The Urgent Need to Reform the Hindu Law of Inheritance
October 28, 2025
BHLRC urges urgent reform of Bangladesh’s Hindu inheritance law to end centuries of discrimination. Restoring Justice, Equality, and Dignity for All For over two centuries,
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Bangladesh Hindu Law Reform Council Submits 11-Point Demand to Deputy Leader Matia Chowdhury
July 15, 2024
The Bangladesh Hindu Law Reform Council has appealed to Deputy Leader Matia Chowdhury to reform discriminatory Hindu family laws and ensure equal rights for all citizens.
Bangladesh Hindu Law Reform Council (BHLRC)
October 28, 2021
The Bangladesh Hindu Law Reform Council (BHLRC) leads a nationwide legal and social movement to reform Hindu personal laws—uniting faith, justice, and constitutional equality.
Hindu Inheritance Law and Gender Equality
October 28, 2002
Despite constitutional guarantees of equality, Hindu women in Bangladesh remain excluded from inheritance. Reformers say ending this injustice is crucial for true empowerment and social balance.
BHLRC welcomes collaboration with activists, scholars, journalists, and organizations committed to equality and justice.
Together, we can end discrimination and build a future grounded in fairness, empathy, and the true spirit of the Bangladeshi Constitution.
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BHLRC aims to end gender-based discrimination under Bangladesh’s Hindu personal laws.
The Bangladesh Hindu Law Reform Council (BHLRC) was established on September 1, 2021, with a firm commitment to promoting a social movement to end gender-based discrimination under Bangladesh’s centuries-old Hindu personal laws. These laws have long upheld a male-dominated system that deprives women and LGBTQ persons of fundamental rights, including the right to inherit paternal property.
Within Bangladesh’s Hindu community, men are legally permitted to marry multiple women, while women are denied the right to divorce. Moreover, a woman is expected to maintain lifelong chastity and loyalty to her husband—even when separated from him. She cannot legally adopt a child or serve as the guardian of her own children.
Discrimination under these laws extends beyond gender. A person, even if male, may be barred from inheriting property if he suffers from leprosy, physical or mental disabilities, or other incurable diseases. Such provisions are not only inhumane but also contradict the Constitution of Bangladesh, which guarantees equality before the law.
The BHLRC is the only organization in Bangladesh—comprising members from Hindu, Buddhist, and Indigenous communities—dedicated to abolishing these injustices. Through daily online and offline advocacy, BHLRC continues to raise awareness and mobilize public opinion to bring about lasting reform.
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BHLRC stands as the only national platform uniting Hindus, Buddhists, and Indigenous reformists committed to equality and justice.
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Bangladesh Hindu Law Reform Council (BHLRC)
Founded on September 1, 2021, the Bangladesh Hindu Law Reform Council (BHLRC) is a non-governmental organization working to end gender-based discrimination under Bangladesh’s Hindu personal laws.
Mayna Talukder
For centuries, these laws have denied women and LGBTQ persons basic rights in matters such as inheritance, marriage, guardianship, and adoption. BHLRC stands as the only national platform uniting Hindus, Buddhists, and Indigenous reformists committed to equality and justice.
Pulack Ghatack
Through research, advocacy, and public awareness, we strive to reform discriminatory laws and ensure that every individual—regardless of gender or disability—enjoys the constitutional right to dignity, freedom, and equal opportunity.
Rina Roy
