General Information
Maruf Allam is a legal professional currently serving as Senior Assistant Secretary at the Law and Justice Division, Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Bangladesh Secretariat. He has previously served as Senior Assistant Judge and Senior Judicial Magistrate in the Bangladesh Judicial Service.
He possesses several years of experience as Judge, Judicial Magistrate, Law Teacher, Law Researcher, Apprentice Lawyer, and Legal Journalist. His academic achievements include securing the 8th position in the Dhaka University admission test, First Class 8th position in LL.B., and 6th position in LL.M. examinations.
Education
- LL.M (With Research), University of Dhaka — 6th Position
- LL.B (Hons), University of Dhaka — First Class, 8th Position
- Alim (HSC), Jamea Quasemia Kamil Madrasah, Narsingdi — Golden A+, Board Scholarship
- Dakhil (SSC), Jamea Quasemia Kamil Madrasah, Narsingdi — Golden A+
Experience
- Senior Assistant Secretary, Law and Justice Division, Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs (October 2024 – Present)
- Senior Assistant Judge / Senior Judicial Magistrate, Bangladesh Judicial Service (Nov 2018 – Oct 2024)
- Lecturer in Law, Southeast University (Jun 2015 – Nov 2018)
- Lecturer in Law, Manarat International University (Jan 2014 – May 2015)
- Apprentice Lawyer, Shomaji & Associates, Dhaka (May 2012 – May 2013)
- Sub-Editor (Part-time), The Daily Jaijaidin, Law and Justice Page (2012–2014)
Publications
Journal Articles: "The Problem of Copyright Compliance in Music Industry of Bangladesh" — UAP Journal of Law & Policy, Vol 2, Dec 2016; "The Role of Inspectors in Maintaining Safety Standards in Garment Sector of Bangladesh" — SEU Journal of Law, Vol 2, 2016; "Quest for An Independent, Permanent And Efficient Prosecution in Criminal Justice System of Bangladesh" — ASA University Review, Vol 11 No 1.
Book: অস্থায়ী নিষেধাজ্ঞার প্রয়োগবিধি (Application of Temporary Injunction), Universal Book House, Dhaka (2024).
Research Interests
Judicial Reform, Access to Justice, Legal Aid Services, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, International Humanitarian Law, Intellectual Property Law
Achievement, Awards & Grants
- Secured 6th Position in LL.M. Examination (2012)
- Secured First Class 8th Position in LL.B. Final Examination (2011)
- Merit Scholarship, University of Dhaka; 8th Position in DU Admission Test (B Unit)
Seminar & Conference
No seminar records.
Training & Workshop
- Dialogue, Justice, Reconciliation and Reform — UNDP & Commonwealth Secretariat, South Africa (2025)
- Training Programme for Bangladesh Judges and Judicial Officers — National Judicial Academy, India (2023)
- 42nd Special Foundation Training Course — JATI, Bangladesh (2nd Position)
- Special Training Course on Mediation — JATI, Bangladesh
- Training on The Children Act, 2013 — UNICEF
Others
Assistant Editor, Southeast University Journal of Law (Vol 1, 2016). Published over 100 articles, features, and columns on law and justice issues. LL.M. research: "Dilemma of Humanitarian Jurisprudence amidst the Risk of Instrumentalization and Rejection."