East West University’s Department of Law has been named the runner-up in the 29th Stetson International Environmental Moot Court Competition, Bangladesh National Rounds 2024-25. Competition organized by Hearth Bangladesh and the Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) and took place from January 23 to 25, 2025.
Competition one of the top three national moot competitions in Bangladesh saw 38 teams participate with 32 advancing to the oral rounds. Competition the largest national round of the Stetson International Environmental Moot Court Competition to date featured four segments: preliminary, quarter-final, semi-final and final.
EWU team consisting of Speaker-1 Sabbir Ahmmad, Speaker-2 Afrin Sultana Anika and Puspita Akter demonstrated exceptional legal acumen and dedication. EWU team coached by Professor Shah Maruf Uddin Ahmed demonstrated their skills through a rigorous round of arguments, Q&A and rebuttals – ultimately securing the runner-up position. This East West University team expresses gratitude to Shamshad Bashar for her support throughout their preparation.