A/2, Jahurul Islam Avenue
Jahurul Islam City, Aftabnagar
Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
Nadia Rahaman is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Law at East West University. She has extensive experience teaching and supervising students in subjects such as contract law, family and personal laws, criminology and criminal laws, labour laws, and international laws. Her research interests include family and personal laws, criminal laws, labour laws, disaster laws, space laws, international laws, and international humanitarian law. Nadia has published her work in reputed national journals and conferences. As the convener of the Department Moot Committee since Fall 2021, she has organized four workshops and one intra-department moot competition. Under her guidance, ten teams have represented the department in national and international competitions, achieving remarkable success. Additionally, she is a member of the department's conference and research committees.
Nadia completed her LLM with a thesis on International Trade Law from the University of Dhaka's top law school. She earned her LLB from the same institution and was awarded a University Graduate Scholarship for her outstanding undergraduate results. She is a member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Human Rights Council in India, enrolled under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. She serves as the Joint Secretary for the Bangladesh Chapter of the Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA-Asia). Nadia collaborates closely with Empowerment through Law of the Common People (ELCOP), a voluntary, non-governmental, and non-profit organization focused on human rights education, research, and training. Through ELCOP, she has worked on research projects and training programs, promoting legal awareness and human rights in remote schools and marginalized communities in Bangladesh.
After completing her post-graduation in 2017, Nadia interned at the International Crimes Tribunal, Bangladesh (ICT-BD), assisting the prosecution team with research and documentation for cases related to war crimes from the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971. With over ten years of volunteering experience, Nadia has worked with various non-profit organizations such as Banglar Pathshala, Teach for Bangladesh, and the South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal and Human Rights Studies (SAILS) during her law school days. In 2015, she interned with the Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST), promoting legal aid awareness and organizing seminars and workshops for law students, teachers, advocates, and judges. She later joined the Women in Justice Project under the Justice for All program (JFA) of USAID and NCSC as a fellow, where she advanced gender equity, empowered legal professionals and law students, and encouraged young women to pursue legal careers by coordinating dialogue sessions, discussion meetings, and problem-solving forums.
Nadia has represented Bangladesh in international moot court competitions, including the prestigious Henry Dunant Memorial National and Regional Moot Court Competitions and the Red Cross IHL Moot Court Competition. She has won Best Memorial and Best Mooter prizes in national and international competitions. As a former General Secretary of the Dhaka University Moot Court Society (DUMCS), Nadia has adjudicated and organized numerous moot court competitions. She continues to promote mooting and advocacy in Bangladesh as an instructor and facilitator in various law schools across the country.
Academic Positions:
Research Positions:
Coach of Moot Competitions:
Departmental Committee Engagements:
Labour Laws, Disaster Laws, Gender, Family and Personal Laws, Criminology and Criminal Laws, Space Laws, International Laws, International Humanitarian Law
Supervision of Undergrad (LLB) Students:
MA Razzak, Nadia Rahaman and AR Partha, 'Access to Justice by the Harijan Community: An Appraisal of its Traditional Justice Delivery System' in Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah (ed) Harijans of Bangladesh: Living with the Injustice of Untouchability (Empowerment through Law of the Common People, Vol-10, 2016) 191
Nadia Rahaman, 'Right to Life: Existing Laws and Practices in Bangladesh', (2022) 21st Yearbook on Human Rights and Bangladesh: Leadership in Prospect, Empowerment through Law of the Common People (ELCOP), Vol. XXI, ISBN: 978-984-35-3520-7
