Naureen Ahsan
Naureen Ahsan | |
|---|---|
| High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Brunei Darussalam | |
| Assumed office June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Nahida Rahman Shumona |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka, University of Pretoria |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Naureen Ahsan is a Bangladeshi diplomat and the current High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Brunei.[1][2]
Early life and education
Ahsan hails from Dhaka, Bangladesh.[3] She completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Zoology at the University of Dhaka.[3] She obtained a Master of Arts degree with a specialization in Environmental Politics and Diplomacy from the University of Pretoria in South Africa.[3]
Career
Ahsan began her career in the Bangladesh Foreign Service in 1995.[3] She was part of the 15th batch of the Bangladesh Civil Service.[4] Throughout her service, she has represented Bangladesh in various capacities in diplomatic missions around the world, including postings in Pretoria, The Hague, and Ottawa.[3]
Within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka, Ahsan has held several important roles.[3] Most recently, she served as Director General of the Research Wing, where she oversaw strategic analysis and policy development efforts.[3] Her experience also includes a brief deputation as Director at the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority.[5][3]
In June 2024, the Government of Bangladesh appointed Ahsan as the High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam, succeeding Nahida Rahman Shumona in the role.[3]
References
- ^ "Naureen Ahsan appointed as next envoy to Brunei Darussalam". The Business Standard. 2024-06-05. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
- ^ "Naureen appointed as ambassador to Brunei". www.newagebd.net. 2025-06-01. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Naureen Ahsan appointed as next envoy to Brunei Darussalam". The Daily Star. 2024-06-05. Archived from the original on 2025-05-07. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
- ^ "Naureen made HC to Brunei, Saifur envoy to Jordan -". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
- ^ "Naureen made new envoy to Brunei". Daily Sun. 5 June 2024. Retrieved 2025-06-01.