Professor
Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah
Department of Law
Faculty of Law
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Biography
Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah is a Professor and the Chairman of the Department of law, University of Dhaka.
He completed LL.M from Baku State University, Azerbaijan and PhD from Institute of International Relations under Kyiv State University, Ukraine. During his professional carrier he taught international law, law of international institutions, Fiscal law and criminology. At present teaches international business transactions ...
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| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | “International Legal Mechanism of GATT/WTO Activities.” | Institute of International Relations, Under Kyiv State University | Ukraine | 1997 |
| Masters | LL.M | Baku State University, Azerbaijan | Azerbaijan | 1990 |
| Bachelor | LL.B | Baku State University, Azerbaijan | Azerbaijan | 1989 |
| H.S.C | Humanities | Rajshahi Board | Bangladesh | 1983 |
| S.S.C | Humanities | Rajshahi Board | Bangladesh | 1981 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Department of Law, University of Dhaka | Dhaka | Jan 2024 | Present |
| Chairman | Fareast Islami Life Insurance Company Limited | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Sep 2021 | Feb 2022 |
| President | Dhaka University Teachers’ Association (DUTA) | Dhaka University Club Bhaban | Jan 2021 | Dec 2021 |
| President | Dhaka University Teachers’ Association (DUTA) | Dhaka University Club Bhaban | Jan 2020 | Dec 2020 |
| Director | IQAC-DU (A Project initiated by the Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission under the World Banks’s HEQEP Project) | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Dec 2018 | Apr 2022 |
| Director IQAC | University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Dec 2018 | Apr 2022 |
| Chairman to the Audit Committee | Mercantile Bank Limited | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Jul 2018 | Aug 2020 |
| Elected Syndicate Member | University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Apr 2018 | Oct 2022 |
| Member | Bangladesh Judicial Service Commission (BJSC) | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Dec 2017 | Dec 2022 |
| President | Rangpur Ex-Cadets’ Association (ROCA) | Oct 2017 | Oct 2022 | |
| Elected Senate Member | University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | May 2017 | May 2020 |
| Elected Dean | Faculty of Law, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Jan 2017 | Present |
| Additional Director | Institutional Quality Assurance Cell- University of Dhaka (IQAC-DU) | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Jan 2017 | Dec 2018 |
| Syndicate Member | Begom Rokeya University, Rangpur | Rangpur, Bangladesh | Jul 2016 | Jul 2018 |
| Member to the Governing Body | Haji Makbul Hossain Degree College, Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Feb 2016 | Feb 2020 |
| Elected General Secretary | Dhaka University Teachers’ Association | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Jan 2016 | Dec 2016 |
| Independent Director | Mercantile Bank Limited | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Aug 2014 | Aug 2020 |
| Provost | Kabi Jashim Uddin Hall, University of Dhaka | Dhaka University | Nov 2013 | Nov 2019 |
| Member | HM Shamorita Medical College, Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Jun 2011 | Jun 2015 |
| Executive Director | Empowerment through Law of The Common People (ELCOP) | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Mar 2011 | Jan 2017 |
| Advisor | Department of Law, City University, Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Apr 2009 | Oct 2021 |
| Member | Governing Body of Mohammadpur Mahila College | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Dec 2008 | Dec 2010 |
| Elected Senate Member | Dhaka University Senate | Dhaka, Bangladesh | May 2005 | Sep 2009 |
| Elected Syndicate Member | Dhaka University Syndicate | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Jul 2004 | Jul 2009 |
| Elected Senate Member | Dhaka University Senate | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Jul 2004 | Jul 2009 |
| Coordinator/Director | Empowerment through Law of the Common People (ELCOP) | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Feb 2002 | Feb 2011 |
| Joint Unit-Coordinator | Empowerment Through Law of The Common People (ELCOP)” Dhaka, Bangladesh | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Dec 2001 | Sep 2002 |
| House Tutor | Sergeant Zahurul Haque Hall, Dhaka University | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Jul 2001 | Jul 2011 |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
|---|---|---|
