CHITTAGONG INDEPENDENT UNIVERSITY

PhD (fellow) in Refugee Laws at University of Chittagong

Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property Law, University of Turin, Italy

PGD in International Business and Commercial Law, Liverpool John Moors University, UK

LL. B (Hons.) & LLM, University off Chittagong

UN WIPO Scholarship for LLM in Intellectual Property Law at University of Turin , Italy in 2011

Talent full Scholarship in Primary and Secondary School in 1989 & 1991

Zilla Parishad Scholarship in 1995

Assistant Professor, School of Law, CIU from May 2019 to date

Assistant Dean, School of Law, CIU from May 2019 to April 2021

Chairman, Department of Law, International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC) from 1st December, 2017 to 10th November, 2018

Assistant Professor, Department of Law, IIUC from 19th September, 2013 to April 30, 2019

Coordinator of LLM Program, Department of Law, IIUC from January 2015 to January, 2017

Lecturer, International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC) from 9th June, 2008 to 18th September, 2013

Intellectual Property Laws, Refugee Laws, Constitutional Law, Cyber Law, and Criminal Laws;

M. A. Alam Chowdhury & H. K. Fahim , “Revisiting The Geographical Indication Regime In Bangladesh: Trips Compatibility And Prospective Challenges”, UUM Journal of Legal Studies (UUMJLS), Vol. 14(1), January 2023; PP. 89-111 available at:https://ejournal.uum.edu.my/index.php/uumjls/issue/view/69 (Scopus Indexed)

H. K. Fahim & M. A. Alam Chowdhury, “Addressing Non-International Armed Conflicts Vis-À-Vis International Humanitarian Law And Human Rights Regime”, Jurnal Hukum Dan Peradilan,-Vol.12(2),2023,PP.347-370,available at:https://jurnalhukumdanperadilan.org/index.php/jurnalhukumperadilan/article/view/913

M. A. Alam Chowdhury & H. K. Fahim , “An Insight into The Cyber Crimes and Cyber Security Measures in Bangladesh: Quest for Operative Legal Remedies”, the Solid State Technology, Volume-63(6), 2020 (Scopus Indexed)

M. A. Alam Chowdhury & H. K. Fahim, ”The Rise and Codification of International Humanitarian Law: Historical Evolution”, Chittagong Independent University Journal, Vol.4(1) 2022; pp73-88-; ISSN: 2664-0457; available at:https://www.ciu.edu.bd/ciu-journal-current-v4.html

M. A. Alam Chowdhury & Nusrath J. “Defamation on Cyber Space: A Correlative Analysis of Existing Scenario between Bangladesh and Malaysia”, BAUET Journal Vol-3(2), 2021, (ISSN: 2521-5256)

M. A. Alam Chowdhury & H. K. Fahim, “Regulating The Hasty Evolution of White Collar Crime in South Asian Region: A Critical Study”, BiLD South Asian Law Review, Vol.2 (1) December, 2020;

M. A. Alam Chowdhury, “Challenges to the Protection of the Refugees in Bangladesh: In Search of a Comprehensive and Effective Legal and Institutional Frameworks” , International Journal of Ethics in Social Sciences (IJESS), ISSN 2311-620 X , Volume 6 (1), December 2018, pp.51-66

M. A. Alam Chowdhury & Nusrath J., “Protection and Promotion of Inclusive Educational and Employment Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Bangladesh: An Appraisal”, UITS Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Volume-7(1), 2020, pp. 85-83;

M. A. Alam Chowdhury, “Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights In Bangladesh: To What Extent is it TRIPS Responsive”, Beijing Law Review, ISSN 2159-4627, Vol-9, September 2018, pp. 425-438

M. A. Alam Chowdhury & H. K. Fahim, “A Critical Analysis on TRIPS Compatibility and Limitations of Trademark Regime in Bangladesh” Chittagong Independent University Journal, Vol.2, Issue-1, December 2019, ISSN: 2664-0457,

M. A. Alam Chowdhury, “An Overview of the Practice and Prospect of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Criminal Justice System of Bangladesh: Promotion of Access to Justice”, International Journal of Advance Research, Vol. 6(11), 2018, pp. 712-721;

M. A. Alam Chowdhury, “Human Rights Based Approach towards Global Environment Protection: a Comprehensive Study of Bangladesh”, IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Vol. 23 (12), (December. 2018) 21-28

M. A. Alam Chowdhury & H. K. Fahim, “Medical Negligence and Deceptive Medical Practices in Bangladesh Health Segment: an Appraisal”, Bangladesh Institute of Legal Development (BiLD) Research Journal of Law, ISSN 2518-6523, Vol.3, Issue-II, October 2018, pp.164-187

