The fundamental rights of the people of Bangladesh have been guaranteed in Part III (Article 26-47) of the constitution of Bangladesh.^[1][2][3] All past laws inconsistent with these rights are made void by the Constitution, and it directs the State not to make any law inconsistent with these rights.^[1][3][4] Article 44 of the constitution guarantees the right of every citizen to move the High Court Division in accordance with clause (1) of Article 102 for the enforcement of any of the fundamental rights conferred by Part III of the Constitution.^[1] The jurisdiction of the High Court Division of the Supreme Court to enforce the fundamental rights is defined in Article 102 of Part Vl of the Constitution of 1972.^[1]

Third part (article 26 to 47A) of the Constitution of Bangladesh mentions the fundamental rights of the citizens of Bangladesh.

27. Equality before law

28. Discrimination on grounds of religion, etc.

29. Equality of opportunity in public employment

30. Prohibition of foreign titles, etc.

31. Right to protection of law

32. Protection of right to life and personal liberty

33. Safeguards as to arrest and detention

34. Prohibition of forced labour

35. Protection in respect of trial and punishment

36. Freedom of movement

37. Freedom of assembly

38. Freedom of association

39. Freedom of thought and conscience, and of speech

40. Freedom of profession or occupation

41. Freedom of religion

42. Rights to property

43. Protection of home and correspondence

44. Enforcement of fundamental rights

45. Modifications of rights in respect of disciplinary law

46. Power to provide indemnity

47. Saving for certain laws

47A. Inapplicability of certain articles