| Human Rights, Business Law, International Law |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | ” An Insight into the Legislative Reforms for the Development of Bangladesh Stock Market” | Professor Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah | PhD Candidate Hafiz Ahmed Chowdhury. Defended 2023. | |
2023 | |
| Ph.D. | “Determinants of Tax Compliance Behavior in Bangladesh: The Case of Individual Tax Payer” | Professor Dr. Mohiuddin (IBA) , University of Dhaka | Professor Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah | Mohammad Faridul Alam, Defended 2021 | 2021 |
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | Amendment of the Noise Pollution Control Rules 2006 | Department of Environment | 01-01-2024 | 30-03-2024 | |
| Law | “Reviewing Parliamentary Acts through LNOB under Engaging with Institutions (EI) Project, Democratic Portfolio” | UNDP | 21-10-2020 | 21-01-2021 | |
| Law | Translation of Documents to the Prepare the Handbook for Parliamentarians No 22 on Nationality and Statelessness | UNHCR | 17-07-2017 | 17-09-2017 | UNHCR |
| Law | Preservation of Ethnic Culture and tradition and Compliance of the CEDAW in Relation to the Indigenous Women | National Human Rights Commission | 21-09-2016 | 21-12-2016 | |
| Law | JAMAKON at 5: A Critique | National Human Rights Commission | 20-09-2016 | 20-12-2016 | |
| Law | Under The Penal Laws in Bangladesh Determining the constitutionalist of Death Penalty | National Human Rights Commission | 17-12-2015 | 17-12-2016 | National Human Rights Commission |
| Law | Indigenous People’s Land Including Forest Land) Related Laws in Bangladesh: A Rights based Analysis and Suggested Changes | Manusher Jonno Foundation | 16-08-2015 | 16-11-2015 | Human Development Research Centre |
| Law | Reviewing the Applied PIL Context: A Study to Sort out Complicacies against Its Development | Bangladesh Manobadhikar Bastobayan Songstha | 01-11-2008 | 31-12-2008 |
Invited Talk
| SL | Invited Talk |
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| No invited talk is found | |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Empowerment Through Law of the Common People (ELCOP) | Advisor | 2017-2018 | Life Time |
| 2 | Asian Legal Information Network (ALIN) | Member, Executive Committe | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
| 3 | Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA) | Vice President, Bangladesh Chapter | 2023-2024 | 2025-2026 |
| Book | |
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| 1 |
Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka
“National Human Rights Commission: at 5” Commissioned by National Human Rights Commission (JAMAKON), published by the National Human Rights Commission (JAMAKON), Bangladesh, June, 2016..
The National Human Rights Commission (JAMAKON), Bangladesh, 2016 .
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| 2 |
Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka
Indigenous women and Access to Justice, in Survival or Extinction? Adivasi Rights in Bangladesh published by the National Human Rights Commission (JAMAKON), Bangladesh, August 2014..
Dhaka: The National Human Rights Commission (JAMAKON), Bangladesh, 2014 .
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| 3 |
Co-Author, Professor Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah
Preservation of Ethnic Culture and Tradition.
Published by the National Human Rights Commission, Dhaka, May, 2014., 2014 .
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Co-Author, Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka
State of Human Rights of Garo and Santal Women in the Light of CEDAW, published by the National Human Rights Commission, Dhaka, May, 2014..
Published by the National Human Rights Commission, Dhaka, May, 2014., 2014 .
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Co-Author, Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka
Preservation of Ethnic Culture and Tradition, published by the National Human Rights Commission, Dhaka, May, 2014..
Dhaka: The National Human Rights Commission, Dhaka, 2014 .
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| 6 |
অধ্যাপক ড. মোঃ রহমত উল্লাহ
বঙ্গবন্ধুর মানবাধিকার-দর্শন.
ঢাকা: জাতীয় মানবাধিকার কমিশন, 2013 .
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Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Associate Professor of Law, University of Dhaka
“গাড়ো সম্প্রদায়- বাংলাদেশের একটি প্রান্তিক জনগোষ্ঠী”.
Dhaka: Bangladesh University Grant Commission, 2010 .
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| Book Section | |
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Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka "Historical Perspective of the Establishment of the Faculty of Law at the University of Dhaka."
Legal Education in the University of Dhaka A Centennial Review. Faculty of Law, University of Dhaka Dhaka: The Registrar, University of Dhaka, 2022 1-14 .
