Fundamental rights of the people of Bangladesh

The fundamental rights of the people of Bangladesh have been guaranteed in Part III (Article 26-47) of the constitution of Bangladesh. All past laws inconsistent with these rights are made void by the Constitution, and it directs the State not to make any law inconsistent with these rights. Article 44 of the constitution guarantees the right of every citizen to move the High Court Division in accordance with clause (1) of Article 102 for the enforcement of any of the fundamental rights conferred by Part III of the Constitution. The jurisdiction of the High Court Division of the Supreme Court to enforce the fundamental rights is defined in Article 102 of Part Vl of the Constitution of 1972.

The fundamental rights of the people
Third part (article 26 to 47A) of the Constitution of Bangladesh mentions the fundamental rights of the citizens of Bangladesh.


 * 27. Equality before law
 * 28. Discrimination on grounds of religion, etc.
 * 29. Equality 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. Safeguards 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 profession or occupation
 * 41. Freedom of religion
 * 42. Rights to property
 * 43. Protection of home and correspondence
 * 44. Enforcement of fundamental rights
 * 45. Modifications of rights in respect of disciplinary law
 * 46. Power to provide indemnity
 * 47. Saving for certain laws
 * 47A. Inapplicability of certain articles