Animal Welfare Act, 2019 (No. 12 of 2019 Law). País/Territorio Bangladesh Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2019 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Ganado Palabra clave Legislación básica Protección de los animales Sanidad animal Transporte/depósito Infracciones/sanciones Matanza Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Océano Índico, Países menos desarrollados, Mares del Asia Sudoriental, Asia Meridional Resumen Since the Cruelty to Animals Act, 1920 exists for the purpose of raising social awareness to ensure animal welfare (I of 1920), in view of its provisions, it is appropriate and necessary to enact new laws reflecting the needs for the animal welfare. The Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for the rearing, transportation and slaughter of animals. The Act lays down a general principle establishing that animals should be treated well and with respect. An animal may not be subjected to unnecessary pain or suffering, and the animal's welfare may not be jeopardized unnecessarily. Texto completo Bengalí Página web bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd