Academic Background

Bachelor’s: LL.B, Law, Rajshahi University

Master’s: LL.M, Law, Rajshahi University

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law 2001-2005

SPECIALISED/PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Certificate in Leadership Development

February 2014–November 2014

(The programme comprises 15 courses)

Challenger Institute of Technology, Perth, WA, Australia.

Training Experience

1.    A 5-Week Education Workshop on Life Design, March–April 2014, Positive Pathways, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia.

2.    A 5-Week Education Workshop on Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence, November–December 2013, Positive Pathways, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia.

3.    One year long Ph.D. Coursework, The Institute of Bangladesh Studies (IBS), University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Session: 2001-2002. Secured grade:  overall ‘A’.

4.    Workshop on Research Methodology, jointly organized by The British Council and Department of Sociology, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh, held in University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh, March 14-15, 2003.

5.    Workshop on Policy Research and Policy Framework: Bangladesh Perspective, Organized by Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS), Dhaka and Sachetan, Rajshahi, 26 January 2008, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

6.    Workshop on Gender Policies: National and International Perspective, Organized by Steps Towards Development, Dhaka, 23-24 September 2007, GDRC, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

7.    Training Programme on Environment and Environmental Law, Organized by Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA), Rajshahi 20-21 November 2007, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

8.    Workshop on Energy Regulatory Framework in Bangladesh, Organized by the Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) in conjunction with USAID, Dhaka, 14 November 2007, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

9.    Training Program on Gender Policies: National and International Perspective, Organized by Steps, Dhaka, 23-24 May 2008, GDRC, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Teaching Area

1. Law of Criminal Procedure

2. Law of Torts and Consumer Protection

3. Media and Telecommunication Laws

4. Legal System of Bangladesh

5. Muslim Law of Succession

6. Research Methodology and Monograph

7. Law of the Sea

8. English for Law

Publication

a.       Journal

1. Lubna, Nasrin (2012), “Behavioural modelling of the individual’s acceptance and use of Internet in Bangladesh: An analysis using an integrated approach.” (with MS Azam and M. Quaddus), Journal of International Technology and Information Management, 22(1), 123–140.
2. Lubna, Nasrin (2013), “Mobile phone usage in Bangladesh: The effects of attitude towards behaviour and subjective norm.” (with M.S. Azam) Annamalai International Journal of Business Studies and Research, November 25–35.

3.       Lubna, Nasrin (2009), “Customers’ Attitude and Intention to Buy Insurance Services: A Comparative Analysis of Life and General Insurance in Bangladesh.”(with M. Azam), Pacific Business Review, January-March Issue, pp. 64-74.

4.       Lubna, Nasrin (2008), “Concerns and Constraints of E-Commerce: An Inquiry into the Service and Manufacturing Industries in Bangladesh.” (with M. Azam), In D S Chundawat, KaruneshSaxena and Shishupal Singh Bhadu(eds.), Managing Global Competition A Holistic Approach, Delhi: Macmillan India Ltd., pp.101-121.

5.       Lubna, Nasrin (2008), “Contrasting Customers’ Attitude towards the Conventional and Islamic Banking in Bangladesh: An Empirical Analysis.”(with M. Azam & M. Yesmin), Annamalai Journal of Management, Vol.2, Issue-1, pp 30-40.

b.       Article

1.       Lubna, Nasrin (2019), “Bijoye Bie,”In Odhyapika Rasheda Khaleque (ed), Amar Bie, Rajshahi: Bangkladesh Lekhika Sangha, pp. 125-130.

2.       Lubna, Nasrin (2018), “Manus Garar Karigor Pofessor Dr. Abdul Khaleque (in Bengali),” In Prof. Rasheda Khaleque (ed),Professor Abdul Khaleque Ashi Basar Purti Sangbardhanagrantha, Dhaka: Progoti Press, pp. 269-270.

3.       Lubna, Nasrin (2010), “Kreta-Volta Adhikar: Bangladesh Banam Australia (in Bengali),” In Kamrul Ahmed (ed), Samahar, Perth: Bangladesh Australia Association of Western Australia, pp. 22-23.

4.       Lubna, Nasrin (2014), “Consumer Rights Legislation: International Perspective (in Bengali),”Book Chapter, In Consumer Rights, Turin Afroz ed., Dhaka: Consumer Trust of Bangladesh (accepted for publication).

5.       Lubna, Nasrin (2006), “Consumer Rights: Proposed Consumer Protection Act and National Budget 2006-07.”Arthokotha, the National Financial Fortnightly of Bangladesh. Vol. 16, No. 07. 16-30 June, pp. 36-38.

c.        Conference

CONFERENCE PAPER PRESENTATION / DISCUSSANT

Attended many national and international conferences, as keynote speaker, discussant as well as participants. Some selected conference presentations are listed below:

1.       “Proposed Consumer Protection Act-2004 and the National Budget (2006-07),” A National Conference organized by Consumers Association of Bangladesh held on 3 June 2006. Dhaka Reporters Auditorium, Dhaka, Bangladesh [Keynote Speaker].

