UND, Attorney General’s Office sign MoU over legal research, internship

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) and UNDP have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to continue collaboration on “justice and rule of law reforms” with the aim of strengthening Bangladesh’s legal research capacity and fostering a new generation of efficient, skilled law graduates in the country.

Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative Stefan Liller signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organisations in Dhaka on Monday (1 Dec), reads a press release of the UNDP.

Earlier, AGO, in partnership with UNDP, launched the inaugural AGO Internship Programme 2025 on 14 October on the AGO premises, Supreme Court.

Under the internship programme, 25 fresh law graduates from four universities have been placed at the Attorney General’s Office. These interns are receiving direct guidance from experienced lawyers and participating in daily legal processes within the Supreme Court premises.

The partnership aligns with UNDP’s commitment to advancing the rule of law, human rights, access to justice, and effective public institutions under the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and the UNDP Country Programme Document (CPD).

Under the MoU, Bangladesh Attorney General’s Office will host, and mentor selected law graduates for up to six months, providing hands-on experience on legal research, courtroom proceedings, and professional ethics. A core committee will guide the programme’s learning objectives, ensuring that interns are grounded in principles of justice, ethics, and public service.

UNDP Bangladesh will support the initiative through technical assistance, training sessions, and exposure opportunities focusing on rule of law, human rights, gender justice, and professional conduct. UNDP will also collaborate with the AGO and participating universities to ensure smooth coordination and high-quality implementation.

This partnership marks a significant step toward nurturing legal excellence in Bangladesh by bridging academic learning with practical, institutions-based experience which will empower young graduates to contribute meaningfully to a just and equitable society.