MD. ARIF RAYHAN

A highly motivated and detail-oriented legal professional with First Class degrees in both LL.B. (Honors) and LL.M. (Professional) and an accomplished Advocate with a strong academic background and practical experience in civil and criminal litigation within the Sylhet courts. Expertise includes the preparation and vetting of a wide range of legal documents, representing clients in court, and providing strategic legal opinions. Combines courtroom experience with a solid foundation in corporate and company law, conduct thorough legal research, and manage corporate legal affairs. Eager to apply litigation and corporate law expertise to support the legal objectives of the organization.

• Human Rights and Transitional Justice for Youth Change-Makers in Bangladesh by Asia Justice and Rights (AJAR), 06/18/20, Transitional justice mechanisms, Human rights advocacy, Youth leadership in post-conflict societies, Community-based justice initiatives
• Arbitration and Mediation: Online Learning Course, by Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC), 09/12/19, Fundamentals of arbitration and mediation, Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms, Legal frameworks, Negotiation skills
• Freedom of Expression: A Fundamental Right, by Amnesty International, 07/23/21, International human rights standards, Legal protections of free speech, Censorship issues, Advocacy techniques
• Conflict Management: How to Deal with Difficult People, by Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC), 01/27/22, Conflict resolution techniques, Emotional intelligence, Active listening, Strategies for dealing with difficult individuals in team settings
• Digital Skills for Work and Life, by FutureLearn, 10/03/21, Digital communication tools, Online collaboration, Digital safety, Essential IT skills for everyday work and life
• Critical Thinking for Professional Success, Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center by Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC), 08/23/21, Logical reasoning, Analytical thinking, Decision-making, Identifying biases in professional environments

• Bangladesh University National Law Conference, 2025, 06/12/2025, Department of Law, Bangladesh University, Presented Research Paper on Cyber Law, Data Protection, and Digital Privacy under the theme Law, Justice, Human Rights in the Global South.
• National Law Conclave on Law as an Instrument of Social Transformation: Issues, Challenges & Emerging Trends, 11/30/19 - 12/01/19, Department of Law, North Bengal University, West Bengal, India, Presented Research Paper on 'The Constitution of People’s Republic of Bangladesh - Solemn Expression of People’s Will; A Legal Basis of Social Changes'
• 5th Winter School on Genocide; Genocide Past, Genocide Present; Rethinking the Future of Non-Violence and Justice, 01/18/19 - 01/25/19, Center for the Study of Genocide & Justice (CSGJ) and Liberation War Museum (LWM)
• Seminar on Talks on Entrepreneurial Laws, 11/18/19, Bangladesh Law Partners – BDLP
• National Conference on Rule of Law & Natural Justice, 03/03/19, Department of Law & Justice, Metropolitan University, Presented Research Article on 'Field level problems encountered by Sylhet Metropolitan Police while extirpating crimes; forcible solutions'
• International Conference on International Law, 03/29/18 - 03/31/18, Department of Law, East West University, Network for International Law Students (NILS) and Department of Law & Justice

• 1st National IHL Moot Court Competition, by Center for the Study of Genocide & Justice (CSGJ), Liberation War Museum (LWM), & Network for International Law Students (NILS), Awarded 'Best Promising Team Award'
• 2nd SAARC International Moot Court Competition, by Indian Institution of Legal Studies (IILS), Adjudged Quarter Finalist
• Public Interest Litigation Moot Court Competition, by Network for International Law Students (NILS) & Cox’s Bazar International University Bangladesh
• 2nd DUMCS-TIB Anti-Corruption Moot Court Competition, Faculty of Law, University of Dhaka and Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), Coach of MU Moot Court Team

Country-wide Clean Water & Sanitation, 09/20/18 - 09/04/19, by Water Aid and Jaago Foundation,

Role - Facilitator 

Conducted Five Workshops on 'Clean Water & Sanitation' in Five Schools, 

Built Five Model Toilets in Five Schools, 

Led & supervised a team of ten members

Sylhet Student & Police Engagement- Student Leadership Development Workshops (SLDW), 03/01/19 - 12/31/19, by USAID, Sylhet Metropolitan Police and IDEA,

Role  - Advising Committee Member, 

Facilitated Projects and Workshops, 

Facilitated implementation and development of Students-Police relationship in Sylhet Metropolitan Area, 

Maintained liaison with stakeholders and authorities

• Divisional Board Member, Volunteer for Bangladesh (VBD), Sylhet Division
• Founder Member, Network for International Law Students (NILS), Metropolitan University Chapter
• Speaker, Bangladesh Betar, Sylhet
• Former Vice President – Metropolitan University Debating Society (MUDS)
• Founding Vice President – Metropolitan University Path Chokro

• Legal & Analytical Skills: Legal drafting, document vetting, case research, litigation process management, and regulatory compliance.
• Communication & Interpersonal Abilities: Strong public speaking and legal argumentation; effective written and verbal communication; collaborative and client-focused.
• Professional Attributes: Self-motivated, detail-oriented, adaptive, and committed to ethical practice and performance excellence.
• Technical Proficiency: MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, and remote collaboration tools (Zoom, Google Meet, MS Teams); proficient in legal documentation and digital file management.

