5d6e2f2c35f43syllabus - LLB (Hons) - Ac - Approved

Curriculum
LLB (Honours) in Maritime Law
Department of Maritime Law & Policy
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, Bangladesh

AUTHORITY OF PUBLICATION
1. A committee, formed vide memorandum no. BSMRMU/Reg:/Council-379/784 dated

25 April 2018 drafted the curriculum of LLB Honours in Maritime Law. The committee
comprises with the following members:
a. Commodore M Ziauddin Alamgir, (L), NGP, fdc, psc, BN - President

Dean, Faculty of Maritime Governance and Policy
Bangabandhu Sheikh MujiburRahman Maritime University, Bangladesh
b. Dr. Sarker Ali Akkas - Member

Professor
Department of Law, Jagannath University
c. Dr. M Rahmat Ullah - Member

Professor & Dean
Faculty of Law, Dhaka University
d. Md. Alamgir Khan - Member

Director,
Department of Shipping
e. Mansura Akter - Member

Lecturer
f. Ayesha Siddiqua - Member

Lecturer
g. Lt. Commander Ataus Samad, BN - Member

Secretary
Assistant Professor,Department of Maritime Law & Policy
4. The final draft of curriculum proposed by curriculum committee was discussed and
recommended by the Academic Council with some modifications/suggestion (--th meeting
held on (date). Item no- --)
5. After incorporation the suggestion of Academic Council, the curriculum was

presented to the syndicate (--th meeting held on (date). Item no- --). The syndicate approved
the curriculum with some amendments/suggestion.
6. Based on the amendment /suggestion the curriculum was finalised and published here
by.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction to the University

1.1 Background
1.2 Vision
1.3 Mission
1.4 Goals
1.5 Faculties and Institutes
2. Introduction to Faculty
3. Introduction to Department
4. Introduction to Programme
5. Programme Outcome
6. Admission Information
6.1 Admission Criteria
6.2 Admission Procedure
6.3 Registration in the Programme
7. Teaching Strategy
7.1 Assignment of Credits
7.2 Conduct of Courses
8. Assessment Strategy
8.1 Grading Systems
8.2 Performance Evaluation
8.2.1 Theory Courses
8.2.2 Study Tour
8.2.3 Thesis/Internship
8.2.4 Co-Curricular Course
8.3 The requirements for promotion to the next semester
8.4 The requirements for promotion to the next year
8.5 The reexamination of failed subjects
8.6 Improvement
8.7 Credit Earned
8.8 Degree Requirement
9. Course Designation System
10. Curriculum Structure
11. Course Schedule
Ser Course Code Course Title Credit

Development Courses:
1. DEV 4101 Drafting and Conveyancing 3
2. DEV 4201 Mock Trial & Moot Court 1.5
3. DEV 4000 Thesis / Internship 6
4. DEV 4103 Research Methodology 1.5
5. LLB1001, 2001, Viva – Voce 1.5 x 4 = 6
3001 & 4001
6. COCR 3101 Co – Curriculur 1.5
Sub Total 19.5
Fundamental Courses
1. LLB 1101 Jurisprudence 3
2. LLB 1103 Legal History of Bangladesh 3
3. LLB 1105 Introduction to Maritime Organization 3
4. LLB 2101 Constitutional Law of Bangladesh –I 3
5. LLB 2201 Constitutional Law of Bangladesh – II 3
6. LLB 4203 Legal Ethics 1.5
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Sub Total 16.5
Basic Humanities and Social Sciences Courses
1. HUM 1101 Bangladesh Studies 3
2. HUM 1103 General English 3
3. HUM 1102 General English Lab 1.5
4. HUM 1201 Bangla Language (h¡wm¡ i¡o¡) 3
Sub Total 10.5
Core Courses
1. LLB 1201 Law of Torts & Consumer Protection 3
2. LLB 1207 Law of Contract 3
3. LLB 2103 Equity & Law of Trust 3
4. LLB 2105 Public International Law 3
5. LLB 2107 Labor Laws of Bangladesh 3
6. LLB 2109 Mercantile Law 3
7. LLB 2203 Shipping and Admiralty Law 3
8. LLB 2207 Law of Evidence 3
9. LLB 3103 Law of the sea –I 3
10. LLB 3213 Law of the sea –II 3
11. LLB 3205 Law of Maritime Safety & Security 3
12. LLB 3209 Law of Marine Environment 3
13. LLB 3105 Penal Law –I 3
14. LLB 3203 Penal Law –II 3
15. LLB 3107 Law of Criminal Procedure - I 3
16. LLB 3207 Law of Criminal Procedure - II 3
17. LLB 3109 Law of Civil Procedure – I 3
18. LLB 3211 Law of Civil Procedure – II 3
19. LLB 3101 Land Laws of Bangladesh - I 3
20. LLB 3201 Land Laws of Bangladesh - II 3
Sub Total 60
Allied Courses
1. LLB 1203 Muslim Law 3
2. LLB 1205 Hindu & Christian Personal Law 3
3. LLB 2113 Constitutional Law of UK, USA & India 1.5
4. LLB 2111 Fiscal Law 3
5. LLB 2205 Criminology & Victimology 3
6. LLB 2209 Law of Transfer of Property 3
7. LLB 2211 Administrative Law 3
8. LLB 3111 ADR and Legal Aid 3
9. LLB 4103 Intellectual Property Law 3
10. LLB 4105 Company Law & Artha Rin Adalat Ain 3
11. LLB 4107 Interpretation of Statutes & General Clauses 3
Act
12. LLB 4109 Law of Specific Relief and Registration 3
Sub Total 34.5
Grand Total 141
Degree ++ Courses (Any Three)
1. Law of Marine Insurance & Maritime Claims
2. Humanitarian Law
3. Law of Carriage of Goods
4. Media & Cyber Law
5. Sports Law
6. Dangerous Goods Handling & Transportation
7. Presentation Skill
8. Medical Jurisprudence
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1 Introduction to the University
1.1 Background
The victory over maritime boundary delimitation with neighboring countries opened a new
window in the maritime arena of Bangladesh. Vast sea area along with scarcity in land based
resources has made it imperative to boost up our economy through effective exploration of
sea resources. Keeping this in perspectives honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina outlined
the concept of blue economy and underscored the importance of effective manpower in the
maritime sector.
In order to create effective human resources, the first ever specialized university
Bangabandhu Sheikh MujiburRahman Maritime University, Bangladesh (BSMRMU) was
established in 2013 after the name of the Father of the nation Sheikh MujiburRahman. Our
motto is “We strive for Maritime Excellence”. The University aims at bringing all maritime
professional to a common platform to share knowledge and carryout research for the
advancement of maritime sector and developing effective human resources in this sector.
1.2 Vision
Vision of the University is to promote and create a learning environment for higher maritime
education with excellence, through state-of-the-art facilities and gadgets, competent faculty
and staff, expanded frontier of research based knowledge and international standards
supportive of the new horizons in diverse fields by 2021.
1.3 Mission
BSMRMU is committed to provide quality education based on state of the art technological
support responsive to the emerging challenges at home and abroad. The university is
dedicated to nurture and develop world class professionals, who would serve the mankind
with strong sense of ethical values and competence and ready to face the competitive world
of maritime business, service and employment.
1.4 Goals
Goals of the University are as follows:
 Achieve sustainable development and progress of the university through mutual

cooperation with other related universities/ institutions.
 Continue to upgrade educational services and facilities responsive to the demands and
requirements of the nation.
 Bring all types of marine professionals on a common platform to share knowledge
and perform research and development works for the advancement of country's
maritime sector.
 Enhance research consciousness in the maritime sector in discovering new dimensions
with the upcoming challenges.
 Accelerate the participation of alumni students and professionals with educational
programs and development of projects designed to expand and improve academic
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standards.
 Teach students on marine science and technology and guide them towards research to
enhance contribution to the maritime profession.
 Conduct various educational programmes and research works for sustainable
development of the maritime service and industrial sector of the country.
 Educate students on different subjects of maritime management, law and security and
strategy and conduct research on allied fields.
 Create conducive environment for students to prepare themselves to serve the nation
as future planners/ policy makers/ leaders in maritime sectors in coordination with
national and international organizations including International Maritime
Organization (IMO).
1.5 Faculties and Institutes
The university aspires to have seven teaching faculties and four research institutes. The name
of faculties and institutes is following:
 Faculty of Maritime Governance and Policy (FMGP)

 Faculty of Shipping Administration (FSA)
 Faculty of Earth and Ocean Science (FEOS)
 Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET)
 Faculty of General Studies (FGS)
 Faculty of Computer Science &Informatics (FCSI)
 Faculty of Maritime Business Studies (FMBS)
Research institutes are: Institute of Professional Language, Institute of Bay of Bengal &
Bangladesh Studies, Institute of Renewable Energy & Marine Resource and Institute of
Disaster management.
2 Introduction to the Faculty of Maritime Governance and Policy:
Faculty of Maritime Governance & Policy is one of the pioneer faculties of the university.
The faculty has special learning environment, innovative course curriculum, methods of
teaching, and quality programs. The faculty has three departments namely Department of
Maritime Law and Policy, Department of Maritime Security and Strategic Studies and
Department of Maritime Safety Administration.
3 Introduction to the Department of Maritime Law and Policy
The Department of Maritime Law & Policy started its journey from the very inception of this
University under the Faculty of Maritime Governance and Policy. The Department is
committed to provide an excellent teaching and learning environment. Global standard
curriculums are followed to impart quality education by the qualified and competent teachers.
Graduates of this department will get a unique opportunity to develop their career in the
different areas of job market like judicial service, legal practitioners, University Teaching,
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shipping companies, banks and financial institutions, national and international organizations
etc.
4 Introduction to the Programme
LLB (Honours) in Maritime Law programme is a 4 year full time regular undergraduate
programme. Graduates from this programme will be able to develop their career as Lawyers
specially in maritime sector, Judges including admiralty and Marine Court, legal advisors,
academicians etc in the relevant discipline. The programme is divided into 8 semesters of six
months each (2 semesters in each year). Total credit hours of this programme are 141
including 6 credit hours for thesis/internship. Besides regular courses, workshops, seminars,
guest lectures and certificate courses on contemporary issues are arranged frequently for the
students. The duration of each semester is 26 weeks. Each semester is distributed as follows:
a. Classes 15 weeks
b. Mid Term Examinations 02 weeks
c. Preparatory Leave 02 weeks
d. Final Examination 03 weeks
e. Recess 04 weeks
5 Programme Outcome:
In general, the programme will enable its graduates to deal civil, criminal and maritime legal
problems. On completion of the program the graduates are expected to acquire the ability to:
 Apply the knowledge of maritime and general law in the field of legal
profession.
 Formulate legal problems specially in maritime fields and develop practical
solutions.
 Work effectively in teams and provide leadership.
 Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
 Understand managerial, professional and ethical responsibility.
6 Admission Information
6.1 Admission Criteria
Eligibility for admission in LLB ( Honours) in Maritime Law programme is as follows:
a. Applicants who have passed HSC or equivalent examination in the current or previous
year are eligible to apply.
b. Applicants must have passed HSC/equivalent examination and SSC/equivalent

examination with minimum GPA 3.5.
c. For IGCSE/O Level and IAL/GCE A Level or Equivalent Exam Applicants:
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(i) Students who have passed IGCSE/O level exam in at least 5 subjects and
IAL/GCE A level exam in at least 2 subjects are eligible to apply. Out of the 7
subjects in IGCSE/O Level and IAL/GCE A level candidates should get
minimum 4 B grades and 3 C grades. No D grade will accepted.
(ii) Candidates from O level and A level or from all other boards, outside the
country have to obtain ‘Equivalence Certificate’ from appropriate authority.
6.2 Admission Procedure
The procedure for admission in LLB Honours in Maritime Law programme is as follows:
a. Admission Circular: BSMRMU will invite applications from interested candidates

for admission in LLB Honours in Maritime Law programme by publishing
advertisements in the national dailies and BSMRMU website.
b. Written Admission Test: An eligible candidate will have to sit for a written
admission test on Bangla, General Knowledge and English, Critical reasoning &
Analytical Ability.
c. Syllabus of the Admission Test: Syllabus of the admission test will be on the current
HSC Syllabus Except General Knowledge, Critical reasoning & Analytical Ability.
d. Final Selection: Candidates will be selected finally on the basis of their combined
marks obtained in the written admission test, HSC/equivalent examination and
SSC/equivalent examination. Weightage will be written test 50%, HSC/equivalent
examination result 30% and SSC/equivalent examination result 20%.Final merit list
along with waiting list will be published on BSMRMU notice board as well as on
BSMRMU website.
For IGCSE/O Level and IAL/GCE A Level the calculation will be following:
SSC GPA HSC GPA O Level GPA A Level GPA Points Earned
>=3.5/1st >=3.5/ 1st >=3.0 >=2.5 3
>=2.5/2nd >=2.5/2nd >=2.5 >=2.0 2
* Letter grades of O-Level and A-Level subjects are converted into grade points as
follows: A =4, B = 3, C = 2 and D = 1. Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated by
averaging the grade points of the best five grades for O-Level and the best two grades
for A-Level.
6.3 Registration in the Programme
After final selection, the selected candidates will be registered under the programme in
accordance with the procedures as laid down by BSMRMU. The candidates have to go
through a medical checkup at BSMRMU designated Medical Centre to ascertain their
medical fitness. The selected candidates have to collect Admission Form from the Admission
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Section, and complete admission and registration formalities within the given time frame by
paying the required fees. The following rules will apply in this regard:
a. If any candidate fails to complete admission formalities within the prescribed

date and time, the candidate’s selection will be cancelled automatically
b. If any student does not attend the class within two weeks of commencement of
classes, the student’s admission will be cancelled automatically.
7 Teaching Strategy
The teaching strategy of the programme is mainly lecture based for theoretical courses and
demonstration for practical courses. Other teaching strategy includes case study, group
discussion, workshop, seminar and field work/study tour learning etc.
7.1 Assignment of Credits/ Contact Hours
a. For theoretical courses, one lecture of 60 minutes per week per term is equivalent
to one credit hour.
b. For laboratory courses, 120 minutes per week per term is equivalent to one credit
hour.
c. Credit hours are also assigned to study tour, industrial attachment, project and
thesis work taken by the students. The amount of time assigned to such work may
vary depending on the requirements.
7.2 Conduct of Courses
The following guidelines will be followed for conducting the courses:
a. At the beginning of the term, the course teacher will prepare a course outline
incorporating the course syllabus, performance evaluation and grading system (as laid
down in the policy), list of suggested text books/references, and a tentative schedule
of classes, examinations and events.
b. Thesis work will be assigned, either individually or in groups on any issue

pertaining to the course.
c. A number of individual and group assignments, presentations, etc. will be

assigned to students as per the course requirements.
8 Assessment Strategy
8.1 Grading System
Letter grades and corresponding grade points will be awarded in accordance with the
provisions (unified UGC grading system) shown below:
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Letter Grade Grade points Numerical Markings
A+ 4 80% and above
A 3.75 75% to below 80%
A- 3.5 70% to below 75%
B+ 3.25 65% to below 70%
B 3 60% to below 65%
B- 2.75 55% to below 60%
C+ 2.5 50% to below 55%
C 2.25 45% to below 50%
D 2 40% to below 45%
F 0 below 40%
X Thesis/Project continuation -
8.2 Performance Evaluations
8.2.1 Theory Courses

Forty percent (40%) marks of theoretical course will be allotted for continuous assessment,
i.e. quizzes, class tests, assignments, class evaluation, class participation, mid-term exam etc.
Term Final Examination is conducted centrally by BSMRMU. Term Final Examination will
be normally of 3-hour duration and comprise of 60% marks. Distribution of marks for a given
course is as follows:
a. Class Attendance : 05%

b. Class Participation/Observation : 05%
c. Term Paper/Assignment/ Case Study : 05%
d. Class Tests/Quiz : 05%
e. Mid Term Examination : 20%
f. Term Final Examination : 60%
The number of quizzes/class tests of a theory course will be n+1, where n is the number of
credit hours of the course. Evaluation of performance in quizzes/class tests will be on the
basis of the best n quizzes. The scheme of continuous assessment that a particular teacher
wishes to follow for a course will be announced as course outline on the first day of the term.
The performance of a student will be evaluated in terms of two indices, viz. Semester Grade
Point Average (SGPA), and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).
8.2.2 Lab Course: The distribution of marks for lab course is given below-
Content Marks
Attendance 10%
Class Performance
10%
/Observation
Report/Assignment 10%
Quiz 20%
Lab Test 30%
Viva/Presentation 20%
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8.2.3 Study Tour
The distribution of marks for the performance evaluation of each student on the study tour is
given below:
a. Attendance : 20%
b. Participation : 20%
c. Report Submission : 30%
d. Presentation : 30%
8.2.4 Thesis/ Internship