Nadia Rahaman, 'Anti-Dumping Measures under WTO Regime: Effects & Consequences Regarding Compliance in the Trade Policy of Bangladesh', (2021) Bangladesh Journal of Law, Bangladesh Institute of Law and International Affairs (BILIA), Vol-19, No. 1, ISSN: 1609-3593
Nabila Farhin and Nadia Rahaman, 'Journey towards Resilient Bangladesh: Access to Disaster Risk Information in Robust Database' (2nd International Conference on Environmental Justice, Centre for Environmental Law and Policy, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, India, Commonwealth Legal Education Association, NAPSIPAG Disaster Research Group (NDRG-2020), Department of Political and Social Sciences, University of Catania, Italy, Lewis & Clark Claw School, United States, Justice Sector Project (JURE), funded by the European Union, and jointly implemented by UNDP and UNICEF Sri Lanka, facilitated by the Ministry of Justice. October, 31 August to 7 September 2024)
Nadia Rahaman, 'Freedom of Expression and Media's Role in Effective Governance' (Seminar on Freedom of Expression and the Role of Media: Reflections on the Commonwealth Latimer House Principles, Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA), 3-4 May, 2024)
Nabila Farhin and Nadia Rahaman, 'Hidden Struggles in Rising Tides: Exploring Women's Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights in Coastal Bangladesh During Disasters' (98th Research Seminar, East West University Center for Research and Training (EWUCRT), Dhaka, Bangladesh, 28 April, 2024)
Nadia Rahaman and Nabila Farhin, 'To the Stars and Beyond: Comparative Legal Analysis of Space Governance between Bangladesh and India' (5th Annual International Conference on Comparative Law, School of Law, Amity University, Noida, India and School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University, Western Australia, 9-10 February, 2024)
Nadia Rahaman, 'Borderless Crimes in SAARC: Focus on Human Trafficking in Bangladesh, India and Nepal' (Commonwealth Attorney General and Solicitor Generals' Conference 2024 on Cross Border Challenges in Justice Delivery, organized by Government of India, The Office of Attorney General & Solicitor General and, Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA), 2-5 February 2024)
Nabila Farhin and Nadia Rahaman, ‘Space Odyssey of Bangladesh: Emerging Challenges in Space Governance and Legal Frameworks’ (1st Conference on Aviation and Space Law, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Aviation and Aerospace University (BSMRAAU), 23 September 2023)
Nabila Farhin and Nadia Rahaman, ‘Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Females in Disasters: Coastal Zone of Bangladesh in Context’ (First National Law Conference, University of Chittagong, September 16-17, 2023)
Nabila Farhin and Nadia Rahaman, 'Sexual & Reproductive Rights of Persons with Disabilities: A Critical Analysis in the Context of Disasters' (8th International Integrative Research Conference on Governance in Society, Business and Environment 2022, Netinsearch International, Center for Administrative Research and Innovation (CARI), University of Dhaka, Asian Conference on Population and Development (ACPD), China and GAIN International (Governance and Administration Innovative Network), Australia, EquJust of Tempare University, Finland, 2022) ISBN 978-984-9356691
Nadia Rahaman, 'Presumption of Legitimacy Rule under Sharia and Statutes: Conflict with the Medical Developments' (7th International Integrative Research Conference on Governance in Society, Business and Environment 2021 organized by Netinsearch International, Center for Administrative Research and Innovation (CARI), University of Dhaka, Asian Conference on Population and Development (ACPD), China and GAIN International (Governance and Administration Innovative Network), Australia, EquJust of Tempare University, Finland, 19 December 2021)
Nadia Rahaman, 'Use of Autonomous Weapon System in Warfare: Challenges and Way Forward' (7th International Conference on Bangladesh Genocide and Justice, Reminiscence, Recognition and Transitional Justice, Liberation War Museum, Bangladesh, 6 December 2021)
Session on, 'Basics of Mooting', in the 7th Workshop on 'Mooting and Advocacy', organized by the Moot Court Committee, Department of Law, East West University, June 1, 2024
Session on 'Instruction of Mooting' in the 22nd Human Rights Summer School (HRSS) on Human Rights and Human Security, organized by ELCOP, UNHCR and UNODC, from 17 to 27 October 2023
Session on ‘Street Lawyering and Community Lawyering’ organized by North South University Law and Mooting Society (NSULMS) on 1st September 2023.
