Dr. Md. Shahidul Islam

LL.B(Hon’s), LL.M (RU)
M Phil, Ph.D

Ph.D: Degree awarded in July 2019
Title: ‘Land Management System in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study of Rajshahi District’ under the
Department of Law, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
M Phil : Degree awarded in 2013
Title: “Emergency Powers under the Constitution of Bangladesh – A Study of Theory and Practice” under
the Department of Law, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Teaching / Academic Experience:
Approximately Nineteen  years teaching experience at the university level
December 2004 to May 2005 : Lecturer of Law, Prime University, Dhaka.
June 2005 to Jan 2007 : Lecturer of Law, Northern University Bangladesh.
Feb 2007 to Oct 2008 : Senior Lecturer of Law, Northern University Bangladesh.
Nov 2008 to Oct 2014 : Assistant Professor of Law, Northern University Bangladesh.
Nov 2014 to Feb 2016: Associate Professor of Law, Northern University Bangladesh.
March 2016 – to 31 January 2023: Associate Professor of Law and Justice, Bangladesh Army
University of Engineering & Technology (BAUET).
1 February 2023 –  to date: Professor of Law and Justice, Bangladesh Army
University of Engineering & Technology (BAUET).

Administrative Position / Experience:
 Dean, Faculty of Law since 01 October 2020 at Bangladesh Army University of Engineering &
Technology, Qadirabad Cantonment, Natore.
 Head, Department of Law and Justice, since 1 March 2016 Bangladesh Army University of Engineering & Technology,
Qadirabad Cantonment, Natore.
• Controller of Examinations (In-Charge), from 10 July 2016 till to date at Bangladesh Army
University of Engineering & Technology, Qadirabad Cantonment, Natore.
 Member: Academic Council at Bangladesh Army University of Engineering & Technology,
Qadirabad Cantonment, Natore.
 Member: Discipline Committee at Bangladesh Army University of Engineering & Technology,
Qadirabad Cantonment, Natore.
 Coordinator: Department of Law, Northern University Bangladesh (2008 – Feb 2016).
 Reviewer and Member of Editorial Board of different online Journals.
 President, BAUET, Debating Society from May 2016 to till date
Academic Works / Research works:
Ph.D: Degree awarded in July 2019
Title: ‘Land Management System in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study of Rajshahi District’

A. Book / s
1. Author of a text book on “Administrative Law in Bangladesh” has been published, 4 th Edition June 2015, Publisher:
Shams Publications, Dhaka, ISBN: 978-984-8792-09-4.
2. Author of a text book “Public International Law” has been edited & published, 2 nd Edition March 2015, Bangladesh
Law Book Company, Bangla Bazar, Dhaka, ISBN: 984-8470-89-01.

