According to the Constitution of Bangladesh, Article 141 A (1) stated taht, “if
the President is satisfied that a grave emergency exists in which the security or economic life of Bangladesh, or any part thereof, is threatened by war or external aggression or internal disturbance, he may issue a Proclamation of Emergency”
From the viewpoint of territorial extent, an emergency may be of two types:
a) National Emergency; and
b) Partial or State Emergency.
Article 141C:
1) While a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation, the President may, on the writing advice of the Prime Minister, by order declare that the right to move any court for the enforcement of such of the rights conferred by Part III of this Constitutions as may be specified in the order, and all proceedings pending in any court for the enforcement of the rights so specified, shall remain suspended for the period as may be specified in the order.
2) An order made under his article may extend to the whole of Bangladesh or any part thereof.
3) Every order made under this article shall, as soon as may be, be laid before Parliament.