A/2, Jahurul Islam Avenue
Jahurul Islam City, Aftabnagar
Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
Shaikh Mirazur Rahman holds both an LLB (Hons) and an LLM (specializing in international law) from the University of Dhaka.
Shaikh Mirazur Rahman is a Lecturer in the Department of Law at East West University, Bangladesh. He obtained both his LLB (Hons) and LLM from the University of Dhaka, graduating with distinction and specializing in International Law. His research interests include international law, human rights law, intellectual property, animal protection law, environmental law, and socio-legal studies. He has contributed to academic and policy research and published in leading legal platforms. Alongside academia, he has extensive experience in legal writing, nonprofit communication, and community engagement through research, teaching, and volunteer initiatives.
Shaikh Mirazur Rahman has supervised undergraduate theses on diverse topics, particularly in international law, and has served on thesis defence boards. He has contributed to departmental governance through roles on the Moot Court, Conference, and Brochure Committees, as well as participation in departmental meetings, admission examinations, and viva boards. He serves as a student advisor, guided student researchers in the Fall 2025 Law Clinic field visit, and regularly contributes to student orientation programmes and other academic initiatives within the department.
He previously worked as a Technical Writer at Attorney Raju Mahajan and Associates, preparing legal documents for U.S. immigration petitions through legal research and drafting. He also served as Deputy Coordinator of Communication at Give Bangladesh Foundation, leading organizational communications, documentation, and fundraising initiatives. Earlier, he contributed to 10 Minute School as a content contributor and mentored university admission candidates at University Coaching Center (UCC) for several years.
Research Interests: International law, human rights law, intellectual property law, animal protection law, environmental law, and socio-legal studies.
A research article on international environmental law that Mr. Rahman completed is currently under review at a reputable journal, and he is working on a couple of other articles across multiple legal areas.
Rahman SM and Nousheen S, 'Bangladesh Industrial Design Act, 2023: Reforming Industrial Design Law After a Century' Dhaka Law Review (11 May 2026) https://www.dhakalawreview.org/blog/2026/05/bangladesh-industrial-design-act-2023-reforming-industrial-design-law-after-a-century-6748
Rahman SM, ‘Outdated Fines and the Erosion of Deterrence: The Way Forward’ (Dhaka Law Review Blog, 12 July 2026) https://www.dhakalawreview.org/blog/2026/07/outdated-fines-and-the-erosion-of-deterrence-the-way-forward-6771
Rahman SM, ‘An Assessment of the New Wetland Law of Bangladesh’ The Daily Star (29 July 2026) https://www.thedailystar.net/ds/law-our-rights/news/assessment-the-new-wetland-law-bangladesh-4235141
Rahman SM, 'Our Animal Protection Laws' The Daily Star (10 April 2026) https://www.thedailystar.net/ds/law-our-rights/news/our-animal-protection-laws-4148086
Rahman SM, 'Reframing the Debate on Polygamy Laws' The Daily Star (30 January 2026) https://www.thedailystar.net/law-our-rights/news/reframing-the-debate-polygamy-laws-4093856
Rahman SM, Fahim RK and Nousheen S, 'South Asia and the Future of Refugee Law: Progressive Realization as a Bridge Between Ad Hoc Practices and the 1951 Convention' (Paper presented at the International Conference on Evolving Refugee Protection Architectures in South Asia 2026, 27 June 2026)
Shaikh Mirazur Rahman graduated 2nd in his LLM and 5th in his LLB from the University of Dhaka.
He received the Government of Bangladesh Honors Scholarship (Talent Pool) in recognition of his outstanding academic performance and good conduct, as well as the Education Board Scholarship at the higher secondary level.
He was also honored with the Dedicated Difference Maker Award 2024 by Give Bangladesh Foundation.
Courses Taught:
LAW206 Land Law,
Law0421-212 Property Law-I,
LAW0421-109 Law of Torts,
BUS361 Business Law,
LAW306 Law of Insurance and Negotiable Instruments,
LAW302 Jurisprudence,
LAW0421-101 Law of Contract
Course materials are provided in the Google Classrooms throughout the semester as needed.
None at this moment, but He is pursuing a membership at the local Bar Association, along with membership in national and international research organizations.