Dr. Nabaat Tasnima Mahbub

Dr. Nabaat Tasnima Mahbub is an Associate Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Law at East West University. She obtained her PhD in International Law from Xiamen University, China and an LL.M. in International Law and Development from University of Nottingham, UK. She specializes in environmental law, and international law relating to transboundary waters. Dr. Mahbub has published in national and international journals and actively contributes to legal scholarship, curriculum development, and institutional leadership.

Faculty

Faculty Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Research Interest

International Law, International Environmental Law and International Water Law.

Teaching Materials

Teaching courses on International Law, Intenational Environmental Law, International Investment Law, Law of Evidence and Hindu Law.

Academic Background

Ph.D. in International Law, Xiamen University, China. LL.M. in International Law & Development, University of Nottingham, UK. LL.M. University of Dhaka. LL.B. (Hons.) University of Dhaka.

Awards & Achievements

Awarded with the Chinese Government Scholarship, 2014. Awarded with the Government of India Scholarship, 2009.

Selected Publications

N.T. Mahbub, ‘River Law and Governance’, in the Ali Farazmand (ed.), Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy, Springer International Publishing Switzerland, 2022. N.T. Mahbub, ‘Environmental Protection in China: An Analysis and Assessment of Policy and Law’, Quarterly Journal of Chinese Studies, Vol. 4, No. 4, Autumn 2016, ISSN 2224-2716, December, 2016. N.T. Mahbub, ‘Sustainable Development and Its Evolution in the Realm of International Environmental Law’, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 7, ISSN: 2276-7371, September, 2016). N.T. Mahbub, “Climate Justice and Gender Justice: A Forgotten Fact in the Climate Change Regime?” in the Judicial Administration Training Institute Journal, Vol. XIII, January 2014. ISSN: 2220-6752. N.T. Mahbub & M.M. Hasan, “Achieving De Jure and De facto Gender Equality: A Tool for Prevention of Violence against Women” in the Society and Change Journal, Vol. VIII(1), January–March, 2014. N.T. Mahbub, “An Anatomy of the Dispute Settlement Mechanism in WTO: Recommendations for Reform” in the Society and Change journal Vol. VII(1), January – March, 2013. ISSN: 1997-1052 (Print), 227-202X (Online). N.T. Mahbub & R.B. Mamun,“Climate Change and Human Rights: An Introduction to the Nexus” in Prof Dr. Mizanur Rahman and Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah eds. Human Rights and Critically Disadvantaged People, ELCOP, 2012. Nabaat Tasnima Mahbub, The Role of Proportionality in the Law of Transboundary Waters, Review of European, Comparative and International Environmental Law (RECIEL), Vol. 29(3), 2020, pp. 349-360. Conference, Seminar, Workshop 1. Seminar on ‘The Recent Amendments to the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), 1908’ Organized by Department of Law, East west University, NOVEMBER 29, 2025. 2. Seminar on ‘Navigating Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Domain: Opportunities, Barriers and Strategic Pathways,’ Organized by Law Clinic, Department of Law, East West University, NOVEMBER 22, 2025. 3. Seminar on ‘The Recent Amendments of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898’ Organized by Department of Law, East West University, NOVEMBER 8, 2025. 4. National Consultation on the Draft National Human Rights Commission Ordinance 2025 Organized by the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division, Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, OCTOBER 11, 2025. 5. Meeting on Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on ‘Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change,’ Organized by Department of Environment, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, AUGUST 2, 2025. 6. Webinar on ‘Emerging Technologies and Environmental, Energy and Climate Law’ (Online) RECIEL Insider Webinar, Copenhagen, APRIL 8, 2025. 7. ‘2nd IUB Undergraduate Law Students’ Research Conference, School of Law, Independent University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, APRIL 17-18, 2025. 8. Seminar on ‘Ocean Rights: The Next Frontier for Rights of Nature?’ (Online) Jointly Organized by IUCN & WCEL, OSLO, MARCH 26, 2025. 9. Seminar on ‘Global Trends in Environmental and Climate Change Law’ by His Excellency Justice Antonio Herman Benjamin, the Chief Justice of Brazil, Organized by Faculty of Law, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, MARCH 4, 2025. 10. Workshop on ‘Writing Academic Transformation Fund (ATF) Sub-Project Proposals’, Jointly Organized by UGC and IQAC, East West University, NOVEMBER 14, 2024. 12. 2nd Annual Water & Development Symposium on ‘Reimagining Water: Critically Reflecting on Knowledge Production’ (Virtual), Jointly Organized by IHE Delft (Institute for Water Education), Netherlands and Water and Development Partnership Programme, Netherlands, JANUARY 2, 2025. 13. Virtual Discussion on ‘Addressing Transboundary Water Governance from a Multifaceted Lens’, Organized by Map of Justice, Dhaka, Bangladesh, AUGUST 29, 2024. 14. 1st IUB Undergraduate Law Students' Rese

Professional Experience

29 July 2024 – To Date: Associate Professor, Department of Law, East West University, 30 December, 2023 - To Date: Chairperson, Department of Law, East West University. 3 September 2019 – 28 July 2024: Assistant Professor, Department of Law, East West University. March 2013 – August 2019: Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, Eastern University. October 2010 – March 2013: Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law, Eastern University. June 2008 – October 2010: Lecturer Faculty of Law, Eastern University. September 2007 - April 2008: Staff Lawyer, Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers’ Association (BELA).

Affiliation Professional Membership

Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh (Enrolled in 2014). Member, Dhaka Bar Association (Since 2008).