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Dr. Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali is currently a Professor of Law at North South University. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Wollongong, Australia, and has over 21 years of teaching experience at leading universities in Bangladesh.
From May 2020 to September 2022, Professor Noman served as the Proctor of North South University, where he was responsible for addressing the disciplinary issues of more than 25,000 students. He also held the position of Chairman of the Department of Law at the same university. Prior to that, he was the Head of the Law School at the University of Asia Pacific.
To date, Professor Noman has authored 22 publications, primarily in North American, European, Australian, and Asian journals. He has presented 16 research papers at prestigious conferences organized by institutions such as Harvard University, the University of North Texas, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), Roma Tre University (Italy), the University of Sydney (Australia), the University of Bonn (Germany), the University of Westminster (UK), the Umbra Institute (Italy), the University of Wollongong (Australia), and Tokyo University of Agriculture, among others. Many reputable food law journals and publications have cited his work.
Beyond academia, Professor Noman is a passionate advocate for living simply and meaningfully. Through his videos and writings on social media, he inspires thousands to embrace joy, gratitude, and inner peace by letting go of hatred, anger, jealousy, greed, and unnecessary complications. A strong believer in peace, he opposes violence and war in all forms and advocates for a world built on respect, empathy, and coexistence. He embraces diverse perspectives across religions, ideologies, and cultures, as long as they uphold human dignity and the well-being of all species on Earth.
Professor Noman's intellectual interests extend beyond law, encompassing astrophysics, philosophy, and history. These interests fuel his curiosity and creative reflections. As a dedicated solo traveler, he has explored many countries, including the USA, the UK, Australia, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, India, Thailand, and Japan. He seeks to connect with the world's cultures and landscapes. In 2020, he took up long-distance running and has become a passionate marathoner, participating in several full marathons. He dreams of running in the capital city of every country and completing all major marathons around the globe.
Professor Noman can be reached via email at abu.ali@northsouth.edu.
Refereed Journal Articles/ Publications:
Developing an Efficient Regulatory Framework for Safe Street Food in Bangladesh: Lessons from Comparative Analyses with India, Thailand, and New York City, USA., (Paper accepted for publication in the Journal of Food Law and Policy (University of Arkansas, USA)).
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali (co-author), ‘Regulatory Convergence and Risk Regulation Theory in Nanotechnology Governance for Bangladesh's Food Industry: A Review of EU and US Regulations’, European Food and Feed Law Review, Volume 18, Issue 6 (2023) pp. 365 - 379. URL: https://effl.lexxion.eu/article/EFFL/2023/6/6
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali (Co-author), ‘The Fight for the Right to Safe Food in Bangladesh: Needs More Meat on the Bones’ in David Mcquoid-Mason et al (eds) Teaching Law and Human Rights (Hakkani & Elsevier, Dhaka & New Delhi, 2022).
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali (Co-author), ‘Rice fortification in Bangladesh: Technical feasibility and regulatory requirement for introducing rice fortification in public modern storage/distribution of fortified rice through PFDS channels.’ Report published by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) (Washington, 2021), 116 pages. <https://ebrary.ifpri.org/digital/collection/p15738coll2/id/134540> <https://books.google.com/books/about?id=dHJAEAAAQBAJ>
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali (Co-author), 'Dishonest and Excessive Use of Antibiotics in Meat Producing Animals in Bangladesh: A Regulatory Review' (2020) 15 European Food and Feed Law Review (2020) 449-466. Available at <https://effl.lexxion.eu/article/EFFL/2020/5/7> (Scopus Indexed)
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali (Co-author), 'Muslim Women’s Right to Divorce and Gender Equality Issues in Bangladesh: A Proposal for Review of Current Laws' (2020) 21 Journal of International Women's Studies (2020) 50-79. Available at <https://vc.bridgew.edu/jiws/vol21/iss6/4> (Scopus Indexed)
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali (Co-author), ‘Improper Labeling of Manufacturing and Expiry Dates of Food: A Legal and Regulatory Study of Food Quality and Food Waste in Bangladesh’ (2017) 18(1) Australian Journal of Asian Law 1-14. (Published from Melbourne University, ABDC Ranked)
Abu Noman M. A. Ali (Co-author), ‘The Most Serious Offenses and Penalties Concerning Unsafe Foods under the Food Safety Laws in Bangladesh, India and Australia: A Critical Analysis’ (2015) 70(3) Food and Drug Law Journal 409–433. (Scopus Indexed)
Note: According to the Washington and Lee University, School of Law Journal Ranking, Food and Drug Law Journal is ranked the # 6 among 68 journals in the ‘Health, Medicine, Psychology and Psychiatry’ category with a combined score of 34.5.
