Legal advice feed

Under Bangladesh law, police can arrest without a warrant only in specific circumstances (CrPC Sec. 54). If you or a family member is detained: 1. Ask for the grounds of arrest in writing. 2. You must be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours. 3. Contact a lawyer immediately — you have the right to consult one. Stay calm and never sign blank papers.

Dower is the wife's legal right fixed at marriage. It can be prompt or deferred. If unpaid, a wife can file a suit in the Family Court. Keep your Kabinnama safe — it is the key document in every dower case.

Before paying any money, verify: (1) Original deed & chain of ownership, (2) Mutation (Namjari) records, (3) Up-to-date land tax receipt, (4) CS/SA/RS/BS khatian, and (5) Absence of any pending court case. A 20-minute check can save you years of litigation.

Take screenshots, save transaction IDs, report to your bank/bKash immediately, then file a GD and a complaint with the Cyber Crime Unit. Do not delete chats — they are evidence.