Barrister Zaima Rahman Celebrates Her Birthday Today

Barrister Zaima Rahman celebrates her birthday today. She was born on this day in 1995 at Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital in Dhaka. A member of one of Bangladesh’s prominent political families, she has developed her own professional profile through legal education and experience.

Zaima Rahman is the only daughter of Tarique Rahman, chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and prime minister, and physician Dr. Zubaida Rahman. Her paternal grandfather was former president Ziaur Rahman, while her paternal grandmother is former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Her maternal grandfather, the late Rear Admiral Mahbub Ali Khan, also held significant administrative and political responsibilities in Bangladesh.

Alongside her family background, Zaima has pursued professional interests in law, public policy, education and social development. On her birthday, well-wishers are expressing hopes for her continued professional success and greater involvement in humanitarian initiatives.

Education in London and Qualification as a Barrister
Zaima spent her early childhood in Dhaka, where she attended International School Dhaka. After moving to the United Kingdom with her father in 2008, she continued her education in London.

She earned an undergraduate law degree (LLB) from Queen Mary University of London. She subsequently completed her barrister training through the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, a historic legal institution in the United Kingdom. This qualified her to practise as a barrister in England and Wales.

As part of her preparation to enter the legal profession in Bangladesh, Zaima passed the first stage of the Bangladesh Bar Council’s enrolment examination in June 2026. Passing this stage, however, is not equivalent to full enrolment as a lawyer in Bangladesh.

Experience in the Legal Profession
After completing her education, Zaima gained experience in legal and policy-related work in both the United Kingdom and Bangladesh. She worked with the Bangladeshi law firm Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed & Associates, where her experience included constitutional law, corporate and commercial law, public-private partnerships and taxation.

She has also worked on housing, welfare and employment law in the United Kingdom. Her experience includes legal advice and public relations in the healthcare sector, as well as providing pro bono legal assistance on social welfare and education-related matters.

A New Role at the United Nations
A new chapter in Zaima Rahman’s professional career began with her appointment as a legal officer in the Office of the President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. News of her appointment was reported in September 2026.

According to the information provided, Zaima works under the executive office of the president of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, identified as Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal matters.

Her name and designation have reportedly been included in the official staff list published by the Office of the President of the UN General Assembly. The role provides a new opportunity to apply her legal experience in an international setting.

On her birthday, well-wishers are wishing Zaima Rahman good health, personal happiness and continued success in her professional life.