Legal Question in Family Law in Bangladesh

I am a father of a Canadian born 3.5 years old daughter who was abducted by her mother and the maternal grandparents. In other words, my ex did not provide me their new residential address after moving to a new area (before divorce). I am living and working in Canada. I filed for a child custody case in Canada and I was granted the custody of my daughter in Canada after hard legal battle (please note that my ex was served with legal notices and orders by the court to respond to my claim against her, by in-person and by mail). My ex was also suggested to return to Canada so that she can enjoy both of her parents (before and after the legal proceedings). She never responded to court orders as well as my suggesstions and continued to use my child as a tool to blackmail me. Besides, my daughter has been the victim of child abuse. Her mom slapped her, choked her, yelled at and scared my innocent child of physical abuse, when she called me �Baba�. My innocent child was already completely brainwashed and she was implanted hatred towards her father. On a number of occasions, my daughter was trained to say to me �you are a bad father; do not call me; you are a bad human being; I do not like to speak with you; and etc.� Please note that my ex and her mom are very mind controlling freaks and they do not hesitate to harm my child. They often refused to give me the phone to my daughter. At one point, when I initiated the legal proceedings, my ex threatened me that she would spread rumours with her manufactured stories that my family and I are characterless. These are just a few examples I mentioned above and all have been observed/heard over the telephone as I try to communicate with my child. I wish I could have recorded the conversations. How can I prove that my child is the victim of abuses by her mom and the family? My child is being clearly abused but no one is there to see and it is hard to prove the abuse because my child is living with her mom (a common faith �every mother loves her child�). If a mother truly loves her child, she would not abuse her children despite being separated or divorced. If she were here in Canada, I could have had her accountable but things are different in Bangladesh.

Also, after locating my ex�s new residence, I sent my uncles and father for discussions but they had bitter experience. My father and uncles were attempted to physical assaults by my ex, her brother, and her father while her mom was inciting the situation. Please note that my ex mentioned to my family at that moment that she was living happily with her new man (we were not divorced then and they are hiding of their wrongdoings). Later on, after nearly one year, I sent my another uncle to my ex�s house and they deny everything they had done so far. Despite my ex�s non-cooperation and criminal acts, I always wanted to settle issues out of court. But they are going to give hard time and hampering my child�s normal psychological growth.

The Canadian department of foreign affairs suggested (since I got the custody in Canada) that I make official complaint (which I strongly resisted initially ever since I began contacting with them) against my ex and an Interpol alert will be issued against her so that she cannot move with or without my child. At this point, what are my chances to get the custody of my daughter in Bangladesh since I already a permanent custody order in Canada? Will the Interpol alert will assist with my case in Bangladesh? Please note that I was threatened (for no reason) in the past by my ex that if I go back to Bangladesh, I would never be able to return to Canada. Besides, my ex�s cousin and one of her maternal uncles initiated a criminally motivated false propaganda against me and my family on Facebook (without specifically mentioning our names but directed towards us). I have the evidence of threats (of legal action)/propaganda. Please be advised that my family and I challenged my ex�s false accusations and asked them numerous times to sit down for talks. But they refused. We have the evidences and witnesses of our attempts for discussions and our challenges to their false accusations as well as what we experienced. But instead, my ex and her family are engaged in damaging our reputation in the society. How shall I proceed legally in Bangladesh? Canadian department of foreign affairs warned me of revenge/criminally motivated legal actions against me by my ex and her family in Bangladesh. I have already advised the above to them. My father filed a general diary in Bangladesh. How long is a general diary (GD) valid for? Please advise the best legal option(s) to secure my interest in my daughter. I really want to fight back to protect my daughter. I will be glad to consult over the phone as well.

Thanks.

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