Md. Ismail Zabihullah
Md. Ismail Zabihullah | |
|---|---|
Ismail in 2026 | |
| Adviser to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh | |
| Assumed office 17 February 2026 | |
| Prime Minister | Tarique Rahman |
Md. Ismail Zabihullah is a Bangladeshi retired civil bureaucrat and political adviser.[1] He currently serves as an adviser to Tarique Rahman, Prime Minister of Bangladesh, holding the rank of minister in the government. He has been given charge of the Ministry of Public Administration as part of his advisory responsibilities.[2][3]
Career
Zabihullah has held senior positions in the Government of Bangladesh. From 2004 to 2007, he served as Secretary in the Economic Relations Division (ERD), Ministry of Shipping, and Ministry of Communication. He was Chairman of IDCOL and IIFC from 2005 to 2006.[4]
He remains Adviser at IBAIS University since 2011. In February 2026, portfolios were assigned to advisers in Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's government, with Zabihullah given charge of Public Administration.[5]
He is a member of the BNP Chairperson's Advisory Council.[6] He is also a member of the Board of Trustees at Eastern University.
References
- ^ "Eastern Univ BoT: Md Ismail Zabihullah new chair | The Daily Star". www.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 2026-02-19.
- ^ "Eight advisers get portfolios | News". BSS. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ^ "Advisers With Minister Rank Under Tarique Rahman | PM Tarique appoints 10 advisers, including Mirza Abbas, Nazrul, and Rizvi | The Daily Star". www.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 2026-02-19.
- ^ "List of Secretary".
- ^ "New govt: Large cabinet with veterans and first timers". Prothom Alo. 18 February 2026. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "Nat'l Consensus Commission's 2nd meeting with BNP held | News". BSS. Retrieved 2026-02-19.