Session as Resident Instructor in the 21st Human Rights Summer School (HRSS) on 'Human Rights and Bangladesh: Leadership in Prospect', organized by Empowerment through Law of the Common People (ELCOP), from 17 to 27 December 2022.
Session on “Immediate Support Mechanism for Victims of Gender Based Violence, Right to Information and Legal Aid for Transgender Communities”, organized by JUSTICIA, at Manusher Jonno Foundation on December 17, 2022.
Session on “Street Law on Mental Health and Human Rights”, organized by iProbono, at Head Office, ELCOP, on November 10, 2022.
Online Workshop on "Introduction to Moot and Related Activities", organized by the Moot Court Committee, Department of Law, East West University, September 2021
Session on "Family Courts in Bangladesh: Theory and Practice", online session for the students of Law, EWU, 25 August 2021
Session on "Islamic Sharia: Understanding the Contemporary Challenges and Reforms", online session for the students of Law, 31 July 2021
Resident Instructor, 'Human Rights and Rebellious Lawyering', 20th Human Rights Summer School (HRSS), organized by Empowerment through Law of the Common People (ELCOP), sponsored by UNHCR, UNDP, Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF), 2019.
Expert Trainer in the TOT for Street Law on Child Rights Program, Simulation Project for Integrating Youth through Community Empowerment (SPIYCE), co-organized by iProbono in collaboration with Manusher Jonno Foundation, Ain o Salish Kendra, ELCOP and CPD, funded by EMK Centre, 2019.
Session on "How ADR should be used by the Trade Union Paralegals", jointly organized by Centre for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS), University of Dhaka, International Training Centre of ILO (ITC-ILO), 2019.
Mooting Workshop on "Oral Advocacy and Art of Presentation" organized by the Moot Court Committee, Department of Law, East West University, November 2019
Session on "Traditional Justice Delivery System of the Harijans", 19th Human Rights Summer School on Human Rights and Digital Age, organized by ELCOP, funded by UNHCR, 2018.
Mooting Workshop on "Oral Advocacy and Art of Presentation" organized by the Moot Court Society, Department of Law and Human Rights, University of Asia Pacific, 2018
Mooting Workshop on "Oral Advocacy and Art of Presentation" organized by the Moot Court Society, Department of Law, Bangladesh University of Professionals, 2018
Mooting Workshop on "Oral Advocacy and Art of Presentation" organized by Primeasia University, 2017
Mooting Workshop on "Oral Advocacy and Art of Presentation" organized by Department of Law & Justice, Jahangirnagar University, 2017
Workshop on "Experience Sharing on International Mooting Experience" organized by the Dhaka University Moot Court Society, University of Dhaka, 2017
Mooting Workshop on "Oral Advocacy and Art of Presentation" organized by the Department of Law, Bangladesh University, 2017
Mooting Workshop on "Oral Advocacy and Art of Presentation" organized by the Moot Court Committee, Department of Law and Human Rights, University of Asia Pacific, 2016
Session on Community Law Reform Publication, 17th Human Rights Summer School on Human Rights and Displacements, organized by ELCOP, funded by UNHCR, 2016.
Training on 'Qualitative Research', organized by East West University Center for Research and Training (EWUCRT), (April 18 - May 16, 2024)
Seminar on "Empowering Perspectives: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges for Ensuring Diversity in Arbitration", organized by Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC), held on 9 March 2024.
