Qualifications:

Ph.D. Fellow, Binary University, Malaysia,

LL.M. (Master of Laws), University of Chittagong,  

LL.B. (Hons.), University of Chittagong,

LL.B. (Hons.), International Programmes,University of London, 

Mohammad Abdul Hannan is working as Chairman and Additional Director at the Department of Law and IQAC, BGC Trust University Bangladesh respectively. At the same time, he is pursuing Ph.D. (Ph.D. Fellow) at Binary University, Malaysia on Environmental Principles, Laws and their impacts and applications. Moreover, he is an enrolled Lawyer of  both High Court Division, Bangladesh Supreme Court from 2017 and Chattogram Judges’ Court, Chattogram from April, 2012. Additionally, Mr. Hannan worked successfully as the Chairman-in-Charge at the Department of Law, BGC Trust University Bangladesh with utmost dedication and praiseworthy gestures to ensure Quality Education focusing on the fundamental attributes of the graduates for facing challenges of 21st Century Legal Education.  Furthermore, he successfully completed and presented the Self Assessment Report (SAR) before external peer review experts as a member Self Assessment Committee under Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP) authorized and funded by University Grants Commission of Bangladesh and World Bank respectively continued from June 18, 20l6 to May 28, 2018. More importantly, his area of research is International and national Environmental Laws, principles and their applications, Human Rights and Refugee Laws. His research articles have been published at peer-reviewed journals. Currently, he is working on Environmental Laws, Principles and Applications. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE: 

• Being enrolled as a Lawyer of High Court Division, Supreme Court of Bangladesh from January 01, 2017.
• Being enrolled as a Lawyer of Chattogram Judges’ Court, Chattogram from April 02, 2012.
• Worked as a member of Self Assessment Committee (SAC) of the Department of law of BGC Trust University Bangladesh under Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP).

• Worked as a rapporteur in the “ Round table discussion  on environment protection: perspective Chittagong” conducted by Dr. Sikander Khan (Vice Chancellor, EDU) organized by Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) on 11 May 2012.

• Worked as a Consultant at a project of South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal and Human rights studies (SAILS)   titled  ‘A Field visit on human rights activities and alternative dispute resolution by NGO in Bangladesh

• Worked  as a Team Leader of the workshop   titled  ‘Workshop on Legal  profession and access to justice’ conducted jointly by Professor Md. Zakir Hussain and Dr. Uttam Kumar  Das at SAILS

• Worked as an Apprentice lawyer in Chittagong Judges’ Court, Chittagong, under Advocate Md. Arif Uddin from 15 July 2011 to 10 January 2012.

• Working as Assistant Professor, Department of Law, BGC Trust University Bangladesh.
• Worked as Lecturer,  Department of Law, BGC Trust University Bangladesh 

Teaching Interests:

• Constitutional Laws of Bangladesh
• Comparative Constitutional Laws
• Environmental Laws of Bangladesh
• Administrative Laws
• Tort Laws
• Consumer Rights Protection Laws
• Law of Crimes (Substantive)
• Jurisprudence
• Roman Laws
• Public International Laws 

• National Environmental Laws and Applications
• International Environmental Laws and Principles
• International Human Rights Laws and Mechanisms
• Consumer Rights Protection Mechanisms and Effectiveness
• Refugee Laws and Rights
• Constitutionalism and Constitutional Rights of Citizens

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS:

• Attended the Training on ‘Assessing Learning Online: Objective Assessments and Addressing Cheating’ jointly organized by American Embassy and University Grants Commission of Bangladesh.
• Participated at the workshop on ‘Research and Publication: A to Z Guidelines’ jointly organized by Center for HRD, Research and Publication and IQAC, BGC Trust University Bangladesh.
• Attended training on ‘Access to justice: Case Backlog-Bangladesh Perspective: Sharing UK Experience” held on October 3, 2020.
• Attended the two- day long training on “Trafficking in persons (TIP) and Smuggling of Migrants (SOM) held on 25-26 August 2020 organized by UNODC (United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime) .
• Participated at the seminar on ‘Innovation and Industrialization through Education 5.0 Agenda in Zimbabwe’ organized by Global Academics and Research Academy (GARA).
• Attended the three day -long teachers’ training on “ The Teachers Training Programme on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) from 3rd July to 5th July 2012 jointly organized by International committee of red cross (ICRC) and Faculty of Law, University of Chittagong.

