National Legal Aid Services Organization

The National Legal Aid Services Organization is a statutory organization of the Bangladesh government under the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs responsible for providing legal aid to poor Bangladeshis.In addition to this, it also provides legal advice to all. SK. Ashfaqur Rahman is a senior district judge and the current executive director of the organization.

Function

On 1st July,2025 drastic changes have been brought.Now, the mandatory meditation initiative has been introduced under 9 laws mentioned to the schedule of Legal Aid Services Ordinance, 2025.

History

The National Legal Aid Services Organization was established in 2000 based on bill for legal aid passed by the parliament of Bangladesh. In 2009, the Government of Bangladesh increased the power and functions of the organization.