Faculty of Law

Lecturer, Department of Law,
University of Brahmanbaria
Present

Associate Case Manager & Deputy Head, Employment & Investment Legal Department,
Attorney Raju Mahajan & Associates (U.S.-Based Law Firm)
Aug 2023 – July 2026

• Manage litigation, corporate advisory, and regulatory matters through legal research, preparation of pleadings and legal memoranda, and coordination of evidentiary and procedural filings before U.S. administrative bodies and federal courts.
• Work closely with the Principal Attorney, attorneys, and legal counsel to develop case strategies, prepare legal submissions, and coordinate complex filings across multiple practice areas.
• Conduct in-depth research on U.S. statutes, regulations, and judicial precedents to support case strategy, regulatory compliance, and complex legal submissions.
• Draft legal memoranda, affidavits, declarations, petitions, and procedural motions concerning administrative proceedings, regulatory compliance, and protection-based claims.
• Manage case preparation for administrative and federal proceedings by organizing evidentiary records, preparing procedural motions, and coordinating filings with attorneys and legal staff.
• Oversee corporate and investment-related legal documentation, including corporate records, financial materials, and regulatory submissions.
• Maintain professional liaison with government agencies and tribunals, including USCIS, the Department of Labor, the Department of State, EOIR, and U.S. District Courts, regarding procedural matters and case-status updates.
• Lead and supervise junior case managers and paralegals, conduct quality reviews of legal documentation, and contribute to internal training, knowledge management, and professional development initiatives.
• Serve as Legal Counsel for Raju Law Bangladesh Ltd., providing legal research, advisory support, and coordination on Bangladesh-related legal and regulatory matters.

Associate, The Law Counsel (Supreme Court of Bangladesh & Judge Courts)
Jan 2024 – July 2026

• Represent and advise clients in civil and criminal litigation matters before courts, tribunals, and other judicial authorities in Bangladesh.
• Conduct legal research and analysis and prepare legal opinions on dispute resolution, litigation strategy, and statutory compliance.
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, petitions, legal notices, affidavits, written statements, appeals, applications, and other court documents.
• Appear and assist in court proceedings, including hearings, bail matters, trials, and appellate proceedings, ensuring compliance with procedural and legal requirements.
• Handle matters involving land and property disputes, contractual claims, money recovery, tenancy issues, inheritance matters, and criminal proceedings.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, provide case updates, and support effective litigation and dispute-resolution management.
• Prepare case briefs, legal memoranda, evidence bundles, and supporting documentation for court proceedings and client advisory matters.

Legal Research Associate, Progress Inc. (Justice & Care Human Trafficking Prosecution Project, Bangladesh)
Aug 2024 – Jun 2025

• Served as a member of the legal research team evaluating Justice & Care’s five-year intervention in human trafficking prosecution in Bangladesh.
• Collected magistrate court and tribunal-level case data and conducted Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with judges, prosecutors, investigators, victims, and other stakeholders across multiple districts.
• Prepared policy-oriented thematic reports analyzing systemic gaps, stakeholder perceptions, and institutional challenges in prosecution practices.
• Maintained strict confidentiality and ethical standards when handling sensitive cases and working with vulnerable populations.
• Managed project logistics, coordinated field research, and transcribed interviews to ensure data accuracy and timely reporting.
• Contributed to evidence-based recommendations aimed at strengthening prosecutorial capacity, judicial coordination, and justice outcomes within Bangladesh’s anti-trafficking legal framework.

Junior Associate, Shipping Lawyers Bangladesh
Nov 2023 – Apr 2024

• Supported admiralty and maritime law litigation, including drafting pleadings, contracts, bills of lading, and case briefs.
• Conducted legal research on vessel operations, navigation, salvage, maritime liens, and collision liabilities to support case strategy.
• Assisted senior advocates in court proceedings, hearings, motions, and trials involving admiralty disputes.
• Worked on commercial and banking law matters, including taxation, arbitration, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
• Ensured compliance with relevant maritime regulations and industry standards while collaborating with advocates, senior associates, and support staff.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of admiralty law through seminars, professional training, and continuing legal education.

Research Assistant, Centre for Peace and Justice (CPJ), BRAC University
Aug 2023 – Apr 2024

• Contributed to multidisciplinary research on displacement, resettlement, integration, and refugee rights, incorporating perspectives from law, sociology, and political science.
• Designed and implemented surveys, interviews, and data-collection methods to generate evidence-based insights for reports and policy briefs.
• Coordinated and supported academic seminars, workshops, and international knowledge-sharing events involving policymakers, scholars, and refugee community representatives.
• Fostered collaboration with international experts and research institutes to strengthen cross-border dialogue on peace and justice.
• Assisted in developing training manuals, curricula, and advocacy resources to promote awareness of refugee and human rights issues.

