A. H. M. Moniruzzaman
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A. H. M. Moniruzzaman, (born 1950), is a career diplomat belonging to the Bangladesh Foreign Service. He is the head of Bangladesh Mission to the European Commission in Brussels. At the same time, he is Bangladesh's Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland.
, India. He is married with two children.
Ambassador Moniruzzaman writes on internatioanl relations and political science. He worked on the editorial board of the Millennium
, a journal on international affairs published by the London School of Economics and Political Science, during 1973 – 1975.
in 1972. He studied Economics and International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science and obtained B. Sc. in 1975. He secured M.Sc. in Economics
from University College London
in 1976. After joining Bangladesh Foreign Service, he attended the Graduate Institute of International Studies
in the University of Geneva
where he received a Certificate in Diplomatic Studies in 1989. In 1986 he attended a professional course on international law at the Hague Academy of International Law
under UN/UNITAR International Law Fellowship] He also participated in UN/UNITAR course on international economics for diplomats at the Economic Development Institute of the World Bank
, Washington, in 1987.
in 1977 as Assistant Professor in the Department of International Relations. He served there until February 1979 . In 1979 he was appointed as Section Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Subsequently he was encadred in the Bangladesh Civil Service
in the Foreign Affairs cadre when it was constituted in 1981. In course of his diplomatic career, Moniruzzaman worked in Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Calcutta, Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the United Nations
in New York and Embassies of Bangladesh in Kuwait
and Paris
. Before coming to Brussels
, he was serving as the Additional Secretary (Multilateral Economic Affairs) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka. . Moniruzzaman also headed the Economic Affairs Department of the General Secretariat of the OIC
in Jeddah
from 2000 to 2005.
in 2000. Also, he was a member of the Bangladesh delegation to the Third Extraordinary Summit of the OIC held in Makkah
in 2005. Moreover, he served as a Member of the Bangladesh Delegation to SAARC and BIMSTEC
meetings on several occasions.
Biography
Moniruzzaman was born on 1 January 1950 in Birbhum of West BengalWest Bengal
West Bengal is a state in the eastern region of India and is the nation's fourth-most populous. It is also the seventh-most populous sub-national entity in the world, with over 91 million inhabitants. A major agricultural producer, West Bengal is the sixth-largest contributor to India's GDP...
, India. He is married with two children.
Ambassador Moniruzzaman writes on internatioanl relations and political science. He worked on the editorial board of the Millennium
Millennium
A millennium is a period of time equal to one thousand years —from the Latin phrase , thousand, and , year—often but not necessarily related numerically to a particular dating system....
, a journal on international affairs published by the London School of Economics and Political Science, during 1973 – 1975.
Education and training
He attended high school in India. Then he obtained B.A. with a First Class from the University of the PunjabUniversity of the Punjab
University of the Punjab , colloquially known as Punjab University, is located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. The University of the Punjab is the oldest and biggest University of Pakistan. The University of the Punjab was formally established with the convening of the first meeting of its...
in 1972. He studied Economics and International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science and obtained B. Sc. in 1975. He secured M.Sc. in Economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
from University College London
University College London
University College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom and the oldest and largest constituent college of the federal University of London...
in 1976. After joining Bangladesh Foreign Service, he attended the Graduate Institute of International Studies
Graduate Institute of International Studies
The Graduate Institute of International Studies, best known as HEI , was founded in 1927 as one of the first institutions in the world dedicated to the study of international relations...
in the University of Geneva
University of Geneva
The University of Geneva is a public research university located in Geneva, Switzerland.It was founded in 1559 by John Calvin, as a theological seminary and law school. It remained focused on theology until the 17th century, when it became a center for Enlightenment scholarship. In 1873, it...
where he received a Certificate in Diplomatic Studies in 1989. In 1986 he attended a professional course on international law at the Hague Academy of International Law
Hague Academy of International Law
The Hague Academy of International Law is a center for high-level education in both public and private international law housed in the Peace Palace in The Hague, The Netherlands...
under UN/UNITAR International Law Fellowship] He also participated in UN/UNITAR course on international economics for diplomats at the Economic Development Institute of the World Bank
World Bank
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programmes.The World Bank's official goal is the reduction of poverty...
