Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s daughter, Zaima Rahman, has started an important role at the United Nations General Assembly. She is now serving as a Legal Officer in the Office of the President of the 81st session. This appointment highlights her professional journey on the international stage.
KM Nazmul Haque confirmed Zaima Rahman’s new position. Mr. Haque is the Assistant Press Secretary to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. He stated that the United Nations strictly followed all existing rules for her appointment. Zaima Rahman’s name and role are also listed on the official website of the Office of the President of the General Assembly. The UN website identifies her as “Legal Officer – Bangladesh.”
Zaima Rahman is a qualified barrister and a legal professional. She has experience working in both the United Kingdom and Bangladesh. She earned her law and politics degree from Queen Mary University of London. She is also a qualified barrister in England and Wales. She is now completing her qualifications to practice law in Bangladesh.
Her professional background includes housing, welfare, and employment law in the United Kingdom. In Bangladesh, she has provided legal advice and public relations support in the healthcare sector. Zaima has also done free legal work for social welfare and education cases. She previously worked with Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed & Associates. There, she focused on constitutional, corporate, and taxation law.
Zaima also serves on the board of Surovi. This Bangladeshi organization helps to expand schooling for children who are disadvantaged or not in school. Her interests include good governance, fair public policies, access to justice, and education. She also focuses on gender equality, digital safety, and social inclusion.
Dr. Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, is currently the President of the General Assembly’s 81st session. His office has a team of 40 staff members. Six of these staff members are from Bangladesh, including Zaima Rahman. Other Bangladeshi diplomats also serve in the office. They include Md Abdul Alim, Moazzem Hossain, Mofizul Islam, Zakir Ahmed, and Md Rafiqul Alam Molla. Md Abdul Alim is the deputy chef de cabinet. Moazzem Hossain works as an adviser and administrative assistant.
