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Jarin Sultana

The Expert is an Advocate from Bangladesh, holding substantial fieldwork experience within the country. She earned her LLB (Hons) from the University of London and completed her LLM (Master of Law) with a specialization in Victimology and Restorative Justice at Dhaka University.

She has attended various training programs, including "Transitional Justice in Asia and Participatory Research Tools with Survivors" organized by the Centre for the Study of Genocide and Justice, and "Human Rights and Gender Relation Analysis" organized by Ain o Shalis Kendra. Her expertise lies in Bangladeshi society and culture, particularly in the realms of Bangladeshi politics, human rights (focusing on gender and sexuality), and the rights of religious minorities (Hindus, Christians, Atheists). `

The Expert has actively contributed to research, advisory, and consultancy projects in Bangladesh, concentrating on formal and informal justice systems, freedom of speech, political rights, anti-corruption measures, violence against women, and minority rights. She maintains a robust network of experts throughout Bangladesh for document verification and is available to provide oral testimony in any court or tribunal, if necessary, to support her expert opinions.

Name
Jarin Sultana
Occupation
Advocate, Researcher, Human Right Activist, Lecturer
Expertise

The Expert is a Bangladeshi Advocate, possessing extensive experience and profound knowledge in the judicial procedures of Bangladesh. She is a dedicated human rights activist, actively advocating against female discrimination and violence in the country. Her research focuses on Bangladeshi society and culture, with a particular emphasis on Bangladeshi politics, human rights (gender and sexuality), and the rights of religious minorities (Hindus, Christians, and Atheists).

The Expert has conducted research, provided advisory services, and offered consultancy in Bangladesh, delving into both formal and informal justice systems, freedom of speech, political rights, anti-corruption measures, violence against women, and minority rights.

Experience

The Expert has delivered numerous expert reports on diverse cases, including refugee and asylum cases in the UK pertaining to Bangladesh, as well as other immigration-related matters. Besides her legal practice, The Expert's focus extends to Bangladeshi society and culture, showcasing particular expertise in Bangladeshi politics, human rights (with a specific emphasis on gender and sexuality), and the rights of religious minorities (including Hindus, Christians, and Atheists).

In addition to her contributions to case-related analyses, she has engaged in extensive research, advisory, and consultancy activities in Bangladesh. Her areas of expertise cover both formal and informal justice systems, freedom of speech, political rights, anti-corruption measures, violence against women, and the protection of minority rights.

Her specific fields of interest and expertise include:

1) The judicial system of Bangladesh.

2) The situation in Bangladesh is especially political.

3) Extrajudicial killings.

4) Freedom of Speech

5) Judicial independence.

6) Administration of the government.

7) Government’s attitude toward the opposition

8) Disappearances through the law enforcement agencies.

9) Political and non-political harassment through the Police, RAB and other law enforcement agencies.

10)False and fabricated and ghost cases

11)Abuse of power by law enforcement agencies.

12)Political abuse

13)Extrajudicial killing.

14)Attack on opposition

15)Sexual harassment and violence.

16). Persecution of minorities ( religion, cast, etc.) and violent extremism;

17)Prosecution of the human rights activists and defenders.

18)Force marriage.

19)Violence against women, children and minorities.

20)Corruption in the election.

21)Violence in the election.

22)Access to justice.

23)Political conflict.

24)Civil justice system

25)Guardianship

26)Bangladeshi immigration system.

27)Labour law.

28)Unfair dismissal on political grounds.

29)Employment discrimination based on political background.

There is a strong network of experts all over Bangladesh to verify legal and other documents as required. In addition, the expert is available and able to give oral testimony before any court and tribunal if necessary to support his opinion.

Languages
Bangla and English
Ethnic groups expertise
All Bangladeshi ethnic groups
Political groups expertise
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jamaat-e-Islami, Awami League, Gonojagoron
Moncho, Jatiyo Oikko Front, Jatiyo Party, Bangladesh Jatiyo Party, Hefazat-e-Islam
Bangladesh. Krishak Sramik Janata League


Bangladesh. Krishak Sramik Janata League
Religious groups expertise
Muslim, Ahmadiyah Muslim, Sunni Muslim, Shia Muslim, Hindus, Buddhists, Christians.
Other social groups expertise
LGBT Community, Female Rights and Abuse.

Discrimination, Social Discrimination, Discrimination in employment, Violence against

female, Female Rights and Abuse, Religious Minority, Rights of the Biharis
Fees
[Private to EIN members]
Contact email
Phone
[Private to EIN members]
Address
[Private to EIN members]