Muhammad Easin Toha
Criminal Law Expert

Muhammad Easin Toha

Advocate · Columnist · Shariah Counsellor | Bangladesh Bar Council 2024

Introduction

Muhammad Easin Toha serves as a Criminal Law Expert at BLACKSTONE LEGAL and has been engaged in complex and high-profile litigation before various courts and tribunals in Bangladesh. He is a Partner at Lex & Judicature and is also associated with The Law Counsel (Barrister Abdur Razzaq & Associates) and Shomaji & Associates, where he provides legal advice and representation to individuals, corporations, and institutions in both contentious and non-contentious matters, including regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, revisional and appellate advocacy. In addition to his legal practice, he serves as a Shariah Counsellor, offering guidance on Islamic jurisprudence, family law, and Shariah-compliant legal issues. He is also a columnist, essayist, and legal researcher whose writings on law, governance, politics, public policy, and social issues have been published in leading national newspapers and digital platforms.

Muhammad Easin Taha enrolled with the Bangladesh Bar Council on 9 March 2024 and is currently a member of the Dhaka District Bar Association.

Notable Case Experience

International Crimes Tribunal

Worked with Senior Advocate Barrister Imran A. Siddiq before the Supreme Court of Bangladesh in Khan Akram vs. International Crimes Tribunal — resulting in acquittal. Contributed to case analysis in Chief Prosecutor vs. Sheikh Sirajul Haque, Obaidul Haque Taher vs. ICT, and Abdul Latif Talukdar vs. ICT, involving complex questions of international criminal law, evidentiary standards, and procedural jurisprudence.

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Matters

Defence counsel in high-profile ACC proceedings including State vs. Selim Ahmed & Others (Apan Jewellers 500 kg gold & 30 kg diamond recovery case), ACC vs. Ismail Hossain Samrat, ACC vs. Shamima Noor Papia, ACC vs. Salma Jesmin, ACC vs. Major General Abu Sayeed Masud (Retd.), and the Destiny Tree Plantation Case representing key accused including Rafiqul Amin (MD) and Lt. Gen. Harun-ur-Rashid (Retd.).

Death Reference & Capital Cases

Worked with Barrister Ehsan A. Siddiq in Death Reference No. 121/2018 & Criminal Appeal No. 4110/2021 (Brahmanbaria murder case) — acquittal. Assisted Barrister Imran A. Siddiq in PP Habibur Murder Case (Shariatpur) and Death Reference No. 110/2018 & Criminal Appeal No. 9512/2018 (Gazipur robbery case) — acquittal. Currently engaged in multiple ongoing death reference matters before the High Court Division.

High-Profile Criminal Appeals

Hazaribagh Seven Murder Case, Pallabi Six Murder Case, Jamil Akhtar Ratan Murder Case (Rajshahi Medical College), Tawfiq Hasan Kidnap & Murder Case (Kushtia), and Munshiganj Triple Murder Case.

Family Law Matters

Represented clients in custody, dower (denmohor), and restitution of conjugal rights matters including Barrister Tahziba Hossain case, Barrister Sirajum Monir Subha vs. Md. Rabiul Alam, Jesmin vs. Badsha Alam, A.M. Ekramul Hasan vs. Zobaida Hasan, Dr Foysal vs. Dr Nurun Nahar.

Digital Security Act (DSA) Matters

Defence counsel in Dr. Nurunnahar vs. Dr. Shah Md. Faisal Iskandar, State vs. Misbah Ahmed, and Ohidur Rahman vs. a Facebook Page navigator panel.

Major Narcotics Cases

Defence counsel in State vs. Choice Rahman (302 kg heroin seizure) and State vs. Al Amin (Keraniganj).

Smuggling Cases

Defence counsel in State vs. Shahidul Islam, State vs. Akter Hossain Molla, and State vs. Rajib.

Human Trafficking

Prosecution counsel in Sajib Molla vs. A & A Corporation.

Labour Law

Defence counsel in Md. Moktar Ali vs. Md. Nasir Uddin, and Mia Md. Javed vs. Exelent Suiater Ltd.

Selected Publications

Muhammad Easin Toha contributes analytical articles on constitutional reforms, political structure, social issues, Islamic thought, and legal awareness. Published in The Daily Observer and The Muslim Times, and Bengali publications including Daily Inqilab, Desh Rupantor, Somoyer Alo, Jugantor, Daily Ittefaq, and others.

"Constitution Reforms: Amendment or Rewriting" — The Daily Observer, 22 Sep 2024
"Will the Palestinian Crisis Be Resolved?" — The Muslim Times, 15 Oct 2024
"Socialism in the Black Paw of Village Politics" — The Muslim Times, 1 Jul 2024
"Rural Politics is the Cancer of Society" — The Muslim Times, 18 Jun 2023
"Awakening Human Values in Addressing Crimes" — The Daily Observer, 2 Jun 2022
"Moving the Country Forward with Patriotism" — The Daily Observer, 7 Dec 2022
"Ensuring Legal Protection of Lawyers" — The Daily Observer, 18 Dec 2022
"Islam and Communal Harmony" — The Muslim Times, 3 Oct 2022
"The Reality of Democracy in Bangladesh" — The Muslim Times, 13 May 2022
"Ensuring Dignity of Birangona Women" — The Daily Observer, 7 Mar 2022