This document provides an overview of trusts under Bangladeshi law. It defines a trust as an obligation imposed on trustees regarding trust property transferred by the creator to benefit another. The key parties are the author (creator), trustee, beneficiary, trust property, and instrument of trust. Trusts can be private, benefiting individuals, or public/charitable, benefiting the public. A trust's purpose must be clear and lawful. Trustees must properly execute the trust's purpose according to the creator or beneficiary's directions. Their duties include protecting the trust property and maintaining clear accounts. Beneficiaries must be specified with reasonable certainty. A valid trust is created through a trust deed executed by the creator, identifying the purpose, beneficiaries, trustees