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Department of Law


DR. MD. ABDUL ALIM
PROFESSOR
Law


Education Summary  
LLM (USA), PhD

Research Interest  
Laws of Gender and Development studies, Comparative Constitutional Law, American Constitution, Humanitarian Law, Law of the Sea, Research Methodology, Human Rights, Land Laws of Bangladesh, Human Trafficking, Sexual Harassment Prevention
Level Institution Year
Doctoral
(CEDAW Convention and Development)
Rajshahi University 2013
Masters
(LLM on American Legal system)
MSU College of Law 2011
Masters
(LLM)
University of Rajshahi 2000
Bachelor/Honors
(LLB honours)
Rajshahi University 1999

Experience in Rajshahi University

Duration Organization/Institute Position
2019-05-05 to University of Rajshahi PROFESSOR
2013-12-24 to 2019-05-04 Department of Law ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
2008-01-30 to 2014-12-23 University of Rajshahi ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
2005-01-30 to 2008-01-29 Department of Law LECTURER

Experience in other Organization/Institute

Duration Organization/Institute Position
2022-11-13 to 2023-11-30 CPG Academy on Human German-Southeast Asian Center of Excellence for Public Policy and Good Governance (CPG), 18 November 2022, Faculty of Law, Thammasat University, The Prachan Campus. Thailand. Teaching Team Member
2005-01-30 to 2005-02-01 22nd Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) Exam Assistant Judge
2003-12-04 to 2004-12-15 The Royal Netherland Embassy’s project LEGAL in RDRS- Bangladesh Senior Trainer
2002-08-01 to 2005-01-29 Bangladesh Bar Council Attorney
2002-06-01 to 2003-11-13 Bangladesh National Women Lawyers Association (BNWLA) Trainer

Book

1. Md Abdul Alim "Ainer Sohojpath ( Introduction to Law)" Angel Publication, Bangladesh

Published: August 2017
2. Md Abdul Alim "Lecture on Election Law: Bangladesh Perspective" ISBN-978-984-34-2027-5, Angel Publication, Bangladesh

Published: June 2017
3. Md Abdul Alim "Government, Politics, and Election Laws in Bangladesh: Theory and Practice" LAMBERT Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany.

Published: February 2009

Book Chapter

1. Md Abdul Alim "Silence is the Language of God and Source of Strength: Exploring the Hidden Benefits of Silence" Global Journal of Human-Social Science: C Sociology & Culture, Volume 21 Issue 4 (Ver. 1.0), 945th Concord Streets, Framingham Massachusetts Pin: 0170, United States of America

Published: May 2021

Journal

1. Md Abdul Alim and Fahad Istiaque Sourav "Mental Wellbeing Encounters with Suicide midst University Students in Bangladesh" PriMera Scientific Surgical Research and Practice (PSSRP), Volume 3 Issue 3 March 2024, ISSN: 2836-0028, 524 s Carroll blvd apt 224 denton, Texas, US.

Published: March 2024
2. Md Abdul Alim "Understanding Masculinity and Sexual Harassment for Sustainable Development" Social Science, Humanities and Sustainability Research Journal, Scholink INC., United States, Editor Alice Miller, ISSN 2690-3628 (Print).

Published: October 2023
3. Md Abdul Alim "FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND CYBER SECURITY ACT: EXPLORING MEDIA LITERACY IN DIGITAL ERA" PressXPress, August Issues

Published: September 2023
4. Md Abdul Alim "Legal Aspects for Peaceful Uses of the Sea under UNCLOS Convention" Journal of Asian Research, Vol 7, No 2 (2023), 445 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071,USA.

Published: June 2023
5. Md Abdul Alim "Examine the Gap Between Legal Protections of Animal Welfare in Bangladesh through the Lens of International Law" Rajshahi University Law Journal, vol . XI, 2023, Faculty of Law, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.ISSN Number 1991-8976.

Published: June 2023
6. Md Abdul Alim "তোমোয়ে স্কুল ও আমাদের শিক্ষা ব্যবস্থায় মস্তিস্কের ঘুমভাঙ্গার কাজ" বিশ্লেষণ ( Bangla Journal of Bisleson), 2022,

Published: October 2022
7. Md Abdul Alim "The Laws of Search, Seizure, and Custodial Interrogation: Searching the Orchard of the American Constitution" Economics, Law and Policy, Vol. 5, No. 1, SCHOLINK INC., ISSN 2576-2060 (Print), 445 S. Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90071, Tel: (626)513-2983, USA.

