Retired Bangladesh diplomat Mohammad Sufiur Rahman secured a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Advisory Committee during the 63rd session.
Key points
- Mohammad Sufiur Rahman won election to the UN Human Rights Council Advisory Committee.
- He represents the Asia-Pacific States during the council session.
- The UNHRC announced the appointment on Wednesday.
- Rahman previously served as Bangladesh ambassador to Switzerland and permanent representative in Geneva.
The UNHRC announced his appointment for the Asia-Pacific States through a post on its verified X account on Wednesday.
Rahman was born on 1 December 1964. He previously worked as the permanent representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations Office in Geneva and served as ambassador to Switzerland.
His career includes working as the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Australia. He also held ambassador roles in New Zealand, Fiji, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka.
After finishing his active diplomatic duties, Rahman joined North South University. He worked there as a senior research fellow at the South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance.