Law event
Launching of the journal Law and Development
Journal of law and Development, a biannual publication of the LawDev (Bangladesh) was officially launched at a ceremony held at Bangladesh National Museum Poet Sufia Kamal Auditorium on February 10, 2009.
The occasion was graced with the presence of Professor Emajuddin Ahamed, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Dhaka; Dr. Borhan Uddin Khan, Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Dhaka; and Dr. Shahdeen Malik, Director, School of Law, BRAC University. Dr. Tureen Afroz, Barrister-at-Law, the Executive Director, LawDev (Bangladesh) and the Editor of the Journal made the welcome address and spoke about the importance of publishing a research journal dealing with law and development issues. Dr. Shahdeen Malik elaborately discussed the relation between law and development and its evolution over the years. Dr. Borhan Uddin Khan made an exhaustive critique on the journal. Mr. Mohsin Ali Khan, former ambassador, chaired the ceremony and made his concluding remarks while Mr. Mahmud Karim, Attorney-at-Law, gave vote of thanks to the enlightened audience.
About LawDev (Bangladesh)
LawDev (Bangladesh) a law and development policy research institute started its journey in July 2006 under the leadership of Barrister Tureen Afroz. It got registered as a trust in 2008. LawDev is involved in policy research on various aspects of law. LawDev researchers presented their scholarly research works at various national and international conferences. It also regularly publishes its research works in reputed publications of country and abroad. LawDev is actively involved in consumer movement activities at national level.
-- Law Desk.