Bangladesh
Same-sex relations are criminalized under Section 377 of the Penal Code inherited from the British colonial 1860 regime, with penalties up to life imprisonment. There is no legal recognition of same-sex unions or anti-discrimination protections. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.
Legal framework · Bangladesh
LGBT
identity
Criminalized · life imprisonment
Section 377 of the Penal Code (1860, British colonial inheritance) · 'carnal intercourse against the order of nature' · up to life imprisonment or 10 years + fine
Partnership
recognition
Not recognized
No same-sex marriage, civil union or domestic partnership
Official sources
check before traveling to Bangladesh
Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.