ABLJ ranks BD’s top 50 lawyers
Staff Reporter :
Against a promising backdrop of rising legal standards and complex challenges, the Hong Kong-based Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) has unveiled its A-List of the top 50 lawyers practising in Bangladesh.
The A-List, published on Friday (11 July) on the journal’s official website, is the result of extensive research and nominations gathered from in-house counsel both in Bangladesh and abroad, as well as partners at leading international law firms.
Bangladesh’s legal landscape is uniquely layered, combining elements of colonial-era British law, Islamic jurisprudence, and local legal practices.
According to feedback received by ABLJ, clients consistently favour lawyers who are versatile, pragmatic, and capable of navigating the country’s dynamic and sometimes complex legal framework.
Among the distinguished names on this year’s list are Dr Kamal Hossain, Barrister M Amir-ul Islam, Barrister Ajmalul Hossain KC, Barrister Akhtar Imam, Barrister M Mahbub Uddin Khokon, and Dr Shahdeen Malik all recognised for their significant contributions to the legal profession in Bangladesh.
Other prominent lawyers named in the A-List include Barrister Sara Hossain, Barrister Nihad Kabir, Barrister Omar Sadat, Barrister Zunaid Chowdhury, Barrister Rashna Imam, Barrister Anita Rahman, Barrister Hamidul Misbah, Barrister Ashraful Hadi, Barrister Sakib Mahbub, Barrister HM Sanjid Siddiqi, Barrister Sajib Mahmud Alam, Barrister Asif Bin Anwar, Barrister Samir Sattar, Barrister Anam Hossain, Barrister Tanzibul Alam, Barrister Omar H Khan, Barrister Yusuf Ali, Barrister Khan Khalid Adnan.
Barrister Nazia Kabir, Barrister Sajed Sami Ahmed, Imtiaz Uddin Ahmed Asif, Barrister ASA Bari, NM Iftekharul Alam Bhuiyan, Dr Sharif Bhuiyan, Mamun Chowdhury, Barrister Nasir-Ud Doula, Shams-Ud Doula, Barrister Imtiaz Faruq, Syed Afzal Hasan Uddin, MR Alvi Hakim, Barrister Margub Kabir, Barrister Masud Khan, Maidul Haque Khan, Suhan Khan, Wahid Sadiq Khan, Barrister Rakib Khondaker, Amina Khatun, Sahwar Nizam, Barrister Shawon S Noble, Barrister Alamin Rahman, Ferdous Rahman, Mohammad Faruq Rahman, Barrister ASM Sakib Shikdar, and MR Uddin.
Commenting on the ranking, Barrister Sakib Mahbub noted, “This recognition is based on independent research, peer law firms, and the opinions of lawyers and clients. It remains the only platform that highlights both regional and domestic firms, as well as the leading lawyers practising across Asia.”
Last year, the Asia Business Law Journal released a similar ranking of the top 20 Bangladeshi lawyers this year’s expanded list reflects the growing recognition of Bangladesh’s legal talent on the international stage.