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The Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

বাংলাদেশের গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রের সংবিধান

[BISMILLAH-AR-RAHMAN-AR-RAHIM

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Contents

  1. PreamblePreamble

Part I THE REPUBLIC

  1. Article 1The Republic
  2. Article 2The territory of the Republic
  3. Article 2AThe state religion
  4. Article 3The state language
  5. Article 4National anthem, flag and emblem
  6. Article 4APortrait of the Father of the Nation
  7. Article 5The capital
  8. Article 6Citizenship
  9. Article 7Supremacy of the Constitution
  10. Article 7AOffence of abrogation, suspension, etc . of the Constitution
  11. Article 7BBasic provisions of the Constitution are not amendable

Part II FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY

  1. Article 8Fundamental principles
  2. Article 9Nationalism
  3. Article 10Socialism and freedom from exploitation
  4. Article 11Democracy and human rights
  5. Article 12Secularism and freedom of religion
  6. Article 13Principles of ownership
  7. Article 14Emancipation of peasants and workers
  8. Article 15Provision of basic necessities
  9. Article 16Rural development and agricultural revolution
  10. Article 17Free and compulsory education
  11. Article 18Public health and morality
  12. Article 18AProtection and improvement of environment and biodiversity
  13. Article 19Equality of opportunity
  14. Article 20Work as a right and duty
  15. Article 21Duties of citizens and of public servants
  16. Article 22Separation of Judiciary from the executive
  17. Article 23National culture
  18. Article 23AThe culture of tribes, minor races, ethnic sects and communities
  19. Article 24National monuments, etc.
  20. Article 25Promotion of international peace, security and solidarity

Part III FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

  1. Article 26Laws inconsistent with fundamental rights to be void
  2. Article 27Equality before law
  3. Article 28Discrimination on grounds of religion, etc.
  4. Article 29Equality of opportunity in public employment
  5. Article 30Prohibition of foreign titles, etc.
  6. Article 31Right to protection of law
  7. Article 32Protection of right to life and personal liberty
  8. Article 33Safeguards as to arrest and detention
  9. Article 34Prohibition of forced labour
  10. Article 35Protection in respect of trial and punishment
  11. Article 36Freedom of movement
  12. Article 37Freedom of assembly
  13. Article 38Freedom of association
  14. Article 39Freedom of thought and conscience, and of speech
  15. Article 40Freedom of profession or occupation
  16. Article 41Freedom of religion
  17. Article 42Rights to property
  18. Article 43Protection of home and correspondence
  19. Article 44Enforcement of fundamental rights
  20. Article 45Modification of rights in respect of disciplinary law
  21. Article 46Power to provide indemnity
  22. Article 47Saving for certain laws
  23. Article 47AInapplicability of certain articles

Part IV THE EXECUTIVE · Chapter I THE PRESIDENT

  1. Article 48The President
  2. Article 49Prerogative of mercy
  3. Article 50Term of office of President
  4. Article 51President's immunity
  5. Article 52Impeachment of the President
  6. Article 53Removal of President on ground of incapacity
  7. Article 54Speaker to act as President during absence, etc.

Part IV THE EXECUTIVE · Chapter II THE PRIME MINISTER AND THE CABINET

  1. Article 55The Cabinet
  2. Article 56Ministers
  3. Article 57Tenure of office of Prime Minister
  4. Article x65[OMITTED]Repealed
  5. Article 58Tenure of office of other Ministers

Part IV THE EXECUTIVE · Chapter IIA NON PARTY CARE TAKER GOVERNMENT

  1. Article x67[OMITTED]Repealed

Part IV THE EXECUTIVE · Chapter III LOCAL GOVERNMENT

  1. Article 59Local government
  2. Article 60Powers of local government bodies

Part IV THE EXECUTIVE · Chapter IV THE DEFENCE SERVICES

  1. Article 61Supreme command
  2. Article 62Recruitment, etc., of defence services
  3. Article 63War

Part IV THE EXECUTIVE · Chapter V THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL

  1. Article 64The Attorney-General

Part V THE LEGISLATURE · Chapter I PARLIAMENT

  1. Article 65Establishment of Parliament
  2. Article 66Qualifications and disqualifications for election to Parliament
  3. Article 67Vacation of seats of members
  4. Article 68Remuneration, etc., of members of Parliament
  5. Article 69Penalty for member sitting or voting before taking oath
  6. Article 70Vacation of seat on resignation or voting against political party
  7. Article 71Bar against double membership
  8. Article 72Sessions of Parliament
  9. Article 73President’s address and messages to Parliament
  10. Article 73ARights of Ministers as respects Parliament
  11. Article 74Speaker and Deputy Speaker
  12. Article 75Rules of procedure, quorum, etc.
  13. Article 76Standing committees of Parliament
  14. Article 77Ombudsman
  15. Article 78Privileges and immunities of Parliament and members
  16. Article 79Secretariat of Parliament

