Judge Nazmul Hasan

  Understanding Counter-Offer under the Contract Act, 1872 (Bangladesh) When two parties enter into negotiations to form a contract, their communication plays a vital role in shaping the final agreement. One important concept in contract negotiations is the counter-offer . In this article, we will explore what a counter-offer is, how it works under the Contract Act, 1872 of Bangladesh, and why it matters for anyone dealing with contracts. What is an Offer in Contract Law? Before diving into counter-offers, let’s quickly recap what an offer is. An offer is a clear proposal made by one party (the offeror) to another (the offeree), expressing willingness to enter into a contract on certain terms. When the offeree accepts this offer without changes, a contract is formed. What is a Counter-Offer? A counter-offer occurs when the offeree responds to the original offer with changes or new terms instead of accepting it outright. Essentially, it is a rejection of the original off...

                                                Lecture on Counter-Offer in Contract Law Introduction: In contract law, the concept of a counter-offer is an important aspect of how contracts are formed. A counter-offer occurs when an offeree (the person receiving the offer) responds to an offer by proposing different terms, thereby rejecting the original offer. The counter-offer itself acts as a new offer, which the original offeror (the person making the offer) may accept or reject. In this lecture, we will explore the definition of a counter-offer, its characteristics, its legal significance, and how it affects the process of contract formation.   1. What is a Counter-Offer? A counter-offer is a response to an initial offer in which the terms of the original offer are changed or modified . It is a form of rejection of the original offer because i...