09/06/2026
Successful Completion of the Webinar on the 2025 Human Trafficking Ordinance
The Department of Criminology and Police Science (CPS), University of Chittagong, successfully organized an online talk today, June 9, 2026, titled "Will the 2025 Human Trafficking Ordinance Make a Real Difference: Assessing its Effectiveness in Protecting Victims and Combating Trafficking."
The academic session was chaired and elegantly moderated by the honorable Chairman of the Department, Moumita Paul, Assistant Professor, Department of Criminology and Police Science, University of Chittagong.
The webinar featured two distinguished scholars who provided comprehensive insights into the contemporary legal and institutional frameworks surrounding human trafficking:
Dr. Kanij Fatima (Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Thomas More Law School) delivered an extensive presentation focusing on the Legal Perspective, critically evaluating the statutory provisions and rights of victims under the proposed ordinance.
Khandaker Farzana Rahman (Associate Professor, Department of Criminology, University of Dhaka, & PhD Student, University of Illinois Chicago) offered a compelling analysis from the Criminal Justice Perspective, addressing systemic enforcement mechanisms, challenges, and policy implications.
The event was graced by the distinguished presence of all faculty members of the CPS department. Furthermore, students across all academic batches actively participated, engaging the speakers in a highly interactive and thought-provoking Q&A session.
The Department of Criminology and Police Science extends its sincere gratitude to the respected speakers, faculty, and students for their valuable contributions to making this scholarly dialogue a resounding success.