Ms. Mirza Farzana Iqbal Chowdhury | Green University of Bangladesh

Ms. Mirza Farzana Iqbal Chowdhury

Assistant Professor

1. University of Dhaka, Bangladesh                                    PhD                           Ongoing (28 Dec 2021-present)

2. University of Chittagong, Bangladesh                           LL M                           2009 (Passing Year: 2010)

     Status: 1st Class 2nd (60.13%)

3. University of Chittagong, Bangladesh                           LL B                            2008 (Passing Year: 2009)

     Status: 2nd Class 3rd (58.72%)

Assistant Professor–Green University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh (December 2020-Present)

Senior Lecturer – Green University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh (24 April 2018- 30 November 2020)

Senior Lecturer – Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh (01 October 2014- 08 December 2015)

Lecturer – Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh (26 September 2010- 30 September 2014)

Lecturer – World University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh (29 April 2010 – 25 September 2010)

 

 

ResearchGate Profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mirza-Farzana-Iqbal-Chowdhury

Publications

1.    ‘A Legal Analysis on Air Pollution in Bangladesh: Human Rights Perspective’ got published in Volume 6 Issue 1 of the International Journal of Law Management & Humanities (ISSN 2581-5369), Year: 2023 (Peer Reviewed), Impact Factor: 6.350, page 312-329,   DOI: https://doij.org/10.10000/IJLMH.114041

2. ‘Effective Learning of the Students of Private Universities in Bangladesh: Impediments and Way-out’ got published in the British Journal of Arts and Humanities (ISSN: 2663-7782), 5(1), 18-32. https://doi.org/10.34104/bjah.023018032,Year: 2023 [Peer Reviewed], impact factor: 0.913. 

3.     ‘A Critical Analysis of the Right to Equality of the Hermaphrodites in Bangladesh: Rights Based Approach’ got published in the Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Legal Studies (ISSN: 2707-4668), 4(6), 233-247, DOI: https://doi.org/10.34104/ajssls.022.02330247, Year: 2022 [Peer Reviewed], impact factor: 0.933.

4.      A ‘Book Chapter’ titled ‘A Critical Examination of the Status of Freedom of Movement of Women in Bangladesh: Holistic Approach’ got published in Gender Rights, Realities, Rhetorics, an Osder Publications (A Research publication) in the year of 2017 after presenting it in an International Conference titled ‘International Integrative Research Conference on Governance in Transition’ in collaboration with Netinsearch International, Center for Administrative Research and Innovation, University of Dhaka and Gain International held in BARD, Cumilla, Bangladesh on December 18-19, 2015.

5.     A book titled ‘Law of Human Rights’, a text book on human rights was published by Hira Publications, Nilkhet, Dhaka, Bangladesh. September, 2015. ISBN: 978-984-8936-04-58.

6.      ‘Evaluating Position of Bangladesh to Combat ‘Adulterated Food’ Crisis in Light of Human Rights’ got published in IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (IOSR-JHSS), Vol: 19, Issue: 03, e-ISSN:  2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845, Year: 2014. Available at: www.iosrjournals.org [Peer Reviewed], AQCJ Impact Factor: 4.621.

7.      ‘A Critical Approach to Constitutionalism: Bangladesh Perspective’ got published in Sylhet Metropolitan University Journal, Vol. 4, No. 1, ISSN: 1995-5545, Year: 2014 [Peer-Reviewed]

8.       ‘Religious Freedom in Bangladesh: Human Rights Perspective’ got published in Jagannath University Journal of Law, Vol. 1, No. 1, ISSN: 2413-2780, Year: 2013 [Peer-Reviewed] 

9.      ‘Strengthening Children Protection System for Redressing Domestic Emotional Abuse of Children: Bangladesh Perspective’ got published in Daffodil International University Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol.1, Issue 1, ISSN: 1818-5878, Year: 2013 [Peer-Reviewed]

Conference Papers

1. Presented a paper titled ‘A Critical Examination of the Status of Freedom of Movement of Women in Bangladesh: Holistic Approach’ in an International Conference titled ‘International Integrative Research Conference on Governance in Transition’ in collaboration with Netinsearch International, Center for Administrative Reasearch and Innovation, University of Dhaka and Gain International held in BARD, Cumilla, Bangladesh on December 18-19, 2015.

