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Association, Societies & Trust
Formation and registration of societies, trusts and associations, governance documents, and regulatory compliance.
In short
Tuhin & Partners advises on forming and running not-for-profit and membership bodies in Bangladesh: registering societies under the Societies Registration Act 1860, creating trusts under the Trust Act 1882, incorporating companies with charitable objects, drafting constitutions, memoranda and trust deeds, governance and committee disputes, amendments, and regulatory compliance.
Key takeaways
- A society is registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860; a trust is created by deed under the Trust Act 1882.
- The constitution or trust deed governs membership, committees and removal — most disputes in these bodies are decided by that document.
- A body receiving foreign donations also needs NGO Affairs Bureau registration and project approval.
- Tuhin & Partners advises on formation, governance documents, amendments and internal disputes.
Associations, societies, and trusts each carry their own formation requirements, governing instruments, and supervisory regimes, and the right vehicle depends on purpose, funding, and how the body intends to hold property.
We advise on selecting and forming the appropriate vehicle, draft memoranda, rules, and trust deeds, handle registration, and advise on governance, member and trustee duties, property matters, amendments, and dissolution.
Common questions
How is a society registered in Bangladesh?
A society is registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 with a memorandum of association and rules, a governing body and the required minimum number of members, filed with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms.
Can a trust in Bangladesh hold property?
Yes. A trust created by a properly executed and registered trust deed may hold property through its trustees for the objects the deed specifies, and dealings with trust property must stay within the powers the deed confers.
How are disputes within a society or association resolved?
They are decided first by the constitution or rules — on membership, quorum, elections and removal — and where that fails, through the civil courts. Well-drafted rules with a clear internal process resolve most of these disputes without litigation.
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