STEP BY STEP DIVORCE PROCEDURE FOR MUSLIM HUSBANDS IN BANGLADESH

The Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961, has mentioned the procedure for Talaq by the husband, therefore, following is the step by step divorce procedure for muslim Husbands in Bangladesh. Under section 7 Ordinance, 1961 a husband may divorce his wife in the following manner:

Step 1 | Pronouncement of Talaq

The First Step is pronouncing talaq. A husband who wishes to divorce may verbally pronounce Talaq to his wife.

Step 2 | Sending Divorce Notice to Chairman or Union Parishad

Soon after the pronouncement, a written notice to the chairman of union Parishad or any other authorized officer shall be given. Also, a copy of this notice shall be given to the wife.

Step 3 | Arbitration Council Within 30 days of Notice

After that, the chairman shall constitute an arbitration council within 30 days of the notice attempting to reconcile between the parties and take all other necessary steps for reconciliation.

Step 4 | Confirmation of Divorce

If reconciliation fails then the divorce will become effective after the ‘iddat’ period, which is 3 months. These 3 months shall be completed for talaq to become effective. In case the Wife is pregnant at the time of Talaq, the divorce will only commence after the pregnancy.

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