Tareq Md. Ariful Islam Appointed Bangladesh’s New Ambassador to the United States

The Government of Bangladesh has appointed Tareq Md. Ariful Islam, Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative, as the new Ambassador to the United States, filling the position that had been vacant since Ambassador Asad Alam Siam was appointed Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the appointment on Wednesday, 3 September.

Sources confirmed that Ambassador Ariful Islam has already assumed his duties at the Bangladesh Embassy in Washington, D.C.

He succeeds Mohammad Sufiur Rahman, who served as Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva. Ambassador Ariful Islam assumed that role in June last year. Prior to that, he served as High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka.

Ambassador Ariful Islam is an officer of the 17th batch of the Bangladesh Civil Service (Foreign Affairs Cadre) and joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1998.

His academic background includes:

With decades of diplomatic experience, Ambassador Ariful Islam brings extensive expertise in multilateral diplomacy, international relations, and bilateral engagements, marking a significant step in strengthening Bangladesh–US ties.