Home Work No: 6

1. Bangladesh - Turkey BIT (2012)

STATUS: Signed (not in force)

DATE OF SIGNATURE: 12/04/2012
COOLING OFF PERIOD: 6 Month

DISPUTE SETTLED: a. The competent court of the Host State b. the International Center for
Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
The Government Of The United Arab Emirates And The Government Of The People's Republic Of
Bangladesh

In this agreement, there are 13 articles, and this article said about the purposes of this
agreement and the protection of the investor and dispute settlement mechanism. Articles 1
gives the basic definition of this agreement. ARTICLE 2 sets the purpose of this agreement,
“Promotion and Protection of Investments.”Articles 3 and 4 gives protection to investor.
ARTICLE 5 said about the General Exceptions and Articles 6 about Expropriation and
Compensation. ARTICLE 7 said about Compensation for Losses and ARTICLE 8
Repatriation and Transfer, ARTICLE 9 Subrogation, ARTICLE 10 Settlement of Disputes
Between One Contracting Party and Investors of the Other Contracting Party. ARTICLE 11
Settlement of Disputes Between The Contracting Parties. ARTICLE 12 Scope of Application,
ARTICLE 13 Entry into Force.

2. Bangladesh - United Arab Emirates BIT(2011)

STATUS: Signed (not in force)

DATE OF SIGNATURE: 17/01/2011
COOLING OFF PERIOD: 3 Month
DISPUTE SETTLED: Local Courts, International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes

DURATION: 10 Years

The Government Of The United Arab Emirates And The Government Of The People's Republic Of
Bangladesh.In preamble it said to create favourable conditions for investments by investors of one
Contracting Party in the territory of the other Contracting Party.

In this agreement, there are 15 articles, and this article said about the purposes of this
agreement and the protection of the investor and dispute settlement mechanism. Articles 1
gives the basic definition of this agreement. ARTICLE 10 Disputes between the Contracting Parties
Disputes between the Contracting Parties concerning the interpretation or application of this
Agreement should, as far as possible, be settled through consultation and negotiation. If a dispute
between the Contracting Parties cannot thus be settled within six months from the time the dispute
has arisen, it shall upon the request of either Contracting Party be submitted to an arbitral tribunal.
ARTICLE 13 Duration and Termination 10 years and thereafter it shall be deemed to have been
automatically extended for a similar period unless either Contracting Party gives to the other
Contracting Party a written notice of its intention to terminate the Agreement. The Agreement shall
stand terminated one year from the date on receipt of such written notice.
3. Bangladesh - Denmark BIT (2009)

STATUS: In force
DATE OF SIGNATURE: 05/11/2009
DATE OF ENTRY INTO FORCE: 27/02/2013
COOLING OFF PERIOD: 6 Month
DISPUTE SETTLED: An ad hoc tribunal, International Centre for the Settlement of Investment
Disputes, Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce(ICC).

DURATION: 10 Years

The Govement of the People's Rcpublc of Bangladesh and The Kingdom of Denmark.In
preamble is said to create favourable conditions for investments. in both States and to
intensify the cooperation among companies in both States to stimulate the productive use of
resources.
In this agreement, there are 16 articles, and this article said about the purposes of this
agreement and the protection of the investor and dispute settlement mechanism. Articles 1
gives the basic definition of this agreement. ARTICLE 9 said settlement of disputes between
a contracting party and an investor of the other contracting party.

4. Bangladesh - India BIT (2009)

STATUS: In force
DATE OF SIGNATURE: 09/02/2009
DATE OF ENTRY INTO FORCE: 07/07/2011
COOLING OFF PERIOD: 6 Month

DISPUTE SETTLED: Arbitral tribunal, International Centre for the Settlement of Investment
Disputes.

DURATION: 10 Years

The Government of Republic of India and the Government of the People’s Republic of
Bangladesh.In preamble is said Desiring to create conditions favourable for fostering greater
investment by investors of one State in the territory of the other State.
In this agreement, there are 15 articles, and this article said about the purposes of this
agreement and the protection of the investor and dispute settlement mechanism. Articles 1
gives the basic definition of this agreement. ARTICLE 9 Settlement of Disputes between an
Investor and a Contracting Party. Applicable Laws in accordance with host State laws. Each
Contracting Party shall permit all funds of an investor of the other Contracting Party related
to an investment in its territory to be freely transferred, without unreasonable delay and on a
non-discriminatory basis.
5. Bangladesh - Singapore BIT (2004)

STATUS: In force
DATE OF SIGNATURE: 24/06/2004
DATE OF ENTRY INTO FORCE: 19/11/2004
COOLING OFF PERIOD: 6 Month
DISPUTE SETTLED: Diplomatic channels, Arbitral tribunal, International Centre for the
Settlement of Investment Disputes,ICJ

DURATION: 15 Years

The Government of the Republic of Singapore and the Government of the People's Republic
of Bangladesh and hereinafter referred to as the "Contracting Parties". In preamble is said
need to protect investments by investors of both Contracting Parties and to stimUlate the flow
of investments and individual business initiatives with a view to promoting the economic
prosperity of the Contracting Parties.
In this agreement, there are 10 articles, and this article said about the purposes of this
agreement and the protection of the investor and dispute settlement mechanism. This
Agreement may be amended in writing by mutual consent of the Contracting Parties. in
accordance with host State laws. State-State Dispute Settlement (SSDS) included. Each
Contracting Party shall guarantee to investors of the other Contracting Party the free transfer,
on a nondiscriminatory basis, of their capital and the returns from any investments.

