Curriculum Vitae

Personal Information

Dr. Md. Alamgir Deputy Director (Joint District and Sessions Judge) Judicial Administration Training Institute (JATI),

Village: Paroil, Post: Khorika Danga, PS: Niamatpur, District: Naogaon Mobile: +8801739706050, +8801860182838 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Date of Birth: 20 September 1979 Nationality: Bangladeshi by Birth

Education

Degree Title/Major Areas of Study

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) [2014- Access to Justice of the Garment Workers in 2017], Institute of Studies Bangladesh: Bridging the Gap between Domestic (IBS), University of , Bangladesh and Global Practices

Master of Laws (LL.M)[2002-2003] Human Rights, Law of International Department of Law, University of Organization, Criminology, Intellectual Property Rajshahi (Second Class) Law

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B Honours) [1998- Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, Labour Law, 2001], Department of Law, University of International Law, Commercial Law, Civil and Rajshahi (Second Class) Criminal Procedural Law, Penal Law, Land Law

Higher Secondary School Certificate Bangla Language and Literature, English [1997], New Govt. Degree College, Language and Literature, Geography, Higher Rajshahi (Second Division) Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology

Secondary School Certificate [1995], Bangla Language and Literature, English Gangore High School, Naogaon, (First Language and Literature, Geography, Higher Division) Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology

Professional Experience

12 June 2019-Present Deputy Director (Joint District and Sessions Judge), Judicial Administration Training Institute [JATI], Dhaka

14 June 2018-30 May 2019 Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Metropolitan Magistracy, Rajshahi.

03 August 2014-13 June 2018 Attached to the Law and Justice Division, Ministry of Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs for PhD study

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14 June 2012-02 August 2014 Senior Assistant Judge, District Judge Court Sirajganj

15 February 2012-13 June 2012 Senior Judicial Magistrate, Judicial Magistracy, Rajshahi

22 May 2008-14 February 2012 Judicial Magistrate, Judicial Magistracy, Rajshahi

05 June 2007-30 April 2008 Research and Advocacy Officer at Bangladesh Shishu Adhikar Forum (BSAF) - A leading Child Rights Forum in Bangladesh

04 June 2004-04 June 2007 Programme Manager at Empowerment through Law of the Common People [ELCOP] - A national Human Rights based NGO in Bangladesh

Teaching Experience

. Ex adjunct faculty (Associate Professor) of law at Varendra University, Rajshahi [January 2018-August 31, 2019] . Ex adjunct faculty (Associate Professor) of law at Exim Bank Agricultural University, Chapainwabganj [January 2018-June 30, 2019] . Ex adjunct faculty (Assistant Professor) of law at North Bengal International University, Rajshahi [January 2015-December 2017] . Ex adjunct faculty (Assistant Professor) of law at Atish Dipankar University of Science & Technology, Dhaka [January 2014-September 2015] . Ex adjunct faculty (Assistant Professor) of law at Bangladesh Islami University, Dhaka [January 2013-September 2013] . Ex adjunct faculty (Lecturer) of law at Northern University Bangladesh [January 2009- December 2011]

Experience as a Guest Resource Person

. Ex guest resource person of Janata Bank Training Institute, Rajshahi

Professional Skills and Expertise

. Field of Aptitude o Legal Research, Legal Advocacy, legal Information Management Service o Planning, designing and implementation of programmes of an organization o Monitoring and evaluation of organizational activities and report writing

. Special Skills o Coordinating skills with GOB-NGO and donor and international agencies o Drafting letters, documentation & filling.

. Credentials o Enrolled Advocate of Dhaka District Bar o Acquired a deep sense of human rights perception while performing various assignments of organization‟s initiatives o Completed the Bar Vocational Course (BVC) to secure the eligibility for practicing as a lawyer which was organized by Bangladesh Bar Council

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o Achieved good Advocacy skill from different high-quality Advocacy Training Workshop

. Computer Skills o Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point and Internet exploration

. Languages o Bangla: Mother Tongue o English: Fluency in written and verbal

Publications

. Article. “Promoting Decent Work for Domestic Child Workers in Bangladesh,” Fareast International University Journal, Volume-01, Issue-01, January 2018, p. 54-59. . Article. “The Impacts of Electronic Media in the Culture of Bangladesh: The Context of Shop Opera,” The Culture and Cultural Studies Seminar Volume of Institute of Bangladesh Studies (IBS), University of Rajshahi, Volume-16, Rajshahi, June 2017, p. 34- 56.

