Inheritance laws in Bangladesh are a complex system influenced by religious personal laws, customary practices, and statutory regulations. The application of inheritance laws varies significantly depending on the religion of the deceased, creating a diverse legal landscape. For Muslims, who constitute the majority of Bangladesh's population, inheritance is primarily governed by Islamic law (Sharia). The Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act 1937 ensures that Muslim personal law applies to inheritance matters for Muslims. Under Islamic law, inheritance shares are predetermined based on the relationship to the deceased. Male heirs generally receive larger shares than female heirs in the same degree of relationship. The principle of 'per capita distribution' is followed, where children of predeceased heirs do not inherit in place of their parents. Hindu inheritance law in Bangladesh is based on ancient Hindu legal texts and customs. The Hindu Inheritance (Removal of Disabilities) Act 1928 and the Hindu Women's Rights to Property Act 1937 have brought some reforms, particularly in improving women's inheritance rights. However, significant gender disparities remain. Unlike Muslim law, Hindu law recognizes the concept of coparcenary property in joint family systems. Christian inheritance in Bangladesh is governed by the Succession Act 1925, which provides for equal distribution among heirs regardless of gender. This act also applies to Parsis and to those married under the Special Marriage Act 1872.