DR. M. ABDUL HANNAN
PROFESSOR

LLB Honours (First Class), LLM (First Class) [IU]; LLM [Nottingham]; PhD [Raj]

Research Interest: International Law of Human Rights, Company and Commercial Law, Islamic Law and Muslim Law
Email Address: mahannan.law@ru.ac.bd, ahannanlaw@yahoo.com

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Have conducted postdoctoral research in the Faculty of Law, Rajshahi University under the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2009 (July 2009-June 2010) entitled “Education Training and Human Resources Development with special reference to the Prisoners in Bangladesh”

PhD, Faculty of Law, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh, 2006 entitled “Human Rights of the Accused under International Law and Municipal Law: A Case Study in Bangladesh (1990-2000)”

LLMin Human Rights Law, School of Law, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom, 2000

LLM(First Class), Faculty of Law & Shariah, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh, 1993

LLB Honours(First Class), Faculty of Law & Shariah, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh, 1992

Alim(Second Division), Kharatiya Islamia Senior Madrasah, Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board, Dhaka, 1988

Dakhil(First Division), Kharatiya Islamia Senior Madrasah, Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board, Dhaka, 1986

PUBLICATIONS

Authored Book

• Human Rights of the Accused in the Criminal Process, ISBN: 978-81-907891-0-3, Madhav Books, Haryana, India [Published in April 2009]

• An Introduction to Company Law: A Textbook,Prokash Niketon, Dhaka [Published in January 2008].

Edited Book

• Principles of Commercial Law:A Textbook,Shams Publications, Dhaka [Published in February 2010].

• Law of Contract(in Bangla), Bangladesh Open University, Gazipur (In Press)

Chapter in Book

• Interface between the Third Generation Human Rights and the Good Governance in a Globalized World,In: GLOBALIZATION, INTERNATIONAL LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS: 177-196, ISBN-13:978 019 8074151, New Delhi: Oxford University Press [Published in January 2012].
• The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Their Implementation and Progress, in:Issues in Human Rights: 48-61, ISBN 978-81-269-1333-6,New Delhi: Atlantic Publications [Published in December 2009].
• The Education Policy and Curricula of Schools and Madrasahs in Bangladesh: An Evaluation in the light of the Makkah Declaration(in Bengali), Islamic Academy, Cambridge, UK [The Abstract of the research work has been published in The Muslim Education Quarterly, Vol. 19, No. 1, 2001, The Islamic Academy, Cambridge, UK]

• Article in Academic Journal

• Protection of Human Rights in Criminal Justice System: A Study on Preventive Detention in Bangladesh in Rajshahi University Law Journal, ISSN: 1991-8976, Vol. XI, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qjPweZJ1hZ6CBKcndyqnhaCMJRu1hMuJ/view Pp.1-22, [Published in December 2023]
• Analysis of Local Government Institutions in Bangladesh with Special Reference to their Origin and Development in International Journal of Social Science and Human Research, ISSN (print): 2644-0679, ISSN (online): 2644-0695 Vol. 06 Issue DOI: 10.47191/ijsshr/v6-i12-30, Impact factor- 6.686, Pp. 7421-7438 [Published in 12 December 2023]
• The Importance and Reality of having an Ombudsman in Bangladesh,in Athens Journal of Law, Vol. 9, Issue 1, 89-102, ISSN: 2407-9685- DOI: 10.30958/ajl [Published in January 2023].
• Legal Aspects of Coral Reef Management and Conservation in Bangladeshjointly with Khan Md. Arman Shovon & Md. Redwanur Rahman, Open Access Library Journal, Vol. 8, No. 8: e7775: 1-12, ISSN: 2333-9705 [Published in August 2021].
• Separation of Judiciary and Judicial Independence in Bangladesh: An Appraisal jointly with M Arifuzzaman, Open Access Library Journal, 8: e7002: 1-21, ISSN: 2333-9705 [Published in April 2021].
• Laws Regulating Water Pollution in Bangladesh jointly with M Arifuzzaman, M Redwanur Rahman & M Atiqur Rahman, Journal of Sociology and Anthropology, 2019, Vol. 3, No. 1: 15-24, Science and Education Publishing, doi: 10,1269/jsa-3-1-3 [Published in April 2019].
• Human Rights of HIV/AIDS Patients with Special Reference to the Prisoners in Bangladeshjointly with Kamrul Faisal, Indian Journal of Health & Medical Law, Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018: 6-50, New Delhi, India [Published in December 2018].
• Towards a Regional Protection of Human Rights in the Perspective of Asia, BiLD Law Journal: Vol. III, Issue 1,47-58, ISSN 2518-6523, Purana Paltan, Dhaka [Published in June 2018].
• Human Rights of the Aboriginals in the Context of Bangladesh, OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development,Vol. 08, No. 02, pp. 45-68, 2015, ISSN 1923-6654, Ontario International Development Agency, Canada[Published in April 2015].
• Third Generation Human Rights and the Good Governance, OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development,Vol. 2, No. 5: 41-50, ISSN 1923-6654, Ontario International Development Agency, Canada[Published in November 2010].
• Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh in Terms of Writ: An Appraisal, Rajshahi University Law Journal2009, Vol. 6: 69-108,ISSN 1991-8976, Faculty of Law, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh [Published in August 2010].
• Implementation of Second-Generation Human Rights in Bangladesh: Problems and Issues, Indian Journal of Human Rights and the Law, Vol. 6, Nos. 1-2: 245-274,ISSN 0973-0818, Serials Publications, Darya Ganj, New Delhi [Published in December 2009].
• Right to reasonable Investigation Process in Criminal Justice in Bangladesh, Rajshahi University Law Journal2007, Vol. 4: 37-48,ISSN 1991-8976, Faculty of Law, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh [Published in November 2008].
• Torture and Organized Violence and the Criminal Justice System: In the perspective of protection of Human Rights,Rajshahi University Law Review,Vol. VII, 2007: 59-74,Department of Law & Justice, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh [Published in November 2008].

