Human rights activist Tahmina Rahman has been appointed as the Executive Director of Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK), effective April 15, 2026, according to a decision of the organisation’s Executive Committee.

Tahmina Rahman has been working for more than three decades at national and international levels in the fields of human rights, women’s rights, freedom of expression, the right to information and digital rights.

She previously served as the General Secretary of ASK’s Executive Committee from 2019 to 2020 and has also been a member of its executive committees in various capacities.

She also served as Regional Director of ARTICLE 19 Bangladesh and South Asia, where she played a key role in expanding the organisation’s work and contributing to policy development and implementation. She is currently a member of the Board of Trustees of the Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST).

During her career, she has led initiatives to strengthen the right to information, advocate for review and reform of the Digital Security Act, and promote a safe environment for online freedom of expression.

She has also led major projects supported by international organisations.

Tahmina Rahman was awarded the MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in 2017 in recognition of her contributions to human rights. She also received the Franco-German Prize in 2016 for her work on human rights and the rule of law.

Academically, she received a research fellowship from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She holds a Master’s degree in Law from the University of London and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Dhaka.

ASK said it expects her leadership and experience will further strengthen its efforts in protecting human rights, ensuring justice and promoting democratic values.