Special Marriage in Bangladesh: Inter-Religion Legal Guide<\/title>  <script type=\"application\/ld+json\"> { \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"Article\", \"headline\": \"Special Marriage in Bangladesh: Inter-Religion & Foreign Nationals Guide\", \"description\": \"A comprehensive guide to navigating the Special Marriage Act of 1872 for a Special Marriage in Bangladesh, focusing on inter-religious and transnational couples.\", \"author\": { \"@type\": \"Person\", \"name\": \"LegalSeba LLP\" }, \"publisher\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"LegalSeba LLP\" } } <\/script> <script type=\"application\/ld+json\"> { \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [ { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is a Special Marriage in Bangladesh?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A Special Marriage in Bangladesh occurs between people of different religions or between a Bangladeshi citizen and a foreign national. 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Navigate a marriage between different religions or a marriage between foreign nationals and Bangladeshi citizens with confidence. <\/pee> <\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-block bg-slate-50 rounded-lg p-8 text-left border border-slate-200 shadow-sm\"> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-amber-600 font-bold mb-3 uppercase text-sm tracking-wider\">What is the Special Marriage Act?<\/h2>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-base text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">  When parties belong to the same religion, their personal laws (e.g., Muslim or Hindu laws) administer their union. However, the purpose of the <a href=\"http:\/\/bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd\/act-20.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"text-blue-600 underline font-medium hover:text-blue-800\">Special Marriage Act of 1872<\/a> is to provide a legal framework for a civil special marriage. This strictly applies to a <strong>marriage between different religions<\/strong> or transnational marriages involving citizens and <strong>foreign nationals<\/strong> who do not profess the same traditional faith. <\/pee> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/header>\n<p>  <main class=\"max-w-6xl mx-auto px-4 py-20 space-y-32\">  <\/p>\n<section id=\"eligibility\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-12\">  <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-3xl font-bold text-slate-900 mb-4 border-b-2 border-amber-400 inline-block pb-1\">Eligibility for a Special Marriage in Bangladesh<\/h2>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-slate-600 text-lg\">Under Section 2 of the Act, strict conditions are imposed upon parties seeking a civil union regardless of their faith or nationality in Bangladesh.<\/pee> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-10\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white rounded-xl shadow-md p-8 border border-slate-100\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-slate-800 mb-6 flex items-center\"> <span class=\"bg-amber-100 text-amber-800 rounded-full w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center mr-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">✓<\/span> Legal Conditions (Section 2) <\/h3>\n<p> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"space-y-6\"> <\/p>\n<li class=\"flex items-start\"> <span class=\"text-green-500 mr-3 font-bold text-lg\" aria-hidden=\"true\">✔<\/span>\n<div> <strong class=\"block text-slate-800 text-lg mb-1\">Minimum Age Requirement<\/strong> <span class=\"text-base text-slate-600 leading-relaxed\">The groom must have completed 21 years of age, and the bride 18 years. If under 21, the consent of the father or guardian is legally required.<\/span> <\/div>\n<p> <\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li class=\"flex items-start\"> <span class=\"text-green-500 mr-3 font-bold text-lg\" aria-hidden=\"true\">✔<\/span>\n<div> <strong class=\"block text-slate-800 text-lg mb-1\">Single Marital Status<\/strong> <span class=\"text-base text-slate-600 leading-relaxed\">Neither party can have a husband or wife living at the time of the marriage. Contracting a second marriage is void and punishable under Sections 494\/495 of the Penal Code.<\/span> <\/div>\n<p> <\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li class=\"flex items-start\"> <span class=\"text-green-500 mr-3 font-bold text-lg\" aria-hidden=\"true\">✔<\/span>\n<div> <strong class=\"block text-slate-800 text-lg mb-1\">Prohibited Relationships<\/strong> <span class=\"text-base text-slate-600 leading-relaxed\">The parties must not be related to each other in any degree of consanguinity or affinity that would render the marriage illegal.<\/span> <\/div>\n<p> <\/li>\n<p> <\/ul>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-slate-50 rounded-xl shadow-md p-8 border border-slate-200\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-slate-800 mb-6 flex items-center\"> <span class=\"bg-slate-200 text-slate-700 rounded-full w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center mr-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📄<\/span> Documents Required for Foreign Nationals & Citizens <\/h3>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 gap-4 text-sm text-slate-700\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white p-4 rounded-lg shadow-sm border-l-4 border-slate-400 text-base\">National ID Card \/ Passport<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white p-4 rounded-lg shadow-sm border-l-4 border-slate-400 text-base\">Parents’ Details & Address<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white p-4 rounded-lg shadow-sm border-l-4 border-amber-400 text-base\">Proof of Address (14 days residence in the district)<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white p-4 rounded-lg shadow-sm border-l-4 border-slate-400 text-base\">4 Passport Size Photographs<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white p-4 rounded-lg shadow-sm border-l-4 border-indigo-400 text-base\">3 Witnesses (NID & Photos)<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white p-4 rounded-lg shadow-sm border-l-4 border-slate-400 text-base\">Divorce Certificate (If applicable)<\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"mt-12 bg-amber-50 rounded-xl p-8 border border-amber-100\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-slate-800 mb-6 text-center\">Why is Special Marriage Registration Essential?<\/h3>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4 text-center text-base\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"p-4 bg-white rounded-lg shadow-sm\">Traveling Abroad & Visas<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"p-4 bg-white rounded-lg shadow-sm\">Passport Issuance<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"p-4 bg-white rounded-lg shadow-sm\">Bank Nominee Setup<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"p-4 bg-white rounded-lg shadow-sm\">Smart NID Updates<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"p-4 bg-white rounded-lg shadow-sm\">Job Transfers & Security<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"p-4 bg-white rounded-lg shadow-sm\">Avoiding Legal Complications<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"p-4 bg-white rounded-lg shadow-sm md:col-span-2\">Children’s School Admission<\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/section>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<section id=\"procedure\" class=\"bg-white rounded-2xl shadow-lg p-8 md:p-12 border border-slate-100\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-14 text-center\">  <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-3xl font-bold text-slate-900 mb-4 inline-block pb-1\">Procedure for a Special Marriage in Bangladesh<\/h2>\n<p>  <pee class=\"text-slate-600 text-lg max-w-3xl mx-auto\">Explore the exact legal steps required to register a <strong>marriage between different religions<\/strong> or complete a Special Marriage in Bangladesh. Click on each step to reveal the statutory requirements.