UMSAILS-UAP Spring School 2025 Concludes with a Call for Rule of Law and Accountability
The five-day UMSAILS-UAP Spring School 2025, organized by the University of Asia Pacific’s (UAP) Department of Law and Human Rights, in collaboration with the South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal and Human Rights Studies (SAILS) and the Centre for Law, Governance & Policy (CELGAP), concluded on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the CCULB Resort & Convention Hall in Kaliganj, Gazipur. Sponsored by University Press Limited (UPL), the program focused on the theme “The Rule of Law, Transparency, & Accountability.”
The event brought together around 50 students from universities across Bangladesh, alongside participants from India, Nepal, and Bhutan. Over five days, attendees engaged in academic sessions, legal research workshops, and discussions with prominent jurists and academics.
Dr. Kamal Hossain, Senior Advocate and SAILS Chairperson, emphasized that democracy hinges on accountability and urged young lawyers to champion justice, fairness, and integrity.
Architect Mahbuba Haque, Chairperson of UAP’s Board of Trustees, stated that the Spring School encourages students to think beyond academics, embrace diversity, and act as agents of justice and transparency.
Professor Dr. Qumrul Ahsan, UAP Vice-Chancellor, highlighted that the program aligns with UAP’s mission to nurture socially responsible graduates through ethics, leadership, and teamwork.
The Spring School began on August 17 with Dr. Sharif Bhuiyan, Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court, as Chief Guest. The closing ceremony featured distinguished guests, including Dr. M. Alauddin and Engineer M. Abu Taher, Members of UAP’s Board of Trustees; Barrister Mohammad Mashiur Rahman Sabuj, CELGAP Chairman; Ms. Mahrukh Mohiuddin, Managing Director of UPL; and Md. Asaduzzaman, Associate Professor and Head of UAP’s Department of Law and Human Rights. Professor Dr. Chowdhury Israk Ahmed Siddiky, UMSAILS Program Coordinator and SAILS Deputy Director, presided over the session.
Centered on rule of law, transparency, and accountability, the program enriched participants’ legal knowledge and fostered cross-cultural collaboration and leadership. Organizers expressed hope that the experience will inspire students to contribute to justice and good governance nationally and internationally.