The distribution of marks for the performance evaluation of thesis and Internship is given
below:
a. Report Submission : 50%

b. Presentation : 30%
c. Oral Examination : 20%
8.2.5 Co-curricular Courses

Assessment for credited co-curricular courses is carried out continuously and implemented by
the course instructor or teacher. Aspects of the course evaluation are the attendance,
participation, competence, and course work. Course assessment may also include a mix of in-
course assignments and presentations depending on the type of co-curricular activities.
Course teacher will decided and announce the marks distribution in different attributes at the
beginning of the course.
8.3 The requirements for promotion to the next semester
The requirements for promotion to the next term are as follows:
a. A student has to take the required courses for a particular semester as per the syllabus
of the programme.
b. A student will be promoted to the second semester of each year, irrespective of his/her
results in the first term of the year.
8.4 The requirements for promotion to the next year
The requirements for promotion to the next term are as follows:
a. A student has to take the required courses for a particular year as per the syllabus of
the programme.
b. A student will be promoted to the next year, provided he/she does not have ‘F’ grades
in more than two subjects including backlog subjects (if any).
8.5 The re-examination of failed subjects
Normally the re-examination of the failed subjects will be conducted at the beginning of the
following academic year. A short term may be conducted for them during year ending
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recesses. However, students may also opt to register the failed subjects and appear the
examination with next batch.
8.6 Improvement
In case a student gets grade point within 2 to 2.75 then he can sit for course improvement
exam for once only. If in first attempt the examinee fail to improve from F grade then he can
participate in the next final exam for the second and last time. If the student unable to
improve his grade point then his earlier grade point will prevail. The improvement exam will
include only the theoritical part of 60% marks and will exclude the sessional and viva voce.
In case of retake or improvement the student’s maximum Letter Grade shall be ‘B’ (grade
point 3.00).
8.7 Credit Earned
The courses in which a student has obtained ‘D’ or a higher grade will be counted as credits
earned by him/her. Any course in which a student has obtained ‘F’ grade will not be counted
towards his/her earned credits. ‘F’ grade must be cleared within the designated period.
8.8 Degree Requirements
Degree requirements are as follows:
a. Completion of courses required for fulfilling the minimum credit of 138 in a

maximum period of 6 (six) academic years.
b. Appearing at the final examination in all the required courses as per curriculum of the
programme.
c. Successful defence of thesis paper.
d. Successful completion of 3 Degree ++ courses.
e. Scoring a CGPA 2.20 or above.
9 Course Designation System
Each course is designated by a maximum of four letter code identifying the programme or
department offering the course followed by a four-digit number having the following
interpretation:
a. The first digit corresponds to the year/level of the course.

b. The second digit corresponds to the semester/term of a year/level of the course.
c. The last two digits denote a course.
10 Curriculum Structure
LLB Honours in Maritime Law consists of total 47 courses excluding non-credit courses and
divided into the following categories:
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Category No. of Course Credits Percentage
Fundamental Courses 6 16.5 12%
Humanities and Social Science Course 4 10.5 7%
Core Courses 20 60 43%
Allied Course 12 34.5 24%
Development Courses 5 19.5 14%
Total 47 141 100%
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Year-1: Semester-1 Year-1: Semester-2

Code Course Name Credit Code Course Name Credit
LLB 1101 Jurisprudence 3 LLB 1201 Law of Torts & Consumer 3
Protection
LLB 1103 Legal History of Bangladesh 3 LLB 1203 Muslim Law 3
LLB 1105 Introduction to Maritime 3 LLB 1205 Hindu & Christian Personal 3
Organization Law
HUM 1101 Bangladesh Studies 3 LLB 1207 Law of Contract 3
HUM 1103 General English 3 HUM 1201 Bangla Language (h¡wm¡ i¡o¡) 3
HUM 1102 General English Lab 1.5 LLB 1001 Viva Voce 1.5
Total 16.5 Total 16.5

LLB 2101 Constitutional Law of 3 LLB 2201 Constitutional Law of 3
Bangladesh –I Bangladesh –II
LLB 2103 Equity & Law of Trust 3 LLB 2203 Shipping Law & Admiralty 3
Law
LLB 2105 Public International Law 3 LLB 2205 Criminology &Victimology 3
LLB 2107 Labor Laws of Bangladesh 3 LLB 2207 Law of Evidence 3
LLB 2109 Mercantile Law 3 LLB 2209 Law of Transfer of Property & 3
Registration
LLB 2111 Fiscal Law 3 LLB 2211 Administrative Law 3
LLB 2113 Constitutional Law of UK, 1.5 LLB 2001 Viva Voce 1.5
USA & India

LLB 3101 Land Laws of Bangladesh - I 3 LLB 3201 Land Laws of Bangladesh – II 3
LLB 3103 Law of the sea -I 3 LLB 3203 Penal Laws –II 3
LLB 3105 Penal Laws –I 3 LLB 3205 Law of Maritime Safety & 3
Security
LLB 3107 Law of Criminal Procedure - I 3 LLB 3207 Law of Criminal Procedure – II 3
LLB 3109 Law of Civil Procedure – I 3 LLB 3209 Law of Maritime Environment 3
LLB 3111 ADR and Legal Aid 3 LLB 3211 Law of Civil Procedure – II and 3
Limitation
COCR 3101 Co- Curricular 1.5 LLB 3213 Law of the sea -II 3
LLB 3001 Viva Voce 1.5

DEV 4101 Drafting and Conveyancing 3 DEV 4201 Mock trial and Moot Court 1.5
DEV 4103 Research Methodology 1.5 DEV 4000 Thesis / Internship and Report 6
writing
LLB 4103 Intellectual Property Law 3 DEV 4203 Legal Ethics 1.5
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LLB 4105 Company Law & Artha Rin 3 LLB 4001 Viva Voce 1.5
Adalat Ain
LLB 4107 Interpretation of Statutes & 3
General Clauses Act
LLB 4109 Law of Specific Relief & 3
Registration
Grand Total: 141 Credits
11.1 Study Tour: There will be a Study Tours (ST) in every year.
12 List of Degree++ Courses:
Each student shall have to register minimum 3 (Three) degree++ courses as a part of
requirement of the degree. A list of probable degree++ courses are given below:
 Law of Marine Insurance & Maritime Claims

 Humanitarian Law
 Law of Carriage of Goods
 Media & Cyber Law
 Sports Law
 Dangerous Goods Handling & Transportation
 Presentation Skill
 Medical Jurisprudence
Year-1: Semester-1
Course Code and Title Credits Contact Hours

LLB 1101:Jurisprudence 3 42
Aim:
The aim of jurisprudence is two fold- (1) Acquainting the freshman with theories of law and
legal concepts, and (2) introducing them with critical thinking – through an introduction to
legal theories.
Learning Outcome
At the completion of the course-
 The students will become confident in dealing with other law courses
 A student might find it helpful to revisit their jurisprudence book again and again
throughout their time in legal education to refresh their memories on basics of law.
Course Content:
1. Definition of Jurisprudence: Nature, scope, and utility of the study of Jurisprudence
2. Naturalist and Positivist Schools of Jurisprudence :Philosophical /Naturalist School-

Theological and secular perspective, Analytical / Positivist school, Utilitarianism ( Jeremy
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Bentham and Rudolf Von Ihering), Command Theory of Austin , Vienna School ( Pure /
Normative Science of law ( Hans Kelson ) Historical school (German school ) of
Jurisprudence ( George H Savigny and Sir Henry maine )
3. Neo- classical or Philoshophical school (Ronald Dwarkin) , Neo – Austinian school (

H.L.A Hart ), Hart-Fuller Debate , Hart- Dwarkin Debate
4. Sociological school ( Dean Roscoe pound )- Functional school, Realist School-

American Realism ( Justice Oliver Wendel Holmes Jr, karl Llewellyn and Jorome Frank) ,
Critical legal studies Movement and Scandinanvian Realism ( hagerstrom , olivercrna, Alf
Ross)
5. Socialist school and Feminist School
6. Sources of law: Formal ( historical and legal ) and Material sources – Legislation,
Custome, precedent, equity, Justice, and Good Conscience
7. Administration of Justice : Administration of civil and criminal justice, aims and

purposes of administration of Justice , Theories of Punishment , Procedural and Substantive
laws, Question of law, Facts and descretion , Legal fiction and presumption .
8. Legal concepts: rights, Kinds of rights, Property, kinds of property, modes of

acquiring property, servitute, ownership and possession
9. Legal personality: Natural, artificial persons and corporations
10. Concept of liability : Civil and criminal liability
11. Law of obligations: Contract, Tort, quasi- contract
12. Law of preocedure: substantive and procedural laws, Evidence
13. Law and Society: Relation between law and society, role of law in the development
of the society, empowerment of the ;people through law , legal awareness, access to Justice,
Distributive justice, social value of law, Judicial activism and public interest litigation
Suggested Readings:
Salmond , J, Jurisprudence , N.M Tripathi (pvt)Ltd, Bombay

Fitzgerald ,p.Jsalmond on Jurisprudence, sweet and maxwell, London12 thEdn, 1969
Paton, G.W: a text Book of Jurisprudence, Oxford ,Oxford university press, Great Britain
Khan, Hamiduddin ,an introduction to Jurisprudence, Book fair, Dhaka- 2008
Jhavala, N.H: elements of Jurisprudence, C. jamnadasand Co Bombay,2006

LLB 1103:Legal history of Bangladesh 3 42
Aim:
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The objectives of this course are to introduce the students with the key concepts like origins ,
the development of legal institutions, systems, principles and thought about law from the
most ancient times. It also includes the study of the historical development of particular legal
systems of particular institutions there in and of particular branches of law.
Learning Outcome:
After completing this course, particularly focusing on the history of legal development
Bangladesh, the student will,
- Learn many new ideas and concepts which are now emerging for the judicial system
of Bangladesh
- Be able to understand the deeply seated lacunas and shortcomings in the system and
- Able to form an independent opinion about the key features of the law and legal
system of Bangladesh
Course Content:
1. Administration of Justice in the Indian Subcontinent (1204-1947), Hindu period:

Judicial system upto 1204AD, Muslim Period, Judicial system in medieval India (1204-
1857).
2. Administration of Justice under the rule of the East India Company (1612-1857),
Constitutional history of India from 1857-1947
3. Law and Legal Institutions in British India: The East India Company and
Administration of Justice in Calcutta before 1726- The Mayor’s Court- The Charter of 1726
and 1753
4. Judicial Measures and Reforms of Warren Hastings- The Adalat System in Bengal-
The Regulation Act- Supreme Courts of Calcutta- The Judicial Plan of 1780 and Act of
Settlement, 1781.
5. Judicial Reforms from 1793-1822- High Court Act, 1861
6. The Charter Act of 1833- Codification by the Law Commissions.
7. Partition of India and British India’s judicial legacy.
8. The Legal System of Bangladesh as a member of the Common Law Family- Main
features of the common law system.
9. Sources of Law in Bangladesh, basic Law, legislation, ordinance, delegated
legislation, customs, judicial precedents, law reporting.
10. Branches of the Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Constitutional and Administrative
Law, other branches of law.
11. System of Courts: higher judiciary- the Supreme Court ( High Court Division and
Appellate Court Division), sub ordinate courts- civil and criminal, history of courts and
tribunals.
12. Judicial Procedure: fundamentals of civil and criminal procedures, Appeal and
Revision
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13. Judicial Personnel: Chief Justice, Judges of the Supreme Court, Supreme Judicial
Council, Judicial Officers, magistrate, law officers of the government.
14. Judicial Review: Separation of Lower Judiciary, Independence of Judiciary
15. The various Legal institutions of Bangladesh- The Ministry of Law, Justice and
Parliamentary Affairs, Office of the Attorney General, Law Commission, The Bangladesh
Bar Council and Bar Associations, Judicial Administration Training Institute, Administrative
Training Institute, Anti- Corruption Commission and Prosecution, Legal and Judicial Reform
Project
16. Law Reforms in Bangladesh, Law Commission, Powers and Functions
Suggested Readings:
Ahamuduzzaman: Legal History and the Legal System of Bangladesh, Shams Publications,
Dhaka 2007
Kulshreshtha. Visheshwar Dayal: Landmarks in Indian Legal History and Constitutional
History

LLB 1105: Introduction to Maritime Organization 3 42
Aim:
The aim of the course is to enlighten student about the organizations that are dealing with
maritime issues.
Learning Outcomes:
 It will provide better understanding of the maritime organization.

 It will help students to study other maritime subject.
Course Content:
1. International Organization
History, definition and classification of international organizations, role of global and
regional international organizations in dealing with common problems and in providing
global governance.
UN: Aims and objectives, Formation, Powers and functions
IMO: Aims and objectives, Formation, Powers and functions
ITLOS, ISA, ILO, CLCS, ICJ, United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs & the Law of the
Sea (DOALOS), UNEP, Classification Societies
2. National Organization
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Department of shipping, Sea Port of Bangladesh (Chattagram Port, Mongla Port, Payra Port)
Suggested Readings:
Michael P. Scharf, The Law of International Organizations. (Carolina Academics Press 2007)

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HUM 1101: Bangladesh Studies
Aim:
The objectives of this course are to introduce the students with the key concepts like socio-
economic, geo-political, institutional, social organizational, context of origin and
development of Bangladesh. Socio-political and economic context of Liberation War of
Bangladesh and the importance of Bay of Bengal will also be introduced here.
Learning outcomes:
On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:
 address different contemporary issues of modernization in context of Bangladesh ;

 demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts like socio-economic, geo-political,
institutional, social organizational, context of origin and development of Bangladesh
 identify the role of foreign investors and development partners in private sector
development demonstrate an understanding of the importance of Bay of Bengal
Course Content:
1. Brief geo-political and socio-economic history of Ancient Bengal The nature of origin
and development of Bengal Civilization
2. The socio-political and economic context of Liberation War of Bangladesh and the
background of the emergence of Bangladesh as an Independent Country.
3. The major Socio-Economic and Cultural Features of Bangladesh
4. Agricultural Development and the contribution of agricultural sector to the national
economy and society of Bangladesh; An overview of agricultural policies of Bangladesh
5. The Process of Industrialization in Bangladesh: The evolution of industrial growth in
Bangladesh; sector wise development of industries; the role of private and public sectors in
industrial development; An overview of industrial policies of Bangladesh
6. Private Sector Development in Bangladesh: The contribution of Private Sector in the
economy of Bangladesh; An overview of private sector development policy in Bangladesh;
The opportunities and Challenges of private sector development; The role of Foreign
Investors and Development Partners in Private Sector Development
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7. The Health and Demographic Features of Bangladesh: An overview of Fertility,
Mortality, Marriage, Migration, Primary Health Care Services, Family Planning,
Reproductive Health, Youth and Development etc.
8. Culture, Tradition and Heritage of Bangladesh: An overview of the development of
Art, Literature, Folk Culture, Music, Traditional Food Habit, Dresses, Architecture,
Monument, Objects of Civilization, Song, Paintings, Classic, Traditional and Modern Songs
and integration of Western Culture
9. Rural Development: The notion and evolution of Rural development; BARD as a
Model of Rural Development; Challenges and Constraints of Rural Development; The Role
of NGOs, Go and Development Partners in Rural Development
10. The Political and Governmental system in Bangladesh: The forms of Government;
Bureaucracy as a system of Administration; The role of Political parties in sustaining modern
democracy
11. Bay of Bengal: Introduction to Bay of Bengal; Geostrategic and economic importance
of Bay of Bengal.
Suggested Reading:
Md. Shamsul Kabir Khan and Dr. Daulatunnahar Khanam - Bangladesh Studies, Part -1 & 2,
Brothers Publication, 2011

HUM 1103:General English 3 42
Aim:
The course will develop students’ writing skills necessary for their academic and professional
success. It will also help the students to learn and follow the conventions of standard written
English in sentence structure, punctuation, grammar usage and spelling.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

 improve academic writing in English
 enhance students’ reading skills and understanding of short passages
 enrich students’ vocabulary
 develop grammatical accuracy
 write coherent, well-organized and argumentative essays
 learn the phases of writing: draft, revision, final copy
Course Content:
Section A:
1. Grammar
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Sentence elements and sentence patterns
Talking about the present, past and future (tense)
Talking about qualities and possibilities, wishes and chances (modals)
Articles, voice, preposition, reported speech, parts of speech
2. Essentials of English Pronunciation and conversation practices
Classification of English Sounds
Production and identification of English Sounds
Conversation Practices involving different social situations
3. Word Formation and Vocabulary Building
Prefixes and Suffixes
Phrasal Verbs
Section B:
Reading Texts Thematically and Linguistically

Identifying/evaluating texts thesis statements
Extracting main ideas from texts
Understanding writer’s purpose, tone, mood and style
Understanding figurative expressions
Summarsing main points
Section C:
A Reading Exercise – Badrul Haider Chowdhury, The Long Echoes
Section D:
Writing Exercises
Writing Descriptive, narrative, expository/argumentative essays
Writing reports
Formal and informal style of writing
Suggested Readings:
J. Eastword, Oxford Practice Grammar

G. Leech, Communicative Grammar of English
Michael Swan, Practical English Usage
Daniel Jones, English Pronouncing Dictionary
Sara Tharne, Mastering Advanced English Language

HUM 1102:General English Lab 1.5 21
Aim:
This course will help students enhance their communication skills through interactive
participation in the class. It will also enable them to speak fluently for academic as well as
professional purposes.
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Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

 engage in pre-writing activities, including narrowing a topic, generating ideas,
determining the audience and the relationship between audience and content and
setting an appropriate tone
 demonstrate the phases of writing: draft, revision, final copy
 demonstrate ability to write in various modes: personal narrative, expository,
analytical, descriptive, argument
 improve critical thinking skills, especially those of analysis and argument
 develop fluency in delivering speech
 speak more accurately and confidently
 develop listening skills
Course Content:
Speaking: Guided conversations (greetings, requesting, apologizing); Two- minute

impromptu talks; Role-plays and simulations; Preparing and presenting talks on a given
theme; Informal debates and group discussion; Public Speaking; Oral presentation;
Responding to audio/video clips.
Listening: Listening for main ideas/key information; Listening for specific details; Listening
and responding to texts (i.e. following instructions, answering questions, reacting to texts,
etc.); Listening and note-taking; Listening to news, broadcasts and songs; Listening and
watching short video clips.
Writing: Generating ideas, drafting, revising, and editing; Gathering, evaluating,documenting

and using sources; Writing and organizing different types of essay; Writing different types of
essays: narrative/descriptive, argumentative, cause effect; Developing a thesis statement;
Paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting; Using rhetorical modes including exposition;
Writing formal and informal letters; Writing business letters; Resume and Job application
letter writing; Report Writing; Amplification writing; MLA and APA Citation Style Guide;
Avoiding plagiarism.
Year-1: Semester-2

LLB 1201: Law of Tort and Consumer 3 42
Protection
Aim:
This course is designed to provide students with a general introduction of the law of torts and
consumer protection as it has been developed under British common law as well as the law of
Indian subcontinent. As the practice of law of torts is rarely found in Bangladesh it attempts
to engage students in searching areas through research where law of torts might be applied.
This course contains some basic concepts of the law of torts, such as the nature of law of
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torts, justification for torts and nature of liability. It also deals with some specific kinds of
torts, such as negligence, trespass, malicious prosecution, defamation and nuisance.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course, students should be able to-
 Discuss the conditions of liability in tort with special reference to the concept of strict
liability and the grounds of exemption from liability i.e. general defenses or
justification for torts
 Describe some of the main torts: trespass, defamation, nuisance, malicious
prosecution, negligence, intimidation, deceit and injurious falsehood, wrongful
confinement, injury to servitude, injuries to chattels, injuries to person, injuries to
other relations,
 Analyze some of the remedies available in action for tort: specific restitution,
injunction, damages.
 Have a comprehensive understanding about the existing law on consumer protection
in Bangladesh.
 Be conversant with major international instruments on consumer protection.
Course Content:
Tort:
1. Definition, nature and scope of tort: condition, liability, absolute liability.