<\/pee> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row gap-10\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"md:w-1\/3 flex flex-col space-y-4\"> <button onclick=\"activateTimeline(1)\" id=\"btn-step-1\" class=\"timeline-step text-left px-5 py-4 text-lg rounded-lg bg-amber-100 border-l-4 border-amber-500 font-bold text-amber-900 shadow-sm\" aria-expanded=\"true\"> Step 1: Notice to Registrar <\/button> <button onclick=\"activateTimeline(2)\" id=\"btn-step-2\" class=\"timeline-step text-left px-5 py-4 text-lg rounded-lg bg-slate-50 border-l-4 border-slate-300 text-slate-600 hover:bg-slate-100\" aria-expanded=\"false\"> Step 2: Objections Phase <\/button> <button onclick=\"activateTimeline(3)\" id=\"btn-step-3\" class=\"timeline-step text-left px-5 py-4 text-lg rounded-lg bg-slate-50 border-l-4 border-slate-300 text-slate-600 hover:bg-slate-100\" aria-expanded=\"false\"> Step 3: The Declaration <\/button> <button onclick=\"activateTimeline(4)\" id=\"btn-step-4\" class=\"timeline-step text-left px-5 py-4 text-lg rounded-lg bg-slate-50 border-l-4 border-slate-300 text-slate-600 hover:bg-slate-100\" aria-expanded=\"false\"> Step 4: Solemnization <\/button> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"md:w-2\/3 bg-slate-50 rounded-xl p-8 border border-slate-200 min-h-[300px] relative\">  <\/p>\n<div id=\"content-step-1\" class=\"timeline-content active\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-5xl mb-6\" aria-hidden=\"true\">✍<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-slate-800 mb-3\">Notice of Marriage (Sec. 4)<\/h3>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-slate-600 text-lg leading-relaxed mb-6\"> One of the parties must give notice in writing to the Registrar. This is a crucial first step for any <strong>Special Marriage in Bangladesh<\/strong>. <\/pee> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-amber-50 text-amber-900 p-5 rounded-lg text-base border border-amber-200 shadow-sm\"> <strong>Jurisdiction Requirement:<\/strong> The Registrar must be of a district within which at least one of the parties has resided for <strong>fourteen (14) days<\/strong> before the notice is given. <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div id=\"content-step-2\" class=\"timeline-content\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-5xl mb-6\" aria-hidden=\"true\">⌛<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-slate-800 mb-3\">Objections & The 14-Day Wait (Sec. 6 & 7)<\/h3>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-slate-600 text-lg leading-relaxed mb-4\"> After receiving the notice, a 14-day waiting period commences. During this time, anyone can raise an objection based on the legal conditions. <\/pee> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-disc pl-6 text-base text-slate-700 space-y-3\"> <\/p>\n<li>The nature of the objection is recorded by the Registrar.<\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li>If a civil suit is filed, the marriage cannot proceed until a declaratory decree is issued by the court.<\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li><strong>Penalty:<\/strong> If the court finds the objection was unreasonable and not bona fide, it can inflict a fine up to 1,000 Taka.<\/li>\n<p> <\/ul>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div id=\"content-step-3\" class=\"timeline-content\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-5xl mb-6\" aria-hidden=\"true\">👥<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-slate-800 mb-3\">Signing the Declaration (Sec. 10)<\/h3>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-slate-600 text-lg leading-relaxed mb-4\"> Before the marriage is officially solemnized, the parties must sign a formal legal declaration. <\/pee> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-disc pl-6 text-base text-slate-700 space-y-3\"> <\/p>\n<li>Must be signed in the presence of the Registrar.<\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li>Must be signed by <strong>three (3) witnesses<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li>If a party is under 21, their father or guardian must also sign.<\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li>Countersigned by the Registrar.<\/li>\n<p> <\/ul>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div id=\"content-step-4\" class=\"timeline-content\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-5xl mb-6\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🎉<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-slate-800 mb-3\">Solemnization & Certificate (Sec. 11)<\/h3>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-slate-600 text-lg leading-relaxed mb-6\"> The marriage is solemnized in the presence of the Registrar and the three witnesses. <\/pee> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-slate-200 p-5 rounded-lg text-base text-slate-800 shadow-sm\"> <strong>The Marriage-Certificate Book:<\/strong> After paying prescribed fees, the record is kept in the Marriage-Certificate Book. This book is open for inspection and serves as absolute legal evidence of the <strong>marriage between foreign nationals<\/strong> or inter-faith couples. <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/section>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<section id=\"divorce\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-12\">  <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-3xl font-bold text-slate-900 mb-4 border-b-2 border-indigo-400 inline-block pb-1\">Divorce Rules for a Special Marriage in Bangladesh<\/h2>\n<p>  <pee class=\"text-slate-600 text-lg\">All marriages contracted under the Special Marriage Act are subject exclusively to <a href=\"http:\/\/bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd\/act-18.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"text-blue-600 underline font-medium hover:text-blue-800\">The Divorce Act of 1869<\/a>. The grounds for dissolution differ for husbands and wives.<\/pee> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap border-b border-slate-300 mb-8\"> <button onclick=\"switchTab('tab-husband')\" id=\"btn-tab-husband\" class=\"tab-btn px-8 py-4 font-bold text-base bg-blue-50 text-blue-700 border-b-2 border-blue-700 rounded-t-lg mr-1\">Divorce (Husband)<\/button> <button onclick=\"switchTab('tab-wife')\" id=\"btn-tab-wife\" class=\"tab-btn px-8 py-4 font-semibold text-base bg-slate-200 text-slate-600 hover:bg-slate-300 rounded-t-lg mr-1\">Divorce (Wife)<\/button> <button onclick=\"switchTab('tab-nullity')\" id=\"btn-tab-nullity\" class=\"tab-btn px-8 py-4 font-semibold text-base bg-slate-200 text-slate-600 hover:bg-slate-300 rounded-t-lg mr-1\">Nullity of Marriage<\/button> <button onclick=\"switchTab('tab-separation')\" id=\"btn-tab-separation\" class=\"tab-btn px-8 py-4 font-semibold text-base bg-slate-200 text-slate-600 hover:bg-slate-300 rounded-t-lg\">Judicial Separation<\/button> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-10\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white p-8 rounded-b-xl rounded-tr-xl shadow-md border border-slate-200 h-full\">  <\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-husband\" class=\"tab-content active\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-indigo-900 mb-6\">Filing for Divorce by Husband (Sec. 3)<\/h3>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-slate-700 text-base mb-6 leading-relaxed\">Under the 1869 Act, the grounds for a husband to file a petition before the District Judge Court or High Court Division are highly restricted.<\/pee> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-red-50 border-l-4 border-red-500 p-5 mb-6 rounded\"> <strong class=\"text-red-800 block mb-2 text-lg\">Sole Legal Ground:<\/strong> <span class=\"text-red-700 text-base\">The husband can only file on the ground that his wife has been guilty of <strong>adultery<\/strong>.<\/span> <\/div>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-base text-slate-500 italic mt-6 border-t border-slate-100 pt-4\">The decree pronounced by the District Judge is subject to review by the High Court Division and will not be confirmed until six months after pronouncement.<\/pee> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-wife\" class=\"tab-content\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-indigo-900 mb-6\">Filing for Divorce by Wife (Sec. 10)<\/h3>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-slate-700 text-base mb-6 leading-relaxed\">A wife has a broader set of legal grounds to file for dissolution of a <strong>special marriage<\/strong>.<\/pee> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"space-y-4 text-base\"> <\/p>\n<li class=\"flex items-start bg-slate-50 p-3 rounded\"><span class=\"text-indigo-500 mr-3 text-lg\" aria-hidden=\"true\">▸<\/span> Husband converted to another religion and married another woman.<\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li class=\"flex items-start bg-slate-50 p-3 rounded\"><span class=\"text-indigo-500 mr-3 text-lg\" aria-hidden=\"true\">▸<\/span> Husband has been guilty of adultery.<\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li class=\"flex items-start bg-slate-50 p-3 rounded\"><span class=\"text-indigo-500 mr-3 text-lg\" aria-hidden=\"true\">▸<\/span> Husband has been guilty of bigamy (marriage to another woman).