IUB research confce brings together 40 students

City Desk :

The inaugural IUB Undergraduate Law Students Research Conference 2024 held at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) on May 24-25, brought together 40 law students from 15 universities to present research on diverse legal topics.

Organized by IUB’s Department of Law, the conference focused on themes such as artificial intelligence, consumer rights law, cybercrime, and international refugee law.

The conference began with an opening ceremony featuring IUB Vice Chancellor Tanweer Hasan as the chief guest.
Notable speakers included the former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Mizanur Rahman, and Dhaka University Law Professor Shahnaz Huda.

They emphasized the importance of legal research and its role in shaping the future of legal practice in Bangladesh.
During the two-day event, participants presented research papers on diverse topics including pollution and mental health.

This wide range of subjects showcased the students’ commitment to addressing contemporary legal challenges through rigorous research. Six students were recognized as the best presenters and were awarded certificates of recognition and monetary prizes, marking the conference’s culmination.

Vice Chancellor Tanweer Hasan highlighted the significance of such conferences in facilitating a research-oriented mindset among law students.

He announced plans to elevate IUB’s Law Department to a full-fledged School of Law starting from the Autumn 2024 semester.