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Practicing law with extensive experience in the sector of Banking, Insurance, Company, Criminal, and Commercial litigation and also contributes to public discourse on legal reform and access to justice in Bangladesh.

LANDMARK CASES

Kay & Que (Bangladesh) Limited & Another vs. Registrar of Joint Stock Companies & Others

Involved a corporate law dispute concerning company registration and compliance with statutory requirements under the Companies Act. The case addressed procedural and regulatory obligations of the company and the powers of the Registrar in overseeing corporate governance. It highlights key principles in corporate regulatory compliance and administrative oversight in Bangladesh.

Sylhet Metro City Securities Ltd. vs. The Securities and Exchange Commission & Others

Involved a regulatory dispute concerning compliance with securities laws and directives issued by the SEC. The case addressed the responsibilities of securities firms under Bangladesh’s capital market regulations and the scope of authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission in ensuring market integrity and investor protection.

Tabassum Kaiser vs. Partex Cables Limited & Others

Involved a dispute concerning employment and labor-related issues. The case addressed the rights and obligations of both employees and employers under Bangladesh labor laws, including matters of contractual obligations, workplace compliance, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

Securities and Exchange Commission vs. Olympic Industries was a criminal revision case related to shares.

It involved allegations concerning compliance with securities regulations, corporate governance, and investor protection. The case examined the responsibilities of companies under Bangladesh’s securities laws and the authority of the SEC in enforcing legal and regulatory standards.

Bangladesh Bank vs. People’s Leasing and Financial Services Ltd. & Others

Involved the winding up of a non-banking financial institution by Bangladesh Bank. The case addressed regulatory oversight, financial compliance, and the powers of the central bank in safeguarding the interests of depositors and maintaining stability in the financial sector.

Ahmed Zaker & Co. & Another vs. Ministry of Finance & Others

Involved a dispute over restraining an audit firm from conducting further audits of a mutual fund. The case addressed regulatory authority, compliance with financial audit standards, and the oversight powers of the Ministry of Finance to ensure transparency and protect investor interests.

Mostafa Jamal Haider vs. Delta Spinners Limited & Others

Involved a corporate law matter concerning the amalgamation of companies. The case addressed the legal procedures, shareholder rights, and regulatory approvals required for the merger, highlighting principles of corporate restructuring and compliance under Bangladesh law.

Dr. Habibur Rahman vs. MedRx Life Science Limited & Others

Involved a corporate law matter under Section 233, concerning the appointment of an independent auditor. The case addressed shareholder rights, corporate governance, and the legal framework for ensuring transparency and accountability in financial reporting.

Rashed Khandaker vs. Securities and Exchange Commission & Others

Involved a dispute over the forced deposit of shares and recovery of entitlements personally owned by the petitioner. The case addressed the regulatory powers of the SEC, shareholder rights, and compliance with Bangladesh’s securities laws to ensure proper management and protection of investors’ interests.

Md. Shamsul Islam Varosha & Others vs. Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission & Others

Involved a corporate governance dispute concerning the appointment of six independent directors to the board by removing four existing directors. The case addressed regulatory authority, shareholder rights, and compliance with corporate governance standards under Bangladesh securities laws.

Mark Bangladesh Shilpa and Engineering Ltd. & Others vs. Securities and Exchange Commission & Others

Involved a corporate governance matter concerning the compulsory reconstitution of the board of directors and the re-election/reappointment of the Chairman and Managing Director. The case addressed regulatory oversight, corporate governance compliance, and the SEC’s authority to ensure proper management and accountability in listed companies.

Directorate of Madrasha Education vs. Md. Shahidul Islam & Others

Involved a dispute related to administrative and regulatory matters in the madrasha education sector. The case addressed compliance with educational regulations, administrative authority, and the rights and obligations of both the Directorate and individuals under the relevant laws governing madrasha institutions in Bangladesh.

Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA) vs. Navana Pratibha Joint Venture & Others

Involved a dispute related to water supply and sewerage project contracts. The case addressed contractual obligations, regulatory compliance, and the rights and responsibilities of parties involved in public utility projects, ensuring proper execution and accountability under the applicable laws.

Md. Abdul Kader Faruk V Bangladesh Securities And Exchange Commission And Others

This writ petition was filed due to the neglect of the petitioner by not submitting the correct status report of the subscription of shares the petitioner belongs; by failing to call upon the underwriters to subscribe for the appropriate amount of unsubscribed shares within the stipulated period; by collecting subscription money after the expiry of the subscription period and depositing such amount in an account other than the one designated; by allowing cash deposit instead of deposit through demand draft/crossed cheque/pay orders and other nominal issues. Thereafter, BSEC considered that the petitioner had the proper cause to the alleged contraventions and it imposed a penalty of Tk. 50 lac. The Petitioner made an application to review the imposed amount but it was rejected. Finally the Court also gave the order that the review was rejected and the imposed penalty was upheld.

