Zia Chy announced UN Resident Coordinator in Botswana

Zia Choudhury of Bangladesh has been appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Botswana.

The UN Secretary General announced his appointment as the UN Resident Coordinator in Botswana, with the host government’s approval, according to a press release issued in this regard yesterday. The announcement came late hours of October 1, 2019.

Famous Bangladeshis who served as Resident Coordinator were Subinay Nandy and Ameerah Haq who later served as United Nations Under-Secretary-General. 

Zia started his career as a national field officer in Bhola District 25 years ago and has since worked in coordination and leadership roles across Africa, Asia and Europe. His most recent postings have been as CARE Country Director in Sudan and Bangladesh, the press release further said.

A graduate from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), Zia also holds a Master of Science in Management and Implementation of Development Projects from Manchester University, UK.

“As a Bangladeshi, it will be such an honour and privilege to serve as UN Resident Coordinator in Botswana. On this occasion, I would like to thank the Government of Bangladesh, particularly officials from NGO Affairs Bureau under the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).” Zia said.