Published: July 2022
8. Md Abdul Alim "Marriage, Sexual Privacy, and Sodomy Statutes in the World: A Case Analysis" Annals Bioethics Clinical Applications, Volume 5 Issue 2, 1908 Thomes Ave, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001, USA.

Published: June 2022
9. Md Abdul Alim "Miranda v. Arizona and Duties to Police for Criminal Suspects in Criminal Justice under the Constitution of the United States of America" Annals Bioethics Clinical Applications, Volume 5 Issue 2, 1908 Thomes Ave, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001, USA.

Published: April 2022
10. Md Abdul Alim "Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED) Claim Laws and the Legal Remedies: Examining and Identifying the Theory," Annals Bioethics Clinical Applications, DOI: 10.23880/abca-16000214, Volume 5 Issue 1,

Published: January 2022
11. Md Abdul Alim "Towards the Uniform Civil Code and Personal Laws in India: Gender Equality Perspective," Annals Bioethics Clinical Applications, DOI: 10.23880/abca-16000206, Volume 4 Issue 4, 1908 Thomes Ave, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001, USA.

Published: November 2021
12. Md Abdul Alim "Gender-Based Violence Specially Sexual Harassment Prevention In Higher Educational Institution" Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (ISSN: 2690-0688), Overland Park, KS 66221, USA.

Published: September 2021
13. Md Abdul Alim "Climate change and its challenges for the marine environment with special reference to ecological aspects in Bangladesh" International Journal of Maritime Crime & Security (IJMCS), Volume 2 Issue 1, 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, United Kingdom.

Published: September 2021
14. Md Abdul Alim "Boosting Own Immunity and Connecting Social Justice against Coronaphobia" Annals Bioethics Clinical Applications, Volume 4 Issue 3, 1908 Thomes Ave, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001, USA

Published: August 2021
15. Md Abdul Alim "Chilling Effects on Freedom of Speech and Expression in the Digital Age: A Comparative Study on the Role of the US and Indian Supreme Court" Global Journal of Human Social Science Research, Framingham Massachusetts, United States of America.

Published: June 2021
16. Md Abdul Alim "Regulating Social Media Especially Facebook in the light of the First Amendment Rights of the US Constitution" Indo-Asian Journal of Finance and Accounting (IAJFA) , Vol 1 Issue 1, India

Published: June 2021
17. Md Abdul Alim "Silence is the Language of God and Source of Strength: Exploring the Hidden Benefits of Silence" 1908 Thomes Ave, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001, USA.

Published: May 2021
18. Md Abdul Alim "The Challenges of Global Warming and Climate Change on Socio-Economic Environment in Bangladesh" Asian Journal of Economics and Business, Vol 2(1), PP: 37-52, ISSN :- 2582-3086, India

Published: May 2021
19. Md Abdul Alim "Ethical Principles on the Freedom of Speech and Expression in the Developed and Developing Countries" Medwin Publishers, Volume 4 Issue 1, USA

Published: March 2021
20. Md Abdul Alim "Challenges on Marine Environment Pollution under Marpol Convention" Annals Bioethics Clinical Applications, Volume 4 Issue 1

Published: March 2021
21. Md Abdul Alim "International Humanitarian Principles and its Extension Derived from Local Cultural Traditions in Conflict Situations" Journal of Asian Economics, Accounting and Finance, Vol. 1, No. 1

Published: September 2020
22. Md Abdul Alim; Md Salauddin Saimum "Illegal Migration and Economic Challenges with Human Security in Bangladesh: A Way Forward" International Journal of Law, VOL. 6, ISSUE 6

Published: August 2020
23. Md Abdul Alim "The International Humanitarian Law Principles and Its Applicability to Rohingya Situations?" Indian Journal of Law and Justice, September, 2018,vol. 9 No.2

Published: March 2020
24. Md Abdul Alim "Legal Aspects of Climate Change and Its Challenges on Marine Environment Special Reference to Bangladesh" Thailand Journal of International Law (TJIL), International Law Association of Thailand (ILAT) , VOLUME 3, 175 South Sathorn Road Bangkok Thailand

Published: January 2020
25. Md Abdul Alim "Corruption in Civil Litigation System: An Approach to Judicial Reform in Bangladesh" Asian Journal of Law and Economics,Berlin, Germany

Published: August 2018
26. Md Abdul Alim "Sexual Harassment in Hostile Work Environment: A Legal Study" Institute of Bangladesh Studies Journal, 2015

