Published: 12:12 AM, 25 September 2026
Zaima Rahman Named Legal Officer in UNGA President's Office
Zaima Rahman, daughter of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, has been appointed as a Legal Officer in the office of Dr. Khalilur Rahman, President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
A total of 40 people hold various positions in Khalilur Rahman's office, including Zaima Rahman. Six of them are Bangladeshi nationals.
Bangladeshi diplomat Abdul Alim will serve as Deputy Chief of the Office. In addition, 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 for Least Developed Countries.
Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman assumed the presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 8. Under his presidency, Tarique Rahman will deliver his first speech at the General Assembly as Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Thursday.
According to information provided by UN officials, Zaima Rahman will oversee legal matters in Khalilur Rahman's office in her capacity as a Legal Officer.
Zaima Rahman is the only daughter of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Dr.Zubaida Rahman. She is the granddaughter of former President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
Zaima studied law at Queen Mary University of London. She later completed the Bar-at-Law qualification in the United Kingdom. In June 2026, she also passed the first-stage examination for enrollment as a lawyer with the Bangladesh Bar Council.
Abdul Alim, who has been appointed Deputy Chief of Cabinet in the Office of the President of the 81st General Assembly, has a long career in diplomacy. He has previously served at Bangladeshi missions in several countries.
UN officials said that the President of the General Assembly is not directly a UN employee and does not receive a regular salary directly from the organization. The president's salary and allowances, including accommodation or housing expenses, are generally covered by their own country or government. In some cases, certain expenses are also covered through the UN's regular budget and trust funds.
>>Nasir Uddin Shah from UN Headquarters, New York
