Dr. Fr. Lawrence Noresh Das, CSC

Dr. Fr. Lawrence Noresh Das, CSC

Barrister and Advocate

Supreme Court of Bangladesh

Appellate Division

Associate Professor, Notre Dame University Bangladesh

Academic Career

PhD: Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Barrister-At-Law: Lincoln’s Inn, London, UK

LL.M.: University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, USA

M.A. in English: National University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

LL.B. (Honours): The University of London, London, UK

HSC: Received Govt. Scholarship

SSC: Received Govt. Scholarship

 

Courses Taken at Holy Spirit Major Seminary, Institute of Philosophy & Theology, Affiliated with Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome, Italy (Jan. 1988- Dec. 1993)

Theology: OT, NT, Synoptics, Acts of the Apostles, Catholic and Pastoral Epistles, Faith and Revelation, Grace and Trinity, Christology, Ecumenism, Missiology, Eschatology, Theology of Ministry, Sacraments of Initiation, Sin and Conversion, Spiritual Theology, Homiletics, Sacramentology, and Ecclesiology

Moral Theology: Norms of Morality, Sexual and Conjugal Morality

Liturgy: Rites of the Sacraments, Leader and Worshipping Community, and Indigenization in Liturgy

Philosophy: Epistemology, History of Philosophy: Ancient, History of Philosophy: Medieval, History of Philosophy: Modern, History of Philosophy: Contemporary, Indian Philosophy, Metaphysics, and Moral Philosophy

Psychology: Psychology

Anthropology: Philosophical Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, and Culture and Religion

Religions: Hinduism, and Islam

Other Courses: Methodology, Social Analysis, Justice and Charity, Canon Law, and Spiritual Direction.

 

Courses Taken at Inter-Congregational Ongoing Formation (ICOF), Arusha, Tanzania, Africa (5 Jan. 2026- 27 June 2026; Will be completed on June 27)

Theology: Appreciative Discernment, Bible on the Ground, Seeking God, Forgiveness & Reconciliation, Scriptures and Missionk, Challenges of Faith in Africa, Relevance of Consecrated Life Today, The Joy of the Gospel & Other Recent Vatican Documents, Laudato Si (Climate Change)

Psychology: Character Strength, Emotional Intelligence, Inner Child, Enneagram, Signature Strengths, and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

Counselling: Introduction to Basic Pastoral Counselling Skills, and Advanced Counselling Skills

Sociology: Safeguarding of Minors and Vulnerable Adults, Justice & Peace/Social Analysis, Conflict Transformation, and Leadership and Management

Other Courses: Community Building, Capacitar Exercises for Resilience, Synodality, Midlife Transition, Exploring Different Ways of Meditation, Community Building Exercises, Holistic Living, and Engaging Our Diversity in Interculturality

 

 

Languages Learned

Italian

French

Latin

Greek

Hebrew

Santali

Sadri (Oraon)

Kharia, and

Garo

 

Memberships

Bangladesh Bar Council

Dhaka District Bar

Supreme Court Bar Association

Hon’ble High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh

Hon’ble Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh

Lincoln’s Inn, London, UK

Board of Trustees, Notre Dame University Bangladesh (2014-2024)

Asiatic Society of Bangladesh

 

Administrative Experience

Srimangal Catholic Parish, Asst. Parish Priest (Jan. 1996- 14 May 1999)

Narinda Aspirancy , Asst. Director (15 May 1999 – 2000)

One-Year Special English Program, Director (2001)

Moreau Seminary, Director (2002-2005)

Jalchatra Catholic Parish, Asst. Parish Priest (2005)

Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace, Executive Secretary (1998-2005)

Holy Cross Church, Luxmibazar, Asst. Parish Priest (2008-14 May 2014)

Holy Cross International Justice and Peace Commission, International Coordinator (2008-2013)

Notre Dame University Bangladesh, Proctor (2014-July 2024)

 

Teaching Experience

Kathmandu Law School, Nepal, Teaching at the LL.M. Program (2007)

Notre Dame University Bangladesh, Associate Professor, Department of Law, Bangladesh (2014- till today)

Co-Supervisor, PhD Program, Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong, Meghalaya, India

 

Reported Cases in the Law Journals

Hafizuddin v State (Netrokona Double Murder Case)

Elizabeth R. Das Vs. The State & Anr, High Court Division (Criminal), 2012 (XX) BLT (HCD) 226.

 

Rare Christian Cases Defended and Won in Courts

Joshi Bose & Others Vs. Mina Bose & Others, Civil Appeal Case No. 424 of 2011, Additional District Judge, 2nd Court, Dhaka (First adoption, defended and established based on the Code of Canon Law as part of Personal Laws for Christians in Bangladesh that adoption is applicable for the Christians in Bangladesh).

Luke Anurup Modhu Vs. Mrs. Mary Godhinu, Case No. 29 of 2011, Boraigram Family Court, Natore (First Divorce Case, defended and established based on the Code of Canon Law as part of Personal Laws for Christians in Bangladesh that Catholic Marriage is inseparable).

 

Publications

Book: Srimangoler Itikotha (The History of Srimangal, non-academic research)

Published Academic Research Articles

1. Divorce Laws for Christians in Bangladesh: Applications of Civic Codes and Canon Law to Marriage
2. Need for Introduction of Mandatory Spirit of Disclosure, Costs, Strict Management of Time, Case Management Conference and ADR in Civil Suits in Bangladesh: A Comparative Study with the UK (Please check the Title from the 2^nd Issue of NDUB Journal)

 

Academic Research Articles (Submitted for publication)

1. Case Management in Civil Suits: A Comparative Study with the UK (submitted for publication in the NDUB Journal for the 3^rd issue)
2. Introducing Mandatory Procedure of ADR and Sanctions for Non-Compliance in the Legal Framework for Disposal of Civil Suits in Bangladesh: A Comparative Study with the UK (submitted for publication in BPDM)

 

Workshops & Seminars

Human Rights    25 (Dec. 1998 to 2005) on behalf of the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace, including 1 in Thailand on behalf of FABC, 2 in Bangalore, India, 1 in Trissur, Kerala, India,  3 in Rome, Italy, and 4 in South Bend, Indiana, USA, on behalf of the International Holy Cross Justice and Peace Commission

Women Rights   15 (Dec. 1998 to 2005) on behalf of the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace

Christian Inheritance Laws- 12

 

Legal Brochures Published

1. Chetonayon (series-4, on Christian Inheritance Laws in Bangladesh)
2. Joutuk (Dowry)

 

Publication of a CD

(Drama) on Christian Inheritance Laws entitled “Alokito Nari” (Enlightened Women)

 

Articles Published in the Daily Prothom Alo, Catenians and the Weekly Pratibeshi

1. Christian Adoption
2. Christian Inheritance Laws