M. A. Alam Chowdhury & H. K. Fahim, “An Appraisal of Causes and Consequences of Juvenile Delinquency in Bangladesh: Search for a Durable Solution”, Bangladesh Institute of Legal Development (BiLD) Research Journal of Law, ISSN 2518-6523, Vol.4, Issue-I, April 2019, pp. 60-80

M. A. Alam Chowdhury, “TRIPS and Innovative Capacity of Pharmaceutical Industries: Promotion of access to medicine,” -IIUC STUDIES, ISSN 1813-7733, Vol. 10 & 11, December 2014, pp. 111-126;

M. A. Alam Chowdhury & N. Mohammad, “Intellectual Property and Human Rights: a Conceptual Analysis in the Light of Developing Countries”, Katmandu School of Law Review (KSLR), Vol. 2, Issue-April 2013, ISSN 2091-2110, pp. 144-158;

M. A. Alam Chowdhury & S. Biswas “Climate Change Induced Displacement and Migration in Bangladesh: the Need for Right Based Solutions”- REFUGEE WATCH: A South Asian Journal on Forced Migration, (Special issue), Vol.39 & 40, June & December-2012, pp 166-187;

M. N. A. Haider & M. A. Alam Chowdhury, “Copyrights Infringement in Bangladeshi Cinema”, Bangladesh Institute of Legal Development (BiLD) Research Journal of Law, ISSN 2518-6523, Vol.3, Issue-II, October 2018, pp. 134-150;

Presented paper titled “Arbitrary arrest and preventive Detention in Bangladesh: Law and Practice” in Jamal Nazrul Islam National Conference-2022), organized by Chittagong University Research and Higher Study Society on 21 May 2022.

Presented paper titled “Revisiting The Geographical Indication Regime in Bangladesh: Trips Compatibility and Prospective Challenges” in UiTM International Conference on Law & Society 2021, organized by Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia on 1-2 November 2021.

Presented paper titled “An Insight into the Cybercrimes and Cyber Security Measures in Bangladesh: Quest for Operative Legal Remedies” in International Conference on Internet Governance 2020 (ICIG 2020): “Addressing the Issues of Cyberspace Sovereignty, Cyber security and Internet Governance”, organized by the Council of Professors, University Utara Malaysia on 15 September 2020;

Presented paper titled “Challenges to the Protection of Refugee’s Rights in Bangladesh: In Search of a Comprehensive and Effective Legal and Institutional Frameworks" in the Seminar on International effort for the legal protection of refugees, Organized by Faculty of Law, International Islamic University Chittagong on 13 January 2016;

Bangladesh Bar Council: Enrolled on 20 October, 2002

Bangladesh Supreme Court Bar Association: Enrolled on 12th June 2006

Organized and attended in a one-day national seminar on “International Effort for the Legal Protection of Refugees”, Organized by the Faculty of Law, IIUC, held on 13th January, 2016;

Participated in a one-day national seminar on “Advancing Towards World University Ranking: Bangladesh Context” organized by the Centre of Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CELT) CIU, on dated 27 November, 2021

Attended in a one-day seminar on “The Legal Profession and Technology in The Developing Countries: A Case of Digital Device”, Organized by the School of Law, CIU, on 11 September 2021;

Partook in a seminar Titled “Legislative Initiatives and Reform in Muslim Family Laws for Women Empowerment in Bangladesh” organized by the School of Law, held on 8 March, 2020, at CIU School of Law

Organized and Joined in a seminar Titled “Evaluation of The Effectiveness of The Trial Proceedings of Nario O’ Shishu Nirjaton Dhomon Tribunal, Chittagong” organized by the School of Law, held on 20 November, 2019 at CIU

Participated in a two days International Conference on “Development of Social Enterprise and social business for the eradication of poverty and street begging Street Begging”, organized by the Centre for Research and Publication, IIUC, on dated 19 & 21 December, 2014

Participated in two days teachers training program on ‘International Humanitarian Law’, jointly organized by the Faculty of Law of the University of Chittagong and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), held on January 8-9,2013;

Participated in a five days training program on ‘International Trade Law and Disputes’ arranged by Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute from June 21-25, 2009

Completed two days training program on ‘Commercial and Non - commercial Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)’ conducted by Institute of Law and International Affairs (BILIA) held on March 15 to March 16, 2003;

Completed Bar Vocational Course (B.V.C) March, 2003 arranged by Legal Education and Training Institute (LETI) of Bangladesh Bar Council.

Completed English for Law Course (EFL) conducted by Bangladesh Bar Council.