Dhaka: The National Legal Aid Services Organization (NLASO) has successfully disposed of 2,33,655 cases through its legal aid services, as highlighted in a report published on its website. The report encompasses activities spanning from 2009 to March 2026.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the report detailed that out of the total resolved cases, 2,332 were addressed through the Supreme Court Legal Aid Office, while 2,30,503 were resolved through 64 district legal aid offices. Additionally, 820 cases were settled through labour legal aid cells located in Dhaka and Chattogram.
During the same period, the NLASO provided government-funded legal assistance to 14,37,736 individuals. These services fall under the Legal Aid Services Act, aimed at ensuring access to justice for insolvent and disadvantaged citizens across the nation.
The legal aid program covers various judicial platforms, including the Supreme Court, lower courts nationwide, labour courts, and prisons. This initiative benefits underprivileged litigants and detainees, reinforcing the government’s commitment to justice for all. The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs implements the program through the National Legal Aid Services Organization.