Dr Mohammad Belayet Hossain

Academic Qualifications

Ph.D. in Law

2022

Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Malaysia

 

LL.M. in Commercial and Corporate Law

2010

University of London, UK

 

LL.B. (Hons.)

2007

University of Northumbria, UK

 

Diploma in Law

2004

University of London, UK

 

Office No.

+60 85 630 100 Ext: 2768 (GMT +8)

 

Email

belayet.hossain@curtin.edu.my

 

Room No.

L1, Room 54

 

Employment History

Lecturer

February 2024 – To Date

Faculty of Business

Curtin University (Malaysia Campus)

 

Associate Professor & Coordinator (LLM Prog.)

July 2023 – December 2023

Department of Law

Uttara University (UU)

 

Associate Professor & Dean

September 2017 – June 2023

School of Law

Chittagong Independent University (CIU)

 

Legal Researcher

February 2012 – August 2017

Dept. of Legal Research

Legal Eminence, Bangladesh

 

Legal Adviser

January 2013 – August 2017

Roots 99 Limited, Bangladesh

 

Legal Adviser

January 2012 – August 2017

New Horizons CLC of Bangladesh

 

Lecturer

February 2013 – October 2014

Dept. of Law

City University, Bangladesh

 

Project Manager

September 2006 – December 2012

Diwan Amiri (Govt of Qatar), Qatar

 

Leading Library Assistant (LLA)

July 2003 – September 2011

The British Library, UK

 

Units Taught

  • BLAW1002 – Markets and Legal Frameworks
  • BLAW1006 – Introduction to Business Law
  • BLAW2006 – Company Law for Business
  • BLAW2012 – Applied contract Law

 

Research Interest

  • International Economic Law
  • International Investment Law
  • International Trade Law
  • Commercial and Corporate Law
  • Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs)
  • Multilateral Investment Treaties (MITs)
  • Foreign Direct Investment Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
  • Bangladesh Labour Law

 

Research Publication

Academic Journal Articles

Articles (SCOPUS/WOS)

  • B. Hossain, M. H. Miraz and A. Y. Roni, “Legality of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Malaysia and Necessity of Enacting a Forward-Looking Regulatory Framework”, International Islamic University of Malaysia Law Journal 32, issue 1 (2022): 397-429;
  • B. Hossain, “Legal Frameworks Unveiled: Offshore Banking Acts in Bangladesh (2024) and Malaysia (1990) Compared”, The Banking Law Journal (accepted for publication);
  • B. Hossain, “Behind the Curtains: Understanding Legal Requirements for Offshore Bank Accounts in Top Banking Jurisdictions: Belize, British Virgin Islands and Mauritius”, The Banking Law Journal (accepted for publication);
  • B. Hossain and Haitham A. Mohammed, “The Role of Sovereign Immunity in Enforcing the Arbitral Awards in Petroleum Disputes in Iraq and Bangladesh”, Journal of East Asia and Int. Law (accepted for publication);
  • B. Hossain, “Acquiring an Awareness of the Latest Regulatory Developments Concerning Digital Assets and Anti-money Laundering,” Journal of Money Laundering Control 26, no. 6, (2023):1261-1268;
  • Zulyadi, Mohammad B. Hossain, “Alternative Criminal Punishments for the Settlement of Misdemeanor in a Social Justice Perspective,” Law Reform: Jurnal Pembaharuan Hukum 18, no. 1 (2022): 43-57;
  • M. B. Hossain, “Regulations and Policies for Screening of Foreign Investment Proposals in Malaysia,” International Islamic University of Malaysia Law Journal 30, issue 2 (2022): 130-154;
  • M. B. Hossain, Asmah L. Yeon and Ahmad A. Aziz, “Environmental Protection and the Bilateral Investment Treaties of Malaysia,” International Islamic University of Malaysia Law Journal 30, issue 1 (2022):105-134;
  • M. B. Hossain, Asmah L. Yeon and Ahmad A. Aziz, “FDI and Dispute Settlement Arrangements in Bangladesh: Issues and Challenges,” Asian Journal of International Law (2021): 1-14;
  • B. Hossain, “Environmental Protection and BITs of Bangladesh, Malaysia and USA: A Comparison,” Jurnal Cita Hukum 8, issue 3 (2020): 471-506;
  • B. Hossain, “International Organisations Effort to Regulate Foreign Direct Investments in Host States,” Sriwijaya Law Review 4, issue 2 (2020): 187-204;
  • B. Hossain, Asmah L. Yeon and Ahmad A. Aziz, “Sovereignty, National Interest & Security in Bilateral Investment Treaties of Malaysia,” UUM Journal of International Studies 16 (2020): 39-58;
  • B. Hossain, Asmah L. Yeon and Ahmad A. Aziz, “Sovereignty, National Interest & Security and Bilateral Investment Treaties of Bangladesh and Netherlands: A Comparison,” African Journal of Legal Studies 12, issue 2 (2019): 183-214;
  • B. Hossain, “Regulatory Issues on Raising Capital through Debentures by Public Companies in UK,” Sriwijaya Law Review 3, issue 2 (2019): 111-123;
  • B. Hossain, Asmah L. Yeon and Ahmad A. Aziz, “Environmental Protection and the Bilateral Investment Treaties of Malaysia and Netherlands: A Comparison,” Journal of European Energy and Environmental Law Review 5, vol. 28 (2019);
  • B. Hossain, “Fleshing out the Provisions for Protecting Foreign Investment,” Yustisia Jurnal Hukum 7, no. 3 (2018): 406-427;

