Tareq Ahmed (diplomat)
Tareq Ahmed | |
|---|---|
| Ambassador of Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates | |
| Assumed office December 2024 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 4, 1972 Bangladesh |
| Spouse | Ummey Rumman |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Tareq Ahmed (born 4 September 1972) is a Bangladeshi career diplomat currently serving as the Ambassador of Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates.[1] He was the Charge De Affaires of the Bangladesh Embassy in Sudan.[2]
Early life and education
Ahmed was born in Bangladesh on 4 September 1972.[3] He completed his SSC in 1988 and HSC in 1990. He pursued his higher education at the University of Dhaka, where he completed a Bachelor of Science with Honours and a Master of Science in Soil Science.[3] His master's thesis focused on “Potassium Release Characteristics of Soil as influenced by Mineralogy.”[3]
Career
Ahmed joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 25 January 1999 as an Assistant Secretary.[3] He began his diplomatic service with postings in Manila, Brussels, New York, Moscow, and Beijing, gradually rising through the ranks.[3] In Manila, he worked on bilateral issues with the Philippines and international organizations such as the ADB and IRRI.[3] In Brussels, he was engaged in multilateral and European affairs and served concurrently with Luxembourg and Switzerland.[3]
In 2009, Ahmed joined the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York as Counsellor, working on Second and First Committee issues such as LDCs, climate change, and disarmament.[3] He later served in the embassies in Moscow and Beijing, overseeing relations with countries like Mongolia, North Korea, and several post-Soviet states.[3]
From 2015 to 2018, Ahmed served as Director General in various capacities in Dhaka, including External Publicity, SAARC, BIMSTEC, and West Asia.[3] He was promoted to C-Grade Ambassador in 2017.[3] Between 2018 and 2021, he served as Deputy High Commissioner in Canberra, covering Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji.[3] From 2021 to 2023, Ahmed was posted as Chargé d'Affaires to Sudan, where he led the opening of a new mission, which was later closed due to war.[3]
In November 2023, Ahmed returned to Dhaka to serve as Director General at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.[3] In December 2024, he was appointed as the Ambassador of Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates.[4] He held a meeting with the Pakistan Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi in Abu Dhabi in January 2025.[5] He hosted chief advisor Muhammad Yunus of the Interim government in February 2024.[6]
Personal life
Ahmed is married to Ummey Rumman.[3] The couple has two sons, Prochchhanno Muntaha Ahmad and Pantho Muntad Ahmad.[3]
References
- ^ "Chief Adviser thanks UAE for relaxation of visa regime". Prothomalo. 2025-05-08. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ^ Palma, Porimol (27 April 2023). "Conflict in Sudan: Evacuation of Bangladeshis to start early next month". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "MR. TAREQ AHMED" (PDF). Developing 8. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
- ^ "MoFA receives credentials copy from the new Ambassador of the People's Republic of Bangladesh". Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 24 December 2024. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
- ^ "BD, Pakistan ambassadors meet in UAE". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ^ "Yunus reaches Dubai to attend World Governments Summit". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2025-06-02.