Published: January 2017
27. Md Abdul Alim "Equality Before Law and Hidden Wounds in the Constitution: An Analysis on Pluralist Cultural Fabric of Bangladesh" Sri Lanka Journal of International Law, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Published: January 2017
28. Md Abdul Alim "Role of CEDAW Committee to Protect Women’s Rights on Pluralist Cultural Fabric of Bangladesh" IILS Law Review, Vol.3 No.1, Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Dagapur, Salbari, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India

Published: December 2016
29. Md Abdul Alim "Equality Before Law and Hidden Wounds in the Constitution: An Analysis on Pluralist Cultural Fabric of Bangladesh" Sri Lanka Journal of International Law

Published: July 2016
30. Md Abdul Alim "USING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM: AN APPROACH TO JUDICIAL REFORM IN BANGLADESH" Indian Journal of Law and Justice;vol. 7 No.2 ISBN 0976-3570, Department of Law, University of North Bengal, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India.

Published: July 2016
31. Md Abdul Alim "The Fourth and Fifth Amendments Rights of the American Constitution: Protection of Rights during Search, Seizure, and Interrogation" Vol. 8, Faculty of Law, Rajshahi University

Published: June 2016
32. Md Abdul Alim "CEDAW REGIME UNDER OPTIONAL PROTOCOL: STATE RESPONSIBILITY AND ITS PANORAMA" Rajshahi University Law Review Voll.VIII 2015, Dept of Law, University of Rajshahi

Published: June 2015
33. Md Abdul Alim "Human Trafficking, Migration and Organized Crime: Putting Human Rights into Action at the National and SAARC Levels" Indian Journal of Human Rights and Duties; 2015

Published: May 2015
34. Md Abdul Alim "HUMAN RIGHTS OF THE ARRESTED PERSONS IN POLICE CUSTODY: A DOCTRINE OF RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT" Indian Human Rights Law Review, 2014,Kolkata- 700 013, India

Published: July 2014
35. Md Abdul Alim "Employment Discrimination against Women with Special Reference to Sexual Harassment" Indian Journal of Law and Justice; ISSN 0976-3570, University of North Bengal, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India

Published: July 2014
36. Md Abdul Alim "Land Management in Bangladesh with Reference to Khas Land: Need for Reform" Drake Journal of Agricultural Law, Vol. 14, No. 2 (Spring 2009), ISSN: 1086-3869, IA, USA

Published: January 2009
37. Md Abdul Alim "The Role of Election Commission in Strengthening Democracy: Reforms and Constitutional Obligation" Rajshahi University Law Journal Voll.06,

Published: January 2009
38. Md Abdul Alim "The Role of Election Commission in Strengthening Democracy: Reforms and Constitutional Obligation" Rajshahi University Law Journal Voll.06,

Published: January 2009
39. Md Abdul Alim "The Role of NGOs in Protection and Promotion of Human Rights of Women in Bangladesh" Rajshahi University Law Journal Voll.05,

Published: July 2008
40. Md Abdul Alim "Land Administration in Ancient Bengal" Rajshahi University Law Journal Voll.04,

Published: December 2007
41. Md Abdul Alim "Impact of Corruption in Land Administration in Bangladesh: Towards a Transparency and Efficiency" Rajshahi University Law Review Voll.vii

Published: July 2007
42. Md Abdul Alim "Bangladesher Sikosti o Poyosti Ain: Akti Pojolochona (The Alluvion and Diluvion Laws of Bangladesh:A Critical Study)" Rajshahi University Law Journal Voll.04,

Published: July 2006

Conference

1. Md Abdul Alim "Human Rights and Vulnerable Groups: Combatting the Exploitations of Women and Children" 18 November 2022, Faculty of Law, Thammasat University, The Prachan Campus.

Published: November 2022
2. Md Abdul Alim "“Legal Aspects of Recycling Responsibilities for E-waste Especially Photovoltaic Waste”" Conference Liberalism and Ecology in the Anthropocene, University of Messina, Piazza Pugliatti, 1 , 98122, Messina, Italy

Published: July 2022
3. Md Abdul Alim ""Migrant Women Workers: Challenges in Implementation/ Analyzing Grassroots Impact of Law and Policy Measures in Recent Pandemic"" the Dept. of Political Science and Sociology in Association with 1QAC P.K. College, West Bengal, India on 13th January, India

Published: January 2022

Report

1. Md Abdul Alim "বাংলাদেশের রাজনৈতিক দর্শনের চোরাবালি (The Quicksand of the Politics in Bangladesh)," 71 Ekattur.TV, 1 September 2023, Bangladesh.