<\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li class=\"flex items-start bg-slate-50 p-3 rounded\"><span class=\"text-indigo-500 mr-3 text-lg\" aria-hidden=\"true\">▸<\/span> Husband has been guilty of rape or bestiality.<\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li class=\"flex items-start bg-slate-50 p-3 rounded\"><span class=\"text-indigo-500 mr-3 text-lg\" aria-hidden=\"true\">▸<\/span> Desertion for two years along with adultery.<\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li class=\"flex items-start bg-slate-50 p-3 rounded\"><span class=\"text-indigo-500 mr-3 text-lg\" aria-hidden=\"true\">▸<\/span> Cruelty along with adultery.<\/li>\n<p> <\/ul>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-nullity\" class=\"tab-content\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-indigo-900 mb-6\">Nullity of Marriage (Sec. 18 & 19)<\/h3>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-slate-700 text-base mb-6 leading-relaxed\">Either party may present a petition praying that the marriage be declared null and void on the following grounds:<\/pee> <\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 gap-5 mt-8\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 p-5 rounded-lg text-center bg-slate-50 shadow-sm\"> <span class=\"block text-3xl mb-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">💔<\/span> <strong class=\"text-base text-slate-800\">Impotency<\/strong> <span class=\"block text-sm text-slate-500 mt-2\">Respondent is impotent.<\/span> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 p-5 rounded-lg text-center bg-slate-50 shadow-sm\"> <span class=\"block text-3xl mb-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🔍<\/span> <strong class=\"text-base text-slate-800\">Prohibited Degree<\/strong> <span class=\"block text-sm text-slate-500 mt-2\">Parties are within a prohibited relationship.<\/span> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 p-5 rounded-lg text-center bg-slate-50 shadow-sm\"> <span class=\"block text-3xl mb-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🧐<\/span> <strong class=\"text-base text-slate-800\">Lunacy<\/strong> <span class=\"block text-sm text-slate-500 mt-2\">One party was a lunatic during marriage.<\/span> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 p-5 rounded-lg text-center bg-slate-50 shadow-sm\"> <span class=\"block text-3xl mb-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">👩‍👦<\/span> <strong class=\"text-base text-slate-800\">Prior Marriage<\/strong> <span class=\"block text-sm text-slate-500 mt-2\">Former spouse alive & marriage in force.<\/span> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-separation\" class=\"tab-content\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-indigo-900 mb-6\">Judicial Separation (Sec. 22 & 23)<\/h3>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-slate-700 text-base mb-6 leading-relaxed\">An alternative process to full divorce. Either husband or wife can seek judicial separation from the High Court Division or District Court.<\/pee> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-indigo-50 border border-indigo-100 rounded-lg p-6\"> <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"font-bold text-indigo-800 text-lg mb-4\">Statutory Grounds:<\/h4>\n<p> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-disc pl-6 text-indigo-900 space-y-2 text-base\"> <\/p>\n<li>Adultery<\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li>Cruelty<\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li>Desertion without reasonable excuse for two years or upwards.<\/li>\n<p> <\/ul>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-base text-indigo-800 mt-6 border-t border-indigo-200 pt-4 font-medium\"> <strong>Effect:<\/strong> The decree shall have the effect of a divorce under existing law regarding property and cohabitation rights. <\/pee> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-slate-50 p-8 rounded-xl shadow-inner border border-slate-200 flex flex-col justify-center items-center\"> <\/p>\n<h4 id=\"chart-title\" class=\"text-xl text-center font-bold text-slate-800 mb-4\">Disparity in Legal Grounds for Divorce (1869 Act)<\/h4>\n<p> <pee id=\"chart-subtitle\" class=\"text-sm text-center text-slate-500 mb-8 max-w-md\">Comparing distinct legal avenues available to husbands vs wives in an inter-religion marriage.<\/pee>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"chart-container\"> <canvas id=\"legalChart\"><\/canvas> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/section>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<section id=\"services\" class=\"bg-white py-12\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center mb-14\"> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold text-green-800 mb-4 font-serif\">Our Services<\/h2>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-slate-600 text-lg\">Ensuring a Seamless and Legally-Sound Union in Bangladesh<\/pee> <\/div>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-3 lg:grid-cols-5 gap-6\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 rounded-xl p-8 text-center hover:shadow-lg transition-all bg-white flex flex-col items-center justify-center min-h-[180px]\"> <span class=\"text-5xl mb-5 text-green-800 grayscale sepia hue-rotate-[80deg] saturate-[200%]\">🤝<\/span> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-semibold text-slate-800 text-base leading-snug\">Special Marriage<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>Registration<\/h3>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 rounded-xl p-8 text-center hover:shadow-lg transition-all bg-white flex flex-col items-center justify-center min-h-[180px]\"> <span class=\"text-5xl mb-5 text-green-800 grayscale sepia hue-rotate-[80deg] saturate-[200%]\">👥<\/span> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-semibold text-slate-800 text-base leading-snug\">Hindu Marriage<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>Registration<\/h3>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 rounded-xl p-8 text-center hover:shadow-lg transition-all bg-white flex flex-col items-center justify-center min-h-[180px]\"> <span class=\"text-5xl mb-5 text-green-800 grayscale sepia hue-rotate-[80deg] saturate-[200%]\">💔<\/span> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-semibold text-slate-800 text-base leading-snug\">Divorce of Special<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>Marriage<\/h3>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 rounded-xl p-8 text-center hover:shadow-lg transition-all bg-white flex flex-col items-center justify-center min-h-[180px]\"> <span class=\"text-5xl mb-5 text-green-800 grayscale sepia hue-rotate-[80deg] saturate-[200%]\">📄<\/span> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-semibold text-slate-800 text-base leading-snug\">Divorce of Hindu<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>Marriage<\/h3>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 rounded-xl p-8 text-center hover:shadow-lg transition-all bg-white flex flex-col items-center justify-center min-h-[180px]\"> <span class=\"text-5xl mb-5 text-green-800 grayscale sepia hue-rotate-[80deg] saturate-[200%]\">🎖<\/span> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-semibold text-slate-800 text-base leading-snug\">Marriage Certificate<\/h3>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 rounded-xl p-8 text-center hover:shadow-lg transition-all bg-white flex flex-col items-center justify-center min-h-[180px]\"> <span class=\"text-5xl mb-5 text-green-800 grayscale sepia hue-rotate-[80deg] saturate-[200%]\">📝<\/span> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-semibold text-slate-800 text-base leading-snug\">Affidavit of Special<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>Marriage<\/h3>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 rounded-xl p-8 text-center hover:shadow-lg transition-all bg-white flex flex-col items-center justify-center min-h-[180px]\"> <span class=\"text-5xl mb-5 text-green-800 grayscale sepia hue-rotate-[80deg] saturate-[200%]\">🏛<\/span> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-semibold text-slate-800 text-base leading-snug\">Marriage Certificate<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>Notary Attestation<\/h3>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 rounded-xl p-8 text-center hover:shadow-lg transition-all bg-white flex flex-col items-center justify-center min-h-[180px]\"> <span class=\"text-5xl mb-5 text-green-800 grayscale sepia