Mohiuddin Ahmed (ambassador)
Mohiuddin Ahmed | |
|---|---|
মহিউদ্দিন আহমেদ | |
| Ambassador of Bangladesh to Nepal | |
| In office 16 December 1996 – 10 November 1999[1] | |
| Preceded by | Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali |
| Succeeded by | Cyril Sikder |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1936 |
| Died | 6 March 2025 (aged 88–89) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Spouses | Hasina Ahmed |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Occupation | Diplomat, freedom fighter |
Mohiuddin Ahmed (1936 – 6 March 2025) was a Bangladeshi diplomat, veteran of the 1952 Language Movement and the Bangladesh Liberation War.[2] He held various senior positions in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and served as an ambassador to multiple countries.[2]
Early life and education
Ahmed was born in 1936 in Raipura Upazila, Narsingdi District, British India.[3] He completed his higher education at the University of Dhaka, earning a degree in economics, followed by a master's degree in international relations.[3] He had also participated in the 1952 Bengali language movement.[3]
Career
Ahmed joined the Pakistan Foreign Service in 1963. During the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, Ahmed was serving as trade commissioner at Pakistan's mission in Hong Kong.[3] Ahmed defected in support of Bangladesh.[4] He joined Bangladesh's diplomatic service after its independence.[3] He held several important positions, including Acting Foreign Secretary, Deputy Chief of Protocol, Director of General Administration, and Additional Foreign Secretary.[3]
Ahmed overseas assignments included postings at Bangladeshi missions in New Delhi, Jakarta, and as Deputy High Commissioner in London.[3] He served as ambassador to Nepal and Senegal, with concurrent accreditation to Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, and Guinea.[2][3] He served as the ambassador of Bangladesh to Nepal from 16 December 1996, replacing Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali, to 10 November 1999.[5] Cyril Sikder replaced him.
Following his retirement from diplomatic service, Ahmed remained active in the financial sector.[3] He was a director at Janata Bank, Bank Asia, and Nabil Bank in Nepal.[3] He also served as an advisor to the Rangs Group.[3] Before joining the foreign service, Ahmed was involved in journalism and photography.[3] He contributed to the British Information Service and wrote for local publications, including The Daily Ittefaq and Begum magazine.[3]
Personal life
Ahmed was married to Hasina Ahmed.[3] Theye had two daughters, Parveen, a journalist, Nasmeen, a teacher, and, a son, Asif Ahmed, a lawyer.[3][2]
Death
Ahmed died on 6 March 2025 at the age of 88 in a hospital in Dhaka due to age-related complications.[4][3] He was buried at Azimpur Graveyard.[3]
References
- ^ "Roll of Honour". Bangladesh National Portal. Retrieved 2025-11-21.
- ^ a b c d "Former ambassador, freedom fighter Mohiuddin Ahmed dies at 88". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q "Ambassador Mohiuddin Ahmed passes away". The Daily Star. 2025-03-06. Archived from the original on 2025-03-06. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ a b "Former ambassador, freedom fighter Mohiuddin Ahmed dies at 88". Bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Kathmandu, Nepal". Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Kathmandu, Nepal. Retrieved 27 June 2025.