 

Articles (Peer-reviewed – International)

  • Naser, A, Chowdhury, M.R., B. Hossain, “ADR Systems in Bangladesh: A Comparative Study with South Asian Countries”, Journal of Law and Human Rights3, no. 1 (2024): 53-70;
  • B. Hossain, “A legal critique and innovative method to fighting against money laundering”, Bristol Law Review (accepted for publication);
  • Ding Guo Liang, Mohammad Belayet Hossain and Bipinchandra Mavani, “The Construction of Compliance Management Influence Model in Food Manufacturing Enterprises: The Theory of Planned Behavior Perspective”, International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development 12, Issue 4, (2023): 403-411;
  • Oktavian, Alif; Jamaludin, Maun; Hossain, Mohammad Belayet, “Non-Interference Principle of ASEAN in The Rohingya Crisis: International Human Rights Law as Alternative Foothold,” Intermestic: Journal of International Studies 7, no. 2 (2023): 618-636;
  • B. Hossain, Haitham A. Mohammed, “Foreign Ownership Control and the Bilateral Investment Treaties of Bangladesh,” Lex Publica 10, no.1 (2023): 101-122;
  • B. Hossain, “Regulating FDI Through Capitalisation Requirements: Laws and Regulations of Malaysia,” Current Law Journal Malaysia 1, no. 61 (2023): 1-18;
  • B. Hossain, “Global Food Security and Poverty Induced by the Pandemic,” International Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Advanced Technology 4, no. 2 (2023): 17-35;
  • Kamal, A. H. M., Islam, M. and Hossain, M. B., “An Evaluation of Legal Education in Bangladesh”, CIU Journal 5, no. 1 (2023): 72-94;
  • Mohammad B. Hossain, “Legal and Policy Regulations for Environmental Protection in Bangladesh: A Comparison with EU Countries,” Journal of Law and Human Rights 2, no. 1 (2022): 22-37;
  • B. Hossain, “Foreign Direct Investment (FDI ) and Protecting Bangladeshi Worker’s Human Rights,” Research Horizons 2, no. 3 (2022): 435-443;
  • Rifa, T. R. & Hossain, M. B., “Micro Plastic Pollution in South Asia: The Impact of Micro Plastic Pollution Over the Unsustainable Development Goals,” Lex Publica9, no. 2 (2022): 1-28;
  • Barua, U., & Hossain, M. B., “Patriarchy and the Rights of Rape Victims: Law and Practice,” Lex Publica9, no. 1 (2022): 79-93;
  • Wididi, Mohammad B. Hossain, “The Reconstructing Legal Policies of the Management and Control of Environmental Impacts for Industrial Areas in Urban of Central Java”, International Journal of Law Reconstruction 6, No. 2(2022): 241-256;
  • Samanta, C. N., & Hossain, M. B., “Implementation of Diplomatic Assurance Against Torture: The Way to Reduce the Refugee Crisis in South Asia,” Lex Publica, 9, no.1 (2022);
  • B. Hossain, “Significance of Protecting Environment Through the Bilateral Investment Treaties of Bangladesh: A Comparison with Netherlands”, Journal of Asia Pacific Studies 6, No. 4 (2022): 483-494;
  • H. Chowdhury, Mohammad B. Hossain, “Analyzing Health Workers Rights and Obligations During COVID-19 Pandemic: Bangladesh Context,” Journal of Law and Human Rights 1, no. 1 (2021): 45-63;
  • B. Hossain, Asmah L. Yeon and Ahmad A. Aziz, “Screening of Foreign Investments and the Bilateral Investment Treaties of Bangladesh”, Society & Sustainability 3, issue 2 (2021): 37-53;
  • Chowdhury, A., and Hossain, M. B., “Role of Environmental Law and International Conventions in Mitigating Climate Change Effects on Food System and Livestock Production,” Lex Publica, 8, no. 2, (2021): 14–28;
  • B. Hossain, Asmah L. Yeon and Ahmad A. Aziz, “Screening of Foreign Investments and the Bilateral Investment Treaties of Malaysia,” Journal of Asia Pacific Studies 6, issue 2 (2021):197-212;
  • Anowara, F. and Hossain, M. B., “Bangladeshi Migrant Workers’ Rights on the Front-lines of Covid-19 Epidemic: A Socio-legal Approach of Kafala System in Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) Countries,” Lex Publica, 8, no. 1 (2021): 15–30;
  • B. Hossain, Asmah L. Yeon and Ahmad A. Aziz, “Legal and Policy Regulations of Performance Requirements for Foreign Investors in Bangladesh,” Society & Sustainability 2, issue 3 (2020): 53-69;
  • B. Hossain, “Compliance of the Bangladesh Legal Policies with the ILO Convention on the Prohibition of Child Labor,” Lex Publica, 7, no. 2 (2020): 15-23;
  • B. Hossain, Asmah L. Yeon and Ahmad A. Aziz, “The Significance of Capitalisation Requirement During Entry of Foreign Investments in Bangladesh,” International Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Advanced Technology 1, no. 9 (2020): 81-87;
  • B. Hossain, Asmah L. Yeon and Ahmad A. Aziz, “Capitalisation Requirement for Regulating FDI in Bangladesh: Potential Risks and Regulations,” International Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Advanced Technology 1, no. 12 (2020): 52-57;
  • B. Hossain, Asmah L. Yeon and Ahmad A. Aziz, “Legal and Policy Regulations of Screening of Foreign Investment Proposal in Bangladesh,” Hang Tuah Law Journal 4, issue 2 (2000): 1-11;
  • B. Hossain, Asmah L. Yeon and Ahmad A. Aziz, “Capitalisation Requirement for Foreign Investor and BITs of Bangladesh and Malaysia: A Comparison,” Journal of Alternative Perspectives in the Social Sciences 10, no. 4 (2020): 701-710;
  • B. Hossain, Asmah L. Yeon and Ahmad A. Aziz, “Performance Requirements and the Bilateral Investment Treaties of Malaysia,” International Journal of Business and Digital Economy 1, issue 1 (2020): 27-37;
  • B. Hossain, “Sovereignty of Bangladesh and China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’ Project,” Asian Regional Review Diverse Asia 3, issue 2 (2020): 1-6;
  • M. B. Hossain, Asmah L. Yeon and Ahmad A. Aziz, “Performance Requirements and the BITs of Bangladesh and Malaysia: A Comparison,” CIU Journal 3, no. 1 (2020): 53-68;
  • M. B. Hossain, “Regulation of Foreign Investment Under Bilateral and Regional Investment Treaties,” Lex Warrior Law Journal 10, issue 1 (2019): 1-25;
  • Hussain, and Mohammad B. Hossain, “Commercial Dispute Settlement in Bangladesh: Practice, Challenges and Way Forward,” Bangladesh Research Foundation Journal 7, no 2 (2018): 47-58;
  • B. Hossain, “International Efforts to Regulate Foreign Investment and Multinational Enterprises (MNEs),” Lex Warrior Law Journal 9, issue 9 (2018): 401-414;
  • B. Hossain, “Extending the Frontiers of Expropriation in Host State,” Lex Warrior Law Journal 9, issue 6 (2018): 270-280;
  • B. Hossain and S. Talukder, “Murder: A Critical Analysis of the Common Law Definition,” Beijing Law Review 9, no. 4 (2018): 460-480;
  • B. Hossain and S. Talukder, “International Economic Law and Policy: A Comprehensive and Critical Analysis of the Historical Development,” Beijing Law Review 9, no. 4 (2018): 524-546;
  • B. Hossain, “Search for a Balancing Act to Regulate Trade and Investment under the Free Trade Agreements (FTAs),” International Journal of Law & Management Studies 3, issue 2 (2018);
  • B. Hossain, “The Notion of Corporate Responsibility of the Multinational Enterprises (MNEs),” Lex Warrior Law Journal 8, issue 5 (2018): 228-235;
  • B. Hossain, “Evolution of the Law of Foreign Investment on Expropriation of  Foreign Property,” International Journal of Entrepreneurship & Development Studies 5, no. 1 (2017): 53-66;
  • B. Hossain, “Temporary Agency Worker: Typical Triangular Employment Relationship,” International Journal of Entrepreneurship & Development Studies 3, no. 3 (2015): 307-332.

 

Conference Proceedings/ Presentation

  • Presented paper on “Foreign Direct Investment and Regulations of Environmental Protection Through Law and Policy”, in the International Conference that was held on 15 August 2023. This International Conference was organized by the Department of Public Administration, Diponegoro University, Indonesia.
  • Presented paper on “A Legal Critique and Innovative Method to Fighting against Money Laundering”, in Legal Dynamics in the Contemporary World, which was held in 10-11 March 2023, organised by Khulna University, Bangladesh.
  • Presented paper on “Comparative Dispute Settlement Model of Maritime Boundaries in ASEAN: What Lessons Learned and Future Considerations for Bangladesh”, in ASEAN Law Academy Law Conference 2023, which was held in 3rd February 2023, organised by National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore.
  • Presented paper on “Accelerating regional integration through dispute settlement mechanism: An analytical case studies of ASEAN members and lessons for LDCs”, in ASEAN Law Academy Law Conference 2023, which was held in 3rd February 2023, organised by National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore.
  • Presented paper on “Legal and Policy Regulations for Environmental Protection in Bangladesh: A Comparison with EU Countries”, in UUM International Conference on Law and Society 2022 (SOLAS VI – 2022), which was held on 8-9 November 2022. This International Conference was organized by the School of Law, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Malaysia.
  • Presented paper on “Implementation of Diplomatic Assurance Against Torture: The Way to Reduce the Refugee Crisis in South Asia”, in UUM International Conference on Law and Society 2022 (SOLAS VI – 2022), which was held on 8-9 November 2022. This International Conference was organized by the School of Law, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Malaysia.
  • Presented paper on “Micro Plastic Pollution in South Asia: The Impact of Micro Plastic Pollution Over the Unsustainable Development Goals”, in UUM International Conference on Law and Society 2022 (SOLAS VI – 2022), which was held on 8-9 November 2022. This International Conference was organized by the School of Law, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Malaysia.
  • Presented paper on “FDI and Protection of Human Rights of Workers in Bangladesh” in CIU International Conference on Human Rights and Business 2022 (SOLIF – 22), which was held on 19 February 2022. This International Conference was organized by the School of Law, Chittagong Independent University.
  • Presented paper on “Health Workers Rights and Obligations During COVID-19 Pandemic: Bangladesh Context” in CIU International Conference on Human Rights and Business 2022 (SOLIF – 22), which was held on 19 February 2022. This International Conference was organized by the School of Law, Chittagong Independent University.
  • Presented paper on “Analyzing the Blue Economy: Bangladesh Perspective” in CIU International Conference on Human Rights and Business 2022 (SOLIF – 22), which was held on 19 February 2022. This International Conference was organized by the School of Law, Chittagong Independent University.
  • Presented paper on “Screening of Foreign Direct Investments and the BITs of Bangladesh” in CIU International Conference on Human Rights and Business 2022 (SOLIF – 22), which was held on 19 February 2022. This International Conference was organized by the School of Law, Chittagong Independent University.
  • Presented paper on “Comparative Study of Abortion: Bangladesh Perspective” in CIU International Conference on Human Rights and Business 2022 (SOLIF – 22), which was held on 19 February 2022. This International Conference was organized by the School of Law, Chittagong Independent University.
  • Presented paper on “The Protection of FDI against Expropriation in Bangladesh” in UUM International Conference on Law and Society 2021 (SOLAS V – 2021), which was held on 5-6 October 2021. This International Conference was organized by the School of Law, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Malaysia.
  • Presented paper on “Bangladesh Migrants Workers on the Front-line of Covid-19 Epidemic: A Socio-Legal Approach to Ensure Their Rights” in UUM International Conference on Law and Society 2021 (SOLAS V – 2021), which was held on 5-6 October 2021. This International Conference was organized by the School of Law, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Malaysia.
  • Presented paper on “Impact of Climate Change on the Human’s Food Chain System” in UUM International Conference on Law and Society 2021 (SOLAS V – 2021), which was held on 5-6 October 2021. This International Conference was organized by the School of Law, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Malaysia.
  • Presented paper on “Rights of Rape Victims in Bangladesh: Law and Practice” in UUM International Conference on Law and Society 2021 (SOLAS V – 2021), which was held on 5-6 October 2021. This International Conference was organized by the School of Law, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Malaysia.
  • Presented paper on “The Legal Framework of e-Investments in Bangladesh: Issues and Challenges” in International Conference on Internet Governance 2020 (ICIG2020): “Addressing the Issues of Cyberspace Sovereignty, Cyber security and Internet Governance”, which was held on 15th September 2020. This International Conference was organized by the Council of Professors, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Malaysia.
  • Presented paper on “The Issue of Sovereignty, National Interest and Security in Bilateral Investment Treaties of Malaysia” in Sintok International Conference of Social Science and Management – 2019 (SICONSEM 2019), which was held on 26-27 November 2019. This International Conference was organized by the Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Malaysia.

 

Research Funds/Grants

  • Curtin Malaysia iSOLT Project (CMIP), Project Title: Framing of Legal and Factual Issues in Court Cases. Fund: RM2000.00. Team Leader: Dr Mohammad Belayet Hossain, Members: Dr Muhammad Abdullah Fazi, Dr Sivaraman Eswaran, Mentor: Dr Tiong, Ying Ying. Duration: 09/04/24 to 31/12/24.

 

Supervision of Higher Degree by Research Students

September 2023 – To Date

Student Supervision from Binary University of Management & Entrepreneurship, Malaysia

Principal Supervisor, Ph.D. Thesis

 

Professional Membership

Bangladesh Bar Council, Dhaka Bar Association

 

Other Academic Roles

Editorial Member

  • Research Horizon
  • Metaverse Basic and Applied Research
  • Jurnal Hukum Internasional
  • Lex Publica Journal

 

Reviewer

  • ELSEVIER (SCOPUS)
  • Hasanuddin Law Review (SCOPUS)
  • Beijing Law Review
  • International Journal of Law and Society
  • Society & Sustainability
  • Open Science Journal
  • Jurnal Mimbar Keadilan
  • Jurnal Mengkaji Indonesia

 

Research Cluster Membership

  • Green Economy Roadmap and Sustainable Future
  • Sustainable Fiscal Practices Research Cluster

 

Updated on:  23 July 2024