2. Presented a paper titled  ‘A Critical Analysis of Cyber Laws in Bangladesh and India: A Comparative Approach’ in ‘Insearch 2018: 5th International Conference on Governance and Modernization in Changing Environment’ which was held on 18-19 December, 2018 at Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD), Cumilla, Bangladesh.

3. Presented a paper titled ‘Right to Equality of the 3rd Gender in Bangladesh: Gender Justice Perspective’ in an International Conference titled ‘International Innovation and Transformation for Development’ organized by Green University of Bangladesh, held in Dhaka, Bangladesh on October 23-24, 2021.

4. Presented a paper titled ‘A Critical Perusal into the Quality of Air in Bangladesh: Barriers and Viable Way-out’ in the ‘National Conference on Environmental Law & Policy’ organized by Green University of Bangladesh, held in Dhaka, Bangladesh on July 22-23, 2022.

5. Presented a paper titled ‘A Critical Evaluation of the Sustainability of the Infrastructural Development in the Transport Sector of Bangladesh: Possibility, Challenges and Viable Way-out’ in an International Conference titled ‘2nd International Conference on Innovation And Transformation For Development’ organized by Green University of Bangladesh, held in Dhaka, Bangladesh on October 29-30, 2022.

6. Presented a paper titled ‘A Critical Analysis of Arbitration Procedures and Practice in Bangladesh: Problems and Prospects’ in an International Conference titled ‘2nd International Conference on Innovation And Transformation For Development’ organized by Green University of Bangladesh, held in Dhaka, Bangladesh on October 29-30, 2022.

Newspaper Articles

1. Published a newspaper law letter on ‘The Extent of Freedom of Expression’ in the Daily Star (A Daily English Newspaper) on 21 April, 2015, available at: http://www.thedailystar.net/law-our-rights/the-extent-freedom-expression-78347

2. Published a newspaper article on ‘Revisiting Position of Women in Bangladesh’ in the Daily Star (A Daily English Newspaper) on 05 August, 2014, available at: http://www.thedailystar.net/print_post/revisiting-position-of-women-in-bangladesh-35755

3. Published a newspaper article on ‘Children’s Safety in Multi-Amplitudes’ in the Daily Star (A Daily English Newspaper) on 01 July, 2014, available at: http://www.thedailystar.net/law-and-our-rights/childrens-safety-in-multi-amplitudes-31104

4. Published a newspaper article on ‘Challenging Societal Stigmas Regarding Minorities’ in the Daily Star (A Daily English Newspaper) on 20 May, 2014, available at: http://www.thedailystar.net/challenging-societal-stigmas-regarding-minorities-24796

5. Published a newspaper article on ‘Combating Domestic Emotional Abuse of Children’ at The Dhaka Tribune (A Daily English Newspaper) on 17 April, 2014 (page no: 7), available at: http://www.dhakatribune.com/juris/2014/apr/16/combating-domestic-emotional-abuse-children

1. 3rd Position in Talent Pool in Government Primary Scholarship Examination.

2.  1st Position in Talent Pool in Government Junior Scholarship Examination.

3.  Highest mark among girl-students of SABIKAGO Schools in SSC Examination.

Conducted Research:

1. Women Trafficking in South-Asia: Problems of Existing Laws on Anti-Human Trafficking and Possible Remedies under supervision of Professor Md. Zakir Hossain, Dean of Faculty of Law, University of Chittagong.

2. Contributing Expert- Rule of Law Index of World Justice Project (WJP), Washington DC, USA for consecutive three years, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

Research Area: Human Rights, Labour Law, Commercial Law. 