2. General defense, general remedies.
3. Trespass to person, goods and land, dispossession.
4. Mensrea, negligence, nuisance, exemptions and immunities.
5. Malicious prosecution, defamation, intimidation, deceit and injurious falsehood wrongful
confinement.
6. Injury to servitudes. Conversion and other injuries to chattels, injuries to person, injuries
to other relations.
7. Joint wrong-doers, vicarious liability, strict liability. Liabilities for dangerous land and
Structures and other property.
8. Parties to an action in tort. Remedies in tort: specific restitution, injunction-damages.
9. Mass torts and Industrial torts – guiding principles and basic remedies.
Law of Consumer Protection:
1. Concept of Consumer & Consumer protection, Rationale for Consumer protection, A

brief history of consumerism
a) Development of market and consumer relations
b) Globalization and consumerism
c) Consumer movement in the global context
d) Legal framework and policy challenges
2. Important Legal Rights of Consumers with special reference to Bangladesh perspective
a) Genesis of the consumer rights – Un role

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b) Right to safety
c) Right to be informed
d) Right to choose
e) Right to be heard and assure
f) Right to redressed
g) Right to consumer education
3. Non-Legal Measures for consumer protection with special reference to Consumer

Movement in Bangladesh
4. Consumer Protection in different countries with special reference to India, USA, UK &
Sweden
5. The Consumer Protection Act, 2010
a) Objective of the legislation
b) Definitions
c) The system of grievance redressed system
d) Jurisdiction of the Consumer Flora’s
e) Complainants that can be made under the C. P. Act.
f) Relief available to consumer
g) Appeals, limitations, adjournments and other procedures
h) Amendments to C. P. Act.
i) An Appraisal of C. P. Act
6. Emerging Issues in Consumer Protection and Law
a) WTO and Consumer Protection
b) E-Commerce and Consumer Rights
c) Role of Civil Society in Consumer Protection
d) Access to justice and Consumer Laws
e) ADR in resolution of Consumer disputes
f) Data protection
Suggested Readings:
Salmond & Heuston: Law of Torts, Universal Book Traders, Delhi

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Basu, D. D: The Law of Torts, Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd. Now Delhi
Gandhi, B. M: Law of Torts, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow
Ratanlal and Dhirajlal: Law of Torts, Wadhwa and Company Law Publishers, New Delhi
Chowdhury, A. M: Law of Torts, PLD Publishers, Lahore
Dr. Gurjeet Singh: The Law of Consumer Protection in India
Mizanur Rahman: Consumer Protection Law and the Swedish Approach
M J Anthony: Consumer Rights
M J Anthony : Landmark Judgments on Consumer Protection
PK Majumdar : Law of Consumer Protection in India

LLB 1203: Muslim Law 3 42
Aim:
Islamic jurisprudence and Muslim Law is related to the personal laws of the Muslims. The
religious norms governing the personal and domestic life of the Muslims and the legal
relations, rights and obligations arising there from are the focus of this course. The question
of enforcement of these religious norms through the prevailing secular administration of
justice and the visible impact of these laws in the legal landscape of Bangladesh are also
addressed here.
Learning Outcomes:
At completion of the course-
 Students will know the progress and setbacks of Muslim personal law in Bangladesh
and around the Muslim world.
 The will also be able to offer realistic solutions to legal problems that arise in
everyday life including domestic and conjugal matters, law of succession and transfer
of property.
Course Content:
1. Introduction- Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) & Laws (Shariah), History and Sources of
Islamic Law, Schools and Sects of Islamic Law, Doctrines of Ijtihad &Taqlid, Modern
Developments of Islamic Law – Statutory and Judicial Interventions in muslim personal law,
Modern Administration of Muslim Law, Legality and Permissibility of Fatwa, Impact of
International Human Rights Law, Demand for Uniform Family Code, Evolution of Muslim
law in the Indian Sub-continent.
2. Muslim Marriages – Definition and Nature, Essentials and Consequences,

Registration and Presumption, Guardianship in Marriage (Wali) – The Child Marriage
Restraint Act 1929, Classification of Marriage (Valid, Irregular and Void), Prohibited
Degrees (Ashab-ul-Tahrim), Permissible Stipulations in Marriage contract, Muta, Polygamy
and Polyandry.
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3. Parentage: Acknowledgment & Legitimacy – Establishment of Parentage,
Presumption of Legitimacy, Acknowledgement, Conditions of a Valid Acknowledgment,
Legal Consequences of Acknowledgment
4. Restitution of Conjugal Rights- Suit for Restitution of Conjugal Rights, Wife’s

defense in a Restitution Suit, Constitutionality of Restitution
5. Maintenance – Meaning and Scale of Maintenance, Maintenance of Wife (Condition

of obedience or living together, Past and Post-Divorce Maintenance, Loss of maintenance),
Maintenance of Children and Grandchildren (Duration of Maintenance, Children in Mother’s
Custody), Maintenance of Parents (The Maintenance of Parents Act 2013), Maintenance of
other Relations, Suit for Recovery of Maintenance
6. Dower – Definition and nature of Dower, Classification of sower, Remission of
Dower, Retention/Lien and Suit for Recovery of Dower, Dower vs. Dowry – The Dowry
Prohibition Act 1984
7. Divorce – Various Modes of Dissolution – by the Husband (talaq, ila, zihr, apostasy),
by the Wife (Talaq –i-Tawfiz, Khair-ul-Bhulug), by mutual consent (Khula and Mubarat) and
by judicial intervention – The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act 1939 – definition of
Cruelty, The Woman and Child Repression Act, 2000 and The Domestic Violence Act, 2010,
The Statutory Process of Divorce – The Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961, Registration
of Divorce – The Muslim Marriages and Divorce (Registration) Act 1974, Legal
Consequence of Dissolution of Marriages; Controversies with TrippleTalaq and Hilla.
8. Guardianship & Custody – Guardianship in Islam – Age of Minority; Guardianship of

Person (Custody) – Natural, Court Appointed and De facto guardian, Mother’s right of
custody – doctrine of welfare, age rule, mother’s remarriage, and obstruction with paternal
supervision, Disqualification, Termination and Removal of Guardian of Person; Guardianship
of Property – Natural, Testamentary & Court Appointed – Powers and Removal of Guardian
of Property
9. The Family Court – Exclusivity of Jurisdiction, Eligible litigants of the Family

Courts, Application of CPC and Limitation Act in family matters, Mediation, Execution of
Family Court Decrees.
10. Gift – Essentials of a Valid Gift, Actual or Constructive Delivery of Possession,

Writing and Registering a Gift, Hiba-bilEwaz & ShartulEwaz, Void Gifts, Gift for unborn
person, Gift of Mushaa, Gift in Futuro, Contingent or Conditional gift, Gift with a Condition,
Life Estate and Life Interest, Gift during Marz-ul-Maut, Revocation of Gifts
11. Will (Wasiyat) – Definition and nature, formalities, bequeathable third, bequest in
favor of an heir, Wasi or Executor of Will, Abatement of Legacies, Revocation of will
12. Pre-emption – Definition and nature Premeptor, Religion of the Seller, Buyer and
Preemptor, Formalities and Legal Effects of Preemption, Loss of Preemption, Statutory
Preemption – The State Acquisition and Tenancy Act 1950
13. Waqf – Definition and essentials, Mushaa or Undivided Share, Essential formalities,
Classification of Waqf, Purposes or objects of Waqf, Uncertain Objects and Cy pres,
Appointment, powers and removal of Mutwalli, The MussalmanWakf (Validating) Act 1913,
The Waqf Ordinance 1962.
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14. Inheritance – Administration of Estate, Heritable Property , Basic Principles – Birth
Right, Right of an unborn child, Vested Interest, Rule of Al-Jabari, Male –female proportion ,
Rule of Exclusion, Missing person, wife undergoing iddat and Partition of Undivided Family
Property, Joint Family and Joint Family Business; Sunni Law of Inheritance – Different kinds
of heirs, the Twelve Quranic Sharers, Doctrine of Increase (Aul) and Return (Radd), the
Residuaries, Distant Kindred; Doctrine of Representation & the case of Sonless Propositus,
Grand Children’s share in the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961, Bangladesh Law
Commission’s view on Sonless families.
Suggested Readings:
Mulla, D. F.: Principles of Mahamedan Law, N. M. TripathiPvt Ltd, Bombay, 2008

Fyzee, Asaf A. A.: Outlines of Mohammedan Law, Oxford University Press, Calcutta, 2006
Ali, SayedAmeer: Mohammedan Law (Vol. I & II), PLD Publishers, Lahore, 2003
Rashid, Khalid: Muslim Law, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow, 2005
Mahmud, Shaukat: Principle and Digest of Muslim Law, Legal Research Center, Lahore
Mahmood, Tahir: Muslim Law, Law Book Company, Allahabad
Haque, M Iqramul: Islamic Law of Inheritance Rules and Calculations

LLB 1205: Hindu and Christian Personal law 3 42
Aim:
The course on covers every aspect of personal life of Hindus and Christians such as marriage,
guardianship and maintenance, adoption, gift, will, straphang, widow’s property, joint family,
religious and charitable endowment, inheritance. Thus this course is designed to provide a
complete idea on these issues. It will also focus on the sources of Hindu law and it schools.
Though the personal law of Hindus has been reformed to a great extent in India, Bangladesh
follows ancient principles of Hindu laws, which will be discussed in this course. The
reformation of Hindu law as it has been made in India will be discussed to explore how this
law can be reformed for the better interest of Hindu community. The recommendation of law
commission on this issue will be analyzed in this regard.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course, students should be able to –

 Describe the sources and schools of Hindu Law
 Focus on the law relating to the person, such as marriage, maintenance, guardianship
and adoption
 Discuss the law relating to property, such as gift, will, debts, stridhana, women’s
property, religious and charitable endowment, joint Hindu family, inheritance,
partition.
 Analyze the reform of Hindu law in India and Nepal
 Recommend the reformation of Hindu law in Bangladesh
Course Content:
1. Introduction-Definition, Nature, Scope and Development of Hindu Law
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2. Sources of Hindu Law-Surti, Smriti, Commentaries on the smrities(Nibandhas), Puranas,
Judicial Decisions, Legislation, Justice, Equity and good conscience, Custom and Usages.
3. Schools of Hindu Law-Mitakshara and Dayabagha School
4. Law of Marriage- Sacramental nature of the Marriage, Ancient forms of marriages,

Requirements of valid marriage, parties and guardians in Hindu Marriage, Registration,
Restitution of conjugal life and Judicial Separation
5. Law of Maintenance
6. Law of Adoption – Definition and ingredients, Capacity to adopt and termination of the
capacity, Effect of adoption Adoption by Widows.
7. Law of Inheritance – General Principle of inheritance under Dyabhaga and Mitakshara,

Difference between Kitakshara and Dayabhaga Inheritance, per capital and per stripes
distribution,
8. Law of Guardianship – Guardianship, Different types of guardian, Powers and

responsibilities of Natural and Testamentary Guardian
9. Law relating to Stridhan and Women’s Property – Definition and Classification, Tests
applied to identify Stridhana, Salient features of Stridhana, Sources of Stridhana, Rights of a
woman over Stridhaa
10. Joint Hindu Family – Karta of the Joint Family – Rights, Duties and Obligations of the
‘karta’ Coparcenary Property, Rights & Duties of the members of the Hindu Joint Family
Rights of Coparceners, Differences between Hindu Joint Family & Coparcenary.
11. Law of Gift and Wills – Requirments of valid Gifts and Wills, Requirement of
possession and registration, Hindu gifts distinuighed form statutory gifts, Gifts and Will
under DayabhagaandMitakshara schools, Status of Religious and charitable endowments.
12. Law of Debts – Debts under Dayabhaga and Mitakshara schools
13. Law relating to Partition
14. Impartible Estate.
15. Hindu law Reforms – In India and Nepal; Various Hindu Law Reforms Acts of 1955-56
in India Possible Hindu Law Reforms in Perspectives of Bangladesh.
16. The Divorce Act, 1869.
17. The Succession Act, 1925
18. The Special Marriage Act, 1872
Suggested Readings:
Mulla, D. F :Principles of Hindu Law, N. M. Tripathi Private Ltd, Mombay, 2006

Rakshit, SreeMridulKanti: Principles of Hindu Law, Kamrul Book House, Dhaka
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Mahmood, Dr. Taher: Hindu Law, The Law Book Company Private limited, Allahabad
Patwary, A. B. M. Mofizul Islam: Hindu law, Kamrul Book House, Dhaka
Agarwala, R. K: Hindu Law, Central Law Agencey, Allahabad

LLB 1207: Law of Contract 3 42
Aim:
The aim of studying contract law is to know numerous nature and transaction of commercial
contract.
Learning Outcomes:
 At the end of the course, students will –

 Know the laws and principles governing the contractual relations between parties
 Understand the doctrinal dimensions of contractual obligations
 Understand the situations constituting exemptions to contractual liabilities
Course Content:
1. Definition, meaning, nature and scope of contract- Making of an Agreement
2. Formation of a contract-Offer and Acceptance-Consideration, Promise-Contract
3. Essentials of Valid Contracts: valid, void and voidable contracts
4. Capacities of parties to contract - Contract by minor
5. Free consent in contract-its meaning and implication, coercion, undue influence,

fraud, mistake, misrepresentation, duress, doctrine of consideration, legality of consideration,
legality of object.
6. Contracts which are declared void by the Act- Contingent contracts and wagering
contracts., Quasi- contracts.
7. Performance of contracts- contracts which must be performed, by whom contracts

must be performed, contracts which need not to be performed.
8. Termination and discharge of a contract: by performance, by refusal or by breach, by

agreement, by impossibility, , Remedies for breach of contract, specific performance,,
injunction, damage
9. Some specific class of contracts , contracts of guarantee, contract of indemnity,

contract of bailment, contract of agency- appointment of agents, authority of the agent,
Creation of the agency, revocation of authority, agent, study to principle, Duty of principle to
agent
Suggested Readings:
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The Contract Act,1872
Pollock and Mulla, D,F : Indian Contract act and Specific Relief Act, N.M Tripathipvt Ltd,
Bombay
D.L.R: The Contract act
Haque, Ekramul: lawof Contract, law lyceun, dhaka

HUM 1201:Bangla Language 3 42
Aim:
The objectives of this course is to increase the knowledge of the students related to grammar
and literature of Bangla language and its use.
Learning Outcomes:
• বাাংলাদেদের সামাজিক, ঐজিহাজসক ও সাাংস্কৃ জিক অনুষদের সদে বাাংলা সাজহদিের সাংদ াগ স্থাপন করদি পারদব।
• বাাংলাদেে এবাং বাঙাজলর ইজিহাস ও সাংস্কৃ জি সম্পদকে সদেিন হদব।
• দেনজিন িীবদন শুদ্ধরূদপ বাাংলা প্রদ াগ করদি সক্ষম হদব।
• প্রজমি বাাংলা উচ্চারদে কথা বলার েক্ষিা বৃজদ্ধ পাদব।
• জেক্ষাথীদের মদযে বাাংলা ভাষা সম্পদকে আস্থা সাংদ াজিি হদব।
Course Content:
fÐbjMä - i¡o¡
1. h¡wm¡ dÄ¢e/ h¡NdÄ¢e (Phone/ Speech Sound); hZ Ñ (Letter); Arl(Syllable)