Training on ‘How to Write a Research Proposal’, organized by East West University Center for Research and Training (EWUCRT) (June 15 - July 27, 2023)
Roundtable on 'Preventing Sexual Violence' organized by International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Bangladesh (10 July, 2023)
"National Workshop with Academics: Teaching on Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants", organized by GLO.ACT Project, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime & International Organization for Migration, funded by European Union (27-28 March 2023)
Lecture on cryptocurrency titled “The Silk Road, Dark Web Markets, and Cryptocurrency Forfeiture.” organized by The Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development Assistance and Training (OPDAT) of Department of Justice, US Embassy Dhaka, June 16, 2022
84th Research Seminar Titled “Men, Masculinity and Suicide in Jhenaidah District, Bangladesh” by East West University Research and Training Center (EWUCRT), June 16, 2022
Intensive Online Course on 'Legal Research Methodology', organized by South Asian Institute for Social Transformation, 17 October to 5 November 2021
Training on 'Forensic Science and Law', Conducted by Quazi MH Supan, Associate Professor, Department of Law, University of Dhaka (14-25 June 2020)
Training on 'Islamic Law of Inheritance', Conducted by Dr. Md. Ekramul Haque, Professor, Department of Law, University of Dhaka (5-18 May 2020)
Seminar on "Protection of Personal Data: Historical Developments, Global Trends and Lessons for Bangladesh" organised by the Department of Law, East West University, January 26, 2020.
Workshop on ‘Intellectual Property in Bangladesh: Prospects and Challenges' organized by Department of Law, East West University, December 02, 2019
Research Seminar on "Trial of War Rapes: When Justice is an Issue", organized by the East West University Center for Research and Training (EWUCRT), March 12, 2019
Workshop on 'Research and Legal Writing', organized by Bangladesh Institute of Law and International Affairs (BILIA) (10-11 May 2018)
Training on "Bangladesh's Graduation from the LDC Group: Challenges and Promises", organized by Center for Microfinance and Development, University of Dhaka and Ministry of Commerce, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh (21-22 March, 25 April 2018)
Training on "WTO Anti-Dumping Agreement and Regional Perspectives", organized by Center for Microfinance and Development, University of Dhaka and Ministry of Commerce, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh (26-28 February 2018)
Training on 'Improving Learning and Teaching Skills', organized by the University of Asia Pacific (28 October to 30 December 2017)
Training on 'Teaching Method and Outcome-Based Education', organized by Daffodil International University (8 April 2017)
Sharing Meeting titled "Social Safety Net Program and National Social Security Strategy (NSSS): Right to Food Perspective" organized by Right to Food Program and OXFAM, January 17, 2016
National Level Sharing Meeting on the 'Review of the Torture and Custodial Death (Prevention) Act, 2013', organized by BLAST, November 7, 2015
Seminar on 'National Sharing workshop on Lesson Learnt' on the Establishment of Reintegration and Referral services for returnee migrant workers, organized by UN Women and BRAC, September 10, 2015
Workshop on 'The Problem and Way Forward of Bangladeshi Trafficked Victim' organized by the National Human Rights Commission, August 20, 2015
Researcher Link Workshop on "Governance and Management of Gender Relations: A Comparative Study of Law and Society", organized by Faculty of Law, University of Dhaka, School of Law, SOAS, University of London and British Council (23-26 February 2015)
15th Human Rights Summer School on Human Rights and Religion, organized by Empowerment through Law of the Common People (ELCOP), funded by UNHCR (2014)
International Conference on "South Asia and International Law: Engagement or Encounter?", organized by Asian Society of International Law (AsianSIL) (23-25 August 2014)
Workshop on 'Networking and Communication Skills' by Bangladesh Law Students Association (BDLSA), 2014
Training on 'Research and Advocacy' by South Asian Institute for Advanced Legal and Human Rights Studies (SAILS), 2013
Workshop on the 'Quality Teaching Mechanisms for the Underprivileged School Students' by Teach for Bangladesh (TFB), 2013
Lecture Seminar by Professor Philippe Sands QC, University College London, UK on "Delimitation of the Bay of Bengal – Bangladesh, India and Myanmar", jointly organized by Faculty of Law, University of Dhaka and BILIA.
