About
Mazharul Islam (Noraim) is a seasoned corporate legal practitioner with over a decade of experience in the financial sector. He holds an LLB (Honors) and an LLM from the University of Dhaka, providing him with a strong academic foundation. His expertise encompasses a wide range of legal domains, including Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) management, data privacy, corporate distribution business, contract drafting, and in-depth legal research.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Islam dedicates himself to researching legal issues and the transformative impact of contemporary technological advancements on the financial industry. Mr. Islam is a prolific writer, regularly contributing to both national and international publications, sharing his insights on legal matters, disruptive technologies in finance, IPRs, data privacy, and other relevant topics.
Mr. Islam possesses keen legal knowledge and demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning. This dedication to lifelong learning is deeply inspired by Bertrand Russell’s philosophy:
“I want to bring back into the world of men some little bit of wisdom. There is a little bit of wisdom in the world. I want to add to it, even if only ever so little.”

Mazharul Islam
Corporate Legal Practitioner
Legal Analyst | Columnist
Latest Articles
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Navigating the Intersection of Law and Technology: A Methodical Approach for Bangladesh
In an era where technology evolves at an unprecedented pace, the legal frameworks often struggle to keep up. Ryan Calo’s seminal work, Law and Technology: A Methodical Approach, offers a structured methodology for analyzing and regulating emerging technologies. This approach is particularly pertinent for Bangladesh, a nation experiencing rapid digital transformation, to ensure that technological…
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Personal Data Protection Ordinance (PDPO) 2025: A Comparative Analysis with the GDPR
The Personal Data Protection Ordinance (PDPO) 2025 represents a landmark in Bangladesh’s journey toward a rights-based digital governance framework. Rooted in the principle that individuals are the rightful owners of their personal data, the Ordinance mirrors many features of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)—the global benchmark for data privacy—while adapting them to local…
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Write what you mean, mean what you write
The language of law and policy is fundamentally one of instruction, dictating duties, granting powers, and setting boundaries. In this high-stakes environment, clarity is not merely a virtue; it is a foundational requirement for enforceability and justice. For decades, one word—shall—has plagued this system, standing as the single greatest source of ambiguity in legal texts….
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The Use of Modal Verbs in Legal and Policy Drafting: An Examination of Authoritative Guidance
The rigorous demands for precision in statutes, regulations, and policy instruments mean that the choice between modal verbs is rarely trivial, as it directly determines the enforceability, scope, and interpretation of the document’s provisions. However, the legacy use of formal or archaic variants, particularly shall, has historically introduced significant ambiguity, leading to extensive judicial clarification…
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The New World of Work
Today’s labor market is being reshaped by a rare convergence of forces—technological disruption, demographic shifts, economic volatility, and changing worker expectations. For leaders and employees alike, the reality is clear: there is no longer a “steady state.” Work is in constant motion. Generative and Agentic AI: From Tools to Teammates Artificial intelligence is no longer…
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Lessons from Pakistan Crisis and Bangladesh’s Present Turmoil
The book Pakistan Crisis (1971) by David Loshak offers a sobering reminder of how the denial of democracy and systemic exploitation can transform a divided society into a battlefield. Loshak traces how Pakistan’s refusal to recognize the democratic verdict of 1970, coupled with decades of neglect and repression, pushed Bengalis to wage one of the…