2. h¡wm¡ dÄ¢el EµQ¡lZ ÙÛ¡e J l£¢a (Point of Articulation & Manner of Articulation)
3. h¡wm¡ EµQ¡lZ-fÐ¢ja (Standard), B’¢mL (Dialectal), °h¢Qœ (Variation)
4. A¢f¢e¢qa, A¢anÐ¦¢a, ülp‰¢a, nÄ¡p¡O¡a (Strees accent), üli¢‰/ ülal‰
(Intonation);
5. h¡wm¡ J Cw-l¢Sl a¥me¡
6. h¡wm¡ ¢mMe cra¡: p¡d¤/Q¢ma l£¢az ¢hl¡j ¢Qq² fÐ-u¡Nz fÐ¢jah¡wm¡ h¡e¡-el
¢euj (h¡wm¡ HL¡-X¢j)
7. hÉ¡hq¡¢lL h¡wm¡: pw¢rç B-m¡Qe¡
HL¥n ®ghÐ¦u¡¢l, j¤¢š²k¤Ü, h¡wm¡ i¡o¡, ¢hnÄ¡ue, h¡wm¡l Evph, osGa¥, h¡wm¡
ehhoÑ, Bd¤¢eL abÉ -fÐk¤¢š², h¡wm¡l ®m¡Lpwúª¢a, j¡eha¡ J °e¢aLa¡z
¢àa£uMä - p¡¢qaÉ
L¢ha¡:
1. Bhc¤m q¡¢Lj - e§le¡j¡
2. j¡CLm jd¤p¤de cš - h‰i¡o¡
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3. m¡mep¡Cy- M¡Q¡l ®ial A¢Qe f¡¢M
4. lh£¾cÐe¡b W¡L¥l- ¢eTÑll üfÀi‰
5. L¡S£ eSl¦m Cpm¡j- BS pª¢ø - p¤-Ml Eõ¡-p
6. S£he¡¾c c¡n- l©f¢p h¡wm¡
7. q¡p¡e q¡¢gS¤llqj¡e- AjlHL¥-n
8. Bm¡ E¢Ÿe Bm BS¡c- pÈª¢a Ù¹ñ
9. n¡jp¤l lqj¡e- ®a¡j¡-L f¡Ju¡l SeÉ ®q ü¡d£ea¡
10. ¯puc n¡jp¤m qL - f¢lQu
fÐhå:
1. h¢‰j Q¾cÐ Q–¡f¡dÉ¡u- h¡‰¡m¡ i¡o¡
2. lh£¾cÐe¡b W¡L¥l- piÉa¡l pwLV
3. qlfÐp¡cn¡Ù»£- °am
4. fÐjb ®Q±d¤l£- -k±h-e c¡J l¡S¢VL¡
5. L¡S£ eSl¦m Cpm¡j- haÑj¡e ¢hnÄp¡¢qaÉ
6. j¤qÇjc Bhc¤m q¡C- Bj¡-cl h¡wm¡ EµQ¡lZ
7. Lh£l ®Q±d¤l£- Bj¡-cl BaÁf¢lQu
-R¡VNÒfAeÉ¡eÉlQe¡:
1. lh£¾cÐe¡b W¡L¥l- ®f¡øj¡ØV¡l
2. -l¡-Lu¡ p¡M¡Ju¡a ®q¡-pe- Ah-l¡d h¡¢pe£
3. ¢hi§¢ai¨oZ h-¾c¡f¡dÉ¡u- f¤yCj¡Q¡
4. ¯puc Ju¡m£ Eõ¡q- eueQ¡l¡
5. S¡q¡e¡l¡ Cj¡j- HL¡šll ¢ce…¢m
6. q¡p¡e B¢SS¤m qL- Ol-Nl¢ÙÛ
7. BMa¡l¦‹¡j¡e C¢mu¡p- AfO¡a
e¡VL:
1. Lhl- j¤¢el ®Q±d¤l£
Year-2: Semester-1

LLB 2101: Constitutional Law of Bangladesh I 3 42
Aim:
The objective of this course is to create a meaningful understanding of basic philosophical

tenets of Bangladesh Constitutional Law. This course also aims to enable the students to
illustrate the fundamental principle of Bangladesh Constitution, to gain understanding of the
legal theories that underpin the Bangladesh Constitution.
Learning Outcomes:
Students completing the course on Constitutional Law of Bangladesh –

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 Are expected to have a deep understanding of the historical and philosophical
foundations of the state
 Will understand the fundamental tenets of the public law of Bangladesh and the
institutional set up of the Republic.
 Finally, the students should be able to articulate their independent views over
contemporary crucial constitutional issues
Course Content:
1. Introduction - definition, scope and nature of Constitution and Constitutional Law;

concept of state; organs of government, executive legislature, and judiciary, Constitution as
the Fundamental Law of the Land, Classification of Constitutions, Forms of Government:
democracy, autocracy, unitary and federal systems, parliamentary and presidential form of
government, Separation of Powers, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights.
2. Historical Background of the Constitution of Bangladesh - Experiments in

Representative Government in British India, 1919, The diarchy, The Government of India
Act 1935. Indian independence Act 1947. Constitutional Debate in Pakistan. Six Points
Programme and Emergence of Bangladesh; Proclamation of Independence of April 10, 1971
and its Constitutional Significance for new born Bangladesh.
3. Salient Features of the Constitutions of 1972: Preamble, Basic pillars - Socialism,

Nationalism, Democracy and Secularism
4. Constitutional Supremacy and Martial Law
5. Fundamental Principles of State Policy, ‘Rights’ v. ‘ Principles’ dichotomy
6. Fundamental Rights of their Enforcement - Equality, Due Process & Reasonable

Classification, ‘Right of Life’ Protection in respect of Arrest, Detention, Remand, Trial &
Punishment, Freedom of Speech, Expression and Press.
7. Rule of Law and Separation of Powers, Parliamentary and Presidential Democracy
Suggested Readings:
Constitution of Bangladesh
Ahmed, Moudud: Era of Sheikh MujiburRahman, University Press Limited. Dhaka.
Ahmed, Professor Ali: Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution, H. A. Publisher,
Dhaka, 1stEdn. 1998
Choudhury, Dilara: Constitutional Development in Bangladesh, UPL, 1995.
Chowdhury, Badrul Haider: Evolution of Supreme Court of Bangladesh, Dhaka University
Mahmudul Islam: Constitutional Law of Bangladesh.
Choudhury, Jashim Ali: Constitutional Law
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LLB 2103:Equity and Trust 3 42
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Aim:
The principles of equity reduce the brittleness and rigidity of law. The course includes the
study of the principles of equity and trust. As the equitable principles are largely translated
into the statutory laws of the country, the course will put a focus on the Trusts Act of 1887 as
well. This course aims to help students gather basic knowledge on equity and trust.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course, students are expected to –
 Know the key principles of equity that the form the bedrock of every administration
of justice, understand and appreciate the probable scope of application of those
principles to the concrete cases governed by statutes and written laws and
 Know the laws and regulations governing the trust ownership and the rights and
obligations appertaining thereto.
Course Content:
Equity:
1. Nature and Definition of Equity
2. Historical development of Equity
3. Relation between Law and Equity
4. Courts of Equity: Composition, powers and functions of the Courts of Equity
5. Application of Equity jurisdiction in Bangladesh
6. Maxims of Equity
7. Equitable Doctrines
8. Classification of Equitable Rights and Interests
9. Equitable Remedies: Specific Performance, Injunction and Receiver.
10. The Law of Equity Redemption and the Law against Clogging
Trust:
1. Introduction, Nature and definition of Trust
2. Origin and historical development of Trust
3. Creation of Trust, Classification of Trust
4. Appointment, retirement and removal or trustees
5. Duties and liabilities of trustees
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6. Rights, powers and disabilities of trustees
7. Rights and liabilities of beneficiary
8. Breach of trust and remedies: Benami Transactions
9. Extinction of Trust
Suggested Readings:
The Trust Act 1882 (Act II of 1882)
singh, G V: The Principle of Equity, Central Law Agency, Allahabad
Snell: Principles of Equity, Sweet & Maxwell, London
Agarwalla: Indian Trust Act
Gandhi, B. M: Equity Trust and Specific Relief Act, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow.
Singh, G. P: Equity Trust and Specific Relief, Central Law Agency, Allahabad

LLB 2105:Public International Law 3 42
Aim:
This course provides students with an understanding of the system of public international law
which regulates relations between actors on the global stage. Topics include: the nature of
international law; sources of international law, including treaties, customary international law
and general principles of law; participants in the international legal system, including
statehood, legal personality and diplomatic protection; territory; state responsibility;
jurisdiction and immunity; the relationship between international law and municipal law; the
international law of human rights; the operation of the United Nations system, including the
role of the General Assembly, international dispute settlement and the role of the
International Court of Justice. and the law regulating the use of force and the role of the
Security Council.
Learning Outcomes:
 Surrounding the use of force and human rights

 Understand how international law influences the development and adaptation of
domestic law through legislative, executive and judicial action
 Critically examine the operation and application of international law in practical
contexts
 Develop effective skills both orally and in writing, in the construction of legal
argument and analysis on issues of international law
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 Undertake self-directed international legal research at a high level
Course Content:
1. International Law in general – Definition, Nature, Characteristics, Scope and Utility,

Origin and Development
2. Relationship between International Law and Municipal Law- Application of

International law in State Territories, Practice as to such application in different states, USA,
UK, Bangladesh
3. Sources of International Law- Treaties, Customs and state practices, practices,

resolutions and declarations of key international organizations, Judicial Precedents, Juristic
works, codifications, equitable considerations.
4. Recognition of States – State as Subjects of International Law- Rights and Duties of

States.
5. Diplomatic and Consular Law – Functions of Diplomatic Missions. Diplomatic

Privileges and Immunities
6. Law of Treaties – Nature and Functions of Treaties. Parties to Treaties.Conclusion

and Entry into Force of Treaties.Interpretation of Treaties.
7. States and Individuals – Nationality, Dual Citizenship, Statelessness, Diplomatic

Protection, Treatment of Aliens, Asylum and Extradition
8. State Territory- Boundaries, Rivers, Air Space.
9. State Jurisdiction – Subjective and Objective territorial principle, Active and Passive
nationality principle, Universal jurisdiction, Protective principle
10. State Responsibility – Responsibility for internationally wrongful acts, Risk and Fault
Theory, Reparation, Compensation, Satisfaction and Restitution, ILC’s Draft Article on
International State Responsibility
11. State Succession
12. International Law of Rivers – International status of the Tars boundary Rivers, principle
of equitable distribution of river resources, control of navigation, mutual rights and duties
among the upper riparian and lower riparian states.
13. International Law of Organizations – United Nations – Ideals, Objectives Powers and
Functions. Principal Organs of the UN, Specialized Agencies of the UN, Regional
Organizations.
14. Pacific Settlement of International Disputes – Negotiation, Arbitration, Conciliation,

Mediation, Good Office, judicial settlement, international court of justice, powers, functions
and jurisdiction.
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15. Use of Force and Humanitarian Intervention – Individual and Collective Self Defense,
Anticipatory self defense and Pre-emptive Self Defense, norms and permissible limits of
intervention on humanitarian grounds, Unilateral v. Collective intervention.
Suggested Readings:
Brownlie, Ian: Basic Documents in International Law, Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1972.
Kapoor, S. K :International Law, Allahabad: Central Law Agency, 10th Edition, 1994.
Dixon, Martin :Text Book on International Law, London: Blackstone Press Limited, 2nd
Edition, (Reprinted in 1995)
Chaudhari, Abdul Rashid :Public International Law, Lahore: The Caravan Book House,
1962.
Rashid, B. Harun: International Law, Dhaka: AnupamGyanBhandar, Revised Edition, 1998.

LLB 2107: Labour Laws of Bangladesh 3 42
Aim:
Labour and Industrial law deals with the different kinds of workers, rights of workers,
welfare and safety measures in workplace, collective bargaining and trade union, settlement
of labour disputes, issue of compensation and punishments for violation of labour laws.
Learning Outcomes:
 Hold a clear idea about the legal landscape of labour rights and obligations in
Bangladesh
 Holds an informed opinion on the adequacy or inadequacy in the labour standard
compliance system
 Advise and counsel the potential victims of labor abuse.
 Understand the collective Bargaining
 Dimension of labour rights
 Identify and understand the key international instruments and principles governing the
international labour rights
Course Content:
1. Background: Importance of Employment Legislation, Development of the labour Laws

through British and Pakistan Periods and Its Present Form in Bangladesh
2. Factory Laws: Issues of Health, Welfare, Working Hours, Leave and Holidays.
3. Employment of Labour: Definition of Workers, Conditions of Employment and

Formation of the Contract of Service, classification of Workers.
4. Leave and holidays: procedures for changes in condition of service by way of stoppage
of work, layoff, retrenchment etc.
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5. Conclusion of service of the worker by the employer through dismissals, discharge and
termination.
6. Procedures for Defending Worker’s Rights against Illegal Dismissals, Termination etc.
Penalties of Offences.
7. Law of Trade Unions: Role and Functions of Trade Unions, Registration of Trade
Unions, Rights and Privileges of Registered Trade Unions.
8. Collective Bargaining Agent: Concept, process, scope, pre-requisite and operation in

Bangladesh.
9. Trade Union Movement: History of trade union movement in the Indian Sub-continent,
Problems of trade union movement in Bangladesh.
10. Unfair labour practices on the part of workers and employers.
11. Settlement of Disputes through negotiation, conciliation and arbitration.
12. Right of Strike and Lockout
13. Application to Labour courts and Tribunals: Constitution, Functions and Powers of
Labour Courts and theLabour Appellate Tribunal.
14. Wages: Rights to Payment of Wages.
15. Compensation: Occupational Health and Safety, Legal Coverage of Victims of

Accidents and Disease.
16. International Labour Standards and their application in Bangladesh.
Suggested Readings:
The Labour Act, 2006 of Bangladesh (Government Publication)

Dhar, Nirmulendu: Labour and Industrial Lawa of Bangladesh, Remisi Publications, Dhaka,
200.
Khan, A.A : Bangladesh Labour and Industrial Law, Sarbojon Granthalaya and Progoti
Prokashani, dhaka, 1992.
Halim, Md. Abdul: Text Bank on Labour and Industrial Law of Bangladesh, Dhaka 2005

LLB 2109: Mercantile Law 3 42
Aim:
This is a course on the laws and regulations on business and commercial transactions on
Bangladesh. It also deals with the principles of commercial law.
Learning Outcomes:
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 Demonstrate a detailed understanding of contract law, knowing how to recognize
formation, discharge and remedies for breach of contract
 Recognize the existence of a contract of sale and demonstrate an understanding of the
legal and commercial aspects of sale contracts
 Recognize the existence of a partnership and demonstrate and understanding of the
legal and commercial aspects of partnership
 Recognize a negotiable instruments and to explain the legal position relating to such
an instrument utilizing the principles of contract law,
 Demonstrate their knowledge of the main provisions of the Bankruptcy Act,
 Demonstrate their knowledge of the main provisions of Arbitration Act 2001
Course Content:
1. Sale of goods: Formation of Contract – Subject matter of the contract – Transfer of

Property as between seller and buyer – performance of contract – fights of unpaid seller, suit
for breach of contract
2. Carriage of Goods: Contact of Carriage – Classification of Carriers – Railways as

Carriers – Carriage of goods by Sea – Charter Party – Bill of Landing, Bill of lading Act
1856, Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925
3. Insurance: Nature of Contract of Insurance – Re-Insurance, Double Insurance, Marine

Insurance, Life Insurance.
4. Negotiable Instruments: Promissory Notes, Bills of Exchange Chouse.
5. Law of Insolvency: Nature and Concept of insolvency, Object of insolvency Legislation-

Procedure of Insolvency-Bankruptcy Court (DewliaAdalt)—ArthaRinAdalat—Money
Laundering Act.
6. Law of Arbitration
7. Law of Partnership.
Suggested Readings:
Shukla, M.C: Mercantile Law, S. Chand & Company, Delhi

Singh, Avtar: Principles of Mercantile Law, Eastern Book Co, 7th Edition, Luck now, 2000
Kuchhal, M. C: Mercantile Law, Vikas Pubishing House Pvt. Ltd
The Bills of Lading Act, 18856
The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925
The Carriers Act, 1865
The Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881
The Insurance Act, 1938
The Sale of Goods Act, 1930
The Arbitration Act, 2002
The Partnership Act, 1932
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LLB 2111: Fiscal Laws of Bangladesh 3 42
Aim:
A student of taxation will have to make a detailed study of fiscal policy and tax in
Bangladesh. Our tax laws appear to be seriously complicated to many a people. An analysis
of this aspect will have to be made so that the reasons for such complications can be know.
Learning Outcomes:
Students completing the course will be able to-

 understand the institutional dynamics of taxation of Bangladesh
 understand the fiscal and budgetary process of Bangladesh
 critically analyze the theoretical loopholes and shortcomings of the administration of
taxation;
 assess the individual and corporate taxation issues of a given client.
Course Content:
1. Income tax Ordinance 1984

