Published : 24 Sep 2026, 09:12 PM
Updated : 24 Sep 2026, 09:12 PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s daughter Zaima Rahman has been appointed as a legal officer in the office of Khalilur Rahman, president of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
Khalilur’s office has 40 personnel, including six Bangladeshis.
Bangladeshi diplomat Md Abdul Alim will serve as deputy chief of the office. Moazzem Hossain will serve as an advisor and administrative assistant, while Mafizul Islam will be senior advisor on Information, Artificial Intelligence and Strategic Foresight.
Zakir Ahmed will serve as senior advisor on Sustainable Development and Climate Change, and Md Rafiqul Alam Molla will be senior advisor on Countries with Special Needs.
According to UN officials, Zaima will oversee legal matters in her capacity as a legal officer in the office.
Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur assumed the presidency of the 81st UN General Assembly on Sept 8. During his presidency, Tarique is scheduled to deliver his first address as Bangladesh’s prime minister at the General Assembly session on Thursday.
UN officials said the president of the General Assembly is not a direct UN employee and does not receive a regular salary from the organisation.
Expenses such as the president’s salary, allowances, and housing or rent are typically borne by their home country or government. In some cases, certain expenses are also covered by the UN’s regular budget and trust funds.