3. Co-Author of a book “An MCQ Hand book on Law (for Judiciary & Bar Council Examinations)” has been
published, 1 st Edition August 2014, Bangladesh Law Book Company, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
B. Research Article /s in Reputed Journal : (Recent to Past) – Foreign Journal = 04.
1. “The Legal Rights of the Disabled Persons in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study of Bagatipara Upazila
under Natore District” A research article has been published in the BAUET Journal 2020 at Bangladesh
Army University of Engineering & Technology, Qadirabad, Natore.
2. “The Review of the Rohingya Crisis and of the Legislative Framework concerning their Rights: An
Empirical Study of Bangladesh Perspective” A research article has been published in the Asian Journal of
Arts, Humanities and Social Studies, 29 May 2020, Vol. 03, Issue 02, pp.1-9, UK,
http://www.ikprress.org/index.php/AJAHSS/article/view/509
3. “The Legitimacy and Justification of Pleadings in Civil Suits with Special Reference to Bangladesh: A
Legal Appraisal.” A research article has been published in the Asian Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social
Studies, 09 May 2020, Vol. 03, Issue 01, pp. 15-21, UK, http://www.ikprress.org/index.php/AJAHSS .
4. “Human Trafficking by Sea and the Role of Maritime Laws in Bangladesh: A Socio Legal Study” a
research article has been accepted for publication in Rabindra Journal ISSN 2521-4373, August 2019 under
the World Poet Rabindranath Institute of Agricultural Technology, Naogaon, as 2 nd author as an Associate
Professor.
5. “Land Management System in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study of Rajshahi District” a professional
article has been published in BAUET JOURNAL, Volume 01, Issue 02, June 2017, ISSN 2521-5256 at
Bangladesh Army University of engineering & Technology as Second author.
6. “Bangabandhu, Muktijuddho and Rule of Law in Bangladesh: A Study” a professional article has been
published in Rabindra Journal ISSN 2521-4373, Vol. 57, No. 01, November 2017 under the World Poet
Rabindranath Institute of Agricultural Technology, Naogaon, as 2 nd author.
7. “The Role of High Court Division for the Enforcement of Fundamental Rights in Bangladesh: A Legal
Appraisal” a professional article has been published in Rabindra Journal ISSN 2521-4373, Vol. 56, No. 01,
October 2017 under the World Poet Rabindranath Institute of Agricultural Technology, Naogaon, as 2 nd
author.
8. “The International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) is the Guardian of Humanitarian Law: A Study” a
professional article has been published in Rabindra Journal ISSN 2521-4373, Vol. 55, No. 01, September
2017 under the World Poet Rabindranath Institute of Agricultural Technology, Naogaon, as 2 nd author.
9. “Major Threats of Cyber Crime in the Current Scenario: A Study on Bangladesh Perspective”, a
professional article has been published in BAUET JOURNAL, Volume 01, Issue 01, June 2017, ISSN
2521-5256 : 191 – 200, at Bangladesh Army University of engineering & Technology as First author.
10. “Settlement of Administrative Disputes: An Evaluation on the Role of Administrative Tribunals in
Bangladesh” a professional article has been published in ‘Rajshahi University Law Review’, Vol. VIII: 61-
69, 2015 as First author.
11. “Human Rights and the UN Charter: A Critical Study” a professional article has been published in
‘Rajshahi University Law Review’, Vol. VIII: 107 – 116, 2015 as second author.

12. “The Background and Justification of the Right to Property of Women under Islamic Law of
Inheritance: A Study” a professional article has been published in ‘Rajshahi University Law Review’, Vol.
VIII: 131- 137, 2015 as second author.
13. “Land Rights, Land Disputes and Land Administration in Bangladesh – A Critical Study” has been
published in Beijing Law Review, 2015, 6, 193-198, Published Online 23 September 2015 in SciRes.
http://www.scirp.org/journal/blr , http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/blr.2015.63019.
14. “The Right of Getting Bail of an Arrested Person in Bangladesh—A Legal Study of
Theories and Practice” a professional article has been published in Beijing Law Review, USA 2014, 5,
34-48 Published Online March 2014 in SciRes.
http://www.scirp.org/journal/blr , http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/blr.2014.51004.
15. “Suo Moto Jurisdiction of the High Court Division and Its Impact on the Promotion of Human Rights
in Bangladesh” a professional article has been published in Rajshahi University Law Journal under the
Faculty of Law, Vol. 08, 2013, ISSN – 1991- 8976, pp.163-174.
16. “The Concept of Dower in Muslim Law – An Overview” an article has been published in the Journal of
University of Asia Pacific under UAP Centre for Legal Studies (UCLS),Vol.2, Number 1, June 2011 Dhaka,
ISSN- 2079-0236, pp. 178-189.
17. “Women in Islam – A Critical Analysis” a professional article has been published in Rajshahi University
Law Journal under the Faculty of Law, Vol. 04, 2007, ISSN – 1991- 8976, pp.169-180. Rajshahi University
18. “Women’s Rights in Bangladesh – A Study” a professional article has been published in Rajshahi
University Law Review, Vol. VII, 2007, pp. 143 – 154 at the Department of Law & Justice, Rajshahi
University
C. News Paper Article /s : (Recent to Past)
1. ‘CEDAW and Women Rights’ has been published in the newspaper Weekly Ain Pakkho, Dhaka, 15 April
2012 and also published in the monthly newspaper ‘Banglar Mail” on 15 April -14 May 2012, Dhaka.
2. A report on ‘Muslim Marriages and Registration’ published in a local newspaper (Weekly Ain Pakkho,
Dhaka 11 November 2006)
3. A report on ‘Maintenance’ published in a local newspaper (Weekly Ain Pakkho, Dhaka 28 March 2005).

