Staff Reporter:
The Attorney General’s Office of Bangladesh, in partnership with the United Nations Development Pro-gram (UNDP), launched the inaugural AGO Internship Program 2025 on Tuesday at AG Office, Su-preme Court.
This initiative marks the first time the AG Office is offering a structured, early-career platform to men-tor exceptional law graduates from leading universities across the country.
The program aims to develop competent, ethical, and results-oriented legal professionals who will con-tribute to judicial reform, institutional strengthening, and modernization of prosecution services. Its overarching theme “Youth Contribution to Justice Reform in Bangladesh” reflects the commitment to shaping the next generation of justice leaders.
Md Asaduzzaman, the Honorable Attorney General for Bangladesh, who also chaired the event, re-marked, “We want legal minds who understand what the law is, how it is applied, and how it serves jus-tice. That vision is what drives this internship program to build a new generation of capable and confi-dent legal professionals for Bangladesh.”
Dr Asif Nazrul, the Law Advisor of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, applauded UNDP for introducing this one-of-a-kind program. “Young people are the future of our nation, and this initiative is an excellent way to nurture the next generation of legal minds. I hope to see more universi-ties, especially those with fewer opportunities, in this program in the future.”
Stefan Liller, Resident Representative, UNDP Bangladesh stated, “Bangladesh stands at a remarkable demographic juncture with over 30% of its population under the age of 25. This youthful majority rep-resents not only the future but also the driving force of the present. Nowhere is this more evident than in the justice sector, where the energy and ideals of young people are powerful assets for transformation.
He further added, “”The Internship Program is generously supported by the Government of Sweden and implemented in collaboration with the Attorney General’s Office and UNDP.”
Nicolas Weeks, Ambassador of Sweden shared, “Investing in the next generation of legal professionals is not only timely; it is essential. Sweden is proud to support justice sector reform in Bangladesh, and we warmly welcome the launch of this program, which we are particularly proud to contribute to.”
Håkon Arald Gulbrandsen, Ambassador of Norway, shared, “In Norway, the prosecuting authority is entirely independent of political influence in individual cases. The rule of law is fundamental to building and maintaining public trust in the legal system. Strengthening professionalism within the prosecution service is therefore crucial. This internship program is an important step toward that goal.”
The program formally introduced 25 young legal interns, including 12 women and 13 men, from Dhaka University, Rajshahi University, North South University and BRAC University selected for the 2025 cohort. A delegation of Swedish and Norwegian youth politicians joined the event and participated in a panel discussion on the role of youth in justice reform.