hue-rotate-[80deg] saturate-[200%]\">⚖️<\/span> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-semibold text-slate-800 text-base leading-snug\">Marriage Certificate<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>Ministry Attestation<\/h3>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 rounded-xl p-8 text-center hover:shadow-lg transition-all bg-white flex flex-col items-center justify-center min-h-[180px]\"> <span class=\"text-5xl mb-5 text-green-800 grayscale sepia hue-rotate-[80deg] saturate-[200%]\">📋<\/span> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-semibold text-slate-800 text-base leading-snug\">Marriage & Separation<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>Consultation<\/h3>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 rounded-xl p-8 text-center hover:shadow-lg transition-all bg-white flex flex-col items-center justify-center min-h-[180px]\"> <span class=\"text-5xl mb-5 text-green-800 grayscale sepia hue-rotate-[80deg] saturate-[200%]\">💎<\/span> 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text-slate-700 font-bold FAQ-ICON leading-none\">+<\/span> What is Special Marriage? <\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"text-slate-500 font-bold text-2xl leading-none\">›<\/span> <\/button> <\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-answer hidden px-6 py-5 text-slate-600 text-base bg-white border border-t-0 border-slate-100 shadow-sm rounded-b-lg\"> A <strong>Special Marriage in Bangladesh<\/strong> is a civil marriage registered under the Special Marriage Act 1872, typically meant for inter-religion couples or marriages between citizens and foreign nationals where personal religious laws do not apply. <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-item border border-transparent rounded-sm\"> <button class=\"faq-button w-full flex items-center justify-between bg-slate-100 hover:bg-slate-200 px-6 py-5 transition-colors text-left rounded-t-lg\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center font-semibold text-slate-800 text-lg\"> <span class=\"text-3xl mr-5 text-slate-700 font-bold FAQ-ICON leading-none\">+<\/span> Is Special Marriage Legally Valid in Bangladesh? <\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"text-slate-500 font-bold text-2xl leading-none\">›<\/span> <\/button> <\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-answer hidden px-6 py-5 text-slate-600 text-base bg-white border border-t-0 border-slate-100 shadow-sm rounded-b-lg\"> Yes, absolutely. It is a fully recognized and legally valid civil union governed by the Special Marriage Act of 1872, providing the same legal rights and protections as any other marriage in Bangladesh. <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-item border border-transparent rounded-sm\"> <button class=\"faq-button w-full flex items-center justify-between bg-slate-100 hover:bg-slate-200 px-6 py-5 transition-colors text-left rounded-t-lg\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center font-semibold text-slate-800 text-lg\"> <span class=\"text-3xl mr-5 text-slate-700 font-bold FAQ-ICON leading-none\">+<\/span> Is Special Marriage possible in same religion? <\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"text-slate-500 font-bold text-2xl leading-none\">›<\/span> <\/button> <\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-answer hidden px-6 py-5 text-slate-600 text-base bg-white border border-t-0 border-slate-100 shadow-sm rounded-b-lg\"> Generally, couples of the same religion marry under their respective personal religious laws. However, if parties declare they do not profess any of the major recognized faiths, they can opt for a civil marriage under this Act. <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"space-y-6\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-item border border-transparent rounded-sm\"> <button class=\"faq-button w-full flex items-center justify-between bg-slate-100 hover:bg-slate-200 px-6 py-5 transition-colors text-left rounded-t-lg\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center font-semibold text-slate-800 text-lg\"> <span class=\"text-3xl mr-5 text-slate-700 font-bold FAQ-ICON leading-none\">+<\/span> What is the eligibility for Special Marriage? <\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"text-slate-500 font-bold text-2xl leading-none\">›<\/span> <\/button> <\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-answer hidden px-6 py-5 text-slate-600 text-base bg-white border border-t-0 border-slate-100 shadow-sm rounded-b-lg\"> The groom must be at least 21 years old and the bride 18 years old. Neither party can have a living spouse, and they must not be related within prohibited degrees of consanguinity. <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-item border border-transparent rounded-sm\"> <button class=\"faq-button w-full flex items-center justify-between bg-slate-100 hover:bg-slate-200 px-6 py-5 transition-colors text-left rounded-t-lg\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center font-semibold text-slate-800 text-lg\"> <span class=\"text-3xl mr-5 text-slate-700 font-bold FAQ-ICON leading-none\">+<\/span> Which Document are needed for Special Marriage? <\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"text-slate-500 font-bold text-2xl leading-none\">›<\/span> <\/button> <\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-answer hidden px-6 py-5 text-slate-600 text-base bg-white border border-t-0 border-slate-100 shadow-sm rounded-b-lg\"> Key documents include National ID\/Passports, proof of address (residing in the district for 14 days prior), 4 passport-size photographs of the parties, details of 3 witnesses, and a divorce certificate if applicable. <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-item border border-transparent rounded-sm\"> <button class=\"faq-button w-full flex items-center justify-between bg-slate-100 hover:bg-slate-200 px-6 py-5 transition-colors text-left rounded-t-lg\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center font-semibold text-slate-800 text-lg\"> <span class=\"text-3xl mr-5 text-slate-700 font-bold FAQ-ICON leading-none\">+<\/span> Can I get a Marriage Certificate on Special Marriage? <\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"text-slate-500 font-bold text-2xl leading-none\">›<\/span> <\/button> <\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-answer hidden px-6 py-5 text-slate-600 text-base bg-white border border-t-0 border-slate-100 shadow-sm rounded-b-lg\"> Yes. Following the solemnization in front of the Registrar and 3 witnesses, the marriage is recorded in the Marriage-Certificate Book, and an official Marriage Certificate is issued as legal proof. <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/section>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<section class=\"bg-[#f0f4f8] py-20 border-t border-slate-200 rounded-2xl shadow-sm\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"max-w-5xl mx-auto px-4 text-center\"> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold text-[#1e293b] mb-6\">Partner with LegalSeba LLP for a Seamless Process<\/h2>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-slate-600 text-lg max-w-3xl mx-auto mb-14 leading-relaxed\"> We simplify the complexities of marriage registration in Bangladesh. 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If either party is under 21, consent from a father or guardian is required.