- Dhaka, Bangladesh
Sayere Nazabi Sayem is an independent researcher interested in humanitarian laws. She graduated from the Department of Law, North South University with the highest distinction (Summa Cum Laude) in 2023. She has served as a Research Associate at Tanjib Alam and Associates. Prior to that she served as a Legal Intern at the National Legal Aid Services Organization (NLASO) of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. She is also working as a Research Assistant at North South University. Sayere co-founded the NSU Law Blog during her undergraduate days and served as its Editor. She is now the Assistant Editor of Progress Magazine, a leading civil society magazine. Apart from her stints in public speaking and mooting, she is now serving as the President of Bangladesh Forum for Legal and Humanitarian Affairs (BFLHA), where she helped develop the legal application program ‘GoProbono’ and its legal database to further enforce access to justice in Bangladesh through its services, as the Director of Research. She is also a Drafter of Case Summaries for Transnational Dispute Management (TDM), in collaboration with International Arbitration Case Law (IACL).
Sayere enjoys writing on several contemporary legal and social issues. Her legal analysis and fiction writings have been published worldwide. Her opinion writings have also been published in renowned national dailies. Apart from research, Sayere is a mooting instructor and freelance translator with English, Bengali and French language certifications.
Sayere Nazabi Sayem graduated with the highest distinction, Summa Cum Laude, from the Department of Law at North South University in 2023. During her time at NSU, she served as a Teaching Assistant and actively contributed to the academic and research community. Her academic achievements and dedication to legal research have laid a strong foundation for her continued work in the field of humanitarian law.
Research Associate
Tanjib Alam and Associates | 2024 – 2025
Legal Intern
National Legal Aid Services Organization (NLASO), Government of Bangladesh | 2024
Research Assistant
North South University | 2021 – Present
President
Bangladesh Forum for Legal and Humanitarian Affairs (BFLHA) | 2024 – Present
Assistant Editor
Progress Magazine | 2023 – Present
Drafter of Case Summaries
Transnational Dispute Management (TDM), in collaboration with International Arbitration Case Law (IACL) | 2023 – Present
Sayere Nazabi Sayem is a talented lawyer and a good team player. She's swift and works everything down to the last detail. I worked with her during the Hult Prize Boston Summit 2024, and she was a part of our extended team. She overlooked all the legalities of NurtureAid, and did so by communicating across our multidisciplinary team. Because of her scrutinizing and detailed work, the judges at the Boston Summit were impressed by the sound legal backing that NurtureAid had. If you need a lawyer that is a fast and detailed worker, and is a team player who can effectively communicate with multidisciplinary teams, I can think of no other person to recommend but her.
Sayere apu is one of the most supportive and knowledgeable individuals I've had the pleasure to know. She was our teacher during O and A levels. Her dedication to help me with studies, her ability to organize lectures, classes and even amid her own busy schedule, is truly remarkable. She creates a comforting environment for everyone around her and consistently motivates others to achieve their best. She is literally the best teacher and also an elder sister to me.
Sayere was my closest friend at university and while doing groupworks together, I had the opportunity to closely observe what a great leader she is. I also had the privilege to work with her at NSU Law and Mooting Society where she and I were the Vice president and Sub Executive Body Member of Mooting respectively. Being the mooting instructor, she remarkably worked for the development of mooting at NSU. Her enthusiasm and courage made it possible for us to organize the Intra Moot Court Competition, 2023. Sayere is simply brilliant, talented and dedicated to her work. Above all, she is the most generous human being I've ever met.
Nazabi Apu is one of the most helpful people I know. She has always helped me with legal research and organizing moots even if she herself was very busy. She radiates comfort for everyone around her and ensures to motivate others to do their best. She is not only an elder sister figure to me but a mentor, an inspiration!
I have had the distinct privilege of working closely with Sayere at NLASO. During our time together, Sayere consistently proved to be bright and inquisitive in her work. Her collaboration and leadership skills were truly impressive. Her unwavering commitment to helping others by providing legal advice has made a significant impact on both our organization and the community we serve. She fosters a collaborative and friendly environment.
With the rise of Artificial Intelligence, it became important for me to be aware of my rights. Thanks to Sayere's consultations and her articles, I am aware of all the privacy law necessary to protect myself. Her writing is nuanced and easy to understand helping people like me understand law in bite size way. Her consultations helped me understand my rights and how I can protect my data from being used by companies.