United Power Generation And Distribution Company Limited V Shajahanullah Power Generation Company Limited

The case was about obtaining sanction to a Scheme of Amalgamation of the respondent companies namely Shajahanullah Power Generation Limited and United Ashuganj Power Limited with the petitioner company i.e. United Power Generation and Distribution Company Limited, whereby the entire undertaking of the respondent Nos. 1 and 2 as a going concern together with all assets and liabilities relating thereto are proposed to be transferred to and vested in the petitioner company.

Dhaka Water Supply And Sewerage Authority (Wasa) V Ranju Miah And Others

The issue raised due to the inviting applications for appointment which was published on 05.07.2004 in two national dailies named ‘The Daily Inquilab’ and ‘The Bangladesh Observer’ issued by Dhaka WASA where application form interested candidates having requisite qualification for 50 different classes of post remained vacant. Whereas, the vacant posts of APO were only 17 in number but somehow Dhaka WASA ended up recruiting 332 candidates but they couldn’t join because they didn’t have the appointment letter.

Summit Bibiyana I Power Company Ltd. V Bangladesh, Represented By The Secretary, Ministry Of Power, Energy & Mineral Resources

The case was filed to ascertain whether the petitioner will be able to implement the Summit Bibiyana-I project and whether the substation will be constructed by the Power Grid Company of Bangladesh or about the construction of Common Gas Pipeline from Bibiyana Gas field to the power plant along with the construction of Access Road for N2 Highway Connection will be done by the Department of Roads and Highways and encashing bank guarantee for the project.

Ain O Salish Kendra (Ask) V Government Of Bangladesh And Others

The case was about 300 acres of land situated in Sahibgonj (Bagdha Farm) of Rangpur Sugar Mills Limited which is regulated under Bangladesh Sugar & Food Industries Corporation has been illegally occupied by a group of ethnic Santhal people by constructing 1000 tin shacks since 01/07/2016.

Orion Power Meghnaghat Ltd. Vs. Bangladesh Power Development Board

The dispute begins when the Claimant questioned the supply & quality of the High Furnace Oil supplied by the Respondent and the basis of calculation of the Heating Value of HSD as there was no indication in the Contract whether HHV or LHV was being used to calculate the Heating value.

Desh Energy Limited. Vs. Bangladesh Power Development Board Represented By Its Chairman, Wapda Bhaban, Police Station- Motijheel, District- Dhaka.

The dispute begins when the Claimant questioned the supply of inferior quality of the fuel by the Respondent and as a result of whichthe engines has been severely affected and the basis of calculation of the Heating Value of HSD as there was no indication in the Contract whether HHV or LHV was being used to calculate the Heating value.

R.n. Spinning Mills Ltd. Vs. Security Exchange Commission And Others

The dispute started when the Respondents called for the Petitioner to response the following issues such as- the correct status report of the subscription of shares the petitioner belongs; whether the petitioner called upon the underwriters to subscribe for the appropriate amount of unsubscribed shares within the stipulated period; whether the petitioner collected any subscription money after the expiry of the subscription period; or used petitioner’s company’s funds for the subscription of other directors.; or allowed cash deposit instead of deposit through demand draft/crossed cheque/pay orders and other nominal issues.

Mohammad Morshed Vs. Familytex (Bd) Limited And Others

The matter came before the Court to resolve the issue of the petitioner to hold his post as a Managing Director and to exercise all the Powers, rights and duties & seat in the office by the virtue of his post and to look after the management and business affairs of the company and to prepare a fresh balance sheet regarding the payment the monthly remuneration of the Petitioner.

United Hospital Limited Vs. Bangladesh & Others
The dispute began when Dhaka City Corporation claimed to United Hospital Limited a high amount of tax of a eight storied building situated at Gulshan; a high-class residential area in Dhaka City owned by the Hospital. The petitioner claimed that the demand was of arbitrary, unreasonable and illegal valuation in assessing holding tax of the building by the Respondents.
 
Fatema Khatun And Others V Bangladesh, Represented By The Secretary, Ministry Of Land, Bangladesh Secretariat, Ramna Dhaka And Others.

The writ petition was filed challenging the Proceedings of Land Acquisition Case No. 12/2010-2011 to acquire 0.75 acres of land of the petitioners contained in Plot Nos. 17045 & 17047 of B.S. Khatian No. 1800 under Cox’s Bazar Sadar Upazila of Cox’s Bazar District. The Court decided that the Acquisition and Requisition of Immovable Property Ordinance, 1982 empowers the Government to acquire any property in any locality which is needed for public purpose or in the public interest and in the instant case, acquisition authority has duly applied its mind considering the urgent and pressing need of establishing a Power Sub-Station which is clearly and manifestly a public purpose as opposed to the particular interest of an individual.