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The Constitution of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

Republic of Bangladesh Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Country Resources Constitutions Bangladesh 4 November 1972 Legislation/regulation

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The National Constitution provides for the fundamental rights of its citizens of the country. This document further outlines the power of this Constitution stating;

- " All powers in the Republic belong to the people, and their exercise on behalf of the people
shall be effected only under, and by the authority of, this Constitution".

- " This Constitution is, as the solemn expression of the will of the people, the supreme law
of the Republic, and if any other law is inconsistent with this Constitution and other law
shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be void".

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