
About
Provided by Rahman's Chambers
Our Corporate & Finance practice includes the following:
Corporate Department:
- We associated with Deloitte Bangladesh Limited and prepared a report on Insolvency Law Reforms of Bangladesh for Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).
Construction Department:
- We have advised a leading local RMG on a transaction involving Engineering, Procurement, Construction related to an Effluent Treatment Plant. We have advised them on legal and regulatory issues involving the environment and also drafted the EPC contract.
Finance Department:
- We have successfully argued before Hon’ble Court on complex issues involving legal interpretation of GRI, World customs laws, NBR orders involving HS code classification of a new AI-based data processing machine for an RMG (dyeing) manufacturing unit. The judgment addressed the issues like the process to be followed by customs in determining HS code, etc. It is a landmark judgement because it affirmed for the very first time in our jurisdiction a set procedure to be followed by customs while determining the HS code of imported goods.
Investment Department:
- Successfully registered a 100% foreign investment company in the logistics and retail sector.
Our Shipping practice includes the following:
Shipping Department:
- We have successfully launched a proceeding against a receiver of cargo, consignees and notify parties, the receiver has taken delivery of cargo by producing cancelled BL by exercising fraud upon several parties.
Chambers Review
Rahman's Chambers has a specialist shipping law practice in Bangladesh, covering the full scope of maritime issues including ship arrests, marine insurance, bills of lading and admiralty. The team is also active on collision cases, often representing international P&I clubs and shipping companies. The practice is additionally recognised in areas such as business formation, M&A and employment matters, alongside energy, infrastructure and real estate matters. Advocates at the firm are knowledgeable on restructuring and insolvency procedures. Notable clients advised by the firm include the likes of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, Prantik Marine Services and Global One International Logistics.
Work Highlights
- Rahman's Chambers assisted Global One International Logistics with registration as a 100% foreign investment company in the logistics and retail sectors.
- The team also represented Yusen Logistics in a dispute relating to the non-delivery of cargo and a related detention and demurrage claim.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are professional, and their team is well organised to assist us with complex and sophisticated matters."
"We get timely feedback both over email and telephone."
"They are professional, and their team is well organised to assist us with complex and sophisticated matters."
"We get timely feedback both over email and telephone."
Notable Practitioners

Mohammed Forrukh Rahman is particularly recognised for his expertise in shipping law matters in Bangladesh, while he also assists clients with M&A and employment law.
"He has the specialised knowledge and rich experience for dealing with the different types of legal issues the client faces."
"Forrukh is always very responsive and provides clear commercial advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Rahman's Chambers
Bangladesh
Members
Provided by Rahman's Chambers
Amir Hossain Sarker
Mohammad Nasir Uddin

Head of Department
Narita Navin Khan
Salah Uddin Reza Sohel
Sheikh Abdullah
Tanzina Sharmee
Clients
Provided by Rahman's Chambers
Atrium Maritime S.A.
China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC)
Continental Traders (BD) Ltd.
Cosco Shipping Specialised Carrier Co. Ltd
Dong fang Electric International Corporation.
Ernst Komrowski holding KG (GmbH & CO.)
F MARITIME S.A.
Felda IFFCO Group of Companies.
Hildebrand Singapore Private Limited
Integr8 Fuels Inc., U.K.
Komrowski Maritim GmbH
Maersk Line Limited
Marodi Services SAS, Italy
Momentum International Trading INC.
Northeast No.3 Electric Power Construction Co. Ltd.
Ocean International Limited
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL)
Philips Lighting BD Ltd.
RamaDBK Ltd
Samsung Engineering Company Ltd.
Sea Energy Limited, Monaco
Sea Power Shipping Enterprises Inc., Philippines
Sea Satin Oceanway S.A.
Seramontt Limited
Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd.
Sojitz Machinery Corporation
Surjin Tech Co., Ltd.
The London P&I Club
UK P & I Club
Union Resources & Engineering Company Limited (UREC)
Unitex LP Gas Limited
WoolWorths Group
Industries
Provided by Rahman's Chambers
Banks
Chemical & Pharmaceuticals
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Engineering
Energy
Food
Garments & Textile
Group of Industries
Industrial Engineering
Leather
Marine Insurance
Mining & Metals
Multinational
Power, Oil & Gas
Private clients/ individuals
Real Estate
Real Estate Finance
Retail
Shipbuilding & Shipbreaking
Shipowner & Agent
Shipping, Supplies, Logistics & Services
Telecommunications
Trading
Transportation