| PREAMBLE |
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PART I
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| THE REPUBLIC |
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| Article: |
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| 1. |
The Republic |
| 2. |
The territory of the Republic |
| 2A. |
The State religion |
| 3. |
The State language |
| 4. |
National anthem, flag and emblem |
| 5. |
The capital |
| 6. |
Citizenship |
| 7. |
Supremacy of the Constitution |
PART II
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY |
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| 8. |
Fundamental principles |
| 9. |
Promotion of local Government institutions |
| 10. |
Participation of women in national life |
| 11. |
Democracy and human rights |
| 12. |
[Omitted] |
| 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 |
| 19. |
Equality of opportunity |
| 20. |
Work as a right and duty |
| 21. |
Duties of citizens and of public servants |
| 22. |
Seperation of judiciary from the excutive |
| 23. |
National culture |
| 24. |
National monuments, etc. |
| 25. |
Promotion of international peace, security and solidarity |
PART III |
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| FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS |
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| 26. |
Laws inconsistent with fundamental rights to be void |
| 27. |
Equality before law |
| 28. |
Discremination on grounds of religion, etc. |
| 29. |
Eqality 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. |
Safegards 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 procession or occupation |
| 41. |
Freedom of religion |
| 42. |
Rights of 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 |
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| THE EXECUTIVE |
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| CHAPTER I - THE PRESIDENT |
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| 48. |
The President |
| 49. |
Prerogative of marcy |
| 50. |
Term of office of President |
| 51. |
President's 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 |
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| 55. |
The Cabinet |
| 56. |
Minister |
| 57. |
Tenure of office of Prime Minister |
| 58. |
Tenure of office of other Minister |
| 58A. |
Application of Chapter |
CHAPTER II A - NON-PARTY CARE TAKER GOVERNMENT |
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| 58B. |
Non-Party Care-taker Government |
| 58C. |
Composition of the Non-Party Care-taker Government, appointment of Advisers, etc. |
| 58D. |
Functions of Non-Party Care-taker Government |
| 58E. |
Certain provisions of the Constitution to remain ineffective |
CHAPTER III - LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
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| 59. |
Local Government |
| 60. |
Powers of local government bodies |
| 61. |
Supreme Command |
| 62. |
Recuitment, etc., of defence services |
| 63. |
War |
| CHAPTER V - THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL |
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| 64. |
The Attorney-General |
| PART V |
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| THE LEGISLATURE |
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| CHAPTER I-PARLIAMENT |
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| 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, etc. |
| 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. |
Stading committees of Parliament |
| 77. |
Ombudsman |
| 78. |
Privileges and immunities of Parliament and members |
| 79. |
Secretariat of Parliament |
CHAPTER II-LEGISLATIVE AND FINANCIAL PROCEDURES |
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| 80. |
Legislative procedure |
| 81. |
Money Bills |
| 82. |
Recommendation for financial measures |
| 83. |
Mo 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 on account, votes of credit, etc. |
| 92A. |
[Omitted]
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CHAPTER III-ORDINANCE MAKING POOWER |
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| 93. |
Ordinance making power |
PART VI |
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| THE JUDICIARY |
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| CHAPTER I-THE SUPREME COURT |
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| 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 |
| 100. |
Seat of Supreme Court |
| 101. |
Jueisdiction 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 ececution of processis 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 |
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| 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-ADNINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS |
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| 117. |
Administrative tribunals |
PART VIA-THE NATIONAL PARTY-[OMITTED] |
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PART VII |
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| ELECTIONS |
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| 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 |
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| THE COMPTROLLER AND AUDITOR-GENERAL |
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| 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 |
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| THE SERVICES OF BANGLADESH |
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| CHAPTER I-SERVICES |
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| 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 |
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| 137. |
Establishment of Commissions |
| 138. |
Appointment of members |
| 139. |
Term of office |
| 140. |
Functions of Commissions |
| 141. |
Annual report |
PART IXA |
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| EMERGENCY PROVISIONS |
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| 141A. |
Proclamation of Emergency |
| 141B. |
Suspension of provisions of certain articles during emergencies |
| 141C. |
Suspension of enforcement of fundamental right during emergencies |
PART X |
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| AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION |
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| 142. |
Power to amend any provision of the Constitution |
PART XI |
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| MISCELLANEOUS |
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| 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 |
SCHEDULES |
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| FIRST SCHEDULE -Laws effective notwithstanding other provisions |
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| SECOND SCHEDULE -Election of President [Omitted] |
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| THIRD SCHEDULE -Oaths and affirmations |
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| FOURTH SCHEDULE -Transitional and temporary provisions |
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