Mr. Borhan Uddin Ahmed is a distinguished jurist, eminent legal scholar, and the Chief Advisor of Imperial Counsel, who has rendered exemplary service to the judiciary and the nation.

A decorated freedom fighter from the Mymensingh region, he actively participated in Bangladesh’s Liberation War of 1971. His judicial career is marked by several landmark decisions, including the notable case of Sharon Jalil v. Abdul Jalil, which garnered international recognition from outlets such as BBC, Voice of America, and Saudi Gazette.

Mr. Ahmed holds degrees in Economics and Law from the University of Dhaka. He entered the Bangladesh Judicial Service in 1985 and served for nearly three decades in various capacities—Assistant Judge, Senior Assistant Judge, Joint District Judge, Assistant Sessions Judge, Additional District & Sessions Judge—and retired as District and Sessions Judge.

His judicial expertise spans both civil and criminal law, including high-profile anti-corruption cases, capital trials, and complex commercial and family law disputes. Following his retirement in 2012, Mr. Ahmed remained active in national service. He served as a Member of Review Panel-4 under the Central Procurement Technical Unit (CPTU) of the Planning Commission, adjudicating procurement disputes.

In 2016, he was appointed Independent Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited, where he also served on the Executive Committee. From 2017 to 2020, he served as Member (Law) at the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) under the Ministry of Finance.

In 2023, he was reappointed as an Independent Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC by the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission. From 2021 to 2024, he served as a Member of the Board of Governors of the Palli Daridro Bimochon Foundation (PDBF), where he contributed to policy and strategic planning in rural development and poverty alleviation.

Mr. Ahmed has also held key roles in electoral oversight, including as Chairman of electoral inquiry committees during the 8th National Parliamentary Elections and various municipal elections in Noakhali. His distinguished service is further enriched by advanced training in judicial administration, environmental law, land management, and election law.

Through his advisory role at Imperial Counsel, Mr. Borhan Uddin Ahmed continues to provide invaluable legal insight and strategic guidance, upholding his legacy of public service and legal excellence.