\" } } ] } <\/script> <script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tailwindcss.com\"><\/script> <script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/chart.js\"><\/script> <\/p>\n<style> @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Merriweather:wght@300;400;700&display=swap');  body { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; background-color: #F9FAFB; color: #1F2937; } h1, h2, h3, .serif { font-family: 'Merriweather', serif; } .chart-container { position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; height: 350px; max-height: 400px; } @media (min-width: 768px) { .chart-container { height: 400px; } } .timeline-step { transition: all 0.3s ease; }  .timeline-content { display: none; animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease-in-out; }  .timeline-content.active { display: block; } @keyframes fadeIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } } .tab-btn { transition: all 0.2s ease; } .tab-content { display: none; animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease; } .tab-content.active { display: block; }  .hover-card { transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease; } .hover-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); } <\/style>\n<p><\/head><body class=\"antialiased\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"w-full max-w-6xl mx-auto mt-12 px-4\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row bg-[#f1f5f9] border border-slate-200 shadow-sm rounded-lg overflow-hidden\">   <\/p>\n<div class=\"md:w-[45%] flex flex-col items-center justify-center p-8 md:p-12 text-center\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center mb-4\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"relative w-16 h-16 rounded-full bg-[#1e293b] flex flex-col justify-center items-center text-white mr-4 shrink-0 shadow-md\"> <span class=\"text-3xl font-serif font-bold leading-none mt-1\">LS<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"absolute top-9 -right-2 w-3.5 h-3.5 bg-white rounded-full\"><\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"absolute bottom-1 right-2 w-2 h-2 bg-white rounded-full\"><\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-4xl md:text-5xl text-[#1e293b] font-bold tracking-tight\"> LegalSeba<sup class=\"text-lg md:text-xl font-bold ml-1\">™<\/sup> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<hr class=\"w-[85%] border-t-2 border-[#1e293b] my-4 opacity-90\"> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-xl md:text-[1.4rem] text-[#1e293b] font-semibold leading-snug\"> Special Marriage in Bangladesh<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>Registration Services <\/h2>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"md:w-[55%] relative min-h-[250px] md:min-h-[350px]\">  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1519225421980-715cb0215aed?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1000&q=80\" alt=\"Couple holding hands for a Special Marriage in Bangladesh between different religions\" class=\"absolute inset-0 w-full h-full object-cover\" \/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<header id=\"overview\" class=\"bg-white text-slate-900 py-20 px-4 border-b-4 border-amber-500 shadow-sm mt-12\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"max-w-4xl mx-auto text-center\"> <\/p>\n<h1 class=\"text-3xl md:text-5xl font-bold mb-8 leading-tight\">Special Marriage in Bangladesh: Inter-Religion & Foreign Nationals<\/h1>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-lg md:text-xl text-slate-600 mb-10 font-light leading-relaxed\">  If you are planning a <strong>Special Marriage in Bangladesh<\/strong>, this definitive legal guide to the Special Marriage Act 1872 is for you. Navigate a marriage between different religions or a marriage between foreign nationals and Bangladeshi citizens with confidence. <\/pee> <\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-block bg-slate-50 rounded-lg p-8 text-left border border-slate-200 shadow-sm\"> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-amber-600 font-bold mb-3 uppercase text-sm tracking-wider\">What is the Special Marriage Act?<\/h2>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-base text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">  When parties belong to the same religion, their personal laws (e.g., Muslim or Hindu laws) administer their union. However, the purpose of the <a href=\"http:\/\/bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd\/act-20.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"text-blue-600 underline font-medium hover:text-blue-800\">Special Marriage Act of 1872<\/a> is to provide a legal framework for a civil special marriage. This strictly applies to a <strong>marriage between different religions<\/strong> or transnational marriages involving citizens and <strong>foreign nationals<\/strong> who do not profess the same traditional faith. <\/pee> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/header>\n<p>  <main class=\"max-w-6xl mx-auto px-4 py-20 space-y-32\">  <\/p>\n<section id=\"eligibility\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-12\">  <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-3xl font-bold text-slate-900 mb-4 border-b-2 border-amber-400 inline-block pb-1\">Eligibility for a Special Marriage in Bangladesh<\/h2>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-slate-600 text-lg\">Under Section 2 of the Act, strict conditions are imposed upon parties seeking a civil union regardless of their faith or nationality in Bangladesh.<\/pee> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-10\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white rounded-xl shadow-md p-8 border border-slate-100\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-slate-800 mb-6 flex items-center\"> <span class=\"bg-amber-100 text-amber-800 rounded-full w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center mr-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">✓<\/span> Legal Conditions (Section 2) <\/h3>\n<p> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"space-y-6\"> <\/p>\n<li class=\"flex items-start\"> <span class=\"text-green-500 mr-3 font-bold text-lg\" aria-hidden=\"true\">✔<\/span>\n<div> <strong class=\"block text-slate-800 text-lg mb-1\">Minimum Age Requirement<\/strong> <span class=\"text-base text-slate-600 leading-relaxed\">The groom must have completed 21 years of age, and the bride 18 years. If under 21, the consent of the father or guardian is legally required.<\/span> <\/div>\n<p> <\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li class=\"flex items-start\"> <span class=\"text-green-500 mr-3 font-bold text-lg\" aria-hidden=\"true\">✔<\/span>\n<div> <strong class=\"block text-slate-800 text-lg mb-1\">Single Marital Status<\/strong> <span class=\"text-base text-slate-600 leading-relaxed\">Neither party can have a husband or wife living at the time of the marriage. Contracting a second marriage is void and punishable under Sections 494\/495 of the Penal Code.<\/span> <\/div>\n<p> <\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li class=\"flex items-start\"> <span class=\"text-green-500 mr-3 font-bold text-lg\" aria-hidden=\"true\">✔<\/span>\n<div> <strong class=\"block text-slate-800 text-lg mb-1\">Prohibited Relationships<\/strong> <span class=\"text-base text-slate-600 leading-relaxed\">The parties must not be related to each other in any degree of consanguinity or affinity that would render the marriage illegal.<\/span> <\/div>\n<p> <\/li>\n<p> <\/ul>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-slate-50 rounded-xl shadow-md p-8 border border-slate-200\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-slate-800 mb-6 flex items-center\"> <span class=\"bg-slate-200 text-slate-700 rounded-full w-8 h-8 flex items-center justify-center mr-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">📄<\/span> Documents Required for Foreign Nationals & Citizens <\/h3>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 gap-4 text-sm text-slate-700\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white p-4 rounded-lg shadow-sm border-l-4 border-slate-400 text-base\">National ID Card \/ Passport<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white p-4 rounded-lg shadow-sm border-l-4 border-slate-400 text-base\">Parents’ Details & Address<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white p-4 rounded-lg shadow-sm border-l-4 border-amber-400 text-base\">Proof of Address (14 days residence in the district)<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white p-4 rounded-lg shadow-sm border-l-4 border-slate-400 text-base\">4 Passport Size Photographs<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white p-4 rounded-lg shadow-sm border-l-4 border-indigo-400 text-base\">3 Witnesses (NID & Photos)<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white p-4 rounded-lg shadow-sm border-l-4 border-slate-400 text-base\">Divorce Certificate (If applicable)<\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"mt-12 bg-amber-50 rounded-xl p-8 border border-amber-100\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-slate-800 mb-6 text-center\">Why is Special Marriage Registration Essential?