Arbitration, Mediation and Settlement Lawyers in Bangladesh
Most disputes end in a settlement, and the earlier it comes the less it costs. We represent you in mediation and arbitration, draft settlement terms that courts will enforce, and know when a dispute has to go to court instead.
Is this your situation?
Pick the line closest to what happened. Each one opens the service page with the process, the documents and the forum.
Your contract has an arbitration clause
Starting or answering an arbitration and enforcing the award.
See how we help →You were told to try mediation first
Pre-case and court-annexed mediation, and legal aid mediation.
See how we help →You want to settle a case already in court
Compromise petitions and settlement terms the court will record.
See how we help →A family dispute you want to end quietly
Mediation and reconciliation in the Family Court.
See how we help →A business partner dispute
Negotiated exits and commercial settlements.
See how we help →A criminal case both sides want to end
Which offences can be compromised, and how.
See how we help →What we handle
- ArbitrationDomestic arbitration under the Arbitration Act 2001: notice, appointing the tribunal, hearings, awards and enforcement.
- Mediation & NegotiationRepresentation in pre-case, court-annexed and legal aid mediation, and structured negotiation.
- Settlement AgreementsDrafting settlement deeds and compromise petitions so the terms can be enforced.
The law we work under
These are the main statutes behind the work on this page. Every case also turns on its own facts and papers.
- Arbitration Act 2001
- Code of Civil Procedure 1908, sections 89A and 89B
- Legal Aid Services Act 2000 (as amended in 2025)
- Family Courts Act 2023
- Artha Rin Adalat Act 2003
- Village Courts Act 2006
- Code of Criminal Procedure 1898, section 345
How it works
- Tell us about the disputeCall or WhatsApp 01772137777 with the contract or case papers. We reply within 24 hours.
- We map your positionYour strongest points, what you can accept, and what happens if talks fail.
- Route and fee in writingNegotiation, mediation, arbitration or court, and our fee basis, in writing.
- We represent youWe attend the sessions or hearings and draft terms that can be enforced.
What to bring
- The contract, especially any arbitration clause
- Any notice, award or court order so far
- Your list of what you want and what you can accept
- Letters or messages exchanged with the other side
Free guides on this topic
Plain-language guides written and reviewed by our advocates.
Arbitration and the Salishnama in Bangladesh: Writing It, Running It and Enforcing the Award
Free Legal Aid in Bangladesh: Who Qualifies, What It Covers and How to Apply
Compromise in a Criminal Case in Bangladesh: Compoundable Offences and the Aposhnama
Civil Suit in Bangladesh: Process, Court Fee and How Long It Takes
Common questions
Is an arbitration award binding?
Yes. Under the Arbitration Act 2001 an award can be challenged only on limited grounds, within the time the Act allows. If it is not set aside, it can be enforced in court as if it were a decree.
Is mediation now compulsory before filing a case?
For certain family and civil disputes, the Legal Aid Services Act 2000 as amended in 2025 requires pre-case mediation through the district legal aid office in districts where it has been rolled out. Courts can also send pending civil suits to mediation under section 89A of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Is a village salish decision legally valid?
An informal salish is not a court decree. It binds only if the parties sign an enforceable settlement or arbitration agreement, or if it is a decision of a Village Court under the Village Courts Act 2006 within that court's limits.
Can a criminal case be settled?
Only compoundable offences under section 345 of the Code of Criminal Procedure can be compromised, some with the court's permission. Serious offences cannot be settled even if the complainant agrees.
Is mediation cheaper than going to court?
Usually yes. Legal aid mediation is free for eligible people, and a private mediation or negotiation costs far less than a full suit. If mediation fails, you can still go to court.
Speak with a lawyer about settling
A written assessment costs nothing and commits you to nothing. We reply within 24 hours.