Training on 'Street Lawyering', organized by Empowerment through Law of the Common People (ELCOP) (1-30 June 2012)
Workshop on the 'Constitution of Bangladesh', November 4, 2012
Workshop on ‘Ethics & Morality, Winning Interview, Career Planning and Youth Leadership Development’, organized by Ethics Club, Bangladesh, 2011
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Nabila Farhin and Nadia Rahaman, Research Project on 'Access to SRHR during Disaster', funded by East West University Center for Research and Training (EWUCRT) (Ongoing)
Nabila Farhin & Nadia Rahaman, Research Project on ‘Empowering Workers for Justice: Legal Framework Review’, funded by the Rule of Law Collaborative (RoLC) of the University of South Carolina in collaboration with Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST) (2024)
7th Workshop on 'Mooting and Advocacy', organized by the Moot Court Committee, Department of Law, East West University, June 1, 2024
Commonwealth Attorney General and Solicitor Generals Conference on Cross Border Challenges in Justice Delivery, organized by Government of India, The Office of Attorney General & Solicitor General and, Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA), February 2024
22nd Human Rights Summer School on Human Rights and Human Security, organized by ELCOP, UNHCR and UNODC, from 17 to 27 October, 2023
6th Workshop on 'Mooting & Advocacy', organized by the Moot Court Committee, Department of Law, East West University, August 26, September 5, 2023
5th Workshop on 'Mooting & Advocacy', organized by the Moot Court Committee, Department of Law, East West University, July 22 & 26, 2023
21st Human Rights Summer School (HRSS) on 'Human Rights and Bangladesh: Leadership in Prospect', organized by Empowerment through Law of the Common People (ELCOP), from 17 to 27 December 2022.
3rd Intra-Department Moot Court Competition, organized by the Moot Court Committee, Department of Law, East West University, November 24-26, 2022
4th Workshop on 'Mooting & Advocacy', organized by the Moot Court Committee, Department of Law, East West University, April 2022
Online Training Session on Moot: Research, Memorial Writing & Oral Submission, organized by the Moot Court Committee, Department of Law, East West University, November-December 2021
3rd Online Workshop on 'Mooting & Advocacy', organized by the Moot Court Committee, Department of Law, East West University, September, 2021
2nd Online Workshop on 'Mooting & Advocacy', organized by the Moot Court Committee, Department of Law, East West University, April 2021
Session on "International Criminal Law: Foundation, Development and Future" by Mr Antonio Angotti, practising refugee lawyer at Florence and Fellow at Center for International Law Research and Policy (CILRAP), organized by Department of Law, 26 February 2020
Session on "The Concept of Honor Killing and Zina from the Perspective of Sharia Law" by Mr Antonio Angotti, practising refugee lawyer at Florence and Fellow at Center for International Law Research and Policy (CILRAP), organized by Department of Law, 24 February 2020
20th Human Rights Summer School (HRSS) on 'Human Rights and Rebellious Lawyering', organized by Empowerment through Law of the Common People (ELCOP), sponsored by UNHCR, UNDP, and Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF), 2019.
2nd Intra-Department Moot Court Competition, organized by the Moot Court Committee, Department of Law, East West University, December 2019
1st Workshop on 'Mooting & Advocacy', organized by the Moot Court Committee, Department of Law, East West University, November 2019
Simulation Project for Integrating Youth through Community Empowerment (SPIYCE), organized by ELCOP and i-Probono, funded by EMK Centre, 2019.
Research Seminar on 'Trial of War Rapes: When Justice is an Issue', organized by the East West University Center for Research and Training (EWUCRT), March 12, 2019
Interdisciplinary Seminar on 'Interfaces of Law and Economics: Bangladesh Context', organized by Department of Law, East West University, November 4, 2018
Interdisciplinary Seminar on 'Law and Literature: Cross Connections', organized by Department of Law, East West University, December 3, 2018
19th Human Rights Summer School on 'Human Rights and Digital Age', organized by ELCOP, funded by UNHCR, 2018.
