DR. SAYEEDA ANJU
PROFESSOR

Education Summary

PhD (Awarded under Prime Minister’s Higher Education and Research Scholarship of Bangladesh Government) IER, RU, LLM (1st Class 1st, Gold Medalist), LLB Honours (1st Class 1st, Gold Medalist) Department of Law, University of Rajshahi

Research Interest  

Women’s Rights and CEDAW, International Law and Institutions, Interpretation of Statutes, Business Law, Muslim Law, Trafficking and Migration Law

Educational Qualifications

Level	Institution	Year
Doctoral (PhD)	Rajshahi University	2010
Masters (LLM)	Rajshahi University	2002
Bachelor/Honors (LLB)	Rajshahi University	2001
Higher Secondary (HSC)	Rajshahi College	1997
Secondary (SSC)	Nawabgonj Govt. Girls’ High School	1995

Publications

Journal

1. Sayeeda Anju (2024), ‘Challenges of Ensuring Secure Electronic Transactions in Bangladesh’ Chittagong University Journal of Law, Faculty of Law, Vol. XXVI, ISSN- 073-5448 published in December 2024, pp.43-56, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh.
2. Sayeeda Anju, (2023) ‘Accountability of Deceptive Advertisement through celebrities: Exploring Legal Scenario of Bangladesh’ Rajshahi University Law Journal, Vol. XI ISSN: 1991-8976, published in June 2023, pp.207-218, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
3. Sayeeda Anju (2022) ‘Electronic Trading Platform in Pandemic Situation: Bangladesh Perspective’ Law & legal education during and post-pandemic, published on August 2022, pp. 101-126, ISBN: 978-984-35-2841-4, BILIA.
4. Sayeeda Anju, (2022) ‘Jurisdiction of Domestic Court of Bangladesh Concerning the Internal Affairs of World Bank Rajshahi University Law Review, Vol. XII ISSN: 2070-9196,published in August 2022, pp.147-162, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
5. Begum Asma Siddiqua & Sayeeda Anju, (2022) ‘Daughter’s Preferential Right of Inheritance: Kalala Revisited’ Rajshahi University Law Journal, Vol. X ISSN: 1991-8976, published in June 2022, pp.75-88, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
6. Sayeeda Anju & Asaduzzaman (2021) ‘Application of Reformative Theory of Punishment to the Female Offenders: Role of the Judiciary and the Government of Bangladesh’ Bangladesh Journal of Law BILIA Vol.19 No 2, pp. 93.
7. Sayeeda Anju, (2020) ‘Business on Virtual Platform in Bangladesh: Lacunae in the Existing Laws’ Rajshahi University Law Review, Vol. XI ISSN: 2070-9196,published in August 2021, pp.147-162, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
8. Sayeeda Anju, (2020) ‘An Evaluation on the Recommended Report of Law Commission on the Negotiable Instruments Act of Bangladesh’ Journal of Judicial Administration Training Institute, Vol. XIX ISSN: 2220-6752,published in June 2020, pp.71-92, Judicial Administration Training Institute, Bangladesh.
9. A T M Enamul Zahir & Sayeeda Anju, (2019) ‘Gambia’s Genocide Claim against Myanmar: An Appraisal on ICJ Jurisdiction’  Rajshahi University Law Review, Vol. X ISSN : 2070-9196,published in December 2020, pp.1-11, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
10. A T M Enamul Zahir & Dr. Sayeeda Anju, (2018) ‘Interpretation of Law of Tort by the Apex Court of Bangladesh’ Rajshahi University Law Review, Vol. IX ISSN : 2070-9196, ,published in December 2019, pp.14-29, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
11. Sayeeda Anju, (2017) Women’s Representationin the Parliament of Bangladesh: A Legal Analysis, In:  Rajshahi University Journal of Arts & Law, Vol.45, RU Publication No.182, RU(PO) Publication No. 94  published in April 2018, pp.1-12, ISSN 2309-0898 University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
12. Sayeeda Anju, (2017) Informative Discussion on Women’s Rights ensured in CEDAW and Islamic Law, in: SSRN e-Library, Number of page: 38, 05 Jul 2017 visit at: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2995540.
13. Sayeeda Anju, (2017) Women’s Political Representation : An Examination of the Local Government Laws of Bangladesh, In: Dhaka University Law Journal (Dhaka University Studies, Part-F)Vol. 25, Issue No 2 pp.75-94, ISSN 1813-5099 Faculty of Law, University of Dhaka, Dhaka Bangladesh.
14. Sayeeda Anju, (2016) Women’s Political Representation in the Government Administration of Bangladesh, submitted in: Rajshahi University Journal of Arts & Law, ISSN 2309-0898 University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
15. Sayeeda Anju, (2009published in 2015) An Appraisal on Prostitution under Islamic Law and CEDAW in the Perspective of Bangladesh, In: Dhaka University Law Journal (Dhaka University Studies, Part-F)Vol. 20, No.1&2 pp. 49-68, ISSN 1813-5099 Faculty of Law, University of Dhaka, Dhaka Bangladesh.
16. Sayeeda Anju, (2015) Dishonor of Cheque: A Legal Analysis on the Interpretations of Negotiable Instruments Act in Bangladesh, In: Journal of the Institute of Bangladesh Studies, Vol.38, published in November 2016 pp.35-54, ISSN 0256-503-X Institute of Bangladesh Studies, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
17. Sayeeda Anju, (2015) Cheque: Laws and Practices in Bangladesh, In:  Rajshahi University Journal of Arts & LawVol.43, RU Publication No.175, RU(PO) Publication No. 87  published in January 2016, pp.131-148, ISSN 2309-0898 University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
18. Sayeeda Anju, (2011) A Study on Positive Discrimination of Women in  Laws of Bangladesh, In:  Journal of the Indian Law Institute (JILI)Vol.53 No. 3 of 2011, pp.491-506, ISSN 0019-5731 Indian Law Institute, New Delhi India.
19. Sayeeda Anju, (2009), Right against Trafficking of Women under the Constitution of Bangladesh, In:  Rajshahi University Law Journal, 2009 pp.109-126, ISSN 1991-8976, Faculty of Law, RajshahiUniversity, Rajshahi Bangladesh.
20. Sayeeda Anju with Sarawat Rashid (2006), Bangladesh-e  Typaimukh Bandh er Provab : Akti Aini Porjalochona (The Effect of Tipaimukh Barrage in Bangladesh : A Legal Analysis) In: Rajshahi University Law Journal, 2006 pp.223-238, ISSN 1991-8976, Faculty of Law, RajshahiUniversity, Rajshahi Bangladesh.
21. Sayeeda Anju (2005), Muslim Wives’ Right to Maintenance in Bangladesh: the Role of N.G.O’s in Rajshahi District, In: Rajshahi University Law Journal, December 2005 pp.87-96, ISSN 1991-8976, Faculty of Law, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi Bangladesh.
22. Sayeeda Anju, (2005), Bangladesh theke Nari O Shishu Pachar: Rajshahi Alakar Porestity Porjalochona (Women and Children Trafficking from Bangladesh: An investigation of Rajshahi District), In Rajshahi University Law Review,Vol. VI, 2005: pp.126-135,Department of Law & Justice, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh.
23. Sayeeda Anju (2004), (as a second writer) with M Abdul Hannan, Freedom of Press Media and Democracy: A Human Rights Perspective, In: The Islamic University Studies, The Faculty of Law and Shariah January 2004 pp.153-166, vol.5, No.1 Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh.

