Jhenaidah, April 26 (V7N) — Md. Asaduzzaman, a distinguished legal mind and veteran human rights activist, currently serves as the Minister for Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs in the cabinet of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. His journey from a dedicated advocate in the Supreme Court to the 17th Attorney General, and now a key member of the cabinet, reflects a career defined by a commitment to the rule of law and democratic transition.
Early Life and Academic Excellence

Born on January 31, 1971, in Baraipara village of Shailkupa, Jhenaidah, Md. Asaduzzaman was raised in a respectable Muslim family. He is the son of Sheikh Md. Israil Hossain and Begum Rokeya.

His academic foundation was laid in Jhenaidah, where he completed his SSC (1987) and HSC (1989) under the Jashore Board. He then moved to the capital to attend the University of Dhaka, where he earned both his LL.B. (Honours) and LL.M. degrees with distinction from the Department of Law, marking the beginning of his prolific legal career.
Distinguished Legal Career

Md. Asaduzzaman’s ascent in the judiciary is characterized by his expertise in writ, tax, company, and civil law.

1995: Enrolled as an advocate of the Bangladesh Bar Council.

1996: Enlisted as an advocate of the High Court Division.

2005: Enrolled as an advocate of the Appellate Division.

2023: Attained the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court.

In his early years, he worked with Mr. Nizamul Haque Nasim (who later became a Justice). In 1998, he joined the chambers of the legendary Barrister Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed and eventually became a partner at the renowned firm Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed & Associates.
Human Rights and Political Role

Beyond the courtroom, Asaduzzaman has been a vocal advocate for human rights, particularly in opposition to fascist regimes. He served as the General Secretary of the prominent human rights organization Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK).

Within the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), he held the vital position of Human Rights Affairs Secretary of the National Executive Committee and served as the Human Rights Adviser to then-Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman.
Service as Attorney General and Transition to Cabinet

Following the student-people mass uprising in July-August 2024, he was appointed as the 17th Attorney General for Bangladesh on August 8, 2024. For nearly 17 months, he played a pivotal role in stabilizing the legal landscape and upholding justice during a period of national transition.

In the 13th National Parliamentary Election, he transitioned to active governance, contesting from his home constituency, Jhenaidah-1 (Shailkupa). He secured a landslide victory with 173,381 votes, more than triple the votes of his nearest rival.

On February 17, 2026, he took the oath as a Member of Parliament and was subsequently sworn in as the Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs.
Personal Life

Md. Asaduzzaman is married to Shirin Sultana, a dedicated teacher. The couple has two daughters: the elder, Anjoli Zaman (Kotha), is pursuing law in the United Kingdom, following in her father's footsteps, while their younger daughter, Adhora Zaman, is continuing her studies in Bangladesh.

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