<\/h3>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4 text-center text-base\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"p-4 bg-white rounded-lg shadow-sm\">Traveling Abroad & Visas<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"p-4 bg-white rounded-lg shadow-sm\">Passport Issuance<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"p-4 bg-white rounded-lg shadow-sm\">Bank Nominee Setup<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"p-4 bg-white rounded-lg shadow-sm\">Smart NID Updates<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"p-4 bg-white rounded-lg shadow-sm\">Job Transfers & Security<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"p-4 bg-white rounded-lg shadow-sm\">Avoiding Legal Complications<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"p-4 bg-white rounded-lg shadow-sm md:col-span-2\">Children’s School Admission<\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/section>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<section id=\"procedure\" class=\"bg-white rounded-2xl shadow-lg p-8 md:p-12 border border-slate-100\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-14 text-center\">  <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-3xl font-bold text-slate-900 mb-4 inline-block pb-1\">Procedure for a Special Marriage in Bangladesh<\/h2>\n<p>  <pee class=\"text-slate-600 text-lg max-w-3xl mx-auto\">Explore the exact legal steps required to register a <strong>marriage between different religions<\/strong> or complete a Special Marriage in Bangladesh. Click on each step to reveal the statutory requirements.<\/pee> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row gap-10\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"md:w-1\/3 flex flex-col space-y-4\"> <button onclick=\"activateTimeline(1)\" id=\"btn-step-1\" class=\"timeline-step text-left px-5 py-4 text-lg rounded-lg bg-amber-100 border-l-4 border-amber-500 font-bold text-amber-900 shadow-sm\" aria-expanded=\"true\"> Step 1: Notice to Registrar <\/button> <button onclick=\"activateTimeline(2)\" id=\"btn-step-2\" class=\"timeline-step text-left px-5 py-4 text-lg rounded-lg bg-slate-50 border-l-4 border-slate-300 text-slate-600 hover:bg-slate-100\" aria-expanded=\"false\"> Step 2: Objections Phase <\/button> <button onclick=\"activateTimeline(3)\" id=\"btn-step-3\" class=\"timeline-step text-left px-5 py-4 text-lg rounded-lg bg-slate-50 border-l-4 border-slate-300 text-slate-600 hover:bg-slate-100\" aria-expanded=\"false\"> Step 3: The Declaration <\/button> <button onclick=\"activateTimeline(4)\" id=\"btn-step-4\" class=\"timeline-step text-left px-5 py-4 text-lg rounded-lg bg-slate-50 border-l-4 border-slate-300 text-slate-600 hover:bg-slate-100\" aria-expanded=\"false\"> Step 4: Solemnization <\/button> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"md:w-2\/3 bg-slate-50 rounded-xl p-8 border border-slate-200 min-h-[300px] relative\">  <\/p>\n<div id=\"content-step-1\" class=\"timeline-content active\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-5xl mb-6\" aria-hidden=\"true\">✍<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-slate-800 mb-3\">Notice of Marriage (Sec. 4)<\/h3>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-slate-600 text-lg leading-relaxed mb-6\"> One of the parties must give notice in writing to the Registrar. This is a crucial first step for any <strong>Special Marriage in Bangladesh<\/strong>. <\/pee> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-amber-50 text-amber-900 p-5 rounded-lg text-base border border-amber-200 shadow-sm\"> <strong>Jurisdiction Requirement:<\/strong> The Registrar must be of a district within which at least one of the parties has resided for <strong>fourteen (14) days<\/strong> before the notice is given. <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div id=\"content-step-2\" class=\"timeline-content\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-5xl mb-6\" aria-hidden=\"true\">⌛<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-slate-800 mb-3\">Objections & The 14-Day Wait (Sec. 6 & 7)<\/h3>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-slate-600 text-lg leading-relaxed mb-4\"> After receiving the notice, a 14-day waiting period commences. During this time, anyone can raise an objection based on the legal conditions. <\/pee> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-disc pl-6 text-base text-slate-700 space-y-3\"> <\/p>\n<li>The nature of the objection is recorded by the Registrar.<\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li>If a civil suit is filed, the marriage cannot proceed until a declaratory decree is issued by the court.<\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li><strong>Penalty:<\/strong> If the court finds the objection was unreasonable and not bona fide, it can inflict a fine up to 1,000 Taka.<\/li>\n<p> <\/ul>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div id=\"content-step-3\" class=\"timeline-content\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-5xl mb-6\" aria-hidden=\"true\">👥<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-slate-800 mb-3\">Signing the Declaration (Sec. 10)<\/h3>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-slate-600 text-lg leading-relaxed mb-4\"> Before the marriage is officially solemnized, the parties must sign a formal legal declaration. <\/pee> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-disc pl-6 text-base text-slate-700 space-y-3\"> <\/p>\n<li>Must be signed in the presence of the Registrar.<\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li>Must be signed by <strong>three (3) witnesses<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li>If a party is under 21, their father or guardian must also sign.<\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li>Countersigned by the Registrar.<\/li>\n<p> <\/ul>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div id=\"content-step-4\" class=\"timeline-content\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-5xl mb-6\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🎉<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-slate-800 mb-3\">Solemnization & Certificate (Sec. 11)<\/h3>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-slate-600 text-lg leading-relaxed mb-6\"> The marriage is solemnized in the presence of the Registrar and the three witnesses. <\/pee> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-slate-200 p-5 rounded-lg text-base text-slate-800 shadow-sm\"> <strong>The Marriage-Certificate Book:<\/strong> After paying prescribed fees, the record is kept in the Marriage-Certificate Book. This book is open for inspection and serves as absolute legal evidence of the <strong>marriage between foreign nationals<\/strong> or inter-faith couples. <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/section>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<section id=\"divorce\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-12\">  <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-3xl font-bold text-slate-900 mb-4 border-b-2 border-indigo-400 inline-block pb-1\">Divorce Rules for a Special Marriage in Bangladesh<\/h2>\n<p>  <pee class=\"text-slate-600 text-lg\">All marriages contracted under the Special Marriage Act are subject exclusively to <a href=\"http:\/\/bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd\/act-18.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"text-blue-600 underline font-medium hover:text-blue-800\">The Divorce Act of 1869<\/a>. The grounds for dissolution differ for husbands and wives.<\/pee> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap border-b border-slate-300 mb-8\"> <button onclick=\"switchTab('tab-husband')\" id=\"btn-tab-husband\" class=\"tab-btn px-8 py-4 font-bold text-base bg-blue-50 text-blue-700 border-b-2 border-blue-700 rounded-t-lg mr-1\">Divorce (Husband)<\/button> <button onclick=\"switchTab('tab-wife')\" id=\"btn-tab-wife\" class=\"tab-btn px-8 py-4 font-semibold text-base bg-slate-200 text-slate-600 hover:bg-slate-300 rounded-t-lg mr-1\">Divorce (Wife)<\/button> <button onclick=\"switchTab('tab-nullity')\" id=\"btn-tab-nullity\" class=\"tab-btn px-8 py-4 font-semibold text-base bg-slate-200 text-slate-600 hover:bg-slate-300 rounded-t-lg mr-1\">Nullity of Marriage<\/button> <button onclick=\"switchTab('tab-separation')\" id=\"btn-tab-separation\" class=\"tab-btn px-8 py-4 font-semibold text-base bg-slate-200 text-slate-600 hover:bg-slate-300 rounded-t-lg\">Judicial Separation<\/button> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-10\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white p-8 rounded-b-xl rounded-tr-xl shadow-md border border-slate-200 h-full\">  <\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-husband\" class=\"tab-content active\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-indigo-900 mb-6\">Filing for Divorce by Husband (Sec. 3)<\/h3>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-slate-700 text-base mb-6 leading-relaxed\">Under the 1869 Act, the grounds for a husband to file a petition before the District Judge Court or High Court Division are highly restricted.<\/pee> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-red-50 border-l-4 border-red-500 p-5 mb-6 rounded\"> <strong class=\"text-red-800 block mb-2 text-lg\">Sole Legal Ground:<\/strong> <span class=\"text-red-700 text-base\">The husband can only file on the ground that his wife has been guilty of <strong>adultery<\/strong>.