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Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka and A B M Asrafuzzaman, Associate Professor of Law, University of Dhaka "Portrayals of Legal Education at the University of Dhaka: 1921-1971."
Legal Education in the University of Dhaka A Centennial Review. Faculty of Law, University of Dhaka Dhaka: The Registrar, University of Dhaka, 2022 15-41 .
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অধ্যাপক ড. মো. রহমত উল্লাহ "ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় আইন ১৯২০ ও ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় অধ্যাদেশ ১৯৬১: একটি সমীক্ষা."
University of Dhaka: History and Heritage. University of Dhaka Dhaka: University of Dhaka, 2021 65-72 .
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অধ্যাপক ড. মো. রহমত উল্লাহ "আইনগত ভিত্তি ও প্রতিষ্ঠা : নাথান কমিটি রিপোর্ট (১৯১২)."
University of Dhaka: History and Heritage. University of Dhaka Dhaka: University of Dhaka, 2021 52-64 .
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Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka "Legal Measures for Tackling COVID-19 Pandemic in Bangladesh: Lessons Learned and the Way Forward."
Legal Measures for Tackling Pandemic in Asia:. Korea Legislation Research Institute Kye-Hong Kim, 2021 264-311 .
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Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka "Protection of Rights of Marginalized People Focusing on Tea Plantation Workers, (A research Study will be published soon by the National Human Rights Commission (JAMAKON), Bangladesh."
Protection of Rights of Marginalized People Focusing on Tea Plantation Workers, (A research Study will be published soon by the National Human Rights Commission (JAMAKON), Bangladesh. Dhaka: M.N. Mallick, 2015 137-180 .
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Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka "19. Trial of War Criminals: Governments responsibility, in Trial of War Criminals : A legal Investigation (In Bangla) Dr. Mizanur Rahman (edited), in ELCOP Journal, Dhaka 2008."
Trial of War Criminals: Governments responsibility. Dhaka: ELCOP Journal, Dhaka, 2008 Total Pages : 140, Page 43-54 .
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Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka "Human Rights Standards: International, Regional and National in Human Rights & Good Governance, Dr. Mizanur Rahman (edited), in ELCOP Journal, Dhaka, 2007, Pp. 14-54.."
International, Regional and National in Human Rights & Good Governance. Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka Dhaka: Published by Manusher Jonno Foundation, 2006 14-54 .
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Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka "Rehabilitation of the Internally Displaced Biharis, In: Dr. Mizanur Rahman (edited) ‘A Community in Transition: The Biharis in Bangladesh’ in ELCOP Research Monograph, Dhaka, 2003."
‘A Community in Transition: The Biharis in Bangladesh’ in ELCOP Research Monograph,. Dhaka: ELCOP, 2003 259-268 .
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Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka "Identifying the Santals:‘Indigenous’ or ‘backward’? in: Dr. Mizanur Rahman (edited) ‘In Search of a Weathering Community: The Santals of Bangladesh’ in ELCOP Research Monograph, Dhaka, 2002."
In Search of a Weathering Community: The Santals of Bangladesh. Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka Dhaka: Chief Coordinator, ELCOP, Palal Prokashoni, Dhaka, 2002 103 Page, Book Chapter-17-22 .
