinate courts 116A. Judicial officers to be independent in the exercise of their functions CHAPTER III ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS 117. Administrative tribunals PART VIA [THE NATIONAL PARTY-Omitted] [Omitted] PART VII ELECTIONS 118. Establishment of Election Commission 119. Functions of Election Commission 120. Staff of Election Commission 121. Single electoral roll for each constituency 122. Qualifications for registration as voter 123. Time for holding elections 124. Parliament may make provision as to elections 125. Validity of election law and elections 126. Executive authorities to assist Election Commission PART VIII THE COMPTROLLER AND AUDITOR GENERAL 127. Establishment of office of Auditor-General 128. Functions of Auditor-General 129. Term of office of Auditor-General 130. Acting Auditor-General 131. Form and manner of keeping public accounts 132. Reports of Auditor General to be laid before Parliament PART IX THE SERVICES OF BANGLADESH CHAPTER I SERVICES 133. Appointment and conditions of service 134. Tenure of office 135. Dismissal, etc. of civilian public officers 136. Reorganisation of service CHAPTER II PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONS 137. Establishment of commissions 138. Appointment of members 139. Term of office 140. Functions of commissions 141. Annual report 6PART IXA EMERGENCY PROVISIONS 141A. Proclamation of emergency 141B. Suspension of provisions of certain articles during emergencies 141C. Suspension of enforcement of fundamental rights during emergencies PART X AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION 142. Power to amend any provision of the Constitution PART XI MISCELLANEOUS 143. Property of the Republic 144. Executive authority in relation to property, trade, etc. 145. Contracts and deeds 145A. International treaties 146. Suits in name of Bangladesh 147. Remuneration, etc., of certain officers 148. Oaths of office 149. Saving for existing laws 150. Transitional and temporary provisions 151. Repeals 152. Interpretation 153. Commencement, citation and authenticity SCHEDULE Copyright © 2010, Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs
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