Bangladesh's National Legal Aid Services Organization has helped poor people with legal problems since 2009. The group reports it handled 428,301 cases for people who could not pay lawyers. Officials say 1,226,019 people will receive help through May 2025. The organization provides free legal services across the country. These efforts help citizens who cannot afford court costs.
Legal aid offices spread across 64 districts served 978,992 people during this period. The Supreme Court Legal Aid Office helped another 29,168 individuals with their cases. Special legal aid centers supported 29,331 workers from Dhaka and Chattogram. Citizens called a free helpline number 16430 and received guidance 188,528 times. The telephone service connects people with legal experts at no charge.
Government leaders created this program to give all citizens fair access to courts. The Legal Aid Act allows the state to offer these services without fees. Officials want to protect people who face legal troubles but lack money for lawyers. The program targets the most vulnerable members of society. Bangladesh promises equal justice regardless of economic status.
Legal aid offices spread across 64 districts served 978,992 people during this period. The Supreme Court Legal Aid Office helped another 29,168 individuals with their cases. Special legal aid centers supported 29,331 workers from Dhaka and Chattogram. Citizens called a free helpline number 16430 and received guidance 188,528 times. The telephone service connects people with legal experts at no charge.
Government leaders created this program to give all citizens fair access to courts. The Legal Aid Act allows the state to offer these services without fees. Officials want to protect people who face legal troubles but lack money for lawyers. The program targets the most vulnerable members of society. Bangladesh promises equal justice regardless of economic status.