• Best Presenter Award, Bangladesh University National Law Conference, 2025, Honored for presenting a paper on Cyber Law, Data Protection, and Digital Privacy under the theme Law, Justice, Human Rights in the Global South.
• Compliance Champion of the Month (Star Performer Award), Staff Asia Limited, 10/2024, Recognized for drafting Terms & Conditions for 17 brands, ensuring compliance with international standards and regulations.
• Trainer, Data Security Training: Implementation of Data Protection Laws, Staff Asia Limited, 08/2023, Conducted training on GDPR and Bangladesh’s data protection laws, strengthening organizational capacity in data security.
• Trainer, Knowledge Sharing Session on Quality Licence Scheme, Staff Asia Limited, 11/2022, Delivered training on licensing standards and compliance, enhancing organizational understanding of quality assurance systems.
• Team Member of the Month, Staff Asia Limited, 12/2022, Awarded for dedication, collaboration, and consistent contributions to project execution and compliance delivery.
• 4th Position, Product Innovation Competition, Staff Asia Limited, 04/2022, Secured recognition for innovative product ideas enhancing efficiency and user experience.
• Team Member of the Month, Staff Asia Limited, 12/2021, Recognized for teamwork, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration in driving organizational success.
• Best Course Developer, Staff Asia Limited, 06/2021, Awarded for designing and structuring 100+ online courses, ensuring international standards of quality and learner engagement.
• Certificate of Merit, Indian Journal of Integrated Research in Law (IJIRL), 01/2021, Recognized for research on global inequities in intellectual property law, published in IJIRL (Vol II, Issue I)

1. Article 70 of the Bangladesh Constitution: A Critical Analysis of its Impact on the Rule of Law and Legislative Independence, Journal of National Law University Delhi (JNLUD), Volume 11, 09/2025

2. Ensuring Comprehensive Justice for Rape Victims in Bangladesh: A Socio-Legal Study, Bangladesh Journal of Law (BJL), Volume 20, Issue 1, 06/2022

3. Negative Enforcement of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in Bangladesh and India: A Comparative Study, Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research, Volume IV, Issue I, 03/2022

4. Intellectual Property Law Protection: Whether Tool of Dominance for Developed Countries Over Developing Countries & Least Developed Countries, Indian Journal of Integrated Research in Law, Volume II, Issue I, 02/2022, Certificate of Merit

5. Bangladesh's Reservation in CEDAW & Human Right Protection; Causes, Justifications and Prospects, The International & Comparative Law Journal (ICLJ), Vol. 3, Issue. 2, 02/2021

6. The Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act, 1995: A Critical Assessment, SCLS Law Review, Vol. 3, Issue No.2, 02/2021

7. Evaluation of UN Role in Rohingya Crisis: Tale of Success or Failure?, NILS Law Journal, 10/2020

8. The Constitution of People’s Republic of Bangladesh - Solemn expression of people’s will; a legal basis of social changes, Indian Journal of Law and Justice, Vol. 11 No. 1 (Part I), 03/2020

9. Role of Public Interest Litigation in Judicial Activism of Bangladesh While Enforcing Fundamental Rights, NILS Law Journal, 02/2020

10. Admissibility of Character Evidence in Rape Cases: An Inequity to the Victims?, SCLS Law Review, Vol. 3, Issue No.1, 01/2020

• KAWSAR MAHMOOD, Assistant Registrar (Civil Judge), Research Unit, High Court Division, Supreme Court of Bangladesh, 01711086421, cukawsar@gmail.com
• EMAD ULLAH SHAHIDUL ISLAM, Learned Advocate, District and Session Judge Court, Sylhet, Bangladesh, Chamber No. 3203, Hall No. 3 (2nd Floor), Sylhet, Bangladesh, +88 01711352996, eushahidul@yahoo.com
• FARHAT SHAFI CHOWDHURY, Chief Operations Officer, Staff Asia Limited, Al Oli Center, House:32, Road:2, Block: E, Uposhohar, Sylhet, 3100, Bangladesh, +88 01644166986, farhatshafi@staffasia.org