শারমিন আক্তার

সিনিয়র লিগ্যাল কাউন্সেল

Sharmin joined Unilever Bangladesh as the Senior Counsel and leads the Legal department of Unilever Consumer Care Limited (UCL). She also plays a pivotal role in overseeing data privacy and governance across Unilever Bangladesh, acting as the Data Privacy Officer (DPO).

Sharmin is a Barrister-at-Law (UK) and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. She completed her Bar Professional Training Course from Cardiff University, U.K., and LL.B, and LL.M from Dhaka University. With over 14 years of experience as Legal Counsel at Marico Bangladesh Limited, she has built a distinguished career in corporate law and litigation.

She is a member of the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn (UK), Bangladesh Bar Council, Dhaka Bar Association, and the Bangladesh Supreme Court Bar Association. Throughout her legal career, Sharmin has been actively involved in several landmark public interest litigations, including the introduction of constitutional torts in Bangladesh, advocacy for women and children's rights, and reforms in the country's evidence law.