2. Definitions: Different types of Assesses - Status and Liabilities of Assesses
3. Income, Exemptions and Other concessions
4. Assesses, Types and Status,
5. Tax Authority, Appeals, Revision and Reference,
6. Determination of Total Income and taxable income
7. Different Heads of Income
8. Income tax authorities - Appeals, Revisions
9. Assessment procedure, Re-assessment, Assessment of Individual & Firms
10. Recovery of Taxes, Refund and Penalties, Assessment of Non-Succession of
Business: Changes in the constitution of firm, Provisions regarding certain classes of
provident and superannuation Funds.
11. Advance Payment of tax - Deduction of Tax at source
12. Tax holiday - Penalties and Recoveries
13. Wealth Tax Act. 1963: Definition: Changes of wealth of Gift Tax, Assessment
procedure, Liabilities to Assessment in special cases, Authorities, Appeals, Revision and
References, Payment and Recovery and Penalties.
14. Gift Tax Act 1963 (As amended up-to-date) - Definition: Changes of Gift Tax,
valuation of Gifts, Assessment procedure, Exemption of Gift Tax, Liabilities to Assessment
in Special cases, Authorities, Appeals, Revision and Reference, Payment and Recovery;
Penalties.
15. Value Added Taz: Important terms, taxable goods and services, VAT Authorities,
Determination of VAT, method and time for VAT payment, Turnover tax and supplementary
duty, Registration under VAT and VAT return.
16. Customs Act: Brief Introduction to Customs Act 1969, Statutory definitions, customs
procedure, customs authorities, Prohibited good, goods dutiable, Exemptions from customs
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duty, Valuation procedure, date for determination of value and rate of duty, determination of
customs duty.
17. Estate Duty Act 1950: Principles of passage of property of death, Waqf, Provision of
Company Valuation, Aggregation into Estate, Deduction and computation and Principles,
Assessment Technique, Refund, Recovery and Penalties
18. Sales Tax Act 1951: Definition: Basis of Sales Tax, Assesses, Goods Assessable and
exempted, Requirements, Maintenance, Production and Inspection of Accounts, Assessment
Technique, Appeal, Revision Refund, Recovery, Penalties, Ratification of Mistakes.
Suggested Readings:
Income Tax Manual Part I, Government Publications

Income Tax Manual Part II, Government Publications
Gift Tax Act, 1990
Nurunnabi, M. : Income Tax (Law and Practice), Kamrul Book House, Dhaka
Bari, M. A. : law and Practice of Income Tax, Memory Books, Dhaka
Kanga &Khivala: Pal, Income Tax (Law and Practice)

LLB 2113:Constitution of the UK, USA and 1.5 21
India
Aim:
This course is intended to make students familiar with the constitutional systems of a few
countries, in particular the Constitution of United States of America, The United Kingdom
and India. The course teacher will try to examine many issues from a comparative
perspective- legal structure and concepts that are found in Constitutions across the world,
percepts such as basic rights and their enforcement, rule of law, systems of governance,
judicial review, to name a few. Students will be benefitted from deeper understanding of the
doctrines and values underlying the provisions and principles from various constitutional
systems.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course students should be able to
 understand the coherences and differences in the approaches to constitutional norms

in different jurisdictions;
 analyze and compare the key constitutional principles as understood and applied
across the political systems.
Course Content:
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1. British Constitution: Sources and Characteristics of the British Constitution, Magna
Carta, Petition of Rights, Bill of Rights, Conventions of the Constitution, Crown and the
Parliament, Parliamentary Sovereignty; The Cabinet, Ministerial Responsibility, Rule of
Law, Seperatiob of Powers, Constitutional Conventions, The UK Supreme Court, Judicial
Review, Supremacy of European Laws, Human Rights Protection, Constitutional Devolution
2. U.S. Constitution: US Constitution, Separation of Powers, Congres and the President,
Election of the members of the Senate and the House of Representative and the President,
Judiciary, Civil Rights under the Constitution, Equality Clause, Problems of Race and
Affirmative Action, Individual rights to bear arms and privacy, Federalism, Supreme Court as
the Guardian of US Constitutionalism and Society, Judicial Activism, conservative and
liberal forces in the Supreme Court
3. Indian Constitution: Historical Background of the Indian Constitution, Nature of the
Indian Constitution and the Form of Government; Fundamental Rights and Directive
Principles of State Policy; Fundamental Duties; The President; Council of Ministers;
Parliament ((LokSabha&RajyaSabha); The Supreme Court; The Union and the State; The
Executive, The Legislature and Judiciary; The Election Commission of India, Status of
Kashmir in the Indian Constitution.
Suggested Readings:
Anand, C.L: Commentary on the Constitution of India, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow,
3rdEdn. 1980.
Dicey, A.V: Law of the Constitution. Macmillan Universal Law Publishing Co. Delhi,
10thEdn. 1998.
Wade, E.C.S: Constitutional Law, British Language Book Society and and Longmans, ELBS,
7thEdn. 1965.
Jain, M.P: Indian Constitutional Law. 4thEdn.Wadhwa and Company, India, 1994.
Dicey, A.V: An Introduction to the study of the Law of the Constitution, 19thEdn. Macmillan
Universal Law Publishing Co. Delhi, 1998.
Hilaire Barnett: Constitutional and Administrative Law.
Year-2: Semester-2

LLB 2201: Constitutional Law of Bangladesh II 3 42
Aim:
The objective of this course is to create a meaningful understanding of basic philosophical

tenets of Bangladesh Constitutional Law. This course also aims to enable the students to
illustrate the fundamental principle of Bangladesh Constitution, to gain understanding of the
legal theories that underpin the Bangladesh Constitution.
Learning Outcome
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Students completing the course on Constitutional Law of Bangladesh –
 Are expected to have a deep understanding of the historical and philosophical
foundations of of the state
 Will understand the fundamental tenets of the public law of Bangladesh and the
institutional set up of the Republic.
 Finally, the students should be able to articulate their independent views over
contemporary crucial constitutional issues.
Course Content:
The executive - The president-Election. Status, Powers and Functions Ordinance making
power of the president, Impeachment, The Prime Minister and the Cabinet, Non-Party
Caretaker Government, provisions relating to Local Government.
The Legislature - Power and extent of Legislative Authority, Formation, Duration, Functions
of parliament, Qualification and disqualification of Members of Parliament, Vacation of
Seats, Reservation of Seats for Women, Floor Crossing, Speaker and Deputy Speaker, Law
making procedure and financial procedure of parliament, Parliamentary Privileges &
Immunities, Ordinance Making Power of the President, Democratic Oversight of the
parliament, Ombudsman: Appointment , Rationality, Principles, Powers and Functions,
Comptroller and Auditor General,
The Judiciary - The Supreme Court of Bangladesh, the Subordinate Courts, Independence of
Judiciary, Writ and PIL, Judicial Review, Democracy deficit of judicial review, Judicial
discretion and activism, The Administrative Tribunal
Electoral Process - Election Commission, Caretaker Government
Service of the Republic - Civil Services, Public Service Commission
Proclamation of Emergency
Amendment in the Constitution - Nature of the Amendment Power Doctrine of Basic

Structure, and Amendments in the Constitution of Bangladesh.
Suggested Readings:
Ahmed, Moudud: Era of Sheikh MujiburRahman, University Press Limited. Dhaka.

Ahmed, Professor Ali: Theory and Practice of Bangladesh Constitution, H. A. Publisher,
Dhaka, 1stEdn. 1998
Brohi, A. K: Fundamental Law of Pakistan, Din Muhammad Press, Mcleod Road, Karachi,
1958.
Choudhury, Dilara: Constitutional Development in Bangladesh, UPL, 1995.
Chowdhury, Badrul Haider: Evolution of Supreme Court of Bangladesh, Dhaka University
Mahmudul Islam: Constitutional Law of Bangladesh.
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LLB 2203: Shipping Law and Admiralty Law 3 42
Aim:
The aim of the course is to make student familiar with the pre-conditions for registration of
Ship; nationality of ship; proprietary interest in ship; mortgage and mode of transfer of ship;
special features of ship building contract; maritime lien and claim; and the process of
enforcement of maritime claim. The course also aims to familiar the students with the
jurisdiction of the Admiralty court and its procedures under the legal framework of
Bangladesh
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course student would be able to:
 Know how to registrar a ship in a country and what are the rights and privileges under
shipping law of that country.
 Examine the global practice as to determining nationality of ship.
 Understand maritime lien and maritime claim for taking action through Admiralty court.
 Get introduced with liabilities in mortgage of Ship.
 Demonstrate proficiency in drafting Ship building contract.
 understand admiralty jurisdiction and procedure of admiralty matters in Bangladesh; and
 Enforcement mechanism of maritime claims and maritime liens.
Course Content:
Shipping Law
Nationality, registration and ownership of Ships; the Concept of ‘Genuine Link’; Types of
Ship Registries- Closed Registries, Open Registries, International Registries; Types of Ship
Registration- Regular Registration, Bareboat Registration, Provisions on Ship Registration in
the Convention on the High Seas, 1958, Provisions on Ship Registration in UNCLOS, United
Nations Convention on Conditions for Registration of Ships, 1986; Proprietary interests in
Ships, Acquisition and Transfer of Title and Ownership in Ships, Shipbuilding Contracts,
Agreements Ancillary to Shipbuilding Contracts, Standard Forms of Contracts, Ship
Conversion Contracts, Commercial Practices, Sale and Purchase of Second-hand Tonnage,
Sale and Purchase of Second-hand Tonnage Contracts (Formation of the Contract, Rights and
Obligations of the Parties Involved), Standard Forms of Contracts, Alternative Security
Arrangements , Commercial Practices, Security Rights in Ships; Nature and Characteristics
of Ship Mortgages and Hypothecs, Mortgages and Hypothecs Distinguished, Formation of
Ship Mortgages and Hypothecs, Registration of Ship Mortgages and Hypothecs, Rights and
Duties of the Parties Involved, Priority and Ranking of Ship Mortgages and Hypothecs,
Extinction of Ship Mortgages and Hypothecs, Conflict of Laws in Relation to Ship
Mortgages and Hypothecs, Bangladesh Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 1983.
Admiralty Law
Admiralty jurisdiction and procedure: Introduction and nature of jurisdiction; enforceable

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maritime claims; Exercise of jurisdiction, actions in rem and in personam, maritime liens and
procedure; Rules and doctrines restricting the jurisdiction of the Admiralty court; Convention
jurisdiction basis and multiple proceedings; Safety regulations in navigation, liabilities and
limitation of liability, Collision regulations for conduct of vessels, Criminal liabilities for
breach of statutes or breach of duty, Civil liabilities for negligence causing damage;
apportionment of loss and measure of damages; limitation of liability, assistance at sea and in
ports, the concept of salvage under maritime law and the Salvage Conventions, preconditions
and elements of salvage; salvage agreements; assessment of award and special compensation;
Liability of salvors for negligence and limitation, towage contracts; liabilities to third parties
arising from negligence during towage, the law regulating the rights and obligations of port
authorities and pilots.
Sources of Maritime Liens and Privileges; Nature and Characteristics of Maritime Liens and
Privileges; Distinction between Liens/Privileges and Mortgages/Hypothecs; Types of
Maritime Liens and Privileges; Priority and Ranking of Maritime Liens and Privileges;
Enforcement of Maritime Liens and Privileges; Extinction of Maritime Liens and Privileges;
Conflict of Laws in Relation to Maritime Liens and Privileges.
Enforcement of Maritime Claims, In Rem and In PersonamProceedings, Arrest of Ships,

Mareva Injunction and Attachment, Establishing Jurisdiction for the Enforcement of
Maritime Claims
Suggested Readings:
1. Shipping Law by Prashant Chaturvedi

2. Shipping and Environment Law by Charles, 2nd Edition
3. Shipping Law by Robert Grime, 3rd Edition
4. Shipping Law by Giles’ & Chorley
5. Admiralty and Maritime Law by Thomas J
6. Admiralty and Maritime Law by Robert Force, 4th Edition
7. Maritime Law by Christopher Hill
8. Admiralty and Maritime Laws of Bangladesh by S M M Hasan
9. Admiralty Jurisdiction and Practice by Nigel Meeson, 4th Edition

LLB 2205:Criminology &Victimology 3 42
Aim:
This course offers an indepth understanding of criminology, theories of punishment and their
supposed philosophical and sociological justifications. In addition the course introduces
students to the discipline of victimology which will shift the study from accused centric
approach to much needed victim centric approach. It will examine relationship between
criminology and criminal law, shed light on penology, prison system and victimology.
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of the course students should be able to

 understand the ground principles guiding the penal systems;
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 understand the philosophical and socio-logical dimension of criminal punishment;
 critique the traditional approaches to crime prevention and victim protection.
Course Content:
1. Definition, Nature and Scope of Criminology; Crime, criminology and Criminal Law,
History of Criminology; Methods and Objectives of the Study of Criminology.
2. Schools of Criminology; Pre-Classical, Classical (Beccaria, Bentham), Neo-Classical
and Positive School (Lombroso, Ferri, Garofalo).
3. Causation of Crime: Biological; Psychological; Sociological, Economic Theories of
Crime; Geographical and Institutional Factors of Crime.
4. Types of Crime; Organised Violent Crimes; White Collar Crime; Sexual Crime;
Drugs and Human Trafficking; Terrorism; Domestic Violence; Cyber Crime.
5. Crime by Law-Enforcing Agencies.
6. Juvenile Delinquency: Causes and Corrective Measures; Population Control;
International Cooperation.
7. Crime Prevention: Economic, Social and Legal Measures; Population Control;
International Cooperation.
8. Penology: Theories of Punishment; Forms of Punishment and Sentencing.
9. Prison System; Prison Administration; Corrective Measures- Probation & Parole;
Open Prison System.
10. Victimisation, Victimology Theories, Legal Aspects of victimization, Psychological
and physical reactions to victimization, Social attitudes and perceptions towards the victims,
Revictimisation.
11. Victims and the Criminal Justice System, Role of Victims in the commission of
crimes
12. Family violence, child abuse, sexual violence
13. Long term and short term Trauma Reaction
14. Cultural aspects of victimization, impact on the families of the victim, impact on the
community of the victim
15. Support services available to victims of crimes- Help, hope and healing
16. Methods to avoid victimization
Suggested Readings:
Siddique, Ahmad: Criminology: Problems and Perspectives, Eastern Book Company,
Lucknow
Paranjape, N.V.: Criminology and Penology, Central Law Publications, Allahabad, 1993
Ponnaian, M.: Criminology and Penology, PonRoni Publications, Delhi, 1995
Reid, Sue Titus: Crime and Criminology
Quinney, Richard: Criminology
Sheikh Hafijur Rahman: Theoretical and applied Criminology

LLB 2207:Law of Evidence 3 42
Aim:
The main objective of the course is to provide idea about the legal provisions relating to law
of Evidence.
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Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course the students would be able to:

 Understand the fundamental rules of adducing evidences
 Know the conditions under which certain evidences will be or will not be taken
 understand the admissibility and non admissibility of certain types of the evidences in
certain stages of the litigation
 handle critical situations of examining and cross examining he witnesses.
Course Content:
1. Introduction - Definition, functions and philosophy of law of Evidence, Historical

evolution of the law of evidence in the subcontinent, importance of the study of law of
evidence
2. Evidential terms and definitions -Fact, Relevant Fact, Fact i Issue, Document,
Evidence, Proved, Disproved, Not Proved, May presume, Shall presume, Conclusive proof,
Direct, Hearsay and Circumstantial Evidence.
3. Relevancy of Facts - Different types of facts which are relevant for facts in issue
4. Relevancy of Admissions and confessions- Confessions before the law enforcement
officials, Judicial confession, Retracted Confession, Admission of Accomplice, Statements of
person not present before the court including Dying Declaration, Relevancy and admissibility
of statements made under special circumstances, judgments of courts of justice, opinions of
third persons (expert opinion), character of the parties
5. On proof in General - Admitted Facts, Judicial Notice and Judicial Presumption,
Presumption of Law and Fact, Mixed question of Law and Fact
6. Oral and Documentary Evidences - Oral and documentary evidence, private and
public documents, primary and secondary evidence, admissibility of secondary evidence in
certain cases
7. Documentary Evidence - Presumption in relation to certain types of documents,
adverse presumption on documents not produced and its consequences
8. Primacy of Documentary Evidence over Oral Evidence - Exclusion of oral evidence
in presence of a documentary, Uncertainty or ambiguity in documentary evidence and
admissibility of oral and other extrinsic evidence in such cases
9. Burden of Proof - Rules pointing the burden, Shifting of the burden, Burdens in
special cases, judicial presumption of certain facts,
10. Rule of Estoppel - Different types of estoppels, estoppels by waiver or attestation
11. Witnesses and Evidences - Definition, Classification and Eligibility of witnesses,
privileged communications
12. Examination of witnesses -examination in chief, cross examination and Re-
examination, permissible questions during the examination, leading question, character
related, harassing or vexatious questions, refreshing memories, Approver, Controlling the
lawyers during the examination process, Compelling the witnesses and parties to answer
questions or produce documents or evidence, Corrobortion and contradiction of witnesses,
13. Benefit of Doubt - Rationales behind the rule, cases giving rise to doubt
14. Admission and Rejection of Evidence - Power of the court in relation to admission
and treatment of evidence and witnesses, Effect of improper admission or rejection of
evidences.
Suggested Readings:
Evidence Act, 1872 (Government Publication)
Sarker: : Law of Evidence, Wadhaw, Nagpur
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Munir, M.: Principles and Degree of the Law of Evidence, The University Book Agency,
Allahabad
Huq, Zahirul: Evidence, Bangladesh Law Book Company, Dhaka
Singh, Avtar: Principles of the Law of Evidence, Central Law Publication
Singh, K.K.: The Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow

LLB 2209: Law of Transfer of Property 3 42
Aim:
The focus of this course in on the study of the concept of ‘Property’, the ‘nature of property
rights’ and the general principles governing the tranfer of property. A detailed sudy of the
substantive law relating to particular transfers, such as sale, mortgage, lease, exchange, gift
and actionable claims will also be undertaken.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course the students should be able to-

 understand the basic principles, modes and legal requirements of transfer of property;
 form a clear idea about the legal consequences and rights and liabilities arising out of
a purported transfer of property.
Course Content:
Law of Transfer of Property
1. History, Object and extent of applicability of the Transfer of Property Act,1882.

