Mohammad Shah Alam (academic)
Mohammad Shah Alam | |
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Mohammad Shah Alam is giving a speech | |
| Born | 14 October 1951 |
| Died | 31 August 2020 (aged 68) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Known for | Pioneer of 'Clinical Legal Education' in Bangladesh, Law Professor, Law Book Writer, Researcher |
| Spouse | Fauzia Nasrin |
| Children | 2 |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka Peoples' Friendship University of Russia |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | University of Rajshahi Former Dean of Faculty of Law, University of Chittagong |
Mohammad Shah Alam (14 October 1951 – 31 August 2020) was a chairman (acting) of Bangladesh Law Commission and founding father of Faculty of law, University of Chittagong. He was a former professor at the Department of Law, University of Rajshahi He was also a freedom fighter and academician. He is considered the pioneer of Clinical Legal Education movement in Bangladesh. He had written several books on international law, and constitutional law.