<\/span> <\/div>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-base text-slate-500 italic mt-6 border-t border-slate-100 pt-4\">The decree pronounced by the District Judge is subject to review by the High Court Division and will not be confirmed until six months after pronouncement.<\/pee> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-wife\" class=\"tab-content\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-indigo-900 mb-6\">Filing for Divorce by Wife (Sec. 10)<\/h3>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-slate-700 text-base mb-6 leading-relaxed\">A wife has a broader set of legal grounds to file for dissolution of a <strong>special marriage<\/strong>.<\/pee> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"space-y-4 text-base\"> <\/p>\n<li class=\"flex items-start bg-slate-50 p-3 rounded\"><span class=\"text-indigo-500 mr-3 text-lg\" aria-hidden=\"true\">▸<\/span> Husband converted to another religion and married another woman.<\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li class=\"flex items-start bg-slate-50 p-3 rounded\"><span class=\"text-indigo-500 mr-3 text-lg\" aria-hidden=\"true\">▸<\/span> Husband has been guilty of adultery.<\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li class=\"flex items-start bg-slate-50 p-3 rounded\"><span class=\"text-indigo-500 mr-3 text-lg\" aria-hidden=\"true\">▸<\/span> Husband has been guilty of bigamy (marriage to another woman).<\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li class=\"flex items-start bg-slate-50 p-3 rounded\"><span class=\"text-indigo-500 mr-3 text-lg\" aria-hidden=\"true\">▸<\/span> Husband has been guilty of rape or bestiality.<\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li class=\"flex items-start bg-slate-50 p-3 rounded\"><span class=\"text-indigo-500 mr-3 text-lg\" aria-hidden=\"true\">▸<\/span> Desertion for two years along with adultery.<\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li class=\"flex items-start bg-slate-50 p-3 rounded\"><span class=\"text-indigo-500 mr-3 text-lg\" aria-hidden=\"true\">▸<\/span> Cruelty along with adultery.<\/li>\n<p> <\/ul>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-nullity\" class=\"tab-content\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-indigo-900 mb-6\">Nullity of Marriage (Sec. 18 & 19)<\/h3>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-slate-700 text-base mb-6 leading-relaxed\">Either party may present a petition praying that the marriage be declared null and void on the following grounds:<\/pee> <\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 gap-5 mt-8\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 p-5 rounded-lg text-center bg-slate-50 shadow-sm\"> <span class=\"block text-3xl mb-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">💔<\/span> <strong class=\"text-base text-slate-800\">Impotency<\/strong> <span class=\"block text-sm text-slate-500 mt-2\">Respondent is impotent.<\/span> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 p-5 rounded-lg text-center bg-slate-50 shadow-sm\"> <span class=\"block text-3xl mb-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🔍<\/span> <strong class=\"text-base text-slate-800\">Prohibited Degree<\/strong> <span class=\"block text-sm text-slate-500 mt-2\">Parties are within a prohibited relationship.<\/span> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 p-5 rounded-lg text-center bg-slate-50 shadow-sm\"> <span class=\"block text-3xl mb-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">🧐<\/span> <strong class=\"text-base text-slate-800\">Lunacy<\/strong> <span class=\"block text-sm text-slate-500 mt-2\">One party was a lunatic during marriage.<\/span> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 p-5 rounded-lg text-center bg-slate-50 shadow-sm\"> <span class=\"block text-3xl mb-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">👩‍👦<\/span> <strong class=\"text-base text-slate-800\">Prior Marriage<\/strong> <span class=\"block text-sm text-slate-500 mt-2\">Former spouse alive & marriage in force.<\/span> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div id=\"tab-separation\" class=\"tab-content\"> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-indigo-900 mb-6\">Judicial Separation (Sec. 22 & 23)<\/h3>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-slate-700 text-base mb-6 leading-relaxed\">An alternative process to full divorce. Either husband or wife can seek judicial separation from the High Court Division or District Court.<\/pee> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-indigo-50 border border-indigo-100 rounded-lg p-6\"> <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"font-bold text-indigo-800 text-lg mb-4\">Statutory Grounds:<\/h4>\n<p> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-disc pl-6 text-indigo-900 space-y-2 text-base\"> <\/p>\n<li>Adultery<\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li>Cruelty<\/li>\n<p> <\/p>\n<li>Desertion without reasonable excuse for two years or upwards.<\/li>\n<p> <\/ul>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-base text-indigo-800 mt-6 border-t border-indigo-200 pt-4 font-medium\"> <strong>Effect:<\/strong> The decree shall have the effect of a divorce under existing law regarding property and cohabitation rights. <\/pee> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-slate-50 p-8 rounded-xl shadow-inner border border-slate-200 flex flex-col justify-center items-center\"> <\/p>\n<h4 id=\"chart-title\" class=\"text-xl text-center font-bold text-slate-800 mb-4\">Disparity in Legal Grounds for Divorce (1869 Act)<\/h4>\n<p> <pee id=\"chart-subtitle\" class=\"text-sm text-center text-slate-500 mb-8 max-w-md\">Comparing distinct legal avenues available to husbands vs wives in an inter-religion marriage.<\/pee>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"chart-container\"> <canvas id=\"legalChart\"><\/canvas> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/section>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<section id=\"services\" class=\"bg-white py-12\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center mb-14\"> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold text-green-800 mb-4 font-serif\">Our Services<\/h2>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-slate-600 text-lg\">Ensuring a Seamless and Legally-Sound Union in Bangladesh<\/pee> <\/div>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-3 lg:grid-cols-5 gap-6\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 rounded-xl p-8 text-center hover:shadow-lg transition-all bg-white flex flex-col items-center justify-center min-h-[180px]\"> <span class=\"text-5xl mb-5 text-green-800 grayscale sepia hue-rotate-[80deg] saturate-[200%]\">🤝<\/span> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-semibold text-slate-800 text-base leading-snug\">Special Marriage<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>Registration<\/h3>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 rounded-xl p-8 text-center hover:shadow-lg transition-all bg-white flex flex-col items-center justify-center min-h-[180px]\"> <span class=\"text-5xl mb-5 text-green-800 grayscale sepia hue-rotate-[80deg] saturate-[200%]\">👥<\/span> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-semibold text-slate-800 text-base leading-snug\">Hindu Marriage<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>Registration<\/h3>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 rounded-xl p-8 text-center hover:shadow-lg transition-all bg-white flex flex-col items-center justify-center min-h-[180px]\"> <span class=\"text-5xl mb-5 text-green-800 grayscale sepia hue-rotate-[80deg] saturate-[200%]\">💔<\/span> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-semibold text-slate-800 text-base leading-snug\">Divorce of Special<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>Marriage<\/h3>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 rounded-xl p-8 text-center hover:shadow-lg transition-all bg-white flex flex-col items-center justify-center min-h-[180px]\"> <span class=\"text-5xl mb-5 text-green-800 grayscale sepia hue-rotate-[80deg] saturate-[200%]\">📄<\/span> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-semibold text-slate-800 text-base leading-snug\">Divorce of Hindu<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>Marriage<\/h3>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 rounded-xl p-8 text-center hover:shadow-lg transition-all bg-white flex flex-col items-center justify-center min-h-[180px]\"> <span class=\"text-5xl mb-5 text-green-800 grayscale sepia