BULLETIN ARTICLE

1. Sayeeda Anju, (2024),Women employees’ quest for fair treatment in Law and Our Rights, The Daily Star, published in March 09, 2024.
2. Sayeeda Anju, (2022), On the law of probation and parole inLaw and Our Rights, The Daily Star, published in February 26, 2022.
3. Sayeeda Anju, (2021) Business through Internet: A Quest for Legal Frame work in Law and Our Rights, The Daily Star, published in August 24, 2021
4. Sayeeda Anju, (2021) E- Business in Bangladesh: Need for a Legal Framework in Law and Our Rights, The Daily Star, published in July 20, 2021
5. Sayeeda Anju, (2018) Law on Carriage by Air: An Endeavour to focus on Bangladesh Position,in New Age,published in March 24, 2018.
6. Sayeeda Anju, (2016) Code of Marketing of the Breast- milk Substitutes: A Discussion on the Domestic Law of Bangladesh,in Law and Our Rights, The Daily Star, published in October 25, 2016.
7. Sayeeda Anju, (2015) Proposed Payment System Act 2015: A Critical Analysis of Cheque in Law and Our Rights, The Daily Star, published in June 23, 2015.
8. Sayeeda Anju, (2014) The Negotiable Instrument Act 1881- A Traditional Law for Explaining Cheque,in Naikontho, Rajshahi Advocate’s Bar Association  published in 2015, pp.41-42 Rajshahi Bangladesh.

Conference Papers:

• “Using Mercenary During Armed Conflict: Norms and Reality under International Law” (2023), International Conference on Human Rights & Social Justice: Key Issues and Challenges on October 6-7 2023, University of Rajshahi.
• “Challenges of Ensuring Secure Electronic Transactions in Bangladesh”, (2023) First National Law Conference on September 16-17, 2023,  Chittagong University.
• “Accountability regarding Deceptive Advertisement: Exploring Legal Scenario of Bangladesh”, (2023) National conference on ‘Legal Dynamics in the Contemporary World’ on March 10-11, 2023,  Khulna University.
• “The Significance and Functioning of International Trade Law in the Contemporary World” (Jan 2017)
• “Informative Discussion on Women’s Rights Ensured in CEDAW and Islamic Law” (Jan 2017)
• “Protection of Cultural Property during Armed Conflict” (Oct 2011)
• “A Study on Positive Discrimination of Women in Laws of Bangladesh” (Jan 2011)
• “Protection of Women during Armed Conflict under International Humanitarian Law: Bangladesh Perspective” (Dec 2008)
• “Discriminatory Position of women: Address the lacuna in laws and strategies to overcome using CEDAW Framework” (Jun 2008)
• “Payment of wages Act 1936” (Mar 2005)

Research Project

• Dilemma between Adoption and Guardianship of Muslim Community in Bangladesh, under Rajshahi University Research Project (Ongoing)
• Distribution of property when only daughters are sharer: A Study based on best practice of Islam, under Rajshahi University Research Project (Ongoing)
• Completed research work on ‘Changing Nature of Dowry Practice: A Study on Earning Women of Bangladesh’ under Rajshahi University Research Project.
• Completed research work on ‘Application of Negotiable Instruments Act in Bangladesh and India: A Comparative Study’ under Rajshahi University Research Project.

Research Papers prepared for Bangladesh Betar, Rajshahi