• Attended the training titled “ The role Judiciary in the protection of Human rights in Bangladesh” at BLAST bhabon in Dhaka conducted by Barrister Sara Hussain held on 24 April 2011.

• Attended the South Asian Legal System Student Exchange Programme from 22nd April to 29th April 2011 by SAILS.

• Attended the seminar titled ‘The maritime boundary dispute: perspective Bangladesh, Myanmar and India organized by Faculty of Law ,University of Chittagong.

• Published a research article at International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences titled ‘Hazardous Waste Management Situation in Bangladesh: An Assessment of Existing Legal Frameworks and Challenges through Working from Home’.
• Published a research article at BGC Trust University Journal titled ‘Rampant Juvenile Delinquency and Ways of Emancipation: An Appraisal of Bangladesh.’
• Published a research article at BGC Trust University Journal titled ‘Upsurge of Multinational Corporations through capitalism influences adversely the third world countries like Bangladesh: A study in quest of propitious mechanisms.’
• Accepted a research article at the Journal of Law, University of Chittagong titled ‘Food Security Situation in Bangladesh: In Search of a Right-Based Approach.
• Externship Research (LL.M) submitted at the Department of Law, University of Chittagong titled ‘Deprivation of Tribal People in Enjoyment of Basic Needs: Perspective of Chittagong Hill Tracts’
• Published research article at the Journal of BAUET titled ‘Effectiveness and Challenges of the Environmental Courts in Bangladesh: A Critical Analysis on the Existing Laws’ 
• Published research article at Journal of BAUET titled ‘Application of the Doctrine of Caveat Emptor in Online Business: Legal Appraisal in Bangladesh’
• Accepted research article at the peer review journal of BAIUST in 2023 titled ‘The Situation of Environmental Migrants in Bangladesh: An Overview on Legal Protection Mechanisms’

PRESENTATION EXPERTISE:

• Presented a research paper at the International Conference on Work from Home: Challenges and Prospects (ICWFH 2021), August 11-12 , 2021 on Hazardous Waste Management Situation in Bangladesh: An Assessment of Existing Legal Frameworks and Challenges through working from home.
• Presented as a facilitator at the ‘workshop on OBE practice in Teaching-Learning and Assessments’ before Faculty Members organized by IQAC, BGC Trust University Bangladesh on January 15, 2023.
• Presented the overview of Outcome Based Curriculum of the Department before Honorable Vice Chancellor and SA Committee members of different programs of BGC Trust University Bangladesh at IQAC conference room on July 27, 2022.
• Presented a paper at seminar on “Guidelines for Higher Secondary Students to utilize the time properly during pandemic of COVID-19” Organized by “Dwipbartika, a voluntary students’ association” held on  October 30, 2020.
• Presented at the ‘Report Sharing Workshop’ as a member of Self Assessment Committee (SAC) before different stakeholders (Faculty members, existing students, Alumni, Employers and Guardians) held on 25 March 2018.
• Presented Self Assessment Report (SAR) of the entity before external Peer Review Team as a member of Self Assessment Committee (SAC) held on 26-28 May 2018.
• Presented in the workshop on Post Self Assessment Improvement Plan (PSAIP) as a member of self assessment committee before different stakeholders (Faculty members, existing students, Alumni, Employers and Guardians) held on 18 October 2018.
• Presented at the session of Human rights on “ Measuring standards for monitoring economic, social and cultural rights” moderated by Professor Md. Zakir Hussain
• Presented at the session of Human Rights on “ Protocol 11 and European court of human rights” moderated by Professor Md. Zakir Hussain.
• Presented a research paper at National Conference held on 16-17 September 2023 organized by Faculty of Law, University of Chittagong titled ‘Influence of Rohingya Influx on Biodiversity and Wildlife in Cox’sbazar, Bangladesh.’
• Presented research paper at the International Conference on Human Rights and Social Justice: Key Issues and Challenges held on October 6-7, 2023 organized by Faculty of Law, University of Rajshahi titled ‘Impacts of Rohingya Influx on the Social Security of Host Community of Bangladesh’
• Presented research paper on International Conference on South Asia in the Post-Covid Global Crisis: Politics, Economy and Society held on 30-31 October 2023 organized by Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Rajshahi titled ‘Expansion of Online Business and a Concern for Consumer Rights in Bangladesh.’