Animal Welfare Act, 2019 (No. 12 of 2019 Law). Pays/Territoire Bangladesh Type du document Législation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Bétail Mot clé Législation de base Protection des animaux Santé des animaux Transport/dépôt Infractions/sanctions Abattage Aire géographique Asie, Asie et Pacifique, Océan Indien, Pays les moins avances, Mer de l'Asie du Sud-Est, Asie du Sud Résumé 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. Texte intégral Bengali Site web bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd