Rapper-barrister Towfique Ahmed offers legal support to quota reform protesters

As quota reform protesters clashed violently with police and the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) during their "complete shutdown" movement, rapper and barrister Towfique Ahmed announced on Facebook that his law firm would provide assistance to the protesters.

"Our law firm is prepared to support students engaged in the quota reform movement," his post read.

Towfique Ahmed included a link to his law firm in his comment. He is associated with Bangladesh Law Partners (BDLP), a prominent Dhaka-based law firm. BDLP is internationally recognised and operates multiple offices, currently being one of the few Legal500 law firms in Dhaka. 

Barrister Shajib Mahmood, Advocate Rafinur Rahman, and Advocate Sarmin Akther oversee different departments within the firm.

Towfique Ahmed began his musical journey in 2008 and has gradually established himself in the Bangladeshi music scene, known for his distinctive voice and delivery.

Previously, the rapper shared with The Daily Star how he embarked on his showbiz career.

"My journey into rap music began in 2008 while I was studying in the UK. I performed a freestyle rap at a Bengali festival in London in front of a large audience, which greatly boosted my confidence. In 2010, I formed my band, Rajotto and together with my bandmate Faisal Roddy, we released our first self-titled album, 'Rajotto'. Songs like 'Bidrohi' and 'Protishshruti' played a crucial role in shaping my musical career," said Towfique.

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