Majeda Rafiqun Nessa
Majeda Rafiqun Nessa | |
|---|---|
মাজেদা রফিকুন নেসা | |
| Ambassador of Bangladesh to the Philippines | |
| In office 22 September 2010 – 15 July 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Ikhtiar Chowdhury |
| Succeeded by | John Gomes |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | Mohammad Abdul Mannan Miah |
| Children | Naumi Mannan |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
Majeda Rafiqun Nessa is a Bangladeshi diplomat.[1] She served as an ambassador of Bangladesh to the Philippines during 2010–2012.[2]
Background and career
Majeda Rafiqun Nessa earned her post graduate degree in economics from the University of Dhaka.[1] She joined the foreign service in 1986.[1]
Allegations
In November 2012, Bangladesh Anti-Corruption Commission filed two cases against Nessa for embezzling over Tk 7.40 lakh and irregularities in recruitment process. According to the report, ambassador Nessa was called back on 15 July 2012 as there were accusations of corruption, irregularities, nepotism and mismanagement against her; she allegedly appointed her husband, Mohammad Abdul Mannan Miah, as the secretary (consular), her daughter, Naumi Mannan, as the local-based secretary, and her sister, Maksuda Shafiun Nesa, as the secretary (personal) during her tenure as an ambassador.[3] Upon order of the government, Nessa later cancelled the appointments.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "Majeda made envoy to the Philippines". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ^ "List of Bangladesh Ambassadors to the Philippines". manila.mofa.gov.bd. Archived from the original on 2024-10-12. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ^ a b "Ex-ambassador Majeda sued for graft". The Daily Star. 2012-11-01. Retrieved 2025-11-19.