2. Definition and classification of Property, Notice, Actionable claim.
3. General rules governing the transfer of movable and immovable properties by act of the
parties: (i) Definition of “transfer of property” (ii) What property can and what property
cannot be transferred; (iii) persons competent to transfer (iv) operation of transfer: (v) oral
transfer: (vi) illegal restrictions on certain alienations: (vii) transfer for the benefit of unborn
persons: (viii) rule against perpetuity; (ix) vested and contingent interest; (x) conditional
transfers; (xi) condition precedent and condition subsequent (xii) election; (xiii)
apportionment.
4. General rules governing transfer of immovable properties: (i) transfer by persons other
than full owner; (ii) protection of third person’s right; (iii) transfer b co-owners of shares in
common property; (iv) priority of rights created by transfers; (v) bona fide holders under
defective titles; (vi) doctrine of lispendens; (vii) fraudulent transfer (viii) doctrine of part-
performance.
5. Sale of immovable properties: (i) Definition, sale-how effected; contract for sales; (ii)
rights and liabilities of buyer and seller (iii) marshalling by subsequent purchaser.
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6. Mortgages of Immovable properties: (i) Definition, classification of mortgage and their
characteristics; (ii) rights and liabilities of mortgagors (iv) rights and liabilities of mortgagees
(v) law a to priority; (vi) marshalling securities and contribution.
7. Provision as to Charges and doctrine of merger.
8. Lese of immovable property: (i) Definition, duration of leases and low leases are made;
(ii) rights and liabilities of lessor; (iii) rights and liabilities of leassee; (iv) determination of a
lease; (v) forfeiture of a lease; & (vi) holding over.
9. Provision as to Exchange of immovable property
10. Provision as to Gift of immovable property, Statutory Change in relation to gifts.
11. Transfer of actionable claims: (i) transfer how effected; (ii) rights and liabilities of the
transferee; (iii) right of an assignee of marine and fire policies.

LLB 2211:Administrative Law 3 42
Aim:
Administrative law focuses on the rules and regulations that guide and control administrative
agencies. This course examines the legal and practical foundations and principles of modern
administrative state particularly Bangladesh. The course will assess the rationales of
delegation to administrative agencies, the constitutional and statutory framework that
regulates the decision-making process, and finally judicial review of administrative agencies.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course students will be able to

 identify the basic principles that govern review of administrative action by courts
and tribunals;
 hold a critical overview of the system; and
 apply those principles in practical situations.
Course Content:
1. Meaning and Nature of Administrative Law- Importance of Administrative Law, Rule

of Law and Droit Administrative- Separation of Powers and Administrative Law
2. Origin and Growth of Administrative Law in the U.K., U.S.A., and South Asian
Subcontinent.
3. Legislative powers of Administration- Delegated Legislation- Concept of Ultra Vires
4. Judicial Powers of Administration- Administrative Tribunals- Control of Judicial
Power
5. Exercise of Administrative Discretion- Its Limits; Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation
6. Control of Administrative Powers and Actions- Judicial Reviews- Writs- Ombudsman
7. Public Corporations- Public Corporations as Special Administrative Agencies and as
Legal Persons- Government Control of the Corporations
8. Decentralization of Administration- Its aims and objectives- Local Government and
Local Self-Government in Bangladesh- Its Growth and Evolution
9. Suit against Government- Scope and Limitation
10. Principles of Natural Justice and Their Application by Courts and Tribunals and
Administrative Agencies
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11. Service Laws and Rules of Bangladesh
Suggested Readings:
Takwani, C.K.: Lectures on Administrative Law, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow.
Jain, M.P & Jain S.N: Principles of Administrative Law, Eastern Book Co., Delhi 4 thEdn.
1991
Jain, M.P & Jain, S.N.: Principles of Administrative Law, Wadha and Company, Nagpur,
India.
Sathe, S. P.: Administrative Law, N. M. Tripathi Pvt. Ltd. Bombay.
Fenwick, Helen: Constitutional and Administrative Law, Cavendish Publishing Ltd, London.
Year-3: Semester-1

LLB 3101:Land Laws of Bangladesh I 3 42
Aim:
The course is intended to provide the students with indepth knowledge regarding the history
of land law, land regulations from time to time, land survey, record of rights and settlement
of land related disputes. After completing this Course the student will learn about the
permanent Settlement, when a land may increase the rights over the land, rights of a
bargadar, duties of a land owner, about the acquisition and requisition and so on.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the students should be able to
 understand the historical dimension of the evolution of land administration in

Bangladesh;
 understand the key administrations of the government dealing with land issues;
 identify the loopholes in the overall land management of Bangladesh;
 understand the major land surveys and the title and rights created and modified
thereby;
 know the process of correcting errors on the land related documentation;
 Possible solution to major land management obstacles faced by the system.
Course Content:
1. History of Land Laws: Pre-colonial lands of Bangladesh; Grant of Dewani

2. Laws relating to permanent Settlement, Regulation I of 1793 the permanent
Settlement Regulation VIII of 1793, The Bengal Zaminders, their growth and incidents; Law
relating to permanent Settlement, main idea of Lord Cornwallis, defect of this regulation-
abolition of permanent settlement, reasons.
3. Provisions as to revenue law and ‘Patnitaluks’, Regulation VII of 1819 Bengal
PatniTaluk Regulation, Law relating to sale of tenures for arrears of revenue-short history of
the law; sale notification, notice, appeals regarding sale-setting aside of sale-powers of the
civil courts.
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4. Law relating to revenue-free lands-origin of revenue free grants-policy of the East
India Company in this respect, Regulation XIX of 1793 The Non-Badshahi Lakhiraj
Regulation, Regulation XXXVII of 1793 The Badshahi Lakhiraj Regulation.
5. Law relating to Alluvion and Dilluvion; Reformation in situ and Right of Jalkar or
fishery, Regulation XI of 1825 Bengal Alluvion and Dilluvion Regulation.
6. Law relating to Landlords and Tenants: Short history of Tenancy Laws- extent and
application-classes of tenants to rent sale for arrears- setting aside sale, The Bengal Tenancy
Act, 1985- Definition and classes of Tenants; Provision as to occupancy-raitats; Incidents of
Occupancy-right; Provision as to improvement.
Suggested Readings:
Kabir, Dr. Lutful: Land Laws of Bangladesh, Vols. I-IV, Ain Prokashan, Dhaka
Khan, Md. Ansar Ali: Land Laws of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Law Book Company, Dhaka
Khan, A.K.: Land Laws of Bangladesh, Khosroz Kitab Mahal, Dhaka
Sikder, Ansar Uddin: Land Laws and Land Administration Manual

LLB 3103: Law of the Sea – I 3 42
Aim:
The aim of the course is to enlighten student with the process of delimitation of maritime
boundary of a coastal state, rights and duties of coastal and land locked state in the sea area;
state obligation for marine environment; state liability for violating innocent passage;
accelerating international passage through transit; and the dispute settlement procedure
among the member states.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course the student will be able to identify and analyze:
 The extent of maritime boundary under International Law; the process of determining
maritime boundary along with the duties and rights for the coastal state.
 Application of civil and criminal jurisdiction within maritime boundary of a coastal state.
 The reciprocity of state obligation in exploring its natural resources and duties therefor.
 Adoption of national marine policy to explore marine resource.
 International adjudicatory process to solve maritime boundary related dispute.
Course Content
Historical background, general introduction and elements of the law of the sea, principles of
the law of the sea, baselines, internal waters, territorial sea, straits used for international
navigation, archipelagic states, contiguous zone, continental shelf, exclusive economic zone,
fisheries, land-locked and geographically disadvantaged states, the high seas, prohibition of
transport of slaves, piracy, Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs or Psychotropic Substances,
Unauthorized Broadcasting, Right of Visit, Right of Hot Pursuit, Submarine Cables and
Pipelines, regime of islands, enclosed and semi-enclosed seas, legal regime of the arctic, The
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Area , Principles governing the Area, The Authority, the System of Exploitation of Deep
Seabed Resources, Protection and preservation of marine environment.
Suggested Reading:
Tanaka, Yoshifumi: The International law of the sea
Rahman, Habibur: Law of the sea
R.R. Churchill and A.V. Lowe: The Law of the Sea

LLB 3105: Penal Laws of Bangladesh I 3 42
Aim:
This course is designed to understand the meaning of crime, methods of controlling them and
the essential principles of criminal liability by a study of a range of offences under the Penal
Code.
Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of the course, students are expected to know –

 basic sentencing principles of Bangladesh;
 definition of and distinction between different forms of crimes and relevant
punishments.
 the state of mental culpability needed for each types of crimes; and
 the special statutory framework prescribed for some special types of crimes that are
accorded special attention in the criminal justice system of the country.
Course Content:
1. Crime, Criminal and Civil injuries.

2. Origin and Development of Criminal Law.
3. Essential Elements of Crime, Mensrea.
4. Definitions.
5. Joint Liability, Abetment, Attempt
6. Punishment, its objects and Limits.
7. General Exceptions – Ground of Exception from criminal responsibility Right of private
defense.
8. Criminal Conspiracy.
9. Offences against the State.
10. Offences relating to the Army, Navy and Air Force.
11. Offences against the Public Tranquillity.
12. Offences by or relating to Public Servants.
13. Offences relating to Elections.
14. Contempt of the Lawful Authority of Public Servants.
15. False evidence and Offences against Public Justice.
16. Offences relating to Coin and Government Stamps.
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17. Offences relating to weight and measures.
18. Offences affecting the Public Health Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals.
19. Offences relating to religion.
20. Offences Affecting the Human Body – Offences Affecting Life (murder, culpable
homicide), hurt, criminal force and assault.
21. Offences against Property – theft, extortion robbery and dacoit. criminal
misappropriation of property, mischief, criminal trespass.
22. Offences relating to documents, trade and property marks, currency notes and bank
notes.
Suggested Readings:
Penal Code, 1860 (Government Publication)
Kabir, L :Lecture on Penal Code with Leading Cases, AinProkashan, Dhaka
Huq, Zahurul: The Penal Code, AnupamGyanBhandar, Dhaka
Ratanlal and Dhirajlal: The Indian Penal Code, Wadhwa& Company, Delhi
Islam, Md. Zahirul: The Penal Code, Bangladesh Law Book Company, Dhaka

LLB 3107:Law of Criminal Procedure I 3 42
Aim:
The course is aimed at equipping the students with the knowledge of the pre-trial, trial and
the subsequent process. The course will acquaint the student with organization of the
functionaries under the Code, their power and functions at various stages and the procedure
according to which these powers and functions are to be exercised. In addition, the course
teacher shall endeavor to familiarize the students with the case paper like FIR, Police
statement, charge sheet, etc.
Learning Outcome:
At the end of the course the students should be able to –
 identify and know well the administration of criminal justice in the Bangladesh;
 understand the jurisdictional dimensions of criminal justice;
 understand the procedural features of the criminal justice system;
 form a well developed and advanced level of opinion as regards the efficiency and
inefficiency of the system.
Course Content:
1. Definitions
2. Constitution of criminal Courts
3. Jurisdiction and Power of Criminal Courts
4. Aid and Information to the Magistrates, the police and persons making arrests
5. Arrest generally, arrest without warrant
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6. Process to compel appearance: summons, warrant of arrest, proclamation and
attachment, other rules regarding processes
7. Summons to produce, search warrant, general provisions relating to searches
8. Security for keeping the peace and for good behavior
9. Unlawful assemblies
10. Public nuisances, temporary orders in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended
danger
11. Dispute as to immovable properties
12. Preventive action of the police
13. Information, investigation and inquiry, place of inquiry or trial
14. Complaint to Magistrate
15. Commencement of proceedings before Magistrate
16. Charges i) Framing of charge ii) General provisions as to inquiries and trials
iii) trial by Magistrates iv) summary trials v)trial by courts of sessions
vi)Judgment vii) submission of sentences for
17. confirmation.
Suggested Readings:
Akkas, Sarkar Ali Dr : Law of Criminal Procedure

Halim Abdul Barrister, Code of Criminal Procedure.

LLB 3109: Law of Civil Procedure I 3 42
Aim:
This course is designed to acquaint the students with the various stages through which a civil
suit passes through, and the connected matters.
Learning Outcomes:

 Describe and identify the key jurisdictional principles governing the civil courts of
Bangladesh.
 Understand the procedural issues facing a civil suit
 appreciate the major procedural challenges facing the due administration of civil
justice
Course Content:
1. Procedural and substantive law

2. Definition & organization of civil courts.
3. Suit valuation and court fees.
4. Jurisdiction of the Courts, Stay of suits, Res-judicata, Bar to further suit.
5. Suit by and against government - Inherent power of court.
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6. Institution of suits and proceedings, place of suing.
7. Parties to suit- mis-joinder of cause of action.
8. Framing of suits, Joinder of cause of action
9. Recognized agents and Advocates.
10. Issue and service of summons.
11. Pleadings, Amendment of pleading, Set-off
12. Appearance of parties and Consequence of non-appearance.
13. Framing of Issues, Incidental and supplemental proceedings, Hearing, Judgment and
Decree
14. Procedure in execution of decree, Arrest, Attachment and Sale.
Suggested Readings:
Code of civil Procedure, 1908 with upto date amendment (Government Publication)
Khan, Md. Ansar Ali: Commentary on the code of Civil Procedure, Bangladesh Law Book
Company, Dhaka
Mahmud, Shaukat: Civil Procedure Code, Legal Research Centre, Lahore
Sarkar, S. C: Code of Civil Procedure, Kamrul Book House, Dhaka
Mahmudul Islam: Code of Civil Procedure
Takwani, CK : Civil Procedure

LLB 3111: Alternative Dispute Resolution and 3 42
Legal Aid
Aim:
This course has been designed to give a sound knowledge on alternative dispute resolution
mechanisms as means of dispute resolution in an amicable way. This course aims to provide
students with a general understanding of the distinctive contribution of ADR in settlement
process and existing legal aid mechanisms.
Learning Outcomes:
 To define alternative dispute resolution.

 To explain ADR as a mean of access to justice.
 To demonstrate of advantages and disadvantages of ADR.
 To demonstrate the history of the development of ADR.
 To describe the ADR movement in Bangladesh.
 To explain different types of ADR mechanism applied in Bangladesh
 To interpret the role of third party in ADR process.
 To demonstrate the rules of mediation.
 To determine the role of mediators for effective settlement of dispute.
Course Content:
Definition, nature, scope and objective of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), advantage
and disadvantages of ADR
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History of ADR in the Sub- Continent- modern ADR movement in USA and other countries,
ADR movement in Bangladesh
Different Modes of ADR in Bangladesh: Modes of third party intervention, negotiation and
bilateral decision making process
Mediation: Definition, mediation process, role of mediators, context and form of mediated
settlement
Court Sponsored ADR: Mediation under the Civil Procedure Code, 1908, ADR in criminal
justice system, conciliation and mediation under the Family Court Ordinance, 1985, ADR
under the Village Court Act, 2006, ADR under the Labour Code, 2006
ADR mechanism in the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961, the Custom Act, 1969, the
Income Tax Ordinance 1984, Value Added Tax Act, 1991, the Conciliation of Dispute
(municipal area) Board Act, 2004, Arbitration Act, 2001, Money Loan Court Act, 2003
ADR in International Law and International Commerce
Access to justice and legal aid, importance of legal aid in Bangladesh context, legal aid under
the Legal Aid Act, 2003.
Suggested Readings:
S.K. GolamMahbub, Alternative Dispurte Resolution (ADR) in Commercial Disputes, the Uk

and Bangladesh Perspective
KhaledurRahman, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Legal Aid

COCR 3101: Co-curricular 1.5
Aim:
This course will help students on developing their confidence as a participating various co-
curricular activities. It will also enhance their personal position independently or within the
organization and understand the right behavior during public and private interactions.
Learning outcomes:
On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:
 Successfully confront personal and professional challenges
 Engage in appropriate social conduct
 Determine what constitutes right behaviour in a given situation
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 Enhance personal position independently or within the organization
 Set realistic goals to help reach full potential in life
Contents:
Students are required to take and pass one of the co-curricular courses. A list of probable co-
curricular courses are given below:
 Theater and Music
 Graphic Arts
 Table Tennis
 Badminton
 Swimming
 Photography
 Leadership
 Social Ethics
 Debate
 Mooting
 Recitation
Year-3: Semester-2

LLB 3201:Land Laws of Bangladesh II 3 42
Aim:
The course is intended to provide the students with indepth knowledge regarding the land
regulations from time to time, land survey, record of rights and settlement of land related
disputes. this Course also aimed to teach about the permanent Settlement, when a land may
increase the rights over the land, rights of a bargadar, duties of a land owner, about the
acquisition and requisition and so on. This course also aims to provide students with a general
understanding of the process and procedure of recovering public debts and dues.
Learning Outcomes:
 understand the historical dimension of the evolution of land administration in
Bangladesh;
 understand the key administrations of the government dealing with land issues;
 identify the loopholes in the overall land management of Bangladesh;
 understand the major land surveys and the title and rights created and modified
thereby;
 know the process of correcting errors on the land related documentation; Possible
solution to major land management obstacles faced by the system.
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 know about execution of certificate relating to different matters, referal to civil
court and provisions for appeal, review and revision.
Course Content:
Land Laws of Bangladesh
1. Evolutions of Tenancy- State Acquisition and Tenancy Act (Act XVIII of 1950)
2. Law relating to abolition of zemindary system: acquisition of all rent receiving interest by
the State: Definitions who is not a rent receiver;
3. Definition- Acquisition of the interest of rent receivers and consequences thereof- special
Provisions regarding Lands held in lieu of service.
4. Preparation of Records of Rights – Assessment of compensation.
5. Provisions relating to arrears of Revenue, Rent &Cesses.
6. Provisions relating to arrears of revenue, Rent &Cesses.
7. Incidents of holding of raiyats.
8. Assessment, Enhancement and Reduction of rent.
9. Amalgamation, Subdivision and Consolidation of holdings.
10. Maintenance and revision of record of rights.
11. Appeal, Revision and Review
12. Law relating to non-agricultural Tenancy – Definitions & classes of Non-agricultural
Tenancy – Tenancies held by a Non-agricultural Tenant
13. Incidents of Non-agricultural Tenancy – Definitions-classes of non-agricultural
tenant; Incidents of Non-agricultural Tenancies, under-tenants; provisions as to transfer of
non-agricultural lands, judicial procedure.
14. The Law of Vested Properties in Bangladesh.
15. Provision as to Acquisition and Requisition of Immovable Property.
Public Demands Recovery
1. Introduction: Definitions, filing, service and effect of certificate and hearing of

objection thereto.
2. Execution of Certificate: Attachment, sale, setting aside sale, disposal of proceeds of
execution, arrest, detention and release.
3. Reference to Civil Court.
4. Supplemental Provisions: Appeal, review and revision.
Suggested Readings:
Kabir, Dr. Lutful: Land Laws of Bangladesh, Vols. I-IV, AinProkashan, Dhaka
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Khan, Md. Ansar Ali: Land Laws of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Law Book Company, Dhaka
Khan, A.K.: Land Laws of Bangladesh, KhosrozKitabMahal, Dhaka
Sikder, AnsarUddin: Land Laws and Land Administration Manual
Barrister Abdul Halim, Text Book on Public Demands Recovery.