Legal Intern, National Center for State Courts (NCSC)
(U.S. Department of State-funded Strengthening Rule of Law & Access to Justice Program in Bangladesh)
Oct 2022 – Oct 2023

• Researched counterterrorism and criminal laws and contributed to the development of a Bench Book for Judges and a Court Staff Manual to promote procedural consistency.
• Assisted in adjudicating counterterrorism cases and supported the fair application of laws, including the Digital Security Act 2018 and Money Laundering Prevention Act 2012.
• Conducted official visits to the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, District Courts, Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Judicial Administration Training Institute (JATI), and U.S. Embassy in support of judicial reform and rule-of-law initiatives.
• Participated in drafting the Criminal Justice Reform Paper and contributed to legal-aid improvements through the Supreme Court Legal Aid Office and District Legal Aid Office panel lawyers.
• Coordinated and assisted in seminars, training programmes, and advocacy initiatives for judges, prosecutors, and legal-aid lawyers, contributing to capacity building in Bangladesh’s justice sector.

Advocacy & Research Intern, Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST)
Apr 2022 – Oct 2022

• Researched labour law, ADR, child rights, transgender rights, and anti-discrimination issues to support legal reform and advocacy initiatives.
• Prepared advocacy materials, reports, legal articles, and policy briefs for publication and public awareness.
• Conducted stakeholder interviews with government officials, courts, and research institutes to collect field data and inform recommendations.
• Assisted in organizing workshops, seminars, and awareness campaigns addressing legal aid, labour rights, child protection, and women’s rights.
• Prepared detailed notes, transcriptions, and reports while ensuring accuracy and proper documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

Admin & Procurement Intern, Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST)
Jan 2022 – Mar 2022

• Supported procurement activities, vendor enlistment, and requisition preparation in accordance with organizational policies.
• Assisted with HR and recruitment functions, including maintaining employee records and facilitating candidate screening.
• Managed taxation-related processes, TIN/BIN certification, and trade-license renewals to support regulatory compliance.
• Drafted and processed official communications, financial documentation, and reports for senior management.
• Coordinated across departments to improve administrative efficiency and compliance frameworks.

LL.M. in Maritime Law
Bangladesh Maritime University

LL.B. (Hons.)
Bangladesh Maritime University

H.S.C. (Science)
Birshestha Noor Mohammad Public College, Dhaka

S.S.C. (Science)
Annada Government High School, Brahmanbaria

• Legal research, academic writing, and analytical reasoning
• Legal drafting, litigation support, and case management
• Policy analysis, regulatory compliance, and legal documentation
• Teaching support, mooting guidance, and academic mentoring
• Project management, leadership, and team coordination
• Advocacy, negotiation, and professional communication
• Cross-border collaboration with government agencies and international organisations
• Legal research databases and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Dean’s Scholarships
• Board Scholarship (SSC & JSC from Cumilla Board)
• UNESCO UMSAILS LL.M. Program- Offered Full Scholarship
• 1st Place – Essay Writing Competition
• Runner-up – Quiz Competition (Intra-University)
• Best Writer Award (Non-Fiction Category)

• Published Article: Bridging Justice and Security: Effective Problem-Solving Initiatives from Courtrooms to
Terrorist Hijackings.
• Research Paper: Human Rights at Sea: Embedding Gender Equality in Maritime Governance.
DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.29729.062454
• Editor: Court Staff Manual, developed in collaboration with the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) and
the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Bangladesh.

• English – Fluent (Written & Spoken)
• Bangla – Native

• Advocate – District & Sessions Judge Court, Dhaka (Member, Dhaka Bar Association)
• Former General Secretary – Bangladesh Law Alliance (BLA)
• Executive – Bangladesh Lawyers & Law Students Association (BLLSA)
• Member – Network for International Law Students (NILS)
• Former Convener – BMU Law & Moot Court Society
• Former Organising Secretary – BMU Language and Debate Club
• Former Volunteer – Bangladesh Red Crescent Society & Liberation War Museum

• Short Course in International Humanitarian Law – Faculty of Maritime Governance and Policy (FMGP), Bangladesh Maritime University (BMU), October 2019

• Mootology & Mooting Skills – Bangladesh Lawyer and Law Students Association (BLLSA), April 2019

• Legal Writing & Research Methodology – Network for International Law Students (NILS) Bangladesh, May 2020

• Pre-Jessup Workshop on Mooting Skills – International Law Students Association (ILSA) & U.S. Embassy, Dhaka, August 2022

• Short Course in Law of Marine Insurance & Maritime Claims – Faculty of Maritime Governance and Policy (FMGP), Bangladesh Maritime University (BMU), October 2022

• Report Writing & Communication Skills – Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST), September 2022

• Sustainable Blue Economy – Centre for Bay of Bengal Studies (CBoBS), Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), November 2022

• Short Course in Law of the Sea: Maritime Regulation & Enforcement – Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS), University of Wollongong, Australia, May 2023

• Money Laundering & Legal Framework in Bangladesh – Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Bangladesh Police & Bangladesh Maritime University (BMU), June 2023

• Short Course in Media & Cyber Law – Faculty of Maritime Governance and Policy (FMGP), Bangladesh Maritime University (BMU), September 2023

• Training on Drafting Skills in Criminal Cases – Supreme Court of Bangladesh & National Center for State Courts (NCSC), November 2023

• Preventing Fraud in Maritime Trade & Commerce – Bangladesh Maritime Law Society (BMLS) & Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN), June 2024

• Leadership Academy – Mahajan Law LLC, July 2024 – January 2025

• Certified Paralegal (U.S.) – Paralegal Boot Camp, November 2024 – February 2025

• Certificate in Fundamentals of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) – Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM), 24–26 June 2026