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| Journal Article | |
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Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka : Unrecognized Human Beings: The hijra/Transgender Community of Bangladesh, in Human Rights and critically Disadvantaged People, edited by Dr. Mizanur Rahman & Dr. Rahmat Ullah, in ELCOP Journal, published by ELCOP & Palal Prokashoni, Dhaka, 2012,
ELCOP Journal, Dhaka Executive Director, ELCOP & Palal Prokashoni, Dhaka, 2012 , pp.53-66 , 2012
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Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law : Protection of Human Rights of Refugees: An Overview,
, vol.Vol. X, 2005 Registrar, University of Chittagong , pp.133-158 , 2008
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Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka : Trial of 1971 War Criminals: A Politico-Legal Fiasco? in Human Rights and Domestic Implementation Mechanism, Dr. Mizanur Rahman (edited). in ELCOP Journal, Dhaka, 2006,
ELCOP Journal, Dhaka, 2006 Executive Director, ELCOP , pp.127-142 , 2006
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Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka : Implementation Mechanisms of Human Rights: International, Regional and National Level, in Human Rights & Good Governance, Dr. Mizanur Rahman (edited), in ELCOP Journal Dhaka, 2007,
ELCOP Journal Dhaka, 2007 Executive Director, ELCOP , pp.127-142 , 2006
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Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka : Combating Child Rights Violation: A Suggestive Study, in Human Rights and Non-State Actors, Dr. Mizanur Rahman (edited). in ELCOP Journal, Dhaka, 2005,
ELCOP Journal, Dhaka, 2005 Executive Director, ELCOP , pp.167-178 , 2005
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Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka : Rights and Governance 'Interface: A Case of Bangladesh’, in ‘Human Rights and Good Governance’ Dr. Mizanur Rahman (edited). in ELCOP Journal, Dhaka, 2004,
ELCOP Journal Executive Director, ELCOP , pp.119-130 , 2004
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Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka : Human Rights Standards: International, Regional and National in Human Rights & Good Governance, Dr. Mizanur Rahman (edited), in ELCOP Journal, Dhaka, 2007,
ELCOP Journal, Dhaka Executive Director, ELCOP , pp.119-130 , 2004
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Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka : Multi-Fibre Arrangement (MFA) Phase-out and Bangladesh Garment Sector: A Survival Challenge Scenario in: Dr. Mizanur Rahman (edited) ‘Human Rights and Globalization’ in ELCOP Journal, Dhaka, 2003.,
ELCOP Journal, Dhaka-2003 Executive Director, ELCOP , pp.127-134 , 2003
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Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka : Internally Displaced Persons: Awaiting Response from International Law (Published in Part-F, Dhaka University Studies, 2003,
The Dhaka University Studies, Part –F , vol.14, Number 1 Faculty of Law, University of Dhaka , pp.119-134 , 2003
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Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka : Human Rights, Poverty and Development Planning in Bangladesh: The PRSP Debacle, In: Dr. Mizanur Rahman (edited) ‘Human Rights and Development’ in ELCOP Journal, Dhaka,
ELCOP Journal Executive Director, ELCOP , pp.101-108 , 2002
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Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka : Bangladesh’s Adherence to International human Rights Instruments: A Critical Study in: Dr. Mizanur Rahman (edited) ‘Human Rights and Empowerment’ in ELCOP Journal, Dhaka,
‘Human Rights and Empowerment’ Chief Co-Ordinator, ELCOP , pp.174-181 , 2001
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Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka : Globalization: Rhetoric or Reality? A Critical Study Published in the Dhaka University Studies, Part –F, Volume 12, Number 1 June 2001,
The Dhaka University Studies, Part –F , vol.12, Number 1 Faculty of Law, University of Dhaka , pp.83-104 , 2001
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Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka : World Trade Organization (WTO) specific subject of International law ( in Russian Language),
Individual Article ( as per requirement of Phd Dissertation Institute of International Relations under Kyiv National University, Ukraine , pp.27 Pages , 1999
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Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka : International Legal Mechanism of GATT/WTO activities (In Russian Language),
Individual Article (as per requirement of Phd Dissertation) Academic Council, Institute of International Relations under Kyiv National University, Ukraine , pp.20 Pages , 1997
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Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka : Mutual Relations between Ukraine and GATT/WTO (in Russian language),
Individual Article ( as per requirement of Phd Dissertation) Institute of International Relations under kyiv National University, Ukraine , pp.13 Pages , 1996
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
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| Local | বাংলাদেশ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় মঞ্জুরী কমিশন কর্তৃক, লেখক সংবর্ধনা। | 2016 | Bangladesh | “গাড়ো সম্প্রদায়- বাংলাদেশের একটি প্রান্তিক জনগোষ্ঠী” শীর্ষক গ্রন্থের বাংলাদেশ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় মঞ্জুরী কমিশন কর্তৃক লেখক হিসেবে লেখক সংবর্ধনা ২০১৬ (০৯ মার্চ, ২০১৬)। |
Name & designation
Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah
Professor
Department
Department of Law Faculty of Law
Email
rahmat.law@du.ac.bd
Phone
880 2 9661920-73 EXT. 6833 (off), (02) 9611402 (R)