About
Additional Roles and Responsibilities:
- Proctor, Premier University.
- Member-Secretary, Disciplinary Committee, Premier University.
- Convener, Premier University Sports Development Committee.
- Convener, Narcotics Control Committee, Premier University.
- Member, Program Self Assessment Committee (PSAC), Department of Law, Premier University.
Experience
Position |
Duration |
Assistant Professor (Current Position) Department of Law Premier University, Chittagong.
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From Aug 2011 - Present |
Proctor (Current Position) Premier University, Chittagong. |
From June 2015 - Presen |
Lecturer Department of Law Premier University, Chittagong. |
February 2009 - July 2011 |
Assistant Proctor Premier University, Chittagong. |
October 2009 - June 2015 |
Lecturer Department of Law Metropolitan University, Sylhet. |
May 2007 – February 2009 |
Qualification
Ph.D. (Ongoing): |
Institution: |
Bangladesh University of Professionals |
Supervisor: |
Dr. Abdullah Al Faruque Professor, Department of Law, University of Chittagong.
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Topic:
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Legal and Institutional Framework for the Protection of Consumer Rights in Bangladesh: A Quest for Harmonization.
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LL.M. : |
- Institution: University of Chittagong
- Year of Award: 2008
- Result: First Class
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LL.B. (Honours): |
- Institution: University of Chittagong
- Year of Award: 2006
- Result: Second Class (3rd Position in merit)
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H. S. C : |
- College: Govt. Hazi Muhammad Mohsin College
- Group: Science
- Result: First Division
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S. S. C. : |
- School: Chittagong Government High School
- Group: Science
- Result: First Division
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Research
Journal Publications
- Chowdhury, A. R. and Urmi, H. N. (2023). Assessing the Need for a Unified Adjudication Framework for Consumer Protection, Food Safety and Drugs: Perspective Bangladesh. International Journal of Law, Management and Humanities, 6(6), 693-704.
https://doij.org/10.10000/IJLMH.116157
- Urmi, H. N. and Chowdhury, A. R. (2023). Gang Violence and Gang Culture in Bangladesh: A Phenomenon Dangerous for the Youth Group. International Journal of Law, Management and Humanities, 6(3), 3501-3515.
https://doij.org/10.10000/IJLMH.115306
- Chowdhury, A. R. (2018). The Food Safety Act of 2013: A Critical Analysis and Reform Proposals. Premier Critical Perspective, 3(1), 21-39.
- Chowdhury, A. R. (2016). The Consumer Right Protection Act 2009 in Bangladesh; Revisiting with Reform Proposals. Premier Critical Perspective, 2(1), 153-168.
- Chowdhury, A. R. and Hoq, F. (2009). The Evolution and Role of the UN Peacekeeping Operations towards Peace and Security of the Contemporary World. Metropolitan University Journal, 2(1), 151-160.
Books
- Reza, H. M. and Chowdhury, A. R. (Eds.). (2023), Basic Concepts of Political Science. Dhaka, Bangladesh: Sufi Prokashoni.
Ongoing Research Work/Projects
- Compliance of Apparent Food Safety in 250 Street Food Carts in Chattogram City Corporation Area: A Case Study with Possible Wayouts.
- The Bangladesh Competition Commission and the Competition Act of 2012: Current Functions and Future Challenges.
Certification
- An Enrolled Advocate under Bangladesh Bar Council and Member, Chittagong District Bar Association since 2008.
Training Courses:
- Teachers’ Training Program on ‘International Humanitarian Law’
Date: 03-05 July 2012.
Place: Chittagong.
Organized by: International Committee of the Red Cross and University of Chittagong.
- Training Course on ‘Energy Regulatory Law and Policy’
Date: 25-26 June 2010.
Place: Dhaka.
Organized by: USAID and BRAC University.
- Training of Trainers (ToT) Program on ‘Competition Policy and Law Issues in Bangladesh.
Time: July 2009 (Total 9 days)
Place: Sheraton Dhaka.
Organized by: Unnayan Shamannoy and CUTS international
Seminar Lecture:
- Topic: Law of Armed Conflict.
Place: Bangladesh Air Force Academy (BAFA), Jessore.
Date: 13th and 14th of May, 2018.
Area of Interests
Consumer Protection, Competition Law, Government and Politics, Bangladesh Studies, Law of Armed Conflicts, International Organizations and Relations.
Taught Courses
Law of International and Regional Organizations, Research Methodology, Consumer Law, Government and Politics, Mercantile Law, Company Law, Jurisprudence, Legal Systems of Bangladesh, Legal Environment of Business and Law of Registration, Limitation and Public Demands Recovery.