Bangladesh

The Constitution of Bangladesh (as modified up to 17 May, 2004)

Year of current version:	2004
Date of entry into force of original text:	December 16, 1972
Date of Text (Adopted):	December 4, 1972
Type of Text:	Constitution / Basic Law
Subject Matter:	Other, Traditional Cultural Expressions, Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Notes:	Articles 23 and 24 of the Constitution guarantee the protection and promotion of traditional knowledge and tradition cultural expressions relating to the national culture and national monuments. Furthermore, the Constitution contains provisions concerning the protection of property rights (Arts. 42 & 47(6)).
Available Texts:
English	The Constitution of Bangladesh (as modified up to 17 May, 2004) (Version with Automatic Translation Tool)
WIPO Lex No.:	BD012