Read the Constitution with its amendment history in mind. When a question asks about the present position, confirm the current text on the official Laws of Bangladesh website.
Key sections — study pointers
Our notes on what to look for. They are not the text of the law.
| Section | Heading | Study note |
|---|---|---|
| Art. 7 | Supremacy of the Constitution | Any other law inconsistent with the Constitution is void to the extent of the inconsistency. |
| Art. 22 | Separation of the judiciary | A fundamental principle of state policy, and central to the Masdar Hossain litigation on judicial independence. |
| Arts. 26–47A | Fundamental rights | Equality, protection of law, life and personal liberty, safeguards on arrest and detention, and rights in respect of trial. |
| Art. 33 | Safeguards as to arrest and detention | The right to be informed of the grounds of arrest, to consult a lawyer, and to be produced before a Magistrate within twenty-four hours. |
| Art. 102 | Writ jurisdiction | Powers of the High Court Division to enforce fundamental rights and to make orders in the nature of writs. |
| Art. 111 | Binding effect of Supreme Court judgments | Law declared by the Appellate Division binds the High Court Division; law declared by either Division binds all subordinate courts. |
| Arts. 115–116A | Subordinate courts | Appointment, control and independence of judicial officers. |