Professor M Rafiqul Islam becomes Professor Emeritus of Macquarie University
Professor M Rafiqul Islam has been declared a Professor Emeritus of Macquarie University at its 498th Council Meeting held on 10 December, 2020. The Council members resolved unanimously to confer upon Professor M Rafiqul Islam the title of Emeritus Professor at Macquarie University. This is in recognition of his proactive teaching, outstanding research contributions, and the best higher degree research supervisor and administrator. This is a life-long affiliation and honour for his 30 years of active services, commitments, and loyalty to the university. Formerly, Professor Islam was the Chairman of Department of Law, Rajshahi University and also served different universities at home and abroad as a guest Professor.
Professor Islam is the first Professor of Bangladeshi origin to be conferred the title of Professor Emeritus at an Australian university. He has published a significant amount of scholarly literature on different areas of international law including international investment law, international trade law, international criminal law and international refugee law. His work includes major books such as An Introduction to Refugee Law, The Ganges Water Dispute: Its International Legal Aspects, International Trade Law of the WTO, International Law: Current Concepts and Future Directions, and National Trials of International Crimes in Bangladesh: Transitional Justice as Reflected in Judgements. He has also penned numerous articles on relevant and contemporary issues of international law. Professor Islam has been awarded the 'Outstanding Teacher Award' by Macquarie University in 2000 for his contributions to teaching and higher degree research supervision and administration.
Professor Islam has made its mark in legal academia through his scholarly contribution to diverse fields of international law. He regularly shares his insights on ongoing legal issues with his timely articles and contributions. Professor Islam's achievement is a matter of pride and significance not only for the legal fraternity of Bangladesh, but for the country.
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