Rahman's Chambers

Head of Chambers: Mohammed Forrukh Rahman

Divisional Head: Ripon Chandra Bhowmik (Taxes & Finance; IT & IP)

Number of Department Heads/Deputy Heads: 7

Senior Associates: 7

Associates: 7

Languages: Bengali, English, Hindi

Firm Overview:

Based in Bangladesh, with offices in two cities, Rahman’s Chambers is one of the largest and most nationally diversified law firm. Following a family tradition that dates back to 1920s, Rahman's Chambers was founded by Mr. Mohammed Forrukh Rahman in 2006. The Chambers serves a number of MNCs, foreign investors and overseas and local companies and high net worth individuals. It provides one stop legal service for business related clients with expert lawyers heading different departments.

The Chambers has total 33 practice areas, which fall under 9 departments. The departments are further divided into 6 divisions for functional benefits as follows:

■ Shipping (Shipping & Commercial Departments)

■ Construction & Energy (Construction Department)

■ Corporate and Investment (Corporate and Investment Departments)

■ Taxes, Finance & IP (Taxes & Finance; IT & IP Departments)

■ Dispute Resolution (Dispute Resolution Department)

■ International (International Department)

Main Areas of Practice:

Shipping Division:

■ Acted for the Bangladesh Container Shipping Association (BCSA) in a significant judicial review challenging the validity of the new Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) Tariff Schedule imposed via Statutory Regulatory Order (S.R.O.) No. 364-Ain/2025.

■ Acted for Maersk Bangladesh Limited regarding a sensitive contempt proceeding involving the enforcement of a High Court directive related to shipping operations and successfully defending against Writ Petition No. 9224 of 2025 regarding standard banking endorsement protocols.

■ Acted for Legend World Tank Pte. Ltd. to locate and recover 107 tanks by filing an Arbitration Application and Contempt Petition.

Contacts: Khandaker Mashfique Ahmed

Construction & Energy:

■ Advised Tenka Solar GmbH on its business closure activities in Bangladesh, including resolving corporate compliance issues and obtaining High Court permission for a delayed AGM.

■ Acted for Circle Interior Pvt. Ltd. regarding a contractual dispute with the Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS), confirming entitlement to completion certificates and retention money refunds.

Contacts: Narita Navin Khan

Corporate and Investment Division:

■ Acted for Ralph Lauren regarding operational management and statutory compliance, including formalizing appointments and filing Annual Returns with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies (RJSC).

■ Assisted Maple Leaf Industrial Solutions Ltd. in drafting and sharing documents for their upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).

■ Acted for US-Bangla Airlines, providing legal opinion on labor law compliance, regulatory funds, and employer obligations for employee benefits.

■ Acted for Prime Bank PLC, providing legal opinion on regulatory risks associated with credit facilities to corporate entities within the Summit Group.

■ Acted for Mr. Farooq regarding the transfer of inheritance shares/membership of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) into a legal entity.

Contacts: Hasan Al Arafat

Taxes, Finance & IP Division:

■ Advised JSA Advocates & Solicitors on the customs classification of industrial automation components, distinguishing integral parts from general electronics to ensure accurate duty assessment for various imports (Potato Chips Fryers, Halifix fans, etc.).

■ Acted for Mr. Shahriar Rahman regarding the preparation and submission of his Personal Income Tax Return for the Assessment Year 2024-2025.

■ Acted for Armada Spinning Mills Limited regarding the recovery of outstanding export proceeds from Mitali Fashions Limited, characterizing the dishonor of accepted bills as a Criminal Breach of Trust.

■ Acted for Avant Logistics Limited regarding a dispute with the National Board of Revenue (NBR) concerning customs duties on the re-export of power generation equipment.

■ Acted for Tally Solutions Private Limited regarding the protection and management of their intellectual property portfolio, including trademark prosecution services.

Contacts: Ripon Chandra Bhowmik

Dispute Resolution Division:

■ Represented Fakir Fashion Ltd. in a commercial dispute with Robintex Bangladesh, filing a suit under Section 7(A) of the Arbitration Act 2001 and submitting a petition for early hearing to minimize commercial delays.

■ Acted for Purbachal Apparel Ltd. and Core Spun Apparel Ltd. in a complex corporate governance dispute involving the removal of a Managing Director for non-performance and successfully obtaining a Stay Order regarding the Bond License.

■ Acted for Mizanur Rahman in a high-stakes civil suit to enforce property rights and prevent eviction from residential apartments in Uttara, challenging a fraudulent Irrevocable Power of Attorney.

■ Acted for Shahriar Rahman regarding a civil suit for declaration aimed at correcting errors in the Dhaka City Jariph (survey) No. 258, conducting technical analysis of land titles and possession history.

■ Represented Yasin Kobir and subsequent titleholders in defending property title acquired through public auction against a constitutional challenge (Writ Petition No. 295/2022).

■ Represented Laura Mohiuddin regarding an employment dispute concerning illegal termination by COBAIT Bangladesh Ltd. in the Labour Court.

■ Defended Pegasus Sewing Machine Pte Ltd. against a labour suit (BLA Case No. 435/2020) filed by a former employee claiming outstanding dues.

■ Acted for Prof. Dr. Monzur Hossain regarding the enforcement of a judicial decree against Trust Alliance Technology Ltd via Civil Execution Case in the District Court.

Contacts: Shahinoor Alam

International Division:

■ Advised local clients such as Core Spun Apparels Ltd. & Others in shareholder and governance disputes, including moving the District Court for the appointment of an arbitrator.

Contact: Kamrunnaher Shimu