Abu Noman M. A. Ali (Co-author), ‘Civil Liabilities for Unsafe Foods in Bangladesh and Australia: A Comparative Perspective on Consumer Protection' (2014) 13 (4) Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety 656–668. DOI: 10.1111/15414337.12082 (Scopus Indexed)
Note: Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety is published by Wiley and it is edited by Professor Emeritus Manfred Kroger, an eminent scholar of Penn State University. This journal is currently ranked the #2 journal (out of 125) in the Food Research field, with an Impact Factor of 12.028.
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali (Co-author), ‘Extensive Food Adulteration in Bangladesh: A Violation of Fundamental Human Rights and State’s Binding Obligations’ (2014) 49(5) Journal of Asian and African Studies. DOI: 10.1177/0021909614523547 (Scopus Indexed)
Abu Noman M. A. Ali (Co-author), ‘Food Safety Offenses in New South Wales, Australia: A Critical Appreciation of Their Complexities’ (2014) 13 (1) Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety 91-96. DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12040 (Scopus Indexed)
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali, ‘Food Safety and Public Health Issues in Bangladesh: A Regulatory Concern’ (2013) 8(1) European Food and Feed Law Review 31–40. (Scopus Indexed)
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali (Co-author), ‘Rampant Food Adulteration in Bangladesh: Gross Violations of Fundamental Human Rights with Impunity’ (2013) 14 (1&2) Asia-Pacific Journal on Human Rights and the Law 29-65. DOI: 10.1163/1571815814010297. (Scopus Indexed)
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali, ‘Responsive Regulation and Application of Grading Systems in the Food Safety Regulatory Regimes of Developing Countries’ (2013) 2(1) Food Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal 31–43.
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali, ‘Application of Responsive Regulation in the Food Safety Regulations of Bangladesh’ (2013) 1(1) Journal of South Asian Studies 1–9.
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali (Co-author), ‘The Development of Consumer Protection Law in Bangladesh: A Critical Comparative Study’ (2009) 2(1) Independent Business Review 123–42.
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali (Co-author), ‘Concept and Practice of Laws Relating to Adoption in Different Religions and Modern Societies: Special Reference to the Law of Islam’ (2009) III & IV Journal on Islamic Law and Judiciary 27–40.
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali (Co-author), ‘The Implementation of Laws Relating to Trade Unions in Different Industries and Establishments: A Case Study of Bangladesh’ (2007) III Journal of Business Studies 167–77.
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali (Co-author), ‘Development and Problems of Public Interest Litigation in Bangladesh: A Critical Analysis’ (2007) VII Rajshahi University Law Review17−26.
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali (Co-author), ‘Public Interest Litigation and Role of the Supreme Court in Ensuring Social Justice in Bangladesh’ (2006) 6(2) The Islamic University Studies, Faculty of Law and Shariah 146-163.
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali (Co-Author), A Community in Transition: The Biharies in Bangladesh. Edited by, Dr. Mizanur Rahman; Published by, Empowerment through Law of the Common People, 2003, Bangladesh. Total Pages: 279.
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali (Co-author), ‘Towards a Proper Juvenile Justice System in Bangladesh from a Cluttered one: An Analytical Overture on Focusing Human Rights Perspective’, Mizanur Rahman (ed) in Human Rights: Sixty Years after UDHR (Empowerment through Law of the Common People, Dhaka, 2008) 244–56.
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali, “Developing an Efficient Regulatory Framework for Safe Street Food in Bangladesh,” (Paper presented at the World Public Health Nutrition Congress 2024, 10 June 2024 – 13 June 2024, Univesity of Westminster, London, UK).
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali, “Towards an Effective Street Food Regulatory Framework in Bangladesh: A Comparative Study of India, Thailand, and New York City, USA,” (Paper presented at The Umbra Institute Biennal’s Food Conference, 13 June 2024 – 16 June 2024, Perugia, Italy).
