Zaima Rahman Appointed Legal Officer in UN General Assembly President’s Office

 

Barrister Zaima Rahman has been appointed as a Legal Officer in the Office of the President of the 81st UN General Assembly.

Barrister 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. The United Nations’ official website lists Zaima Rahman as a Legal Officer representing Bangladesh.

Dr. Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, was elected President of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly on June 2, 2026. The session opened on September 8.

According to the UN, Zaima Rahman is a barrister and legal and policy professional with experience in the United Kingdom and Bangladesh. In her role, she is part of the team supporting the President of the General Assembly during the 81st session.

The Office of the President supports the General Assembly president throughout the session and serves as a point of contact for member states, observers, the wider UN system, media and the public.

Zaima Rahman is the daughter of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Dr. Zubaida Rahman. She is also the granddaughter of former Bangladesh President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.

She studied law at Queen Mary University of London and subsequently qualified as a barrister in the United Kingdom. She has also been involved in legal and policy-related work in both the UK and Bangladesh.

Several other Bangladeshis are also serving in the Office of the President of the 81st General Assembly in different advisory and administrative roles. Among them is diplomat Md Abdul Alim, who serves as Deputy Chief of Cabinet.

The 81st session of the General Assembly is being led under the theme “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All.” The President’s programme includes six interconnected priority areas, covering peace and security, sustainable development, climate and the environment, and other major global issues.

The General Assembly president presides over the plenary work of the Assembly, chairs meetings, guides negotiations and consultations among member states, and represents the Assembly.

The UN also maintains a Trust Fund in support of the Office of the President of the General Assembly. The fund supplements resources provided through the regular UN budget and supports activities such as consultations with member states, representation and outreach, and initiatives connected to the presidency’s priorities.

Zaima Rahman’s appointment places a Bangladeshi legal professional within the team supporting the presidency of the UN General Assembly during its 81st session.

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