Bangladesh, Oct. 13 -- Digital marketplaces depend on contracts that clearly set out payments, commissions, returns, product standards, fulfilment requirements and other commercial obligations. Suppliers need to know when and how they will be paid, what deductions can be made and how damaged or unsold goods will be treated. Platforms, in turn, need clear standards for product quality, availability and fulfilment.

When disagreements arise over these matters, the starting point should be the commercial relationship and the contract governing it. Bangladesh already has a legal framework for such disputes, including the Contract Act, 1872 and, more recently, the Commercial Courts Act, 2026. A dispute over payment, deductions, returns or any...