Summary
Statutory licensing and regulatory body chaired ex officio by the Attorney General. Ran a 2026 enrolment examination cycle; public evidence was insufficient for a full assessment.
Leadership in period: The Council has 15 members: the Attorney General as ex officio Chair and 14 elected advocates.
Key developments
- Completed the preliminary stage of the 2026 enrolment examination cycle.
- The report notes a historical irregularity in enrolment examination timing and backlog.
Criterion ratings
Rule of Law and Judicial Independence
Not assessed
Access to Justice
Not assessed
Governance and Transparency
Limited
Professional Standards and Education
Moderate
Diversity and Inclusion
Not assessed
Assessment
Very little English-language public reporting was available. NABC recommends a follow-up review drawing on Bangla-language sources and invites information from the Council.