Private limited companies are the most common form of companies in Bangladesh. For the
formation of such a company compliance with the Companies Act 1994 is required. The
registration of the company is administered by the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and
Firms (RJSC).
The FOREIGN DONATIONS (VOLUNTARY ACTIVITIES) REGULATION ACT 2016 repeals the
Foreign Donations (Voluntary Activities) Regulations Ordinance 1978 (Ordinance No. XLVI of
1978) and Foreign Contributions (Regulation) Ordinance 1982 (Ordinance No. XXXI of 1982).
This Act will come into force on such date as the Government may, by notification in the
official Gazette, appoint (s.1(2)).
THE BANGLADESH LABOUR ACT,2006 is the statute to be followed regarding the issues
related to employment of labour, their wages, leave, working hour and any aspect related
to a labour. This article will focus on the working hour and leave aspect of the Labour law
under this Act.