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Dr. Shajeda Akther is a Professor in the Department of Law at the University of Chittagong in Bangladesh. She holds a Ph.D from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and teaches courses in criminal law, comparative law, constitutional law, and international human rights law. Her research interests include international human rights, criminal law and procedure, and constitutional law. She has published several articles and book chapters on these topics.

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CV Shajeda

Dr. Shajeda Akther is a Professor in the Department of Law at the University of Chittagong in Bangladesh. She holds a Ph.D from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and teaches courses in criminal law, comparative law, constitutional law, and international human rights law. Her research interests include international human rights, criminal law and procedure, and constitutional law. She has published several articles and book chapters on these topics.

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DR.

SHAJEDA AKTHER
Curriculum vitae

CONTACT INFORMATION
Name: Dr. Shajeda Akther

Address: Professor, Department of Law


University of Chittagong,
Chittagong - 4331, Bangladesh.

Telephone: 0181-5515098
E-mail: [email protected]
Citizenship: Bangladesh

EDUCATION

 Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)


Faculty of Law, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia(UKM), 2015.

 LL.M (Master of Laws)


University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh, 1998.
 LL.B(Bachelor of Laws)
University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh, 1997.

COURSES TAUGHT

 Criminal Law
 Comparative Law
 Constitutional Law
 Law of Contract
 Mohammedan Law
 Roman Law

TEACHING INTERESTS

 Comparative Law
 International Human Rights Law
 Constitutional Law
 International Law
 Criminal Law
 Code of Criminal Procedure

RESEARCH INTERESTS

 International Human Rights Law


 Criminal Law and Procedure
 Constitutional Law

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS

 Fair Trial Guarantees


 Application of International Law within Domestic Jurisdiction
 Judicial discretion
 Criminalization of Domestic Violence
 Development Induced Displacement

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

 Completed Ph.D. thesis entitled ‘Ensuring Justice in Bangladesh through the Right to
a Fair Trial’.
 Carried out a research work entitled ‘Role of the Judiciary in Implementing the
Norms of International Human Rights Law in State Territories’ as a partial fulfillment
of LL.M Degree.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

 Successfully attended a training program on Teaching and Research Methodology


from 15 16 May 2016 organized by Faculty of Law of the University of Chittagong
under Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project.

 Successfully attended a training program on International Humanitarian Law from 03-


05 July 2012, jointly organized by Faculty of Law of the University of Chittagong and
the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

 Successfully attended the workshop on Selected Items before the International Law
Commission from 29th -30th November 2013, jointly organized by Faculty of Law,
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Asian-African Legal Consultative
Organization (AALCO).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Professor: Since 09.09.2016- present, Department of Law, University of


Chittagong, Chittagong-4331, Bangladesh

Associate Professor: From 06.08.2013- 08.09.2016, Department of Law, University of


Chittagong, Chittagong-4331, Bangladesh

Assistant Professor: From 02.01.2005 to 05.08.2013, Department of Law, University of


Chittagong

Lecturer: From 06.06.2001 to 01.01.2005, Department of Law, University of


Chittagong

Hours worked per week: 20 Hours

Job Duties: Teach undergraduate and post-graduate courses, research activities, advise
students; participate in curriculum development, engage in scholarly activity and provide
service to the department, university, and profession.

ACADEMIC FELLOWSHIP, SCHOLARSHIP & AWARDS

 Zamalah Research University Fellowship Grant from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia


(UKM)

 Agrani Bank Scholarship at Post- Graduate Level (1998)

 Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Scholarship at Under-Graduate Level


(1993-1997)

 Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Scholarship at Higher Secondary


Level (1990-1992)

PROFESSIONAL POSOTION HELD

2009-2011: House Tutor, Pritilata Hall, University of Chittagong

Job Duties: Advise students in residential matters; watch over in extra curricular activities by
residential students, engage in organization of cultural activity and provide service to the
development of the dormitory and university.
2000-2001: Advocate, Chandpur Bar Association, Chandpur-3600, Bangladesh

Job Duties: Assist senior lawyer in legal matters; participate in conducting civil suits, engage
in court proceedings.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION AND MEMBERSHIP

 Member of Bangladesh Bar Council


 Member of Law Association, Department of Law, University of Chittagong
 Member of Chittagong University Teacher’s Association

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

l. Shajeda Akther & Rohaida Nordin, 2015. Rights Guaranteed under the ECHR for the
Protection of Persons Deprived of Their Liberty at Pre-Trial Stage, The Law Review, Sweet
& Maxwell, Thomson Reuters.

