Students
of Batch 62 from the Department of Law, World University of Bangladesh, visited
the District and Sessions Judge Court, Dhaka, on 6 August 2026 for
an educational court visit as part of the Moot Court course, offering rare,
first-hand exposure to the practical functioning of Bangladesh's judicial
system, including live criminal trial proceedings, bail hearings, and visits to
specialized tribunals.
The
visit, held under the Department's Moot Court course (LAW 04214805) and
organized by course mentor Ms. Jubaida Sakin, was designed to bridge the gap
between theoretical legal education and real courtroom practice. Faculty member
Md. Mahmudul Hasan Raziv, Assistant Professor of Law, also accompanied the
students.
Upon
arrival at the court complex, students were briefed on courtroom etiquette,
professional conduct, and judicial decorum before the day's proceedings began.
With the support of Learned Advocate Bappi Khan, who coordinated the program
throughout, and Senior Advocate Golam Mostofa Khan, former President of the
Dhaka Bar Association, students were given the rare opportunity to observe live
criminal trial proceedings, witness examinations, and criminal revision
hearings before the Additional Metropolitan Sessions Court, presided over by
Judge Ms. Tawheeda Akhter.
A
further session, facilitated by Advocate Md. Iqbal Hossain, Public Prosecutor
of the District and Sessions Judge Court, Dhaka, allowed students to attend
bail hearings, miscellaneous cases, and time petition hearings before District
and Sessions Judge Md. Rafiqul Islam.
"Before aspiring to become successful
advocates or judges, every law graduate must first strive to become a good
human being with integrity, honesty, compassion, and a strong commitment to
justice and the rule of law," said Judge Md. Rafiqul Islam,
addressing the students during the visit.
Students
also toured several specialized judicial institutions within the court complex,
including the Speedy Trial Tribunal, Environmental Court, Nari o Shishu
Nirjatan Daman Tribunal, and the Legal Aid Office, gaining insight into the
diversity of Bangladesh's justice delivery system.
The
program concluded with a visit to the Dhaka Bar Association, arranged by
Advocate Md. Adnan Rahman, where students were briefed on the enrolment
procedure for advocates and the professional responsibilities of Bar members.
Students also met distinguished legal professionals and University alumni,
including Advocate Md. Rejaul Karim Chowdhury and Advocate Nizam Uddin, who
shared career advice and encouragement.
"Practical exposure is an indispensable
component of legal education," the Department of Law noted,
adding that such court visits significantly enhance students' confidence,
advocacy skills, and appreciation of judicial ethics.
The
Department of Law expressed sincere gratitude to Senior Advocate Golam Mostofa
Khan, Advocate Md. Iqbal Hossain, Advocate Bappi Khan, and Advocate Md. Adnan
Rahman for their generous support and coordination, as well as to Judge Ms.
Tawheeda Akhter and Judge Md. Rafiqul Islam for their warm reception of the
students. The Department has recommended that similar educational court visits
be organized regularly as part of the Moot Court course and other practical law
programs.