, Washington, in 1987.
Career
After returning to Bangladesh, Moniruzzaman joined the University of DhakaUniversity of Dhaka
The University of Dhaka is the oldest university in Bangladesh. It is a multi-disciplinary research university and is among the top universities in the region. Established on July 21, 1921, as per the Government of India Act, 1920, it was modelled on the Universities in England and soon gained...
in 1977 as Assistant Professor in the Department of International Relations. He served there until February 1979 . In 1979 he was appointed as Section Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Subsequently he was encadred in the Bangladesh Civil Service
Bangladesh Civil Service
Bangladesh Civil Service, more popularly known by its acronym BCS, is the elite civil service of the Government of Bangladesh. It originated from the Central Superior Services of Pakistan. Since independence it has been known by Act as Bangladesh Civil Service. The Bangladesh Public Service...
in the Foreign Affairs cadre when it was constituted in 1981. In course of his diplomatic career, Moniruzzaman worked in Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Calcutta, Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
in New York and Embassies of Bangladesh in Kuwait
Kuwait
The State of Kuwait is a sovereign Arab state situated in the north-east of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south at Khafji, and Iraq to the north at Basra. It lies on the north-western shore of the Persian Gulf. The name Kuwait is derived from the...
and Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
. Before coming to Brussels
Brussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
, he was serving as the Additional Secretary (Multilateral Economic Affairs) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka. . Moniruzzaman also headed the Economic Affairs Department of the General Secretariat of the OIC
Organisation of the Islamic Conference
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Upon the groups's renaming, some sources provided the English-language translation "Organisation of the Islamic Cooperation", but and have since indicated the preferred English translation omits the "the". is an international organisation consisting of 57...
in Jeddah
Jeddah
Jeddah, Jiddah, Jidda, or Jedda is a city located on the coast of the Red Sea and is the major urban center of western Saudi Arabia. It is the largest city in Makkah Province, the largest sea port on the Red Sea, and the second largest city in Saudi Arabia after the capital city, Riyadh. The...
from 2000 to 2005.
Special diplomatic assignments
He served as a delegation of Bangladesh in the UN Committee for Program and Coordination during 1985-89. He also attended numerous multilateral meetings held at the UN Headquarters in New York representing Bangladesh during 1984-87. He was in the Group of experts on Financial and Administrative Matters of the finance and Administrative Commission of the UNESCO Executive Board during the Group’s mandate period of 1996-97 and 1998-99. He Led the Bangladesh delegation to the 23rd session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs held in JeddahJeddah
Jeddah, Jiddah, Jidda, or Jedda is a city located on the coast of the Red Sea and is the major urban center of western Saudi Arabia. It is the largest city in Makkah Province, the largest sea port on the Red Sea, and the second largest city in Saudi Arabia after the capital city, Riyadh. The...
in 2000. Also, he was a member of the Bangladesh delegation to the Third Extraordinary Summit of the OIC held in Makkah
Mecca
Mecca is a city in the Hijaz and the capital of Makkah province in Saudi Arabia. The city is located inland from Jeddah in a narrow valley at a height of above sea level...
in 2005. Moreover, he served as a Member of the Bangladesh Delegation to SAARC and BIMSTEC
BIMSTEC
Bay of Bengal Initiative for MultiSectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation is an international organisation involving a group of countries in South Asia and South East Asia...
meetings on several occasions.
Publications
- Moniruzzaman, A. H. M. : Self-determination as a Collective Human Right : An Appraisal, BIIS Journal, No. 1, Vol. 11, 1990, Dhaka, Bangladesh