Abstract:
This study examines the role and effectiveness of competition law in Bangladesh, with a focus on
the Competition Act, 2012, and its ability to address anti-competitive practices, protect consumer
rights, and foster a fair market environment. It investigates the institutional, legal, and policy
challenges facing the Bangladesh Competition Commission (BCC) and evaluates the law’s
enforcement in critical sectors such as telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, and cement. Key
findings highlight significant gaps in resource allocation, judicial efficiency, and public
awareness, along with inadequate penalties and an inability to regulate emerging digital markets
and the informal economy. The research adopts a doctrinal methodology, analyzing primary and
secondary sources, to assess the law's alignment with international standards and its capacity to
address local market disparities. Recommendations focus on strengthening institutional
frameworks, enhancing judicial processes, increasing public education, and updating regulatory
provisions to address contemporary challenges like e-commerce. The research concludes that
meaningful reforms are necessary to transform competition law into a robust mechanism for
redressing citizen suffering, ensuring equitable access to resources, and promoting economic
justice.
