Mohammad Shafiqul Islam
Advocate · Scholar · Researcher

Mohammad
Shafiqul Islam

Advocate, Bangladesh Supreme Court  ·  PhD Candidate

Over two decades of practice at the intersection of fiscal law, corporate advisory, and administrative litigation. Currently advancing doctoral research on the responsible integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into legal and regulatory systems.

Position Advocate
Bangladesh Supreme Court
Specialisation Fiscal & Taxation
Corporate Law
Research AI & ML in Legal Systems
Bar Enrolment Supreme Court, 2012
adshafiqul@gmail.com
+880 1720 167610
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Associations
Bangladesh Supreme Court Bar Association
Dhaka Bar Association
Bangladesh Bar Council
Enrolled Advocate
Bangladesh Tax Lawyers Association
Dhaka Taxes Bar Association
20+
Years in Practice
600+
Clients Served
6
Peer-Reviewed Publications
5
Bar Memberships
01

Areas of Practice

Taxation & Fiscal Law

Certified Income Tax Practitioner advising over 600 national and international organisations on tax compliance, regulatory strategy, and fiscal structuring.

Supreme Court Advocacy

Enrolled advocate at the Bangladesh Supreme Court. Extensive practice in corporate, administrative, and constitutional law at the appellate level.

AI & Legal Governance

Doctoral research on responsible AI integration into legal systems — regulatory monitoring, explainable AI safeguards, and justice process optimisation.

Cybercrime & Digital Law

Published research on AI-enabled cybercrime management, digital forensics, and national cyber resilience frameworks within the Bangladesh legal context.

International Law

Advanced training in international criminal law, environmental law, international taxation, and comparative legal systems from institutions in the US and Europe.

Corporate & Compliance

Legal and financial advisory to major conglomerates including RSML, KSRM, PARTEX Group, Khansons Group, and Bangladesh Army Welfare Trust.

02

PhD Research

Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into Legal Systems: A Regulatory Monitoring and Justice Process Optimisation Framework

This research examines how AI and machine learning can be responsibly integrated into legal and regulatory institutions — addressing structural inefficiencies in case management, compliance monitoring, and enforcement, while preserving due process and constitutional guarantees. Grounded in two decades of legal practice, it bridges the gap between technological innovation and jurisprudential safeguards.

AI & Law Machine Learning Regulatory Technology Explainable AI Cybercrime Access to Justice Legal Governance
Methodology
Doctrinal Legal Research
Comparative Cyber Law Analysis
Empirical Study — Judicial Interviews
ML Prototype Simulation
Constitutional Risk Assessment
03

Publications

01
AI-Enabled Legal Report Management for Judicial Accuracy, Transparency, and Efficiency
International Journal of Business, Arts and Scientific Study (IJBASS) · Vol. 06, Issue 02
Dec 2025
02
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Managing Cybercrime in Bangladesh: A Framework for Detection, Prevention, and National Cyber Resilience
Journal of Sustainable Learning and Development (JSDL) · Vol. 05, Issue 01
Dec 2025
03
Managing Criminal Justice Data Using Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities, Risks, and Governance Challenges
International Journal of Advance Research & Higher Studies (IJARHS) · Vol. 04, Issue 03
Dec 2025
04
AI-Based Criminal Data Management: Improving Law Enforcement Intelligence and Case Outcomes
Journal of South Asia · Vol. 01, Issue 01
2025
05
Concepts of Money Laundering Resulting in Destruction of Financial Policy Structure
Scholars International Journal of Law, Crime and Justice · Vol. 07
Feb 2024
06
Money Laundering Hinders the Growth of the Economy of a Country (with Faisal Reza)
Saudi Journal of Economics and Finance · Vol. 08
Jan 2024
04

Professional Experience

2019 — Present

Legal Advisor

Bangladesh Army Welfare Trust (AWT). Legal and financial advisory to one of the country's principal institutional welfare bodies.

2012 — Present

Advocate, Bangladesh Supreme Court

Practice focused on fiscal, corporate, and administrative law at the appellate level. Member, Supreme Court Bar Association.

2007 — 2022

Accounts & Tax Adviser

Shaheed Monsur Ali Medical College. Financial compliance, tax structuring, and regulatory advisory over 15 years of continuous engagement.

2004 — Present

Advocate, Dhaka Bar

Legal and financial consultant to 600+ national and international organisations including RSML, KSRM, PARTEX Group, and Khansons Group.

1999 — Present

Income Tax Practitioner (ITP)

Certified by the Bangladesh Civil Services Taxes Academy, National Board of Revenue. Founding member, Bangladesh Tax Lawyers Association.

1995 — 2003

Principal, Sunrise School

Started as Assistant Teacher (1995); appointed Principal in 1997. Led the institution at Badda, Dhaka until 2003.

05

Education

Formal Degrees
2010

Master of Law (LL.M)

Atish Dipankar University of Science & Technology

2008

PG Diploma in International Relations

University of Dhaka

2001

Bachelor of Law (LL.B)

National University, Bangladesh

2000

Master of Commerce — Accounting

National University, Bangladesh

1995

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)

National University, Bangladesh

International Courses & Certifications
2016

Rethinking International Tax Law

University of Leiden, Netherlands

2015

Introduction to American Law

University of Pennsylvania Law School, USA

2014–15

Introduction to International Criminal Law

Case Western Reserve University, USA

2014

Environmental Law & Policy

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA

1999

Income Tax Practitioner Certification

National Board of Revenue, Bangladesh

06

Bar Memberships

Since 2012

Supreme Court Bar Association

Since 2004

Dhaka Bar Association

Since 2004

Bangladesh Bar Council

Since 1999

Bangladesh Tax Lawyers Association

Since 1999

Dhaka Taxes Bar Association