Civil and Commercial Lawyers in Dhaka
Money not paid, a cheque bounced, a contract broken or a business partner shutting you out: most of these start with the right legal notice and end in court only if they must. We assess the claim, send the notice, and file and run the case when talks fail.
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.
Someone owes you money and will not pay
Notice, negotiation and a money suit, with the time limits.
See how we help →A cheque has bounced
The section 138 deadlines, the notice and the case.
See how we help →You received a legal notice, or need to send one
What to write, what not to admit and when to reply.
See how we help →A contract or business deal has broken down
Damages, specific performance and commercial claims.
See how we help →You need a court to stop something now
Temporary injunctions and declaratory suits.
See how we help →You won a case but cannot collect
Execution of the decree: attachment, sale and arrest.
See how we help →What we handle
- Case File Review & Second OpinionA fixed-fee written opinion on where your case stands and what can still be done.
- Cheque Dishonour DefenceReply within the 30 days, bail, and settlement without a conviction.
- Cheque Dishonour Case FilingSection 138 notice within 30 days, complaint in time, and recovery.
- Legal Notice & ReplyDemand notices, replies, and the section 80 notice needed before suing the government.
- Money & Debt RecoveryRecovering loans, unpaid invoices and deposits through notice, settlement or suit.
- Cheque DishonourCases under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, for the payee or the drawer.
- Contract & Commercial DisputesBreach of contract, supply and service disputes, and claims between businesses.
- Declaration & InjunctionDeclaratory suits and temporary injunctions under the Code of Civil Procedure.
- Damages & CompensationCompensation suits, including civil claims for defamation.
- Decree ExecutionTurning a decree into money or possession through execution proceedings.
- Company & Shareholder DisputesOppression, mismanagement and director disputes under the Companies Act 1994.
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.
- Code of Civil Procedure 1908
- Contract Act 1872
- Specific Relief Act 1877
- Negotiable Instruments Act 1881
- Limitation Act 1908
- Court-fees Act 1870
- Companies Act 1994
- Penal Code 1860, section 500 (defamation)
How it works
- Tell us what happenedCall or WhatsApp 01772137777 and send the agreement, cheque or notice. We reply within 24 hours.
- We check the claim and the time limitWho owes what, what the papers prove, and whether the limitation period is still open.
- Options and fee in writingNotice, settlement or suit, the court fee involved, and our fee basis, in writing.
- We act for youWe send the notice, negotiate, file the suit or case and run it to decree and execution.
What to bring
- The agreement, invoice, receipt or loan document
- The cheque and bank dishonour slip, if any
- Any legal notice sent or received, with postal proof
- Messages or emails about the debt or dispute
Free guides on this topic
Plain-language guides written and reviewed by our advocates.
Legal Notice in Bangladesh: How to Write One, What It Costs, and How to Reply
How to Recover Money Owed in Bangladesh: Every Legal Route Compared
Cheque Dishonour Case in Bangladesh (Section 138): Notice, Deadline, Punishment & How to File
Civil Suit in Bangladesh: Process, Court Fee and How Long It Takes
Defamation Case in Bangladesh: Criminal Complaint, Civil Suit and Facebook Posts
How to Check Case Status, Next Date and Cause List Online in Bangladesh
Common questions
How do I recover money someone owes me?
Start with a written legal demand notice that states the amount and a deadline. If that fails, you can file a money suit in the civil court, or a case under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act if a cheque was given and bounced. The right route depends on the papers you hold.
What are the deadlines in a cheque dishonour case?
Present the cheque within six months of its date. After dishonour, send written notice to the drawer within 30 days of learning of it. The drawer then has 30 days to pay. If they do not, file the complaint within one month after those 30 days end. Missing a step can end the case.
How long do I have to file a money suit?
Most money claims must be filed within three years under the Limitation Act 1908, counted from when the money became due. Some claims have shorter or longer periods, so check the date early.
Do I need to send a notice before suing the government?
Yes. Section 80 of the Code of Civil Procedure requires two months' written notice before a suit against the government or a public officer for an official act, with limited exceptions for urgent relief.
What does a civil suit cost?
The court fee depends on the value of the claim under the Court-fees Act 1870, plus lawyer's fees and process costs. We give you the court fee estimate and our fee basis in writing before filing.
Speak with a civil lawyer
A written assessment costs nothing and commits you to nothing. We reply within 24 hours.