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Government Legal Aid in Bangladesh Benefits Over 1.5 Million People

The National Legal Aid Services Organization has provided legal assistance to over 1.5 million financially disadvantaged people since 2009.

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Since 2009, a total of 1,563,566 people in Bangladesh have received free legal aid from government-funded services. This assistance is provided by the National Legal Aid Services Organization, which operates under the Law and Justice Division of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs. The services include legal aid offices in 64 districts, the Supreme Court Legal Aid Office, Labour Legal Aid Cells, a National Helpline Call Centre, and an online platform on Facebook Messenger.

The legal aid program, governed by the Legal Aid Services Act, aims to support those unable to afford legal representation. In the fiscal year up to July 2026, the organization reported that 1,289,364 people were assisted through district legal aid offices, 31,037 through the Supreme Court Legal Aid Office, and 30,404 through Labour Legal Aid Cells in Dhaka and Chattogram.

Additionally, the National Helpline Call Centre has provided legal aid to 212,520 individuals, while the online platform on Facebook Messenger has assisted 241 people. This comprehensive approach ensures that legal aid is accessible across various regions and platforms, reaching a broad spectrum of the population.

The extensive reach of the legal aid services highlights the government's commitment to ensuring justice for all, particularly for those who cannot afford private legal representation. By offering these services at no cost, the National Legal Aid Services Organization plays a crucial role in upholding the rule of law in Bangladesh.

The impact of these legal aid services is significant, providing essential support to a large number of people and helping to ensure that everyone has access to the legal system, regardless of their financial situation.

Source: BSS

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