Workers across Bangladesh have received free legal help through government programs over the past 16 years. The National Legal Aid Services Organization has assisted 29,331 people through special offices in Dhaka and Chattogram. These workers collected more than 66 million taka in compensation payments. The organization published a detailed report about its activities from 2009 through May 2025. Government lawyers helped workers resolve disputes and recover money from employers.
The legal aid program began at the district level before expanding to other areas. Officials opened offices at the Supreme Court and established worker assistance centers in major cities. Prison legal services also became part of the national program. A free telephone helpline started operating in 2013 using the number 16430. Citizens can call this number to receive basic legal advice about workplace problems.
Legal experts provided advice to workers in 21,596 different situations through April 2025. Lawyers took on 4,435 formal cases and successfully resolved 814 of them in court. Alternative dispute resolution helped settle problems outside traditional courtrooms. Mediators worked on 3,300 cases and reached agreements in 1,913 situations. These methods often prove faster and less expensive than regular court proceedings.
The Legal Aid Act created this program to help poor people who cannot afford private lawyers. Parliament designed the law to ensure equal access to justice regardless of financial status. The Law and Justice Division supervises all legal aid activities across the country. Ministry officials coordinate services between different government agencies and court systems. This program represents the government commitment to protecting worker rights through accessible legal assistance.
The legal aid program began at the district level before expanding to other areas. Officials opened offices at the Supreme Court and established worker assistance centers in major cities. Prison legal services also became part of the national program. A free telephone helpline started operating in 2013 using the number 16430. Citizens can call this number to receive basic legal advice about workplace problems.
Legal experts provided advice to workers in 21,596 different situations through April 2025. Lawyers took on 4,435 formal cases and successfully resolved 814 of them in court. Alternative dispute resolution helped settle problems outside traditional courtrooms. Mediators worked on 3,300 cases and reached agreements in 1,913 situations. These methods often prove faster and less expensive than regular court proceedings.
The Legal Aid Act created this program to help poor people who cannot afford private lawyers. Parliament designed the law to ensure equal access to justice regardless of financial status. The Law and Justice Division supervises all legal aid activities across the country. Ministry officials coordinate services between different government agencies and court systems. This program represents the government commitment to protecting worker rights through accessible legal assistance.