Part V THE LEGISLATURE · Chapter II LEGISLATIVE AND FINANCIAL PROCEDURES

  1. Article 80Legislative procedure
  2. Article 81Money Bills
  3. Article 82Recommendation for financial measures
  4. Article 83No taxation except by or under Act of Parliament
  5. Article 84Consolidated Fund and the Public Account of the Republic
  6. Article 85Regulation of Public moneys
  7. Article 86Moneys payable to Public Account of Republic
  8. Article 87Annual financial statement
  9. Article 88Charges on Consolidated Fund
  10. Article 89Procedure relating to annual financial statement
  11. Article 90Appropriation Act
  12. Article 91Supplementary and excess grants
  13. Article 92Votes of account, votes of credit, etc.
  14. Article 92A[Omitted]Repealed

Part V THE LEGISLATURE · Chapter III ORDINANCE MAKING POWER

  1. Article 93Ordinance making power

Part VI THE JUDICIARY · Chapter I THE SUPREME COURT

  1. Article 94Establishment of Supreme Court
  2. Article 95Appointment of Judges
  3. Article 96Tenure of office of Judges
  4. Article 97Temporary appointment of Chief Justice
  5. Article 98Additional Supreme Court Judges
  6. Article 99Disabilities of Judges after retirement
  7. Article 100Seat of Supreme Court
  8. Article 101Jurisdiction of High Court Division
  9. Article 102Powers of High Court Division to issue certain orders and directions, etc.
  10. Article 103Jurisdiction of Appellate Division
  11. Article 104Issue and execution of processes of Appellate Division
  12. Article 105Review of judgments or orders by Appellate Division
  13. Article 106Advisory jurisdiction of Supreme Court
  14. Article 107Rule-making power of the Supreme Court
  15. Article 108Supreme Court as court of record
  16. Article 109Superintendence and control over courts
  17. Article 110Transfer of cases from subordinate courts to High Court Division
  18. Article 111Binding effect of Supreme Court judgments
  19. Article 112Action in aid of Supreme Court
  20. Article 113Staff of Supreme Court

Part VI THE JUDICIARY · Chapter II SUBORDINATE COURTS

  1. Article 114Establishment of subordinate courts
  2. Article 115Appointments to subordinate courts
  3. Article 116Control and discipline of subordinate courts
  4. Article 116AJudicial officers to be independent in the exercise of their functions

Part VI THE JUDICIARY · Chapter III ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS

  1. Article 117Administrative tribunals

Part VIA [THE NATIONAL PARTY-Omitted]

  1. Article x130[Omitted]Repealed

Part VII ELECTIONS

  1. Article 118Establishment of Election Commission
  2. Article 119Functions of Election Commission
  3. Article 120Staff of Election Commission
  4. Article 121Single electoral roll for each constituency
  5. Article 122Qualifications for registration as voter
  6. Article 123Time for holding elections
  7. Article 124Parliament may make provision as to elections
  8. Article 125Validity of election law and elections
  9. Article 126Executive authorities to assist Election Commission

Part VIII THE COMPTROLLER AND AUDITOR GENERAL

  1. Article 127Establishment of office of Auditor-General
  2. Article 128Functions of Auditor-General
  3. Article 129Term of office of Auditor-General
  4. Article 130Acting Auditor-General
  5. Article 131Form and manner of keeping public accounts
  6. Article 132Reports of Auditor General to be laid before Parliament

Part IX THE SERVICES OF BANGLADESH · Chapter I SERVICES

  1. Article 133Appointment and conditions of service
  2. Article 134Tenure of office
  3. Article 135Dismissal, etc. of civilian public officers
  4. Article 136Reorganisation of service

Part IX THE SERVICES OF BANGLADESH · Chapter II PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONS

  1. Article 137Establishment of commissions
  2. Article 138Appointment of members
  3. Article 139Term of office
  4. Article 140Functions of commissions
  5. Article 141Annual report

Part IXA EMERGENCY PROVISIONS

  1. Article 141AProclamation of emergency
  2. Article 141BSuspension of provisions of certain articles during emergencies
  3. Article 141CSuspension of enforcement of fundamental rights during emergencies

Part X AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION

  1. Article 142Power to amend any provision of the Constitution

Part XI MISCELLANEOUS

  1. Article 143Property of the Republic
  2. Article 144Executive authority in relation to property, trade, etc.
  3. Article 145Contracts and deeds
  4. Article 145AInternational treaties
  5. Article 146Suits in name of Bangladesh
  6. Article 147Remuneration, etc., of certain officers
  7. Article 148Oaths of office
  8. Article 149Saving for existing laws
  9. Article 150Transitional and temporary provisions
  10. Article 151Repeals
  11. Article 152Interpretation
  12. Article 153Commencement, citation and authenticity

Schedules

  1. AppendixSYED NAZRUL ISLAM183 entries
  2. First Schedule[Article 47]
  3. Third Schedule[Article 148]9 entries
  4. Fourth Schedule1 [Article 150(1)]17 entries
  5. Fifth Schedule[Article 150(2)]
  6. Sixth Schedule[Article 150(2)]
  7. Seventh Schedule[Article 150 (2)]