By Advocate Md. Shah Alam · 2026-10-19 · 13 min read
Following Bangladesh's accession to the Hague Apostille Convention, the legal attestation of academic credentials for foreign universities and embassies has been streamlined. Students bound for the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and European Schengen states now require standardized Notary Public attestation and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) e-Apostille verification.
| Key Legal Aspect | Official Rule, Fee & Law (2026) |
|---|---|
| Governing Statute | Code of Criminal Procedure 1898 (Sections 496, 497, 498, 499) & Penal Code 1860 |
| Bail & Surety Requirement | Execution of Form-42 Bail Bond (PR Bond / Jamindar Surety) upon court bail order |
| Official Portals | supremecourt.gov.bd, judiciary.gov.bd, pcc.police.gov.bd & land.gov.bd |
| Supreme Court Chamber | Advocate Md. Shah Alam — Uttara & Dhaka Judge Court (+880 1712-655546) |
Following Bangladesh's accession to the Hague Apostille Convention, the legal attestation of academic credentials for foreign universities and embassies has been streamlined. Students bound for the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and European Schengen states now require standardized Notary Public attestation and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) e-Apostille verification.
Under the statutory framework of the Ministry of Education and Judicial Regulations in Bangladesh, administrative rectifications and affidavits are legally enforceable instruments to resolve credential discrepancies.
For all regulatory, visa, and education board purposes, affidavits sworn before a 1st Class Judicial Magistrate carry absolute legal evidentiary value, far exceeding standard Notary Public attestations. These are executed on 300 BDT non-judicial stamp paper in open court.
The statutory sequence for study abroad document legalization comprises: 1. Registered Notary Public attestation, 2. Respective Education Board and Ministry of Education validation, and 3. Final Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) e-Apostille verification featuring official security QR codes.
Have your property disputes, bail matters, family issues, or litigation documents reviewed in person by Advocate Md. Shah Alam at Uttara or Dhaka Judge Court.
Applicants require original academic transcripts, bilingual digital birth certificates, verified parent National Identity Cards, and valid Passports. Statutory expenses include 300 BDT non-judicial stamp duty and prescribed institutional fees.
Advocate Md. Shah Alam is an enrolled Supreme Court lawyer and Assistant Public Prosecutor. For expedited Magistrate Affidavits, board liaison, and international authentication services, visit our Uttara or Dhaka Judge Court chambers.
You can visit our Uttara Chamber (House 46, Road 6/B, Sector 12) between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM, or Dhaka Judge Court Chamber between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM upon confirming appointment via WhatsApp.
Our chamber typically completes drafting and 1st Class Judicial Magistrate bench execution within 1 business day.