Abdul Momen Chowdhury (Rifat)

Apps Development, Illustrator

Contact Information

  • Court Chamber:
    Room no-216 (Annex), Supreme Court Bar Bhavan, Dhaka.
  • Chamber:
    LexOne, Suite No. 3A (3rd Floor),
    28/C, Segunbagicha, Dhaka-1000.
  • Email: advocaterifat@yahoo.com
  • Mobile: +880 1727 520 124

Academic Background

  • Master of Laws (LL.M):
    • Institution: Chittagong University, Chittagong
    • Year: 2002
    • Result: Second Class
  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B):
    • Institution: Chittagong University, Chittagong
    • Year: 2001
    • Result: Second Class
  • Training:
    Trainee at LETI (Legal Education & Training Institute), Bar Council Bhavan, Ramna, Dhaka.

Professional Status

Enrollments:

  • District Court’s Bar: October 29, 2005
  • High Court Division: November 20, 2007
  • Appellate Division: September 25, 2023
  • Member of Chittagong District Bar Association & Supreme Court Bar Association, Dhaka

Practicing Areas:

  • Civil Laws, including Artha Rin Adalat Ain and Banking Matters
  • Company Laws, Customs, VAT, and Taxation
  • Criminal Laws and Trademark Laws
  • Arbitration and Mediation Matters

Previous Associations:

  • Associate Lawyer, Md. Abul Kashem & Associates, Chittagong (2005–2007)
  • Associate Lawyer, Law & Lawyers, Dhaka (2007–2008)
  • Associate Lawyer, Shah Sharif & Associates, Dhaka

Research Work

  • “Implementation Problem of Intellectual Property Rights and Laws in Bangladesh” – Published
  • “Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation in the Administrative Law of Bangladesh” – Ready for Publication
  • “Cost and Delay Are the Major Hindrances to Justice” – Published

Professional Contributions

  • Seminars and Workshops:
    • “Refugee and Border Cross Immigration Problem” – UNHCR
    • “Gender Equality in Respect of Fundamental Rights” – Ministry of Labour and Employment
    • “Ship Breaking Industry and Environmental Concerns” – YPSA
  • Arbitration/Mediation Roles:
    • Secretary of Arbitration Proceedings, Chattogram Port Authority
    • Penal Lawyer, Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment
    • Vice President, Micro Credit NGO “AYTHERJA”

Notable Cases Reported

  • 63 DLR (H.C) 417: Section 58(f), Transfer of Property Act
  • 2 Apex Law Report (H.C) 181: Section 16, Acquisition and Requisition of Immovable Property Ordinance
  • 72 DLR (H.C) 549: Qualification criteria under Chittagong Port Authority
  • 71 DLR (H.C) 549: Arbitration Act
  • 25 BLC (H.C) 212: Affidavit under Section 6(2)
  • 28 BLC (H.C) 158: Amendments in pending suits

Awards

Recognized by regional and national organizations, including:

  • Bangladesh Shisu Academy
  • Islamic Foundation