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali, ‘ Street Food Regulation in Bangladesh: A Comparative Study of India, Thailand and New York City, USA’ (Paper presented at the NSU Law Conference: Law in the Contemporary World, 28 February 2024, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh)
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali, ‘Nanotechnology Use in Bangladesh’s Food Industry: A Review of Theoretical Applications,’ (Paper presented at the Food Governance Conference, University of Sydney, February 14 - 16, 2024.)
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali, ‘Regulatory Convergence & Risk Regulation Theory in Nanotechnology Governance for Bangladesh's Food Industry’ (Paper presented at NSU Law Seminar Series, December 2023, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh).
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali (Co-author), ‘Random use of antibiotics in the meat-producing animals in Bangladesh: A wake-up call for the regulators’ (Paper presented at the Food Governance Conference 2019, University of Sydney, Australia.).
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali, ‘Use of Antibiotics in Meat Producing Animals in Bangladesh: A Regulatory Review’ (Paper Presented at One Health & Food Safety Congress 2018, 18 - 19 September 2018, University of Bonn, Germany).
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali, ‘Does the Absence of Food Sovereignty of Farmers Contribute to the Food Safety in Bangladesh?’ (Paper presented at Seventh International Conference on Food Studies, 26-27 October 2017, organized by Gustolab International Institute for Food Studies, and Roma Tre University, Rome, Italy).
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali (co-author), 'Laws Made, Shelved and Displayed as Window Dressing Leaving Food Safety a Far Cry in Bangladesh: Mice Play While the Cat is Away' (Paper presented at 14th Asian Business Research Conference, 30–31 December 2016, BIAM Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh)
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali (co-author), ‘Human Rights in Bangladesh 2016’ (Keynote Paper presented at the Roundtable Discussion on 21 January 2016 at University of Asia Pacific, Bangladesh)
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali (co-author), ‘Right to Safe Food: A Proposal for Its Enforceability’ (Paper presented at ‘Just Food? Forum on Justice in the Food System’ Conference, 28–29 March 2015 Conference at Harvard Law School, USA)
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali, ‘Improper Labeling of Manufacturing and Expired Date on Packet: A Legal Study on Safety and Quality of Food Products in Bangladesh (Paper presented at ‘Moral Cultures of Food: Past and Present’ Conference, 2– 4 April 2015 at University of North Texas, USA).
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali, ‘Application of the Responsive Regulation in the Food Safety Regulatory Regime of Bangladesh’ (Paper presented at the 1st Global Conference on Making Sense of Food, 30 January – 1 February 2013, Sydney, Australia).
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali, ‘Responsive Regulation and Application of Grading System in the Regulation of Food Safety’ (Paper presented at Second Food Studies: An Interdisciplinary Conference, 3–5 October 2012, the University of Illinois at Urbana– Champaign (UIUC), USA).
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali, ‘Impacts of Culture and Religious Belief on Foodborne Illness in Bangladesh & India’ (Paper presented in the Symposium on Law and Food: Cultural and Religious Perspectives, 18 July 2012, Legal Intersection Research Centre, Faculty of Law, University of Wollongong, Australia).
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali, ‘Food Related Chronic Diseases and Mortality in the World: A Wake-up Call for Food Regulators’ (Paper presented at Faculty of Law Seminar Series, 12 October 2011, University of Wollongong, Australia).
2018 President / Chancellor's Gold Medal for LL.M Result, Islamic University, Kushtia.
2010−2013 University Postgraduate Award, University of Wollongong, Australia
2010−2013 International Postgraduate Research Scholarship, Australia.
1999−2004 Islamic University Graduate and Postgraduate Scholarship.
1. Ph.D. in Law, University of Wollonogng, Australia (2014).
2. Master of Laws (LL.M), Islamic University, Kushita, Bangladesh (2004).
3. Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (Honours), Islamic University, Kushita, Bangladesh (2002).
January 2021 Member, School of Law Advisory Committee, University of Wollongong, Australia.
May 2020 to Proctor, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
September 2022
January 2017 to Chairman, Department of Law, North South University.
January 2019
April 2018 Associate Professor, Department of Law, North South University
to November 2023
September 2016 Assistant Professor, Department of Law, North South University.
to March 2018
August 2014 to Head of the Department, Department of Law & Human Rights, University of Asia Pacific.
