Mohiuddin Ahmed (foreign secretary)
Mohiuddin Ahmed | |
|---|---|
| মহিউদ্দিন আহমেদ | |
| Born | 1942 |
| Died | 20 June 2022 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation(s) | Diplomat, civil servant, freedom fighter |
Mohiuddin Ahmed (c. 1942 – 20 June 2022) was a Bangladeshi diplomat, civil servant, and veteran of the Bangladesh Liberation War.[1][2] He served as a secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
represented Bangladesh in various international missions, and played a prominent role in the Bangladesh Liberation War.[3]
Career
[edit]Ahmed began his diplomatic career with the Pakistan Foreign Service and was posted as the second secretary at the High Commission of Pakistan in London in 1971.[2] He became the first Bengali diplomat in Europe to publicly support the Bangladesh Liberation War.[2] On 1 August 1971, Ahmed expressed his allegiance to the cause of Bangladeshi independence by speaking at a major protest rally at Trafalgar Square, London, under the slogan "Stop Genocide: Recognise Bangladesh."[4] His defection was a significant morale boost for the Provisional Government of Bangladesh.[2]
Following independence, Ahmed served Bangladesh in various diplomatic capacities at missions located in New Delhi, Geneva, Jakarta, Jeddah, and New York City.[2] He later held senior posts within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.[2] He was the Principal of the Foreign Service Academy from February 2000 to January 2001.[5][6]
Death
[edit]Mohiuddin Ahmed died on 20 June 2022 at his residence in Uttara, Dhaka, following a prolonged illness at 80.[7][2] He was receiving treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University.[2] AK Abdul Momen, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sent their condolences.[8][4]
References
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- ^ "Tributes paid to ex-secretary Mohiuddin Ahmed by MoFA officials -". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ a b "Ex-secretary Mohiuddin Ahmed dies". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "ফরেন সার্ভিস একাডেমি, বাংলাদেশ". fsa.gov.bd. Archived from the original on 2024-09-06. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ^ "List of Principals". Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "Former diplomat Mohiuddin Ahmed dies". Risingbd.com. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "PM mourns death of former diplomat Mohiuddin Ahmed | News". BSS. Retrieved 2025-06-27.