WUB Moot Court Teams Secure Top 16 Position at UMSAILS–UAP Inter-University Moot Court Competition 2026

The Department of Law at World University of Bangladesh (WUB) has achieved a notable milestone in practical legal education as both its participating teams, Team 317 and Team 318, secured positions among the Top 16 teams at the 3rd UMSAILS–UAP Inter-University Moot Court Competition 2026.

Organized by the Department of Law and Human Rights at the University of Asia Pacific (UAP), in collaboration with the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal and Human Rights Studies (UMSAILS), the competition brought together 29 teams from 24 public and private universities across Bangladesh. The inauguration ceremony, held on October 07, 2026, was graced by Mr. Bobby Hajjaj, Hon’ble State Minister for Primary and Mass Education, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, as the Chief Guest.

Both WUB teams demonstrated strong legal research, analytical reasoning, and written advocacy skills, earning their places among the Top 16 teams based on the evaluation of their written arguments, known as memorials. They further showcased their advocacy skills during the preliminary oral argument rounds, where both teams secured victories in their respective defence cases against the prosecution teams.

Team 317 comprised Momotaz Akter Mghla, Aryan Khan Jidan, and Abrarul Anwar Alif, under the guidance of Jubaida Sakin, Lecturer, Department of Law. Team 318 consisted of Sayma Sultana, Md. Anamul Hoque Shihab, and Md. Nimur Rahman Siam, coached by Summayya Rahman, Lecturer, Department of Law.

The achievement is particularly significant as the World University of Bangladesh Moot Court Society (WUB-MCS) was established in 2026 under the Department of Law. The success of both teams reflects the dedication of the students, the guidance of their coaches, and the Society’s emerging role in promoting practical legal education through legal research, memorial drafting, oral advocacy, and the application of legal principles.

WUB-MCS contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, through practical skills development, and SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, by promoting legal advocacy and justice-oriented learning.

Building on this achievement, continued institutional support for moot court activities, including dedicated practice facilities, access to legal research resources, and financial assistance for competition participation, would help strengthen the Society’s capacity and prepare students for future national and international competitions.

The performance of Teams 317 and 318 marks a promising beginning for the newly established WUB-MCS and reinforces World University of Bangladesh’s commitment to experiential learning, professional skills development, and excellence in legal education.