Environment Court Act, 2010.

The Act, consisting of 24 sections, amends and consolidates the existing law in establishing courts and related matters to expedite the trial of environmental crimes. It establishes administrative and legal proceedings of the above mentioned Environment Court, as well requirements to be met by said court, which may direct the investigating officer or person for further investigation into a criminal case related to a case pending against him and may determine the deadline for reporting the report. The court may impose any power environment passed by this Act or the Environment Law. A lawyer appointed by the Director General shall conduct all the cases related to the trial in the Environment Court and the prosecuted lawyer shall be deemed to be a special public prosecutor in the case of a special public prosecutor and civil nature case, in case of prosecution: Provided that empowered by the Inspector or the Director General Any officer to assist the lawyer in managing the case. Subject to the provisions of this Act, in relation to the trial and settlement of compensation cases, the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure shall apply and in that case, the Court of the Environment shall be deemed to be a civil court and enforce all the powers of the Civil Court in the trial of any compensation suit under this Act.
Bangladesh Environment Court Act, 2010 has been enacted to resolve the disputes and establishing justice over environmental and social damage raised due to any development activities. This act allows government to take necessary legal action against any parties who creates environmental hazards/ damage to environmentally sensitive areas as well as human society. According to this act, government can take legal actions if any environmental problem occurs due to RMIP interventions.