2. Shajeda Akther & Rohaida Nordin, 2015. An Analysis of Fair Trial Guarantees at Trial
Stage under the ECHR, The Law Review, Sweet & Maxwell, Thomson Reuters.

3. Shajeda Akther & Rohaida Nordin, 2014. Compliance with the International Human
Rights Standards and the High Court’s Guidelines for Prohibition of Torture: An Effective
Way to Curb Torture in Bangladesh, The Social Sciences (Scopus Indexed), 9(1):29-36
ISSN: 1818-5800, Medwell Journals.

4. Shajeda Akther & Rohaida Nordin, 2014. Equality of Arms: A Fundamental Principle of
Fair Trial Guarantee Developed by International and Regional Human Rights Instrument,
Current Law Journal, [2014] 1LNS(A) liii, CLJ Publish.

5. Shajeda Akther & Rohaida Nordin, 2014. Fair Trial Guarantees Applicable at Pre-Trial
Stage under International and Regional Human Rights Instruments: Towards Justice, The
Law Review, (426-441), ISSN: 1985-0891, Sweet & Maxwell, Thomson Reuters.

6. Shajeda Akther & Rohaida Nordin, 2014. Reservations and States Obligation to Observe
Human Rights Treaties: An Overview, Current Law Review, [2014] 2 CLR (75-96),
ISSN:0127-0699, The Malaysian Current Law Journal.

7. Najnin Begum & Shajeda Akther, 2011. Development Induced Displacement in


Bangladesh: A Critical Assessment of Legal and Institutional Framework for Resettlement
and Re-integration, Vol. XVI (32-51), The Chittagong University Journal of Law.

8. Shajeda Akther, 2010. Criminalization of Domestic Violence under International Human


Rights Instruments: A Bangladesh Perspective, Vol. XV (50-70), The Chittagong University
Journal of Law.
9. Shajeda Akther, 2008. Importance of Judicial Discretion and Its Extent to Exclude
Prejudicial Evidence in Criminal Justice System, Vol. XIII (58-77), The Chittagong
University Journal of Law.

10. Shajeda Akther, 2005. The Right to a Fair Trial under International Human Rights
Instruments: A Bangladesh Perspective, Vol. X (18-36), The Chittagong University Journal of
Law.

11. Shiffat Sharmin & Shajeda Akther 2000. Problems of Implementation of International
Law within Domestic Jurisdiction: Seeking Ways to Enforce International Human Rights
Norms in State Territories, Vol. V (72-103), The Chittagong University Journal of Law.

CONFERENCE PROCEEDING

Shajeda Akther & Rohaida Nordin, Right to Liberty and Freedom from Arbitrary Arrest and
Detention in Bangladesh: A Problem of Enforcement, The 7th UUM International Legal
Conference 2013, Published by School of Law, College of Law, Government and
International Studies, Universiti Utara Malaysia.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: Shajeda Akther


Father’s name: Md. Amin Ullah
Mother’s name: Jebunnahar
Date of birth: 1st July, 1975
Nationality: Bangladeshi
Religion: Islam
Marital status: Married
Language: Bengali-mother tongue
English- fluent in speaking, reading and writing
Permanent address: Moddhomoni, Holding # 71, Ward # 12,
Bishnudi Madrasha Road, Chandpur Sadar,
Chandpur-3600.

REFERENCES

1. Professor Dr. Abdullah Al Faruque


Dean, Faculty of Law
University of Chittagong
Chittagong, Bangladesh
E-mail: [email protected]
Professional relationship: Academic Professor, Direct Teacher and Colleague

2. Professor Md. Zakir Hossain


Department of Law
University of Chittagong
Chittagong, Bangladesh
E-mail: [email protected]

Professional relationship: Academic Professor, Direct Teacher and Colleague.

3. Dr. Rohaida Binti Nordin


Associate Professor
Faculty of Law
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
E. mail: [email protected]

Professional relationship: Ph.D. Supervisor

Signature
(Dr. Shajeda Akther)

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