The Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) inaugurated the BUP National Law Fest (Chapter II) 2025 today (11 September) with a vibrant opening ceremony at the Shadhinota Auditorium. The three-day festival, hosted by the BUP Law and Moot Court Club (BUPLMCC), has brought together more than 400 participants, observers and campus ambassadors from over 40 universities across the country.

“This fest is not just about making policy or legal practice,” said Pushpita Talukder, general secretary of BUPLMCC, in her welcome address. “It is about building bridges of collaboration, promoting a culture of learning, and inspiring the next generations of youths to think critically, act ethically, and serve society with integrity.”

The ceremony was inaugurated by Brigadier General Muhammad Ali Talukder, ndc, afwc, psc, dean of the Faculty of Security and Strategic Studies, alongside the club’s moderator, faculty members and organisers. He reminded students of the legacy of the fest, saying: “Our moderators were participants and prize winners last time, and today they are leading the event. This might be an inspiration for all of you participating this year. We have introduced four new competitions, and more may come in the future depending on your participation and performance.”

Reflecting on the festival’s journey since its first season in 2019, Md Ikra, moderator of BUPLMCC, said: “Previously, the fest comprised only moot, case solving, impromptu speech and poster presentation. This year we have introduced four groundbreaking events: the BUP National Moot Court Competition, PolicyPitch, Verdict in Motion and Lex Talk. With these innovations, we have opened doors to students from all disciplines.”

Assistant Professor Md Abu Bakar Siddique, chairman of the Department of Law, highlighted the interdisciplinary nature of the event. “PolicyPitch is happening for the first time in Bangladesh, pioneered by a law department,” he noted. “We not only want to excel in moot but also in broader arenas. We grow together with policy makers, law makers and citizens alike. Only changing the Constitution won’t help; we need to change our mindset as well.”

Over the next three days, the fest will feature Bangladesh’s first judgment writing competition, a conversational series on law and policy, and a policy-making contest alongside the moot. Distinguished speakers, including Taqbir Huda, senior fellow at Tech Global Institute and incoming DPhil in Law at the University of Oxford, will join the sessions.

The festival will conclude on 14 September with a closing ceremony attended by the Attorney General of Bangladesh and the BUP vice-chancellor.