Mohammad Monirul Islam (diplomat) explained

Mohammad Monirul Islam is a diplomat and the ambassador of Bangladesh to Uzbekistan.

Early life

Islam was born in Dhaka.^[1] He completed his bachelor's and master's degrees in pharmacy at the University of Dhaka. He completed his second master's and PhD in India.

Career

Islam joined the foreign service branch of the Bangladesh Civil Service in 2001 in the 20th branch.^[2] Islam served as the director general of the Multilateral Economic Affairs Wing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.^[3] He served in the Bangladesh high commissions in India and Pakistan.^[4] He served in the embassy of Bangladesh in Turkey and Japan.

In August 2023, Islam was appointed the ambassador of Bangladesh to Uzbekistan, replacing ambassador Md. Zahangir Alam. He was then the Bangladeshi consul general in New York City. He was replaced by Md. Najmul Huda in New York City.^[5] He is also accredited as the ambassador of Bangladesh to Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

Notes and References

1. News: Dr Monirul appointed next Bangladesh Ambassador to Uzbekistan . 2023-12-06 . UNB.
2. News: 8 August 2023 . Bangladesh changes envoys in Portugal, Lebanon, Uzbekistan . . 6 December 2023.
3. News: 8 August 2023 . Govt appoints Dr Monirul as envoy to Uzbekistan . 2023-12-06 . Daily Sun . en.
4. Web site: Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the People`s Republic Bangladesh to the Republic of Uzbekistan H.E. Dr. Mohammad Monirul Islam . 2023-12-06 . bangladesh.uz.
5. Web site: Profile of the Consul General . 2023-12-06 . Consulate General of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, New York.