• Freedom of Press Media and Democracy:  A Human Rights Perspective jointly with Sayeeda Anju, The Islamic University Studies,Vol. 5, No. 1, January 2004: 153-166, Faculty of Law & Shariah, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh [Published in December 2007].
• Interference of Press Freedom with Administration of Justice: An Analysisjointly with Dr. M. Ahsan Kabir, The Islamic University Studies,Vol. 4, No. 2, July 2003: 136-150, Faculty of Law & Shariah, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh [Published in December 2007].
• Jihad in Islamic International Law: The Necessity and Application(in Bangla) jointly with Dr. Ferdouse Alam Siddiqui, The Islamic University Studies,Vol. 4, No. 1, January 2003: 194-212, Faculty of Law & Shariah, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh [Published in December 2007].
• Financial Transaction in Islamic Law: An Informative Discussion jointly with M. Jalal Uddin, Journal of Islamic Law and Judiciary,Vol. II, 2007: 67-82, ISSN 1816-8787, Islamic Law Research Centre and Legal Aid Bangladesh, Dhaka [Published in November 2007].
• Human Rights of Accused Women in Criminal Justice in Bangladesh jointly with Dr. M. Nazrul Islam Mondal and M. Shahidul Islam, Middle East Journal of Family Medicine,Volume 5, Issue 7, October 2007: 9-14, ISSN 148-4196, Mediplus World International, Victoria, Australia [Published in October 2007].
• Trade Union and Labour Rights: Perspective Bangladesh jointly with M. Sahal Uddin and Dr. M. Nazrul Islam Mondal, Middle East Journal of Business,Vol. 3, Issue 1, August 2007: 3-5, ISSN 148-4196, Mediplus World International, Victoria, Australia [Published in August 2007].
• The Role of NGOs in Promoting International Order and Stability jointly with Dr. M. Akram Hossain Mojumder, The Islamic University Studies,Vol. 3, No. 2, June 2002: 51-58, Faculty of Law & Shariah, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh [Published in July 2007].
• The Influence of ‘Environmental Consideration’ on the Activities of the World Bank: An Analysis, The Islamic University Studies,Vol. 3, No. 2, June 2002: 103-116, Faculty of Law & Shariah, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh [Published in July 2007].
• Human Rights of the Accused and Constitutional Guarantees: Bangladesh Perspective jointly with Mr. M Sekander Zulker Nayeen, South Asian Journal of Human Rights,Vol. 2, No. 2, December 2006: 159-199,ISSN 0973-2489, Serials Publications, New Delhi, India [Published in December 2006].
• Universal Education Programme in Bangladesh: An Analysis of NGOs involvementjointly with Mr. Golam Kibria Ferdous, Rajshahi University Studies(Part-C),Vol. 13, 2005: 13-25, ISSN 1681-0716, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh [Published in December 2006].
• Implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1989 in Bangladesh: A Critical Review jointly with M Shahidul Islam and M. Sahal Uddin, Indian Journal of Human Rights & Justice, Vol. 2, Nos. 1-2, 2006: 97-109, ISSN 0973-3418, Serials Publications, New Delhi, India [Published in December 2006].
• The Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1989: Its Success or Failure after 17 years jointly with M. Ahsan Habib, Rajshahi University Law Journal2006: 23-36,ISSN 1991-8976, Faculty of Law, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh [Published in December 2006].
• The International Criminal Court: A Remarkable Achievement Striving against Global Political Setbacks, Rajshahi University Law Journal2005: 53-68,ISSN 1991-8976, Faculty of Law, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh [Published in December 2006].
• Prevention of Crime in Islamic Criminal Law: Perspective Bangladesh jointly with M. Sahal Uddin, Rajshahi University Law Journal2005: 97-110,ISSN 1991-8976, Faculty of Law, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh [Published in December 2006].
• Participation of Minorities in the Public Life of A State: An Analysis jointly with Dr. M. Akram Hossain Majumdar, The Islamic University Studies,Vol. 3, No. 1, December 2001: 77-90, Faculty of Law & Shariah, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh [Published in August 2006].
• An Aspect of Human Rights and National Sovereignty  A Legal Study, The Islamic University Studies,Vol. 3, No. 1, December 2001: 169-178, Faculty of Law & Shariah, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh [Published in August 2006].