Published: September 2023
2. Md Abdul Alim "Protection of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora" Advances in Earth and Environmental Science, Volume 2 Issue 1

Published: January 2021
3. Md Abdul Alim "Protecting Endangered Species in Bangladesh" The Daily Observer, 2020

Published: December 2020
4. Md Abdul Alim "Facebook Fuels Depress, Panic and Violence" Ann Bioethics Clinical Applications, Medwin Publishers, Volume 3 Issue 3

Published: September 2020

Comparative Constitutional Law

3rd year

Running

Government, Politics, and Election Laws

2nd year

Running

Laws on Gender and Development

LLM

Running

Law of Tort and Contract

1st year

COURSE INSTRUCTOR: 

Teaching Team Member, CPG Academy on Human German-Southeast Asian Center of Excellence for Public Policy and Good Governance (CPG), 18 November 2022, Faculty of Law, Thammasat University, The Prachan Campus. Thailand.

 

Consultant of “BUILDING INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY OF SELECTE (4) UNIVERSITIES TO PREVENT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, BNWLA  and UN Women”, BCPVAW Project by BNWLA, UN Women and Sida.


Consultant in USAID (United States Agency for International Development) and Winrock (Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development),  Actions for Combat Trafficking-in-Persons program, House no.02, Road 23/A, Gulshan-1, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh. Facilitated training to Police Officer, Public Prosecutor (PP) in the district of Dinajpur, Rajshahi, Chapai Nobabgonj, Jamalpur, Sirajgonj, Meherpur, and Sarda Police Academy. 

Conducting teaching classes on Human Rights, Law of the Evidence, Research Methodology, CEDAW and Its Reservation, UN Convention against Torture from 2012 to Assistant Commissioner of Police, Bangladesh Police Academy, Sarda, Rajshahi, Bangladesh. 

Instructor of  5th Human Rights Summer School, Empowerment through Law of the Common People (ELCOP), Dhaka, Bangladesh. 

Facilitator Training to the Lawyers on Contemporary Laws and Available Remedies and the Code of Conduct Determined by Bangladesh Bar Council on 4-5 September 2015 organized by BLAST (Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust).

 

           Facilitator Training to Judges on Actions for Combat Trafficking-in-Persons Program Critical Engagement Meeting on 9 September 2013 at Judge Court                     Conference Room, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:

2015- 2016: Executive Elected Member, Rajshahi University Teachers’ Association (RUTA).

2015- present: Executive Member on Health Issue and Lifelong member, Bangladesh India Friendship Society, Rajshahi Unit, Bangladesh, web: http://www.bifs.org.bd/home

2015- present: Vice President, Bonghobondhu Cultural Unit, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

2014- 2015: Member, Right to Information Act 2009 Committee approved from 453 no. Syndicate in The University of Rajshahi.

2012-2014: Member, Central Library Development Committee, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi.

2013-2014: Member, Examination Committee, National University, Gazipur, Bangladesh.

2011-2012: Vice Principal, Sunday Islamic School, East Lansing, MI, USA.

2009-2010: Executive member, Rajshahi University Teachers’ Club, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

2009- 2010 Assistant Proctor, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

2008- 2009: House Tutor, Shere-e Bangla Fazlul Haque Hall, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

 

PAPER PRESENTER:

Paper Presenter in the CPG Academy on Human Rights titled- Human Rights and Vulnerable Groups: Combatting the Explotiation of Women and Children, 18 November 2022, Faculty of Law, Thammasat University, The Prachan Campus.

 

Paper Presenter of the Conference  Liberalism and Ecology in the Anthropocene on “ Legal Aspects of Recycling Responsibilities for E-waste Especially Photovoltaic Waste”  University of Messina, Piazza Pugliatti, 1 , 98122, Messina, Italy, June 30 - July 2, 2022

 

Paper presenter of One-Day International Webinar on "Migrant Women Workers: Challenges in Implementation/ Analyzing Grassroots Impact of Law and Policy Measures in Recent Pandemic" organized by the Dept. of Political Science and Sociology in Association with 1QAC P.K. College, West Bengal, India on 13th January, 2022.

 

Paper presenter of International Seminar on Sexual Offences Against Women on 10th April 2021, A-13/1, South Side G.T Road, Industrial Area, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201010, India.Certificate as a paper presenter titled “ Illegal Migration and Human Security: Challenges and Way Forward” at 4th International Conference on Globalisation, Entrepreneurship and Emerging Economies (ICGEEE) held on 8-10 December 2019 in Daffodil International University, Dhaka.

 

Certificate of participation in Inter University Law Clinic- Rajshahi From 01 April to 05 October 2019 under USAID’s Obirodh: Road to Tolerance Program.

 

Presenter on “Sexual Harassment Prevention in Higher Education Level” on Workshop in Thailand, Organised by Asia and the Pacific UN Joint Programme, Partners for Prevention on 5th and 6th March 2018 at Holiday Inn Silom, Bangkok, Thailand


Paper presenter on “ Uniform Civil Code and Personal Laws in India: Gender Equality Perspective” in Bankura University, West Bengal, India during 10-11 November 2016 on International Seminar on Social Stratification and Political Transformation: Rethinking Indian Democracy.

 

Keynote presenter on Academic discussion sessions on Preventing Sexual Harassment in University of Rajshahi was hold on 9 September, 2015 and 29 October 2015 at Deans Complex, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

 

A keynote paper presented on  “Torture and Custodial Death (Prevention) Act 2013”  sponsored by National Human Rights Commission held 16 June 2015 in Daily Star Vabhon, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

 

A paper was presented on “Human Trafficking, Migration and Organized Crime: Putting Human Rights into Action at the National and SAARC Levels” in National Seminar on Human Rights And Duties: Issues and Challenges in SAARC Region was hold 13-15 November 2014 in University of North Bengal, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India.

 

A paper was presented on “Employment Discrimination against Women with Special Reference to Sexual Harassment” in National Seminar on Employment Laws in the Globalised Era: Changes and Trends in India was held 23-24 November 2013 in University of North Bengal, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India.

 

Facilitated training on the program of “Pro bono Lawyering in the Context of Bangladesh” Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST), Certified by Barrister Sara Hossain, Honorary Executive Director, BLAST.

 

Presenter on the title “Violence against Women with Special Reference to Prevention on Domestic Violence in Rural Bangladesh” Organized by Net to Rights 2009, supported by Swallows in Denmark, Safa Waong Chinese Restaurant, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

 

A paper was presented on Women’s rights to the “CEDAW Convention Day” organized by Mahila Porishod Rajshahi University in Folklore Seminar room, on 3 September 2012.

 

Presenter on “Human Trafficking Law 2012” organized by NGO named Sacheton on 26 August 2013, Naogaon Deputy Commissioner Conference Room, Bangladesh.

 

Key Note Presenter on “Actions for Combating Trafficking in Persons” organized by Socheton and funded by USAID and Winrock International on 9 September 2013, Rajshahi Judges Conference Room, Bangladesh

 

Certificates from Abroad:

Successfully Participated in the CPG Academy on “Human Rights” organized by the German- Southeast Asian Center of Excellence for Public Policy and Good Governance (CPG) in Cooperation with the Asian Governance Foundation (AGF) and Hanns Seidel Foundation with support of International IDEA from 14 to 18 November 2022.Successfully Completion and Certificate in MSU Summer School Law Program from 5 July to 19 September 2010 in MSU College of Law, East Lansing, MI-48823, USA.

 

Certificate of Achievement on Outstanding Vision, from Professor Bruch W. Bean, Director of the LL.M. Program, MSU College of Law, USA on 12 May 2011.

 

Certificate for Good Standing at Michigan State University College of Law, from Connell Alsup, Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Registrar on 16 June 2011.

 

Certificates from Home:

Successfully completed and Certificate on Research Methodology Course Work (1 year, 2006) from the Institute of Bangladesh Studies (IBS), Bangladesh.


Member:

Elected Execution Member of Rajshahi University Teachers’ Association for the year of 2015

 

A Member of Directory of Rajshahi University Graduates in USA.

 

Life Long Member in Bangladesh- India Friendship Society, Member No. 1086.

 

Life Long Member in Muslim Students' Association, Michigan State University 

 

West Law Member, Westlaw Rewards Customer Service, 10000 Highway 55
Minneapolis, MN 55441, USA.

 

A member in Amnesty International, reference number is 12733249.

 

A member of a volunteer at MSU Safe Place Volunteer & Advocacy Coordinator G-55 Wilson Hall East Lansing, MI 48825, USA.

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