Professor Dr. M Lutfar Rahman, Vice Chancellor of Daffodil International University along with distinguished panelists at the Transformative Expert Talk on Business Law in a Competitive World: A New Dawn in Legal Education organized by Department of Law at Daffodil International University.

A landmark initiative to bridge the gap between academia and the evolving demands of the global legal market, the Department of Law at Daffodil International University (DIU) organized the "Expert Talk Session on Business Law in a Competitive World: Emerging Challenges and Career Opportunities" today on 29 April 2025 at the International Conference Hall at Daffodil Smart City.  The event brought together a stellar lineup of 17 distinguished panelists — featuring eminent deans, senior academicians, international legal scholars, leading corporate practitioners, and industry strategists — from Bangladesh, India, and Canada. Their presence turned the secession into a dynamic platform of knowledge-sharing, critical thinking, and career guidance for the aspiring legal minds of DIU. Professor Dr. Mlutfar Rahman, Vice Chancellor of Daffodil International University was present as the chief guest at the program. An inspiring keynote paper was presented by Professor Dr. Shambhu Prasad Chakrabarty from UEMK, India, who emphasized the future of cross-border legal collaborations, and a vibrant panel discussion featuring experts like Dr. Md. Rabiul Islam, Mr. Abu Saleh, and Barrister Shykh Mahdi, who explored the intricate relationship between international trade law and career innovation. Adding a global touch, international speakers such as Dr. Muhammad Asadullah from Canada and Dr. Debashree Chakraborty from India joined virtually, enriching the conversation with global perspectives.

The session commenced with a warm welcome address by Dr. S. M. Saiful Haque, Associate Professor and Head (In-Charge) of the Department of Law, DIU, who highlighted the vision of the university to produce law graduates equipped not just with textbook knowledge, but with real-world, practice-oriented insights.

Participants were captivated by thought-provoking discussions on a range of topics:
 🔹 The rising impact of globalization on business law practices
 🔹 Emerging fields like fintech law, intellectual property, and corporate governance
 🔹 Strategies for building international legal careers in a competitive economy
 🔹 Ethical challenges and leadership responsibilities in corporate legal services

The technical excellence of DIU’s Media Lab ensured seamless international participation, making the session truly borderless. A significant moment was the open-floor Q&A, where final-year LL.B. students eagerly engaged with the panelists, seeking career advice, internship pathways, and insights into industry expectations. The students described the session as "eye-opening" and "transformative," expressing their motivation to pursue diverse and dynamic career paths beyond traditional legal practices.

The success of the Expert Talk Session marks another milestone in DIU's journey towards nurturing globally competent legal professionals, committed to excellence, innovation, and leadership.