Zaima Rahman appointed Legal Officer at UN General Assembly

Barrister Zaima Rahman has been appointed as a Legal Officer within the Executive Office of the President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The President of the General Assembly is Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman, who assumed office in New York on September 9 after receiving 99 votes from member states.

As a Legal Officer for the President's office, Rahman serves as a personal legal advisor rather than an official of the UN's central legal department. Her responsibilities include advising the President on the presentation of resolutions, rulings on points of order, and the admissibility of amendments. The role is critical for ensuring the President maintains neutrality during sensitive international debates, such as those concerning Ukraine or Palestine, by providing guidance based on the UN Charter and historical precedents.