International Law, Constitutional Law of Bangladesh, Administrative Law, Land Laws and Land
Administration, Muslim Law, Human Rights Law, Criminal Laws, General Clauses Act & Rules of
Interpretation of Statutes, ADR, Research, Debate, Traveling, Reading Books & Sports etc.

(1) Participated an International Conference on “Developmental Disabilities: Perceive the Abilities”
Seventh International SIVUS Conference on Developmental Disabilities held on 24-25 January 2020 at
the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

(2) Participated a seminar on “Energy and Climate Issues and Its Impact on Bangladesh” organized by
Faculty of Science and Humanities, Bangladesh Army University of Engineering & Technology
(BAUET), Qadirabad Cantonment, Natore, held on 28 March 2018.
(3) I have attended a seminar on “Study of International Law in the 21th Century: Bangladesh Perspective”
organized by Faculty of Law, University of Rajshahi held on 23 November 2017.
(4) I have delivered a speech & presented a paper in a seminar on ‘Role of Community Radio’: Land Rights
and Land Laws, Prevention of Corruption in Bangladesh, organized by CCD, European Union, British
Council & Radio Padma at Conference Room, IES, Rajshahi University held on 13 May 2015.
(5) I have attended a Radio Talk/discussion – ‘APORAJITA’ on “Eve Teasing and Punishment” recording on
1 April 2015, published on 1 April 2015 at Radio Padma, Rajshahi.
(6) Participated a seminar on “Human Rights, Democracy & Good Governance: Bangladesh Perspective”
organized by Faculty of Law, University of Rajshahi held on 25 August 2013.
(7) I have attended a Radio Talk/discussion at Bangladesh Betar on – ‘BORNALI ANUSTHAN’ on “Muslim
Ain e Voronposon Bisowea Kothika Lekha o Path” recording on 12 June 2005, Dhaka, published on 29 June
2005.

1. Attended as a Trainer on ‘Discussion of different Steps of Examinations’ at Bangladesh Army
University of Engineering & Technology (BAUET), Qadirabad Cantonment, Natore, held on 02
November 2020.
2. Participated a workshop on “Moot Court- Advocacy Workshop (Civil)” organized by Department of
Law and Justice, Bangladesh Army University of Engineering & Technology (BAUET), Qadirabad
Cantonment, Natore, held on 16 – 17 April 2019.
3. Participated a workshop on “Teaching Methods and Instructions” organized by Bangladesh Army
University of Engineering & Technology (BAUET), Qadirabad Cantonment, Natore, held on 06 –
07 July 2018.
4. I have attended a workshop on “ Social Business: Building Prosperity” organized by South Asian
Youth Society (SAYS) & supported by US Embassy at the Northern University Bangladesh,
Rajshahi Campus held on 11 June 2012.
5. Participated a workshop on ‘Teaching of Law on ICRC’ organized by Faculty of Law, Deans
Complex, University of Rajshahi held on Oct 03 – 05, 2011.
6. I have attended a workshop on ADR Workshop entitled “Enforcing Court: Sponsored ADR in
Bangladesh” organized by SAILS & Bangladesh Law Commission held on 18 September 2010 in
Rajshahi.

7. Participated in a Divisional Workshop on Withdrawal of Reservation on Article 21 of the Child
Rights Convention (CRC)’ at the ACD Auditorium, Rajshahi organized by the Association for
Community Development (ACD), Rajshahi held on 19 August 2008.
8. Participated a workshop on ‘Dissemination Programme on International Humanitarian Law’ at the
Deans Complex Conference Room organized by jointly International Committee of Red Cross,
Dhaka and the Faculty of Law, University of Rajshahi held on 13 May 2008.
9. Participated in ‘Follow-up Workshop’ organized by Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers
Association (BELA), Rajshahi Division at Parjaton Motel, Rajshahi held on 24-25 November 2006.
10. Participated in ‘Advocacy Workshop on the Rome Statute and the International Criminal Court’
organized by Odhikar, supported by Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development, Bangkok,
Thailand at Tennis Complex Auditorium, Rajshahi, held on 16 June 2005.