6. Bangladesh - Thailand BIT (2002)

STATUS: In force
DATE OF SIGNATURE: 09/06/2002
DATE OF ENTRY INTO FORCE: 12/01/2003
COOLING OFF PERIOD: 6 Month
DISPUTE SETTLED: Local Corts, Arbitral tribunal, International Centre for the Settlement of
Investment Disputes

DURATION: 10 Years

The Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh and the Government of the
Kingdom of Thailand hereinafter referred to as the Contracting Parties. In preamble is said to
need to create favorable conditions for greater economic cooperation between them and in
particular, for the investment by investors of one Stale in the territory of the other State.
In this agreement, there are 11 articles, and this article said about the purposes of this
agreement and the protection of the investor and dispute settlement mechanism. This
Agreement Definition included. Prohibition on unreasonable, arbitrary or discriminatory
measures. Includes transfer of funds freely.
7. Austria - Bangladesh BIT (2000)

STATUS: In force
DATE OF SIGNATURE: 21/12/2000
DATE OF ENTRY INTO FORCE: 01/12/2001
DISPUTE SETTLED: Local Corts, Arbitral tribunal, International Centre for the Settlement of
Investment Disputes

COOLING OFF PERIOD: Not Specified

DURATION: 10 Years

THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA AND THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

hereinafter referred to as “Contracting Parties.” In preamble Reference to social investment
aspects (e.g. human rights, labour, health, CSR, poverty reduction).
In this agreement, there are 27 articles, and this article said about the purposes of this
agreement and the protection of the investor and dispute settlement mechanism. This
Agreement protect prohibition on unreasonable, arbitrary or discriminatory measures. This
agreement Includes free transfer of funds, Absolute right to compensation in certain
circumstances, Subrogation clause, SSDS, ISDS, Transparency.

8. Bangladesh - Switzerland BIT (2000)

STATUS: In force
DATE OF SIGNATURE: 14/10/2000
DATE OF ENTRY INTO FORCE: 03/09/2001
DISPUTE SETTLED: Arbitral tribunal, International Centre for the Settlement of Investment
Disputes

COOLING OFF PERIOD: Six Month

The Swiss Federal Council and the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. In
preamble Desiring to intensify economic cooperation to the mutual benefit of both States, Intending
to create and maintain favorable conditions for investments by investors of one Contracting Party in
the territory of the other Contracting Party.

In this agreement, there are 11 articles, and this article said about the purposes of this
agreement and the protection of the investor and dispute settlement mechanism. This
Agreement protects prohibition on unreasonable, arbitrary or discriminatory measures. Each
Contracting Party in whose territory investments have been made by investors of the other
Contracting Party shall grant those investors the free transfer. Disputes between Contracting Parties
regarding the interpretation or application of the provisions of this Agreement shall be settled
through diplomatic channels.
9. Bangladesh - Philippines BIT (1997)

STATUS: In force
DATE OF SIGNATURE: 08/09/1997
DATE OF ENTRY INTO FORCE: 01/08/1998
DISPUTE SETTLED: Arbitral tribunal, ICJ

COOLING OFF PERIOD: Six Month

DURATION: 10 Years

The Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the People's Republic of Bangladesh
hereinafter referred to as the Contracting Parties.In preamble Reference to create favorable
conditions for investments by investors of one Contracting Party in the lerri.tory of the other
Contracting Party.

In this agreement, there are 13 articles, and this article said about the purposes of this
agreement and the protection of the investor and dispute settlement mechanism. This
Agreement protects prohibition on unreasonable. Each Contracting Party shall,. subject to its laws
and regulations, guarantee the investors of the other Contracting Party the transfer of their
investments and returns held in the territory of the Contracting Party. This Agreement shall apply to
investments which are made prior to or after its entry into force by investors of either Contracting
Party in accordance with the laws and regulations of the other Contracting Party in the territory of
the latter.

10. Bangladesh - Netherlands BIT (1994)

STATUS: In force
DATE OF SIGNATURE: 01/11/1994
DATE OF ENTRY INTO FORCE: 01/06/1996
DISPUTE SETTLED: Arbitral tribunal, ICJ

COOLING OFF PERIOD: Six Month

DURATION: 15 Years

Agreement on encouragement and reciprocal protection of investments between the Kingdom

of the Netherlands and the People's Republic of Bangladesh. The preamble Reference to
sustainable development.
In this agreement, there are 14 articles, and this article said about the purposes of this
agreement and the protection of the investor and dispute settlement mechanism. This
Agreement protects prohibition on unreasonable. Years of initial treaty term 10 years,
Automatic renewal 10 Years.This agreement covered with free transfer of funds. State-State
Dispute Settlement (SSDS) included. Each Contracting Party shall guarantee to investors of
the other Contracting Party the free transfer, on a nondiscriminatory basis, of their capital and
the returns from any investments.