UNDP, Attorney General’s Office sign MoU to continue collaboration
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of Bangladesh, represented by the Attorney General’s Office (AGO), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 01 December, 2025 to continue collaboration on Justic and Rula of Law Reforms including through the Legal Internship Programme 2025–2026, aimed at strengthening legal research capacity and fostering a new generation of efficient, skilled law graduates.
Md Asaduzzaman, the Honourable Attorney General for Bangladesh and Stefan Liller, Resident Representative of UNDP Bangladesh, signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organisations.
Earlier, AGO, in partnership with UNDP, launched the inaugural AGO Internship Programme 2025 on 14 October at the Attorney General’s Office, Supreme Court. The first cohort of the programme is already underway, with 25 fresh law graduates from four universities currently 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.
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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 per cohort, providing hands-on experience to 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.
