To make the Muslim marriage more congruent and liberal for the followers, Islamic law permits divorce. Divorce might throw a woman towards endangered situation. Hence, the divorcee should be protected in such a way that this legal compliance cannot bring distress for any party to the marriage. This article examines the present legal position and the questions raised with regard to post-divorce maintenance of Muslim women under the Shariah and practice in Bangladesh. In doing so, it tries to examine what existing legal and practical shields are available in the Muslim world considering the societal ramifications.