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Biography of Dr. Muhammod Shaheen Chowdhury

Dr. Muhammod Shaheen Chowdhury is a distinguished Member of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission, having assumed office on 24 August 2025. His appointment follows nearly two and a half decades of accomplished service across academia, research, rights-based advocacy, and the legal profession. Prior to joining the Commission, he served as a Professor in the Department of Law at the University of Chittagong. As a specialist in labour law and employment relations, he has taught and published extensively on labour law, trade law, business law, industrial relations, occupational safety, and social justice.

Dr. Chowdhury holds a Ph.D. in Law, as well as LL.M. and LL.B. (Honours) degrees. Complementing his core academic qualifications, he has completed advanced diploma and certificate courses in Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Intellectual Property, Research Methodology, Corporate Governance, Legal Advocacy, and Human Resource Development. On the international stage, Dr. Chowdhury is an active member of prestigious professional networks, including the Labour Law Research Network (LLRN), the International Lawyers Assisting Workers (ILAW) Network, the Global Alliance for Justice Education (GAJE), and the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Throughout his career, he has held several key administrative roles, including Chairman of the Department of Law and Hall Provost at the University of Chittagong. He has also served as a peer reviewer for academic journals, an advisor to rights-based organizations, a Course Advisor at a renowned private university, and a recruitment board member for various public and private entities. Additionally, his international experience includes serving as an Examination Supervisor at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Recognizing his professional specialization, various national and international agencies have engaged him as a legal expert, researcher, consultant, and project evaluation specialist. His project portfolio focuses extensively on labour law reform, trade union rights, access to justice, waste management, ESG compliance, and international labour standards. Notably, his work has influenced major policy updates in Bangladesh, including the adoption of labour law reforms through a guided roadmap and the recognition of dried fish processing as hazardous work for children.

Beyond research and policy, Dr. Chowdhury's contributions encompass legal pedagogy, curriculum development, and mentoring emerging research enthusiasts. He regularly lends his expertise to professional training programs, legal assistance initiatives, and high-level seminars on the rule of law and sustainable development. Throughout his career, Dr. Chowdhury has demonstrated a lifelong dedication to advancing legal education, the rule of law, justice, and institutional development.