1st Inter-Semester Moot Court Competition, organized by Moot Court Society, University of Asia Pacific, 2018
1st Workshop on 'Mooting & Advocacy', organized by Moot Court Society, University of Asia Pacific, 2017
Workshop on 'Mooting & Advocacy', organized by the Department of Law, Primeasia University, 2017
6th Inter-Year Moot Court Competition, organized by Dhaka University Moot Court Society (DUMCS), 2016
Workshop on 'Mooting & Advocacy', organized by Dhaka University Moot Court Society (DUMCS), 2016
5th Inter-Year Moot Court Competition, organized by Dhaka University Moot Court Society (DUMCS), 2015
Workshop on 'Mooting & Advocacy', organized by Dhaka University Moot Court Society (DUMCS), 2015
BLAST Awareness Fair in Sylhet, organized by the Women in Justice (WIJ) Project, BLAST and NCSC, Justice for All program, USAID, October 28, 2015
Roundtable on 'Independent Complaint Mechanism for Migrant Workers', organized by Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST) and International Labour Organization (ILO), August 29, 2015
Training on 'Gender Sensitivity for the Stuffs of Women and Children Violence Prevention Tribunal in Dhaka', organized by Women in Justice Project, Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST), National Centre for State Courts (NCSC) and USAID.
Researcher Link Workshop on 'Governance and Management of Gender Relations: A Comparative Study of Law and Society', organized by Faculty of Law, University of Dhaka, School of Law, SOAS, University of London and British Council (23-26 February 2015)
10th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition, Jointly organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Faculty of Law, University of Dhaka, August 2014
International Conference on 'South Asia and International Law: Engagement or Encounter?', organized by Asian Society of International Law (AsianSIL) (23-25 August 2014)
Session on 'Quality Teaching for Underprivileged Children in Schools' organized by Teach for Bangladesh, 2014
9th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition, Jointly organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Faculty of Law, University of Dhaka, September 2013
1st Bangladesh Law Students Conference, organized by Bangladesh Law Students Association (BDLSA), 2013
Celebrating the Constitution Day of Bangladesh, organized by Banglar Pathshala, 2012
Year-long sessions on the Constitution of Bangladesh, organized by Banglar Pathshala, 2012
Best Presentation Award, Nadia Rahaman, 'Freedom of Expression and Media's Role in Effective Governance' (Seminar on Freedom of Expression and the Role of Media: Reflections on the Commonwealth Latimer House Principles, Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA), 3-4 May, 2024)
Best Paper Award, Nadia Rahaman and Nabila Farhin, 'To the Stars and Beyond: Comparative Legal Analysis of Space Governance between Bangladesh and India' (5th Annual International Conference on Comparative Law, School of Law, Amity University, Noida, India and School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University, Western Australia, 9-10 February, 2024)
Justice K M Subhan Memorial Best Mooter Trophy, 2014
University Graduate Scholarship, awarded by University of Dhaka on undergrad result, 2015
Champion, National Level, 11th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2015
Semi-Finalist, Regional Level, 11th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2015
Best Memorial Award, Regional Level, 11th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2015
Best Memorial Award, Asa-Pacific Level, 14th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition 2016
Champion, 4th Inter-Year Moot Court Competition, 2014
Runner-up, 3rd Inter-Year Moot Court Competition, 2013
I am currently teaching Law 101, Law 102, Law 104, Law 204 (Law of Contract, Muslim Law, Criminal Law) in Fall 24. Previously taught Law 107, Law 307, Law 310 (Legal System of Bangladesh, Law on Specific Relief and Limitation, Law on Criminal Procedure) etc.
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Member, Editorial Board, International Journal of Human Rights Council in India, Enrolled under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India (https://hrcipunjabharyana.org.in/ijhrci-editorial-board/)
Joint Secretary, Bangladesh Chapter, Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA-Asia) (https://www.cleaasia.ac/)
Member, General Committee and Street Lawyering Committee, Empowerment through Law of the Common People (ELCOP)
Alumni & General Member, Bangladesh Law Association
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