Training (Foreign)

Year 2019 Participated in a 7 days long training entitled “Special Training Programme for Bangladesh Judicial Officers” organized by National Judicial Academy, India, held on 13-19 December, 2019 at National Judicial Academy, Bhopal, India

Participated in a “Special Training Programme for Bangladesh Judicial Officers” organized by Gujarat State Judicial Academy, India, held on 21- 27 December, 2019 at Gujarat State Judicial Academy, Sola, Ahmedabad, India

Training (Local)

Year 2019 Participant of the Training on “Environment, Environmental Law & Justice” organized by Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA) in collaboration with the Judicial Administration Training Institute (JATI) and supported by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), held on 16 November, 2019 at Hotel Purbani International Limited, Dilkusha, Dhaka

Year 2019 Participated in the “Training of Trainers on Case Management and Adult Learning Theory” jointly organised by Judicial Administration Training Institute (JATI) and Strengthening Rule of Law Program, National Center for State Courts (NCSC), U.S. Department of State. The Training was held from 02-03 July, 2019 at the Conference Room of Judicial Administration Training Institute (JATI)

Year 2014 Successfully completed the “Orientation Course on RDA‟s Activities and its Participatory Research for the Participants of Institute of Bangladesh Studies (IBS)” jointly organized by Institute of Bangladesh Studies (IBS), Rajshahi and Rural Development Academy (RDA), Bogra. The training

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was held during 14 December-17 December, 2014.

Participated in the Training on “Enhancing Research Capacities for Teachers and Research Fellows of the Institute of Bangladesh Studies through Training and Research (ERCTR-IBS)” held from 10-11 December, 2014. The Training was organized by Institute of Bangladesh Studies (IBS) & RDA Bogra and supported by University Grant Commission.

Year 2013/14 Successfully completed 55th Foundation Training Course organized by Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre, Savar, Dhaka. The training was held from 03 November, 2013 to 02 March, 2014. The Training Course aims at enhancing the basic knowledge of various theories, concepts and issues on administration and development in general and of rules and regulations, process, procedure in public service delivery in particular.

Year 2013 Participated in the Training programme on “Addressing Violence against Women” (VAW) organized by Judicial Administration Training Institute, Bangladesh. The training was held on 16 March, 2013 at the District Shilpakala Academy, Rajshahi.

Year 2012 Successfully completed “116th Course on Judicial Administration for the Senior Assistant Judges & Senior Judicial Magistrates/Metropolitan Magistrate” organized by Judicial Administration Training Institute, Bangladesh. The training was held during 08-19 September, 2012.

Year 2010 Participated in the Training title “Enforcing Court Sponsored ADR in Bangladesh” organized by Bangladesh Law Commission in collaboration with the South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal & Human Rights Studies (SAILS). The training was held on 18 September, 2010 at the Zafar Imam Tennis Complex Conference Room, Rajshahi.

Year 2009 Successfully completed “86th Basic Training Course on Judicial Administration for the newly appointed Assistant Judges/Judicial Magistrates organized by Judicial Administration Training Institute, Bangladesh. The training was held from 07 March-02 April, 2009.

Year 2008 Participated in the training title “Lawyer‟s Training programme on Combating Trafficking” jointly organized by Ministry of Home Affairs and LETI of Bangladesh Bar Council with the assistance of International Organization for Migration. The training was held on 22-23 March, 2008 at Bangladesh Bar Council Bhaban.

Participated in the training title “Training on Juvenile & Child Rights with the participation of Pressure Group Representative” organized by The Bangladesh Society for the Enforcement of Human Rights-BSEHR. The training was held on 15 March, 2008 at the Conference Room of Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Dhaka.

