A non-profit organisation dedicated to providing legal aid, advice and representation to members of marginalised and vulnerable communities who are unable to afford legal assistance.
Legal Aid and Advocacy for Bangladesh (LEAD-BD) is a non-profit organisation, which is dedicated to providing legal aid, advice and representation to members of marginalised and vulnerable communities who are unable to afford legal assistance.
In addition to providing legal representation to disadvantaged groups, Lead-BD seeks to bring about institutional reforms for establishing a just social and political order by conducting advocacy, liaising and collaborating with government agencies and non-government bodies, and undertaking public interest litigations with a view to protecting fundamental rights and upholding democratic values in society.
Lead-BD is working closely with academics, students and civil society organisations in furtherance of its goal of establishing social justice.
"Establishing a just social and political order through legal empowerment"
LEAD-BD operates through two complementary strategies: providing direct legal assistance to those in need and advocating for systemic change to create lasting impact.
Providing legal aid, advice and representation to:
Bringing about institutional reforms through:
Lead-BD works closely with:
Legal Aid and Development for Bangladesh founded as an irrevocable public trust. Initial corpus: Tk. 25,000. First Board of Trustees appointed with 10 members including Settlor Imran Abdullah Siddiq.
Initiative to release unjustly detained women and children from Bangladesh jails. Focus on arbitrary detention, law enforcement accountability, and judicial discretion in bail matters.
Addressing inadequacy of legal remedies for personal injury victims. Working on reforms to motor vehicle legislation and technology in liability assessment.
Environmental protection initiative responding to Bangladesh's vulnerability (ranked 177/180 in EPI). Focusing on strengthening Environmental Courts and reforming conservation laws.
Constitutional and legal reform project to identify discriminatory provisions, reduce legal procedural barriers, and advocate for court system efficiency improvements.
Currently building partnerships with academics, students, civil society organizations, and government agencies. Expanding legal aid services nationwide and preparing first Public Interest Litigations.
Establish regional legal aid centers across Bangladesh. Influence national policy reforms. Build international partnerships for human rights advocacy. Digital transformation of legal aid services.
Legal Aid and Development for Bangladesh founded as an irrevocable public trust. Initial corpus: Tk. 25,000. First Board of Trustees appointed with 10 members including Settlor Imran Abdullah Siddiq.
Initiative to release unjustly detained women and children from Bangladesh jails. Focus on arbitrary detention, law enforcement accountability, and judicial discretion in bail matters.
Addressing inadequacy of legal remedies for personal injury victims. Working on reforms to motor vehicle legislation and technology in liability assessment.
Environmental protection initiative responding to Bangladesh's vulnerability (ranked 177/180 in EPI). Focusing on strengthening Environmental Courts and reforming conservation laws.
Constitutional and legal reform project to identify discriminatory provisions, reduce legal procedural barriers, and advocate for court system efficiency improvements.
Currently building partnerships with academics, students, civil society organizations, and government agencies. Expanding legal aid services nationwide and preparing first Public Interest Litigations.
Establish regional legal aid centers across Bangladesh. Influence national policy reforms. Build international partnerships for human rights advocacy. Digital transformation of legal aid services.
Legal Aid and Development for Bangladesh founded as an irrevocable public trust. Initial corpus: Tk. 25,000. First Board of Trustees appointed with 10 members including Settlor Imran Abdullah Siddiq.
Initiative to release unjustly detained women and children from Bangladesh jails. Focus on arbitrary detention, law enforcement accountability, and judicial discretion in bail matters.
Addressing inadequacy of legal remedies for personal injury victims. Working on reforms to motor vehicle legislation and technology in liability assessment.
Environmental protection initiative responding to Bangladesh's vulnerability (ranked 177/180 in EPI). Focusing on strengthening Environmental Courts and reforming conservation laws.
Constitutional and legal reform project to identify discriminatory provisions, reduce legal procedural barriers, and advocate for court system efficiency improvements.
Currently building partnerships with academics, students, civil society organizations, and government agencies. Expanding legal aid services nationwide and preparing first Public Interest Litigations.
Establish regional legal aid centers across Bangladesh. Influence national policy reforms. Build international partnerships for human rights advocacy. Digital transformation of legal aid services.