Membership:

1. Advocate – Dhaka Judge Court, Bangladesh (enrolled on 08.12.2009). Bar Council Membership No: 17350.

2. Associate Member– AsianSIL Bangladesh (2015).

LinkedIn profile: Mirza Farzana Iqbal Chowdhury

Training and Extra-curricular activities

1.    Successfully completed 3 month-long training on ‘Teaching-Learning’ methods organized by Green University of Bangladesh in 2018 (April-July)

2. Successfully participated at ‘International Workshop on Communication Skills’ organized by WOC and English Olympiad held on 16 March, 2018 in Bashundhara International Convention Center (BICC), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

3.    Successfully participated in the workshop ‘Be the change! Learn to be Emotionally Intelligent’ conducted by Mind Mechanics held on 3 March, 2018 at EMK Center, Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

4.    Successfully participated in 25th ‘Social Business Design Lab’ presided by Nobel Laureate Dr. Mohammed Yunus on 17th September 2015 in Yunus Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

5.    Successfully participated in a seminar on ‘Expanding the Scope and Meaning of ‘Refugee’ in National, Regional and International Laws: Gender-Related Claims’ organized by the Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST) in the venue of  RC Majumder Auditorium, Dhaka University on 25 August 2014.

6.    Successfully participated in 4-day long ‘Bangladesh Summit on Sustainable Development’ held at Dhaka University Senate Bhaban. (16-19 August, 2014)

7.    Successfully participated in a discussion session on ‘Freedom of Expression: Challenges for Online Human Rights Defenders in Bangladesh’ organized by Department of Law of  Eastern University in collaboration with Lund University, Sweden and Law Life Culture, an NGO. (6 August, 2014)

8.    Successfully participated in a public lecture on ‘Judicialization of Politics in Bangladesh: Towards a Wider Margin of Appreciation for the Political Institutions’ organized by Dhaka Law Review (DHLR), an organization of University of Dhaka. (20 July, 2014)

9.    Successfully participated in day long training on ‘International Business Procedures with Letter of Credit and without Letter of Credit’ organized by Bdjobs.com (1 March, 2014)

10.    Successfully participated in 5-day long ‘Basic Arbitration Training’ organized by prestigious International Law Institute (ILI), Washington DC, USA and Bangladesh International Arbitration Center (BIAC). (20-24 October, 2013)

11.  Successfully participated as Contributing Expert for the years of 2011, 2012 and 2013 in the Rule of Law index of World Justice Project (WJP), Washington DC, USA.

12.  Successfully attended in Social Business Youth Convention held at Daffodil International University auditorium on 29 June, 2013.

13. Successfully organized and coordinated 1st and 2nd Human Rights Poster Presentation Competition among the students of Daffodil International University held in Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh on 10 December, 2012 and 20 April, 2013 consecutively.

14.  Successfully participated in the seminar on “SUICIDE or MURDER: A Forensic Analysis of Hanging” organized by Department of Law held at DIU auditorium on 30 June, 2013.

15.  Successfully participated in the seminar on “International Instruments on Indigenous People and Implementation in Bangladesh” organized by Department of Law held at DIU auditorium on 25 March, 2013.

16.  Successfully participated in International Conference on Tertiary Education: Realities and Challenges held at Daffodil International University auditorium. (19-21 January, 2013)

17.  Successfully participated in the workshop on “Planning & delivering effective lectures” held on 28 December, 2011.

18.  Successfully participated in the workshop on ‘Information Literacy & Competency in E-resources’ organized by Daffodil International University funded by INASP, held on 15 October, 2011.

19.  Successfully participated in the workshop on “Colonization, Capitalism & Law” from 19th to 20th March, 2009 organized by ELCOP.

20.  Successfully participated in Training on Refugee law jointly organized by BLAST and UNHCR held on 28 July, 2007 at Chittagong.

21.  Successfully participated in 8th Human Rights Summer School from 29 November to 10 December, 2007.

22.  Successfully participated in Clinical Legal Education Programme on Environment and Public Interest Litigation organized by Bangladesh Environmental Lawyer’s Association (BELA) held in Chittagong, Bangladesh. (10-12 September, 2005)

23.  Successfully participated in the television program of ‘House-Wives’ at ‘Channel 24’ to talk on ‘Women Rights’ broadcasted on 4 August, 2012.

24.  Successfully participated in TV debate and won. Chittagong University (Pritilata Hall) Vs. Dhaka University (Shurjo Shen Hall).(2005)

25.  Successfully completed 60 hours Interactive and Spoken English Course with “Excellent” grade from Executive’s Care at Chittagong in the year of 2007.

26.  Successfully completed basic course in computer from Sylhet Institute (2000).