LLB 3203: Penal Laws of Bangladesh II 3 42
Aim:
This course is designed to understand the meaning of crime, methods of controlling them and
the essential principles of criminal liability by a study of a range of offences under the Penal
Code.
Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of the course students are expected to know –
 definition of and distinction between different forms of crimes and relevant

punishments.
 the state of mental culpability needed for each types of crimes; and
 the special statutory framework prescribed for some special types of crimes that are
accorded special attention in the criminal justice system of the country.
Course Content:
1. Criminal breach of contract of service.

2. Offences relating to marriage.
3. Defamation.
4. Criminal intimidation, insult and annoyance.
5. Attempts to commit offences.
6. The Special Power Act, 1974
7. Arms Act, 1878
8. SantrashmulakAparadh Daman Ordinance, 1992
9. The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1980.
10. The Cruelty to Woman (Deterrent Punishment) Ordinance, 1983
11. Nari o SishuNirjaton (BiseshBidhan) Ain, 2000
12. Anti-Trafficking legal framework in Bangladesh.
Suggested Readings:
Penal Code, 1860 (Government Publication)

Kabir, L :Lecture on Penal Code with Leading Cases, AinProkashan, Dhaka
Huq, Zahurul: The Penal Code, AnupamGyanBhandar, Dhaka
Ratanlal and Dhirajlal: The Indian Penal Code, Wadhwa& Company, Delhi
Islam, Md. Zahirul: The Penal Code, Bangladesh Law Book Company, Dhaka
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LLB 3205:Maritime Safety & Security Law 3 42
Aim:
The course highlights on related international legislations on various aspects of safety and
security in sea. Moreover, the course covers the legal arena for liability in marine collision;
salvages and wrecks; towage; pilot age; piracy, hijacking and armed robbery at sea.
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this course, students are expected to be able to-
 use the basic provisions of International conventions to establish national, regional

and global individual and collective responsibility for maritime safety and security;
and
 act as attorney on behalf of client filing suit for the violation of the safety measures by
the concerned authority and claiming compensation for suffering.
Course Content:
Ship’s Safety, Cargo Safety, Occupational Safety, Classification Societies, Human Element
and Safety Management, Ship Operation, Manning Standards and Certification of Seafarers,
Principles of Safe Manning, Navigational Safety, Aids to Navigation, Maritime Signals and
Beacons, Radio Aids, Meteorological Aids, Hydrographic Aids, Control of Ship Safety, Flag
State Control, Substandard Ships and Actions against Substandard Shipping, Port State
Control, Liability in Collision Cases, Jurisdiction in Collision Cases, Apportionment of Fault
in Collision Cases, Principles of the Law of Salvage, Salvage and the Environment,
Relationship between Towage and Salvage, Towage Contracts, Implied Obligations of Tug
and Tow, Collisions Occurring During a Towage Service, Legal Status of a Pilot,
Compulsory Pilotage, Duties of the Master and Pilot during the Pilotage Service, Illegal
Interference during the Pilotage Service, Liability of a Pilot, Master and Harbour Authorities.
Piracy, Hijacking And Armed Robbery against Ships, United Nations Measures to Combat
Piracy, IMO Measures to Combat Piracy, Code of Practice for the Investigation of Crimes of
Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships, Human Smuggling and Human Trafficking,
trafficking of illicit arms, maritime terrorism and unlawful acts, International Ship and Port
Facility Security.
Suggested Reading:
Natalie Klein: Maritime Security and Law of the Sea

Mc Nicholas: Maritime Security: An Introduction
Norton Moore: Legal Challenges in Maritime Security
James Kraska: International Maritime Security Law

LLB 3107: Law Criminal Procedure II 3 42
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Aims:
The course is aimed at equipping the students with the knowledge of the pre-trial, trial and
the subsequent process. The course will acquaint the student with organization of the
functionaries under the Code, their power and functions at various stages and the procedure
according to which these powers and functions are to be exercised. In addition, the course
teacher shall endeavor to familiarize the students with the case paper like FIR, Police
statement, charge sheet, etc.
Learning Outcome:
At the end of the course the students should be able to –

 identify and know well the administration of criminal justice in the Bangladesh;
 understand the jurisdictional dimensions of criminal justice;
 understand the procedural features of the criminal justice system;
 form a well developed and advanced level of opinion as regards the efficiency and
inefficiency of the system.
Course Content:
1. Withdrawal of Complaint, Stopping of Proceedings

2. Compounding of offences
3. Executions, suspensions, remissions and computations of sentences: previous
acquittal or conviction
4. Appeal and Revision
5. Proceedings in case of certain offences affecting the administration of justice
6. Supplementary provision:
Public prosecutor, Bail, Commission for examination of witnesses, Special rules of
evidence, provisions as to bonds, Disposal of property under custody, Withdraw from
Prosecution, Transfer of criminal cases, Inherent power of High Court Division,
Quashment, Irregular proceedings, Miscellaneous
Suggested Readings:
Prof. Dr. Sarkar Ali Akkas, Law of Criminal Procedure

Barrister Abdul Halim, Code of Criminal Procedure.

LLB 3209: Law of Maritime Environment 3 42
Aim:
The objective of the course is to provide an understanding of the various contentions of

marine environment under International conventions. The course aims to orient students to
know the specific obligation to protect and preserve marine environment generally and
maritime environment with specific focus, such as preventing, controlling and mitigating
pollution of marine environment from land based sources, ship, hazardous wastage and
ballast water.
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Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the course student will be capable of-
 Identifying the magnificent dimensions of marine environment and its pollution.
 Analyzing international legal framework for law of Maritime Environment under
international conventions in comparison to municipal legislations.
 Conducting research with any specific aspects of Marine environment either based on
regional or global issue.
 To be employed for consulting on adoption of national Marine Spatial Planning or
other drafting any other legislation on Maritime environment.
Course Content:
Historical Background, Development of Principles for the Sustainable Development of the
Environment under the United Nations Conferences, UNEP and its Regional Seas Program,
Basis of Liability for Marine Pollution, Law of Negligence in Relation to Marine Pollution,
Doctrine of Strict Liability/Polluter Pays Principle, Criminal Law Relating to Marine
Pollution: Application of Mens Rea, State Responsibility, Inter-Relationship between
Prevention of Pollution of the Marine Environment and Protection and Conservation of the
Living Resources of the Sea, Protection and Preservation of the Marine Environment,
preparedness, response, cooperation, pollution liability and compensation.
Suggested Reading
Principles of International Environmental law- Philippe Sands
International Law and protection of Marine Environment - Haward S. Schiffman

LLB 3211: Law of Civil Procedure II and Law 3 42
of Limitation
Aim:
This course is designed to acquaint the students with the various stages through which a civil
case passes through, and the connected matters. The objective of the course is also to provide
idea about the legal provisions relating to law of Limitation in Bangladesh.
Learning Outcomes:

 Describe and identify the key jurisdictional principles governing the civil courts of
Bangladesh.
 Understand the procedural issues facing a civil case
 appreciate the major procedural challenges facing the due administration of civil
justice
 understand different aspects of the law of limitation in Bangladesh,
Course Content:
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Code of Civil Procedure
1. Death, Marriage and Insolvency of Parties.

2. Withdrawal and Adjustment of suit.
3. Special particular classes of suits: Pauper suit, Inter-pleader suit, suit by or against
minors and persons of unsound mind.
4. Appointment of Receivers and Commissions.
5. Temporary Injunction and Interlocutory Orders
6. Appeal, Review, Revision and Reference.
Law of Limitation
1. Objects, Interpretation and application statutes of Limitation

2. Limitation of Suits, Appeals and Application
3. Computation of period of Limitation
4. Extension and Exemption of Period of Limitation
5. Suspension of Limitation
6. Waiver of Limitation
7. Effect of Fraud and Acknowledgement on Limitation
8. Adverse Possession and Acquisition of Easement Rights
9. Limitation in Suits for recovery of Land.
Suggested Readings:
Code of civil Procedure, 1908 with upto date amendment (Government Publication)
Khan, Md. Ansar Ali: Commentary on the code of Civil Procedure, Bangladesh Law Book
Company, Dhaka
Bangladesh Limitation Act, 1908 as amended up to date
Mahmood, Shaukat, and Shaukat, Nadeem, Limitation Act, Legal Research Centre, Lahore
Khan, Raja Said Akbar: The Limitation Act, PLD Publishers, Lahore
Mullick, M.R,: The limitation Act, Eastern Law House, Calcutta
D. L. R.: Limitation Act
Khan, S. A.: Limitation Act
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LLB 3213: Law of the Sea -II 3 42
Aim:
The aim of the course is to enlighten student with the process of delimitation of maritime
boundary of a coastal state, rights and duties of coastal and land locked state in the sea area;
state obligation for marine environment; state liability for violating innocent passage;
accelerating international passage through transit; and the dispute settlement procedure
among the member states.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course the student will be able to identify and analyze:
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 The extent of maritime boundary under International Law; the process of determining
maritime boundary along with the duties and rights for the coastal state.
 Application of civil and criminal jurisdiction within maritime boundary of a coastal state.
 The reciprocity of state obligation in exploring its natural resources and duties therefor.
 Adoption of national marine policy to explore marine resource.
 International adjudicatory process to solve maritime boundary related dispute.
Course Content
Marine scientific research, Development and transfer of marine technology, Protection of

underwater cultural heritage, Settlement of disputes, General Provisions, Commission on the
limit of continental shelf, Basic conditions of prospecting, exploration and exploitation,
Statute of the enterprise, Conciliation, Statute of international tribunal for the law of the sea,
Arbitration, Special arbitration, Participation by international organizations.
Suggested Reading:
Tanaka, Yoshifumi: The International law of the sea
Rahman, Habibur: Law of the sea
R.R. Churchill and A.V. Lowe: The Law of the Sea
Year-4: Semester-1
Drafting and Conveyancing

DEV:4101 Drafting and Conveyancing 1.5 21
Aim:
This course aims to assist the students in drafting and structuring both contentious and non-
contentious drafting and conveyancing.
Learning Outcomes:
 express the basic concepts of conveyancing and drafting.

 differentiate between conveyancing and drafting.
 prepare various type of non-contentious drafting, such as, sale deed, mortgage deed,
lease deed, exchange deed, gift deed, wakf or trust deed, will deed, deed of power of
attorney and deeds on other agreements.
 prepare legal opinion analyzing the facts in the matter of disputes.
 evaluate the need for legal notice and prepare several types of legal notice.
Course Content
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 Conveyancing and Legal Drafting (non-contentious): Principles of Drafting and
Conveyancing, Distinction between conveyancing and drafting, drafting deeds of some non-
contentious matters- sale, mortgage, lease, exchange, gift or hiba, wakf, trust, will or wasiyat,
deed of power of attorney etc., writing legal opinion, notice- kinds, preparation of different
kind of notice.
 Drafting (Criminal): FIR, General Diary, bail petition, hajira petition, time petition,
naraji petition, memorandum of appeal, revision, petition under Section 241A of the Cr.P.C.,
petition of complaint, drafting under section 561 Cr.P.C., drafting under section 491 of
Cr.P.C. (detention), drafting under section 526 of Cr.P.C., drafting under section 528 of the
Cr.P.C.
 Civil Drafting: Pleading, essentials of pleading, drafting a plaint, drafting an application
for temporary injunction, drafting a written statement, drafting plaint under the Money Loan
Act, drafting an application for withdrawal of suit, drafting an appeal against an order.
 Supreme Court Drafting: Drafting a writ petition, drafting a criminal appeal, drafting a
criminal revision (quashing), petition for condonation of delay, petition for civil revision,
drafting a memo of appeal.
Suggested Readings:
Halim, Abdul: A Guide to conveyancing and Legal Drafting

Bindra N S: Law of Conveyancing, Drafting and Interpretation of Deeds

DEV 4103:Legal Research Methodology 1.5 21
Aim:
This course aims to provide the students with the knowledge and skills necessary to
undertake legal research. Students will examine the sources of legal information and various
methods of locating these sources together with the skills necessary to research legal topics
and to use legal references
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
 recognise primary and secondary sources of legal research material;

 use and apply secondary sources, case law and legislation using both paper based and
online resources to a research problem;
 develop correct research strategies to critically evaluate the relevance, quality,
authority and currency of the research materials; and
 demonstrate good legal writing skills, including an understanding of the use and
preparation of legal research material in legal writing and the correct methods of legal
referencing.
Course Content:
Introduction: Legal Research- Evolution, Changing Emphasis and Contemporary Trends in

general and specific to Bangladesh;
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Different Kinds of Legal Research: Doctrinal, Non-Doctrinal/Empirical/Socio-Legal,
Inter/Multidisciplinary,
Historical; Research: Meaning, Objectives, Motivations, Types and Significance, Method and
Methodology, Scientific Method, Research Process;
Formulating Research Problem: Literature Review, Hypothesis, Research Design;

Sampling Procedures: Probability and Non-Probability Sampling;
Methods of Data Collection: Observation, Interview, Questionnaire, Schedules, Case Study

Organisation, Interpretation and Analysis of Data;
Report Writing: Use of Citations, Foot Notes, Reference, Bibliography, Indexes, Appendixes;
Tools of Legal Research: Library, Books, Law Reports, Law Commission Reports,
Legislative and Constitutional Assembly Reports, Computer/Internet;
Legal Research and Law Reforms: Role of Judges and Jurists, Recommendations of
Commissions and Committees etc.;
Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement; How to write a Dissertation/Thesis.
Suggested Readings:
Faruque, Abdullah Al, Dr.: Essentials of Legal Research, Palal Prokashani, Dhaka, 2010

LLB 4103:Intellectual Property Law 3 42
Aim:
This course has been designed to give the students a holistic understanding of intellectual
property, creation and protection of intellectual rights. This course examines areas of
intellectual property, including copyright, patents, designs, trade-marks, confidential
information and passing off. The operation of Bangladesh law is examined and then studied
in the context of the international intellectual property framework.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
 illustrate the patent right and procedures of patenting of one’s creation.

 demonstrate the remedies and grievance procedures against infringement of trademark
rights.
 demonstrate the concept and development of copyright law. To identify the subject
matter of copyright ad explain rights protected b copyright.
 express the procedure to obtain copyright.
 demonstrate the remedies and grievance procedure against infringement of rights.
 demonstrate the international protection of intellectual property rights.
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Course Contents:
The subject-matter of intellectual property; Patents, Industrial design.Trademarks, Names

Copyright, Application of origin and Indications of Source etc.The evolution of intellectual
property; Role and contribution of intellectual property to Development.
International cooperation in Intellectual property; World Intellectual Property Organization

(WIPO), Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property and Its revision, Berne
Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic works, TRIPS Agreement, 1994
Patent: Introduction, Definition, nature, rationale behind the patent system, Patent and
industrial design, conditions of patentability, Novelty an Disclosure, Patentable Subject-
matter, procedure for Grant of Patents, Requirements of patent application, The Doctrine of
exclusive rights, Scope, exceptions and compulsory licenses; Duration of protection,
Infringement of paten rights, Defenses to infringement and Revocation; Patent and
Technological Development, Licensing and the Transfer of Technology.
Industrial Design: Introduction, Policy objective of Design protection, Registration, Model

