Washington:Bangladeshi journalist and human rights advocate Ambassador Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey has been appointed as the Honorary Senior Fellow at the South Asia Foresight Network (SAFN), based in Washington.
According to United News of Bangladesh, SAFN is part of The Millennium Project and focuses on research and dialogues concerning South Asia's future challenges, geopolitics, and public policy. The organization emphasized the importance of Ansarey's extensive experience in public service, journalism, and diplomacy, noting that his expertise will enhance its discussions and stakeholder engagement in Washington.
In his role, Ansarey will participate in policy dialogues and research, help expand SAFN's outreach in Washington, and support its activities in Bangladesh. Ansarey brings more than two decades of experience in public service, international affairs, and media, including his service as an ambassador with the rank of senior secretary in Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ansarey has previously held positions such as Bangladesh's Ambassador to Mexico, with concurrent responsibilities for Costa Rica, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Honduras. His career also includes co-founding the Washington-based human rights organization Right to Freedom and serving as executive editor of South Asia Perspectives.
SAFN's Bangladesh chapter is led by Major General (retd) ANM Muniruzzaman, president of the Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies.