Anti-Terrorism Act, 2009

The Anti-Terrorism Act, 2009 (Bengali: সন্ত্রাস বিরোধী আইন, ২০০৯) is an Act passed by the Jatiya Sangsad in 2009 to grant the Government of Bangladesh additional powers to prevent and combat terrorism in Bangladesh. The Act was passed by the Awami League-led Grand Alliance led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina following their victory in the 2008 general election. The statute has contributed to Bangladesh being ranked most successful in combatting terrorism in South Asia by the Global Terrorism Index.

Anti-Terrorism Act, 2009
Jatiya Sangsad
Long title
  • Whereas it is expedient and necessary to make provisions for the prevention of certain terrorist activities effective punishment thereof and the matters ancillary thereto
CitationAct No. 16 of 2009
Territorial extent Bangladesh
Enacted byJatiya Sangsad
Enacted24 February 2009
Assented to24 February 2009
Commenced11 June 2008
Status: Amended
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