Law drafted by the United International Bureau for the Protection of Intellectual Property
(BIRPI), Conditions of protection, Scope of Exclusive Rights, Duration of protection, Rights
conferred by Registration, Assignment, licensing, Relation to Copyright International
Protection.
Industrial Property: Trademarks and Trade names, Definition of Trademarks and names,
Service marks, Distinctions, Functions of Trademarks and Trade names, Economic
Importance of Trademarks, Reasons for protecting Trademarks and Names, Object and
Policy considerations in Trademarks, Signs which may serve as Trade-marks, Collective
marks and certification marks, Criteria of predictability, the Doctrine of Distinctiveness,
secondary meaning of marks, Special types of marks, Acquisition of Trademarks rights,
Registration procedure, Conflict with prior marks; Duration of Protection and Renewal;
Termination of Trademarks rights; Scope of protection, Exclusive rights;
Copyright: Definition, Reasons for copyright protection, Dual concepts of copyright

protections, subject matter of copyright protection, How is copyright protected? Rights
comprised in Copyright, exceptions to the copyright protection, Duration of protection,
Piracy, infringement and plagiarism, effects of piracy, effects of piracy, remedies against
piracy.
Intellectual property litigation, Infringement actions, passing-off actions, Remedies – Anto

Pillar order.
New Development in Intellectual Property, Computer programs and Networks.Integrated

circuits.
Reprography, Broadcasting innovations, Biotechnology.
The Convention of the World Intellectual Property Organization, 1967

Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, 1883
Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, 1886
The Madrid Agreement Concerning The International Registration of Marks of 1851
The Lisbon Agreement for the Protection of Appellations of Orgin, 1966
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The Nice Agreement Concerning The International Classification of Goods and Services for
the Purpose of the Registration of Mark
The Patent and Design Act, 1911, 1957
The Hague Agreement concerning the Deposit of Industrial Design (1960)
The Locarno Agreement Establishing an International Classification for Industrial Design,
1971
The British Trade Marks Act, 1938
The Trade Marks Act, 1940 (Bangladesh)
The Universal Copyright Ordinance
The Copyright Ordinance Act, 2000 (Bangladesh)
Suggested Readings:
A.W. Choudhury : Manual of Trade Marks, Merchandise Marks and
Patents
Design
Carter-Ruck and James : Copyright, Modern Law and Practice
John Parcy Eddy : The Law of Copyright
Karley : Law of Trade Marks and Trade Name
P.Narayan : Intellectual Property
W.R. Carnish : Intellectual Property

LLB 4105:Company Law and Artha Rin Adalat 3 42
Ain
Aim:
The course is designed to understand the formation, management and other activities of the
companies. In view of the important developments that have taken place in the corporate
sector, many new regulations pertaining to the issue of shares and the capital raising have
come into force. This course aims to impart the students, the corporate management, control,
possible abuses, the remedies and government regulation of corporate business and winding
up of companies.
Learning Outcome:
On completion of this course, the students will be able to-
 Demonstrate a detailed understanding of contract law, knowing how to recognize
formation, discharge and remedies for breach of contract
 Recognize the existence of a contract of sale and demonstrate an understanding of the
legal and commercial aspects of sale contracts
 Recognize the existence of a partnership and demonstrate and understanding of the legal
and commercial aspects of partnership
 Recognize a negotiable instruments and to explain the legal position relating to such an
instrument utilizing the principles of contract law,
 Demonstrate their knowledge of the main provisions of the Bankruptcy Act,
 And Demonstrate their knowledge of the main provisions of Arbitration Act 2001
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Course Content:
1. Company: Definition, Nature and Constitution. Company Law as applied in

Bangladesh, History of Company Laws up to the Companies Act, 1994
2. Nature and Scope of Corporate Law- Classification of Companies- Formation of
Companies
3. Memorandum and Articles of Association- Prospectus-Promoters
4. Company Directors- Managing Director, Manager and Managing Agent
5. Capital, Share and Debanture, Dividends.
6. Members and Shareholders- Meetings and Resolutions
7. Accounts and Audits- Winding Up
8. Emerging concept of Corporate Governance and its features- Companies and body
corporate and legal personality- Corporations and Companies
9. Corporate Financing- Securities market and securities regulation- Securities and
Exchange Commission.
10. Bank Companies Act, 1991.
11. Money Loan Court Act, 2003.
12. Partnership: Definition and Nature; Distinction between partnership Firm and
Company. Partnership Relations: Relation between the partners- Relation between partners
and third parties- Inclusion and Exclusion of Partners. Registration of a Firm- Dissolution of
a Firm- Consequences of Dissolution of a Firm.
13. Artha Rin Adalat Ain 2003
Suggested Readings:
Hornley, J.A.: Introduction to Company Law

Gower, L.C.: Principles of Modern Company Law, Sweet & Maxwell
Ghosh, K.M.: Indian Company Law
Sen, S.C. : Indian Companes Act
Zahir, Dr. M.: Company and Security Law, University Press Ltd, Dhaka
Artha Rin Adalat Ain 2003

LLB 4107: Interpretation of Statutes and 3 42
General clauses Act, 1897
Aim:
This course aims to make the student capable to grapple with the art of interpretation of
statutes and other legal documents. This course also aims to develop the skill of
interpretation.
Learning Outcome:
 understand the doctrinal principles of interpretation of statutes and laws;

 distinguish the situations and norms governing the interpretation of statutory,
constitutional and international laws; and
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 apply and appreciate those principles governing concrete cases of their future clients;
Course Content:
Rules of Interpretations
1. Introduction to Interpretation of Statues, different parts of a statute, commencement,

repeal, revival of statutes, consolidating and codifying statutes.
2. General Principle of Interpretation & Construction of Statutes, literal construction
rule, golden rule, and mischief rule of interpretation, rule of harmonious construction,
Internal and External beneficial Aid to Interpretation, maxims of interpretation, beneficial
construction, construction to prevent evasion or abuse, restrictive construction, construction
to avoid collusion with other provisions, construction most agreeable to justice and reason,
equitable construction.
3. Subordinate Principle of Interpretation & Construction of Statutes. Usage construction
imposed by statute, construction of words in bonampartem, change of language,
understanding associated words in a common sense and the expression unius rule, generic
words following more specific.
4. Interpretation & Construction of Words and Expression of Statutes: reading words of
statutes in their context: the external aspect & the statutory aspects, treatment of general
words of statutes, meaning of words concerning gender, number, time and distance.
5. Presumption Regarding Jurisdiction,
6. Interpretation of Penal Statutes, Taxing Statutes & Sub-Constitutional Legislation
7. Interpretation of Constitutional Law, general rules and special rules, problems of
constitutional interpretation, structural change.
8. Interpretation of deeds, contracts & case laws
General Clauses Act
1. General Clauses Act, 1897 Introduction: Objectives of the Act, its scope and
application, general definitions.
2. General Rules of Construction, coming into operation of enactments, effect of repeal,
revival of repealed enactments, construction to references to repealed enactments,
commencement and termination of time, computation of time.
3. Powers and functionaries
4. Provisions as to Orders, Rules etc. made under enactments
5. Miscellaneous provisions
Suggested Readings:
Bindra, N.S. Interpretation of Statutes, The Law Book Company, India

P. St. J. Langam, Interpretaion of Statutes, N. M. Tripathi Private Ltd, Bombay
Langan P. St. J. Maxwell an Interpretaion of Statutes,12th End, 1969, Reprinted by National
Book Foundation of Pakistan, 1989
Mahmood Shaukat, &ShaukatNadeem, Principles of Interpretation of Statutes, Legal
Research Center, Lahore
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Islam Mahmudul, Interpretation of Statutes and Documents, Mullick Brothers

LLB 4109: Law of Specific Relief and 3 42
Registration
Aim:
The main objective of the course is to provide idea about the legal provisions relating to
Specific Relief Act in Bangladesh and Law of Registration.
Learning Outcomes:
 Know about different provisions of the Specific Relief Act including recovery of
possession of property, specific performance of contract, rectification and cancellation
of instrument and injunctions
 Understand provisions relating to law of registration in Bangladesh, powers and
duties of registering officials and remedies.
Course Content:
Law of Specific Relief
1. Extent, scope and application of the Act

2. Preliminary, Specific relief how given
3. Recovery of possession of property
4. Specific performance of contract, Contracts which can and which cannot be specifically
enforced persons for and against whom contract may be specifically enforced discretion
and power of the Court.
5. Rectification, Rescission and Cancellation of Instrument.
6. Declaratory decree as Specific Relief-Preventive Relief
7. Appointment of receiver
8. Injunctions- perpetual, temporary, mandatory.
Law of Registration
1. Definitions and Objectives of Registration

2. Registrable Documents: Compulsory and optional registration
3. Time of Presentation - Place of Registration
4. Presentation of documents for Registration
5. Effects of Registration and Non-registration
6. Powers and duties of registering officers
7. Remedies available in the events of Refusal to register.
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Suggested Readings:
Specific Relief Act, 1877 with up to date amendment (Govt. publication)
Mahmood, Shaukat, and Shaukat, Nadeem: The Specific relief Act, Legal Research Centre,
Lahore
Ghandi, B.M.: Equity, Trusts and Specific Relief, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow
Basu, D. D.: Specific Relief Act, Easter Book company
Registration Act, 1908 as amended up to date (government publication)
Mahmood, Shaukat, Nadeem: Registratin Act, Legal Research Centre, Lahore
Mulla, D.F.: Indian Registration Act
D.L.R.: Registration Act.
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DEV 4201: Mock trial and moot court 1.5 21
Aim:
This course aims to provide practical knowledge on legal profession.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course the students would be able:
 To conduct a practical session on interview with client.

 To use the facts for preparing case on behalf of client by marshaling the discovered
facts.
 To demonstrate the tactics of conducting examination of witness.
 To produce arguments on behalf of client.
 To demonstrate the existing case management (both civil and criminal) system.
 To carry out court matter, etiquette and professional ethics.
Course Content:
Trail Advocacy (civil and criminal): Interviewing and Counseling of Clients- Clients
Interviewing Skills- Marshaling of Facts- Preparation for Opening and closing Statement-
Witness Examination Tactics- Cross Examination Art- Language of Examination- Direct and
Cross Examination- Inconsistent Statement- Witness Control- Expert Witness Examination-
Expert Witness and Rules- Qualifying Experts- Direct and Cross Examining Expert witness-
Credibility of Depositions of Witnesses- Framing of Arguments.
Definition of Mooting, Importance of Mooting, Difference: Moot v. Mock Trail, Moot v.
Class Assignments or tutorials, Structure and officers of Moot, Common Rules of Mooting,
Techniques of Good Mooting, Qualities of a Good Mooter, Brief and Demonstration about
International mooting Competitions, The Moot Problems, The Moot Court Sessions,
Suggested Readings::
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Robert M Bastreset. al, Interviewing Counseling and Negotiating Skill for Effective
Representation
John Snape, How to Moot: A Student Guide to Mooting

DEV 4000: Thesis/ Internship 6
Aim
Thesis: This course aims to make the student skilled in research, writing and analysis.
Internship: This course aims to make the student capable of relating theoretical knowledge
in practical fields and understand the maritime legal procedure.
Learning Outcomes
Thesis: The students will gain hands-on research experience through completing a research
project, starting with hypothesis development, literature searching, experimental design, data
collection, analysis, and interpretation. Students will also gain experience in written and oral
communication.
Internship: On successful completion of internship in different legal institute/organization,

students should be able to: apply theoretical knowledge in legal arena in different legal
issues; gain knowledge on implementation process of legislation and precedence; achieve
knowledge on different court procedure.
General Guides
Internship students shall be placed in any law chambers, government and semi-autonomous
institutions, NGOs, maritime business enterprises, shipping institute or research institutions
for a minimum required period as decided by BSMRMU Authority. On completion of
internship a report to be submitted as per BSMRMU format.
Note: Students in writing will apply for either thesis or internship which will be duly
approved by the Chairman Department of Maritime Law and Policy.

LLB 4203:Legal Ethics 1.5 21
Aim:
The aim of this course is to learn about professionalism and ethics in legal arena.
Learning Outcome:
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By the end of this course the students would be able:
 To justify the importance of ethics in legal profession

 To demonstrate the rule relating to professional code of conduct and ethics under the
Bar Council Cannons and Professional Conduct and Etiquette.
 To explain the duties and obligations of lawyers to several persons.
Course Content:
 History of Legal Profession: Historical development of legal profession in Bangladesh,

Bar Council- composition, powers, functions, jurisdiction, difference between bar council and
bar association, admission and enrolment of advocates.
 Professional Ethics: Profession ethics and advocacy, standards of professional ethics,
Bangladesh Bar Council Cannons of Professional Conduct and Etiquette- Conflict between
interest and duty to client, duty to opponent, duty to colleagues, duty towards society and
obligation render legal aid.
 Bench-Bar Relationship: Reciprocity as partners in administration of justice, professional
misconduct, rights and privileges of advocates.
 Contempt of Court: History of Contempt of Court Act (2013), object and constitutional
validity of Contempt Of Court Act, definition, kinds of contempt, which are not considered as
contempt of court, scope of contempt of court, procedure to file a complaint regarding
contempt of court, jurisdiction of HCD, punishment, contempt of court by the company,
procedure of contempt of court in the SC, contempt by judge, magistrates, lawyers and other
persons, appeal.
Suggested Readings:
N.H. Jhabvala, professional Ethics
Viva Voce
Viva voce will be held at the end of every year. Viva Voce will be taken on the subjects
taught in that year. The viva board will be comprised of the following members:
i. Chairman of the Department – Board Chairman (Ex officio)
ii. Minimum 2 two internal members
iii. One external member
Study tour
Aim:
To orient students with the practical function of different maritime organizations.
Learning Outcome:
After the completion of the trip/visit, the students will be able to:
 Explain the practical functions of maritime organisation
 Analyze the duties and responsibilities of different maritime professionals
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Method of Conduct:
Every year, there will be one study tour/ field trip. The study tour/ field trip will normally be
conducted within the country. However, study tour/ field trip 4th year may be conducted in
overseas countries subject to availability of sponsorship. All of the visit will be conducted in
maritime organizations. like. ports, dockyards, different shipping companies, ICDs,
Terminals, Bangladesh Navy, Maritime institutes, Freight forwarder agencies etc.
Degree ++
The department/faculty shall offer Certificate Courses in the relevant field. Each student shall
have to complete minimum 3 (Three) courses from the approved list in section 12 as a part of
requirement of the degree. These courses will be conducted according to the regulations for
conducting short (certificate) course of BSMRMU. Registration fees will be applicable for
these certificate courses.
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LLB (Honours) in Maritime Law

Department of Maritime Law & Policy

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, Bangladesh

1. A committee, formed vide memorandum no. BSMRMU/Reg:/Council-379/784 dated

a. Commodore M Ziauddin Alamgir, (L), NGP, fdc, psc, BN - President

b. Dr. Sarker Ali Akkas - Member

c. Dr. M Rahmat Ullah - Member

d. Md. Alamgir Khan - Member

e. Mansura Akter - Member

f. Ayesha Siddiqua - Member

g. Lt. Commander Ataus Samad, BN - Member

5. After incorporation the suggestion of Academic Council, the curriculum was

1. Introduction to the University

Ser Course Code Course Title Credit

Goals of the University are as follows:

 Achieve sustainable development and progress of the university through mutual

1.5 Faculties and Institutes

 Faculty of Maritime Governance and Policy (FMGP)

2 Introduction to the Faculty of Maritime Governance and Policy:

3 Introduction to the Department of Maritime Law and Policy

4 Introduction to the Programme

b. Mid Term Examinations 02 weeks

c. Preparatory Leave 02 weeks

d. Final Examination 03 weeks

6.1 Admission Criteria

Eligibility for admission in LLB ( Honours) in Maritime Law programme is as follows:

b. Applicants must have passed HSC/equivalent examination and SSC/equivalent

c. For IGCSE/O Level and IAL/GCE A Level or Equivalent Exam Applicants:

6.2 Admission Procedure

a. Admission Circular: BSMRMU will invite applications from interested candidates

6.3 Registration in the Programme

a. If any candidate fails to complete admission formalities within the prescribed

7.1 Assignment of Credits/ Contact Hours

7.2 Conduct of Courses

The following guidelines will be followed for conducting the courses:

b. Thesis work will be assigned, either individually or in groups on any issue

c. A number of individual and group assignments, presentations, etc. will be

8.2 Performance Evaluations

8.2.1 Theory Courses

a. Class Attendance : 05%

8.2.4 Thesis/ Internship

a. Report Submission : 50%

8.2.5 Co-curricular Courses

8.3 The requirements for promotion to the next semester

The requirements for promotion to the next term are as follows:

8.4 The requirements for promotion to the next year

The requirements for promotion to the next term are as follows:

8.5 The re-examination of failed subjects

8.7 Credit Earned

8.8 Degree Requirements

Degree requirements are as follows:

a. Completion of courses required for fulfilling the minimum credit of 138 in a

c. Successful defence of thesis paper.

d. Successful completion of 3 Degree ++ courses.

e. Scoring a CGPA 2.20 or above.

9 Course Designation System

a. The first digit corresponds to the year/level of the course.