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Year 2007 Participant of the Training on “Logical Framework Approach (LFA)” organized by Bangladesh Shishu Adhikar Forum (BSAF) and conducted by PROSHIKA Human Development Training Division, held on 08-13 December, 2007 at Proshika HRDC Trust, Koitta, Manikgonj.

Participated in the “Training on Refugee Law” organized by Empowerment through Law of the Common People (ELCOP), supported by UNHCR Bangladesh which was held on 18 November, 2007 at CIRDAP Auditorium, Dhaka.

Participant of “Training on Child Rights Violation, NPA, and PRSP” which was conducted by Communica and organized by Bangladesh Shishu Adhikar Forum (BSAF), held on 08 November, 2007 at BSAF Secretariat.

Participant of “Training of Trainers on Fact-Finding“ conducted by international consultant Cristina Sganga and organized by Ain O Salish Kendra under the financial support of HURIDOCS Switzerland, held on October 28 to November 01, 2007 at CCDB Hope Training Centre, Savar, Dhaka.

Participant of “Training on Financial Management” which was organized by Danida with the technical assistance of Bangladesh Shishu Adhikar Forum held on 14 -16 August, 2007 at SSS Training Centre, Tangail.

Participate in the Technical Consultation on “Comprehensive Reform of the Juvenile Justice System in Bangladesh” which was organized by United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF), held on 23 to 25 June, 2007 at Cox‟s Bazar.

Year 2006 Participated in the extensive “Advocacy Training Workshop” conducted by International Consultant Peggy Helly which was organized by Academy for Educational Development (AED)/ United States Agency for international Development (USAID) held on January 31, 2006 to February 02, 2006 and 06- 08 February, 2006 at CCDB Hope Training Centre, Savar, Dhaka.

Year 2005 Participant of “Training on Gender Justice for Midlevel Managers of AED‟s Partner NGOs” organized by Academy for Educational Development (AED)/ United States Agency for international Development (USAID) held on 12-14 November 2005 at BRAC Training and Resource Centre, Savar, Dhaka.

Participated in the “Focused Advocacy Training Workshop” conducted by International Consultant Joan D. Winship which was held on 12-13 June, 2005 at Lake Castle Hotel, Gulshan-2, Dhaka. Training was organized by Academy for Educational Development (AED)/United States Agency for international Development (USAID).

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Seminar/Conference/Workshop (Attended)

Year 2020 Participant of a need assessment workshop on “Capacity Building of the Criminal Justice Actors to address Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants” organised by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The workshop was held on 23 January 2020 at Hotel Intercontinental, Dhaka.

Year 2019 Participated in a workshop on “Curriculum Review” organised by the BCS Administration Training Academy. The workshop was held on 26 November 2019 at BCS Administration Training Academy, , Dhaka.

Year 2018 Participated in a Seminar on “the Trial of Election related offences under the Representation of the People Order, 1972 for Judicial Magistrates” jointly organised by Law & Justice Division, Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs and Judicial Administration Training Institute (JATI). The seminar was held on 03-06 December, 2018 at JATI.

Year 2017 Participated in an International Conference on “Natural Resource Management in Developing and Transitional Economies for Sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals” organized by the Institute of Bangladesh Studies (IBS), University of Rajshahi and Supported by University Grants Commission of Bangladesh under Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project. The Seminar was held on 26 January, 2017 at IBS Seminar Room, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Year 2016 Participated in an International Seminar on “Food and Health Security of Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh: Human Rights Perspective” Jointly organized by the Faculty of Law, University of Rajshahi, the Arctic Centre, University of Lapland and FinCEAL. The Seminar was held on 23 September, 2016 at Senate Building, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Year 2015 Paper presented in a national seminar on Culture and Cultural Studies of Bangladesh at the Institute of Bangladesh Studies (IBS) on 14 November 2015. Title of the paper was „Impact of Electronic Media in Bangladeshi Culture: Focused on Soap Opera.‟

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References:

Dr. Mizanur Rahman Professor, Department of Law & Ex-Chairman National Human Rights Commission Bangladesh Mobile: +8801711564877

Professor Dr. Biswajit Chanda Chairman Department of Law and Land Administration University of Rajshahi Mobile: +8801748947779

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