July 2016
March 2014 Honorary Post-Doctoral Research Associate, School of Law, University of Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia.
to
March 2015
June 2014 to Assistant Professor, Department of Law & Human Rights, University of Asia Pacific.
September 2016
November 2008 to Senior Lecturer, Department of Law and Justice, Southeast University
June 2014
July 2006 to Lecturer, Department of Law and Justice, Southeast University.
October 2008
July 2005 to Lecturer
June 2006 Department of Law, Prime University, Kishoregonj Campus (currently closed), Bangladesh.
October 2004 to Lecturer, Department of Law and Justice, Southeast University, Khulna Campus (currently closed)
June 2005
1. Title of the Project: Food Labeling Laws in Bangladesh (2015)
Project Funded By: IEERD, UAP, Bangladesh
Grant Amount: 50 000 BDT
2. Title of the Project: Right to Safe Food: A Proposal for Its Enforceability (2015)
Project Funded By: University of Asia Pacific
Grant Amount: 125 000 BDT
3. Title of the Study: Security and Safety Net of Garments Workers: Need for Amendment of Labor Law (2014)
Study Funded By: National Human Rights Commission, Bangladesh.
Grant Amount: 200 000 BDT.
4. Title of the Project: Food Safety and Human Rights (2013)
Project Funded By: Research Student Centre, University of Wollongong, Australia.
Grant Amount: $5400 AUD (equivalent to three months’ salary money of UPA scholarship).
Graduate Courses:
1. LLM 509: Independent Research Project (Supervising Master Thesis)
2. BUS 518: Business Law & Ethics (MBA Course)
Undergraduate Courses:
1. LAW 107: Law of Contract
2. LAW 428: Law of Torts
Membership and Consultancy:
2025 Member, North American Food Systems Network
2024 Evaluator, Food and Agricultural Organization & World Food Forum (WFF) SDGs' Global Youth Hackathon on Food Waste, Rome, Italy.
2022 Member, Committee on Drafting Regulation on Packaging, Labelling and Claims, Ministry of Food, Government of Bangladesh
2021 Member, Committee on Drafting Regulation Misleading Food Advertising, Ministry of Food, Government of Bangladesh.
2019 Collaborator & Consultant, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Washington, USA.
2019 Consultant, GMO Food Regulation Project, Sprim Life Science Innovation and Consulting, Singapore.
2014 Consultant, Security and Safety Net of Garments Workers, National Human Rights Commission, Bangladesh.
2018 Member, Animal Research Ethics Committee, North South University.
2014 Founder, Bangladesh Walking Club
Editorial Experiences:
2025 – current Editor, NSU Journal of Arts, Social Science and Law (published from North South University)
2024- current Reviewer, Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development (JAFSCD) (published from Cornell University).
2024 - current Reviewer, Journal of Food Science (USA) (Ranking: Q1 Journal)
2024 – current Reviewer, Khulna University Studies (a high-quality interdisciplinary journal published in Khulna, Bangladesh)
2024 - current Reviewer, Sustainability (Scopus Indexed), MDPI (Switzerland) (Ranking: Q2 Journal)
2024 - current Reviewer, Laws (Scopus Indexed), MPDI (Switzerland). (Ranking: Q1 Journal)
2023 - current Reviewer, Food Production, Processing and Nutrition Journal, Springer Nature (Germany) (Ranking: Q2 Journal)
2022 Reviewer, Book proposal (Title: Changing the food law landscape), Routledge | Taylor & Francis Group (UK)
2021 Reviewer, British Food Journal, (UK) (Ranking: Q1 Journal)
2021 Reviewer, Food Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal, (USA)
2019 Book (on food safety regulation) Proposal Review, Springer Australia.
2015-2016 Editor, University of Asia Pacific Journal of Law and Policy, Vol 1 (Bangladesh).
2014 Associate Editor, Food Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal (2014), Volume 3 (USA).
2014 Associate Editor, International Journal of Science in Society (2014), Volume 5 (USA).
2014 Reviewer, Bulletin of the World Health Organization, Switzerland.
2013 Associate Editor, Food Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal (2013), Volume 2 (USA).
Food law, Consumer law, Antimicrobial Resistance, Food Fortification, Public Health Law.