2.       “Save the Consumers from the Bad Effects of Tobacco,” A Conference Organized by Consumers Association of Bangladesh held on 20 August 2005. Rajshahi, Bangladesh [Keynote Speaker].

3.       “Consumer Rights: Product and Service Sector,” A Conference Organized by Consumers Association of Bangladesh held in February 2007, Dhaka, Bangladesh [Keynote Speaker].

4.       Association of Management Development Institutes in Bangladesh (AMDIB) Forum 2007, 3-4 January, Rajshahi, Bangladesh [Paper Presenter]

5.       The International Conference on Management, 2008, 22-24 September, Udaipur, India [Paper Presenter].

6.       Lubna, Nasrin (2006), “Customers Attitude towards Mobile Phone Services in Bangladesh.” (with M. Azam, S. Hasan& M. Hossain), Proceedings of the International Conference on Technology Management, held in 4-5 December, Putrajaya, Malaysia, pp. 260-271.

RESEARCH PROJECTS AND GRANTS

1.    ‘Women Workers in Sericulture Industry in Bangladesh’ (with M. Azam), under financial support of the Action Aid Bangladesh (2008-2009).

2.    ‘Sericulture Industry in Bangladesh: Present Status, Opportunities and Challenges’ (with M. Azam), under financial support of Action Aid Bangladesh (2008-2009).

Research

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law-2001-2005 ,  CGPA- 3.714

Field of study: Consumer Rights in Bangladesh: Legal Status and Protection Modalities

Institute of Bangladesh Studies (IBS), University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Membership

ORGANISATION AND LEADERSHIP ROLES

1.       Member (Advocate) of the Bangladesh Bar Council (Enrolled in 1997).

2.       2018-present, Member, Bangabandhu Parishad, Rajshahi District Unit, Participated in numerous discussions, round tables and scholastic initiatives to uphold the ideology and philosophy of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and also the spirit of the Liberation War.

3.       2019-present, Member Secretary of the Sexual Harassment Prevention Committee, North Bengal International University, Rajshahi, which is responsible to investigate allegations of sexual harassment, and recommend measures to protect any sexual harassment at the university.

4.       2001-present, Vice-President, Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB-the apex body working in advancing the consumer rights in Bangladesh), Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

5.       2016-present, Performed as an Active Member of the Bangladesh National Woman Lawyers’ Association (BNWLA) to create equal opportunities and equal rights for every woman and child in the country and also to promote the rights and status of women lawyers alongside fighting for access to justice for women & children particularly for the most disadvantaged in Bangladesh and to support the women who are victim of Domestic Violence.

6.       2019-present, Performed as the Head Coach of Legal Clinic to disseminate the knowledge and enhance the skill of the Law students to conduct the legal procedure to settle the cases relating to violence and terrorism. The US Aid provided financial support while Rupantor (an NGO working in Khulna region) provided management supports for those programmes.

7.       2016-present, Member, Bangladesh Lekhika Sangha, Rajshahi, to advance the women development in Bangladesh through publication.

8.       2009-2014 (Perth, WA, Australia) Mentor and Organiser in several socio-cultural events and community development programmes as an active member of Bangladesh Australia Association of Western Australia (BAAWA) dedicated to uphold Bengali culture in abroad and enhance Australia-Bangladesh friendship.

9.       Performed active roles in the cultural movement as an organiser and cultural activist to uphold the spirit of the Liberation War and the Independence of Bangladesh and build people’s awareness and knowledge on Bengali Culture. Played leadership roles as mentor, organiser and performer in various cultural organisations since early boyhood such as, Kachi Kachar Mela, Pangsha, Rajbari (1985-1989), Shanan, Rajshahi University (1990-1991), University Theater, Rajshahi (1990-present), Rajshahi University Debating Forum (1992-1996), DeshNatak, Dhaka (1997-1999).

Previous Employment

Assistant Programme Coordinator, 2006-2009

CPCMNP (Child Protection: Community Mechanism and National Policy) project Executed by Save the Children UK to protect the Child Rights

Co-organizer: Sachetan (Anon-government organization), Ramchandrapur, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh.

Advocate (Practicing Lawyer), 1998-2001

Dhaka Judge Court, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Legal Advisor, 1996-1997,

National Forum for the Organizations Working with Disabilities(NFOWD), Dhaka, Bangladesh (in drafting the Law for Protecting the Rights of the Persons with Disabilities in Bangladesh).

Book/ Book Chapter

Lubna, Nasrin (2008), “Implementation of e-commerce in Bangladesh: Does it benefit SMEs?” (with M.Azam), In M. Mamun, & S. M. Jahan (Eds.), Small Medium Enterprise in Bangladesh- Issues Involving Enterprise Competitiveness (pp.79–100, Chapter 5), Dhaka: Institute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka.