Biography

Dr. Md. Tuhin Mia is an Assistant Professor of Law at the World University of Bangladesh, where he has been serving in the Department of Law since 2023. Alongside his teaching responsibilities, he contributes as a member of several departmental and central committees of the university. He teaches a wide range of law courses including Muslim Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Public International Law, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Laws of International Organisations, and Laws of Refugees, Migrants and Stateless Persons. Before joining WUB, he worked as a Lecturer at the European University of Bangladesh for two years and earlier served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).

Dr. Tuhin holds a PhD in Law from IIUM, Malaysia where he researched on the legal protection of Bangladeshi migrant workers in Malaysia and globally, focusing on international migration standards and labour law. He was awarded the prestigious Sejahtera Scholarship during his doctoral studies. He also earned a Master of Comparative Laws degree from IIUM, a professional Master’s in Industrial Relations and Labour Studies from the University of Dhaka, and a Bachelor of Laws. His expertise extends to international law more broadly with a particular interest in the intersection of human rights, labour and industrial relations, and international migration law. In his research, he applies qualitative research methodologies which enable him to explore legal issues in depth, incorporating socio-legal perspectives that highlight the lived realities of vulnerable groups, particularly migrant workers.

Over the years, Dr. Tuhin has published more than thirty research papers in reputed international peer-reviewed journals, contributed over five book chapters, and presented his work in conferences across different countries and universities. His publications enjoy a growing citation record on Google Scholar reflecting the recognition of his scholarship. He has organised and participated in numerous seminars, workshops and academic dialogues both nationally and internationally sharing his insights on pressing legal and social issues. He currently serves as the Editor and Managerial Editor of two international peer-reviewed journals and works as a voluntary reviewer for more than ten journals worldwide. His academic contributions in the fields of international labour migration, industrial relations, human rights and international law demonstrate his continuing commitment to advancing both scholarship and practice.

Beyond academia, Dr. Tuhin is deeply connected to his community. He was born in Barguna district of southern Bangladesh and remains committed to social and community activities for marginalized and vulnerable populations. With a strong belief in equity, fairness and justice, he envisions his role as an educator, researcher and social activist dedicated to serving his home country. His passion for travelling, reading and engaging with international news and documentaries complements his academic life, while his dream remains to enlighten society through knowledge, justice and social responsibility.

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External positions

Executive Board Member, Organization for Migrants' Rights & Welfare
2025

Advisor, BD Opinion Juris
2025

Director, Federal International School
2024 → 2025

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