• Human Rights of Arrested and Detained Persons with reference to the Special Powers Act 1974, Rajshahi University Studies(Part-A),Vol. 32, 2004: 11-22,ISSN 1681-0694, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh [Published in July 2005].
• The Human Rights Committee and the three Canadian Death Penalty Extradition Cases: A Review,Rajshahi University Law Review,Vol. VI, 2005: 92-96,Department of Law & Justice, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh [Published in May 2005].
• A Critical Evaluation of the Foundations upon which the UN has pursued the Objectives of International Criminal Justicejointly with Anjuman Ara, The Islamic University Studies,Vol. 2, No. 2(June 2001): 92-104, Faculty of Law & Shariah, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh [Published in December 2004].
• The Role of Human Rights Committee under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: A Case Study on Case Laws, The Islamic University Studies,Vol. 2, No. 2 (June 2001): 140-151, Faculty of Law & Shariah, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh [Published in December 2004].
• Right to a Fair Trial and Role of the Police: The Case of Bangladesh, Journal of the Institute of Bangladesh Studies,Vol. 27, 2004: 179-194, ISSN 0256-503X, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh [Published in August 2004].
• The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: A Review, Rajshahi University Studies(Part-A),Vol. 30, 2002: 11-24, ISSN 1681-0694, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh [Published in September 2003]
• Human Rights and Democracy: A major concern of Civil Society in the present decade,jointly with M. Anisur Rahman, Rajshahi University Studies(Part-A),Vol. 29, 2001: 1-9, ISSN 1681-0694,Rajshahi University, Bangladesh [Published in September 2003].
• Muslim Personal Law (in Bangladesh), BANGLAPEDIA (A National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh), Vol. 7, 172-175, ISBN 984-32-0576-6, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka [Published in March 2003].
• Achievement of the Human Rights Committee in the interpretation and application of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: An assessment,jointly with Kazi M Atiqur Rahman, The Islamic University Studies,Vol. 2, No. 1: 147-154,Faculty of Law & Shariah, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh [Published in December 2002].
• Determining the Individual’s Right to Freedom of Expression with reference to the Cases of Hertzberg vs. Finland and Faurisson vs. France, The Islamic University Studies,Vol. 2, No. 1: 265-270, Faculty of Law & Shariah, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh [Published in December 2002].
• The Globalisation of Child Policy: A study of the significance of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1989, Journal of Commonwealth Law & Legal Education,Vol. 1, No. 2, (2002): 77-87, ISSN 1476-0401,Commonwealth Legal Education Association, London [Published in July 2002].
• Right to Fair Trial and Human Rights: Bangladesh Perspective, Rajshahi University Studies(Part-A),Vol. 28, 2000: 39-53,ISSN 1681-0694,Rajshahi University, Bangladesh [Published in June 2002].
• The Law of ‘Qisas’ and its philosophy in Islamic Criminal Law, Law Journal1998: 75-86, Faculty of Law, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh [Published in December 1998].