About Suriaya Zaman

As an advocate at TRW & Co in Dhaka, Adv Suriaya Zaman focuses on anti-corruption commission proceedings and evidence act and trial advocacy. Suriaya Zaman combines attention to detail with a calm, solution-focused approach to each matter.

Suriaya Zaman approaches criminal matters with the urgency they demand. The first priority is liberty and procedure: reading the FIR, the case diary and the charge sheet closely, testing whether the law has been followed, and preparing bail, discharge or quashment arguments that rest firmly on the record.

Suriaya Zaman works within TRW's Disputes & Arbitration group and draws on colleagues across the firm when a matter crosses into appellate advocacy and strategic appeals or government contract performance, variations & claims, giving clients a single point of contact and a joined-up strategy.

Suriaya Zaman acts for business owners, professionals, company officers, families and non-resident Bangladeshis. Whether the matter is urgent or long-running, the same standards apply: accurate advice, documents prepared with care, deadlines tracked closely and a straightforward explanation of each step and its consequences.

Many matters in Bangladesh turn on procedure as much as on substance: the right forum, the correct court fee, the limitation period and the evidence that a court or authority will accept. Close attention is paid to these points from the outset, because getting them right avoids delay and protects the client's position later.

To discuss a matter with Suriaya Zaman, book a consultation or contact the firm. Read more about the wider team on the TRW people page.

How Suriaya Zaman works with clients

1. Early assessmentEvery matter starts with the facts and documents, a clear view of the law and an honest assessment of the options, costs and likely timing.
2. Written advice you can useAdvice is given in plain language, with the steps, deadlines and decisions that matter set out clearly.
3. Thorough preparationFilings, evidence and submissions are prepared carefully and checked against the procedure that applies in the relevant court, tribunal or authority.
4. Regular updatesClients are kept informed after each hearing, filing or development, so there are no surprises.

Court work in Bangladesh runs through a layered system, from the District courts and specialised tribunals to the High Court Division and Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. Suriaya Zaman prepares each matter with the procedure of the relevant forum in mind.

Representative matters

• Defending an accused at trial before the Sessions Judge, including cross-examination of prosecution witnesses.
• Obtaining anticipatory bail from the High Court Division for a company director named in a cheating complaint.
• Applying for discharge at the charge-framing stage where the police report disclosed no offence.
• Representing a client in a cheque dishonour case under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.

Insights from Suriaya Zaman's practice areas