hue-rotate-[80deg] saturate-[200%]\">🎖<\/span> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-semibold text-slate-800 text-base leading-snug\">Marriage Certificate<\/h3>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 rounded-xl p-8 text-center hover:shadow-lg transition-all bg-white flex flex-col items-center justify-center min-h-[180px]\"> <span class=\"text-5xl mb-5 text-green-800 grayscale sepia hue-rotate-[80deg] saturate-[200%]\">📝<\/span> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-semibold text-slate-800 text-base leading-snug\">Affidavit of Special<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>Marriage<\/h3>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 rounded-xl p-8 text-center hover:shadow-lg transition-all bg-white flex flex-col items-center justify-center min-h-[180px]\"> <span class=\"text-5xl mb-5 text-green-800 grayscale sepia hue-rotate-[80deg] saturate-[200%]\">🏛<\/span> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-semibold text-slate-800 text-base leading-snug\">Marriage Certificate<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>Notary Attestation<\/h3>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 rounded-xl p-8 text-center hover:shadow-lg transition-all bg-white flex flex-col items-center justify-center min-h-[180px]\"> <span class=\"text-5xl mb-5 text-green-800 grayscale sepia hue-rotate-[80deg] saturate-[200%]\">⚖️<\/span> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-semibold text-slate-800 text-base leading-snug\">Marriage Certificate<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>Ministry Attestation<\/h3>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 rounded-xl p-8 text-center hover:shadow-lg transition-all bg-white flex flex-col items-center justify-center min-h-[180px]\"> <span class=\"text-5xl mb-5 text-green-800 grayscale sepia hue-rotate-[80deg] saturate-[200%]\">📋<\/span> <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-semibold text-slate-800 text-base leading-snug\">Marriage & Separation<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>Consultation<\/h3>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-slate-200 rounded-xl p-8 text-center hover:shadow-lg transition-all bg-white flex flex-col items-center justify-center min-h-[180px]\"> <span class=\"text-5xl mb-5 text-green-800 grayscale sepia hue-rotate-[80deg] saturate-[200%]\">💎<\/span> 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text-slate-700 font-bold FAQ-ICON leading-none\">+<\/span> What is Special Marriage? <\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"text-slate-500 font-bold text-2xl leading-none\">›<\/span> <\/button> <\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-answer hidden px-6 py-5 text-slate-600 text-base bg-white border border-t-0 border-slate-100 shadow-sm rounded-b-lg\"> A <strong>Special Marriage in Bangladesh<\/strong> is a civil marriage registered under the Special Marriage Act 1872, typically meant for inter-religion couples or marriages between citizens and foreign nationals where personal religious laws do not apply. <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-item border border-transparent rounded-sm\"> <button class=\"faq-button w-full flex items-center justify-between bg-slate-100 hover:bg-slate-200 px-6 py-5 transition-colors text-left rounded-t-lg\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center font-semibold text-slate-800 text-lg\"> <span class=\"text-3xl mr-5 text-slate-700 font-bold FAQ-ICON leading-none\">+<\/span> Is Special Marriage Legally Valid in Bangladesh? <\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"text-slate-500 font-bold text-2xl leading-none\">›<\/span> <\/button> <\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-answer hidden px-6 py-5 text-slate-600 text-base bg-white border border-t-0 border-slate-100 shadow-sm rounded-b-lg\"> Yes, absolutely. It is a fully recognized and legally valid civil union governed by the Special Marriage Act of 1872, providing the same legal rights and protections as any other marriage in Bangladesh. <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-item border border-transparent rounded-sm\"> <button class=\"faq-button w-full flex items-center justify-between bg-slate-100 hover:bg-slate-200 px-6 py-5 transition-colors text-left rounded-t-lg\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center font-semibold text-slate-800 text-lg\"> <span class=\"text-3xl mr-5 text-slate-700 font-bold FAQ-ICON leading-none\">+<\/span> Is Special Marriage possible in same religion? <\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"text-slate-500 font-bold text-2xl leading-none\">›<\/span> <\/button> <\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-answer hidden px-6 py-5 text-slate-600 text-base bg-white border border-t-0 border-slate-100 shadow-sm rounded-b-lg\"> Generally, couples of the same religion marry under their respective personal religious laws. However, if parties declare they do not profess any of the major recognized faiths, they can opt for a civil marriage under this Act. <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"space-y-6\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-item border border-transparent rounded-sm\"> <button class=\"faq-button w-full flex items-center justify-between bg-slate-100 hover:bg-slate-200 px-6 py-5 transition-colors text-left rounded-t-lg\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center font-semibold text-slate-800 text-lg\"> <span class=\"text-3xl mr-5 text-slate-700 font-bold FAQ-ICON leading-none\">+<\/span> What is the eligibility for Special Marriage? <\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"text-slate-500 font-bold text-2xl leading-none\">›<\/span> <\/button> <\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-answer hidden px-6 py-5 text-slate-600 text-base bg-white border border-t-0 border-slate-100 shadow-sm rounded-b-lg\"> The groom must be at least 21 years old and the bride 18 years old. Neither party can have a living spouse, and they must not be related within prohibited degrees of consanguinity. <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-item border border-transparent rounded-sm\"> <button class=\"faq-button w-full flex items-center justify-between bg-slate-100 hover:bg-slate-200 px-6 py-5 transition-colors text-left rounded-t-lg\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center font-semibold text-slate-800 text-lg\"> <span class=\"text-3xl mr-5 text-slate-700 font-bold FAQ-ICON leading-none\">+<\/span> Which Document are needed for Special Marriage? <\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"text-slate-500 font-bold text-2xl leading-none\">›<\/span> <\/button> <\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-answer hidden px-6 py-5 text-slate-600 text-base bg-white border border-t-0 border-slate-100 shadow-sm rounded-b-lg\"> Key documents include National ID\/Passports, proof of address (residing in the district for 14 days prior), 4 passport-size photographs of the parties, details of 3 witnesses, and a divorce certificate if applicable. <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-item border border-transparent rounded-sm\"> <button class=\"faq-button w-full flex items-center justify-between bg-slate-100 hover:bg-slate-200 px-6 py-5 transition-colors text-left rounded-t-lg\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center font-semibold text-slate-800 text-lg\"> <span class=\"text-3xl mr-5 text-slate-700 font-bold FAQ-ICON leading-none\">+<\/span> Can I get a Marriage Certificate on Special Marriage? <\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"text-slate-500 font-bold text-2xl leading-none\">›<\/span> <\/button> <\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-answer hidden px-6 py-5 text-slate-600 text-base bg-white border border-t-0 border-slate-100 shadow-sm rounded-b-lg\"> Yes. Following the solemnization in front of the Registrar and 3 witnesses, the marriage is recorded in the Marriage-Certificate Book, and an official Marriage Certificate is issued as legal proof. <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/div>\n<p> <\/section>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<section class=\"bg-[#f0f4f8] py-20 border-t border-slate-200 rounded-2xl shadow-sm\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"max-w-5xl mx-auto px-4 text-center\"> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold text-[#1e293b] mb-6\">Partner with LegalSeba LLP for a Seamless Process<\/h2>\n<p> <pee class=\"text-slate-600 text-lg max-w-3xl mx-auto mb-14 leading-relaxed\"> We simplify the complexities of marriage registration in Bangladesh. 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