Zaima Rahman appointed legal officer at UNGA President's office
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Zaima Rahman appointed legal officer at UNGA President's office

Zaima Rahman appointed legal officer at UNGA President's office
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Barrister Zaima Rahman, daughter of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, has been appointed as a legal officer at the Office of the President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

According to the website, 40 people from 29 countries are serving in various positions at the office of the president of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman is serving as the President of the 81st UNGA session.

Zaima, a barrister and legal and policy professional with experience in the United Kingdom and Bangladesh, is one of six Bangladeshis on the team. She is listed as part of the Executive Office of the UNGA president. 

 

Zaima Rahman appointed legal officer at UNGA President's office

Apart from Zaima, the other Bangladeshis on the team are diplomat Abdul Alim, who is the highest ranked Bangladeshi in Khalilur Rahman's team, serving as Deputy Chief of Cabinet. 

Moazzem Hossain will serve as adviser and administrative assistant; Mafizul Islam as senior adviser for information, artificial intelligence and strategic foresight; Zakir Ahmed as senior adviser for sustainable development and climate change, and Md Rafiqul Alam Molla as senior adviser on issues related to least developed countries.

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