Senior Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh | Former Ambassador to Mexico
Professional Overview
Ambassador Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey is a Bangladeshi diplomat, journalist and human rights advocate with more than two decades of experience in international affairs, public service, strategic communication and policy advocacy. His career spans diplomatic representation, international journalism, public institutions and engagement with leading global organisations.
Diplomatic Leadership
He served as Ambassador of Bangladesh to Mexico from January 2025 to March 2026, with concurrent accreditation to Costa Rica, Guatemala, Ecuador and Honduras. His supplied biography describes his subsequent attachment to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the rank of Senior Secretary. His diplomatic service has drawn on extensive experience in international communication and cross-border engagement.
International Journalism and Public Affairs
Before his diplomatic appointment, he served as Executive Director and Co-founder of Right to Freedom, a Washington-based organisation promoting democracy, human rights and social justice, until October 2024. He also served as Executive Editor of South Asia Perspectives, a Washington-based foreign policy magazine. As Editor and White House Correspondent for Just News BD, he covered the White House, United Nations, U.S. Department of State and Pentagon, reporting on international affairs, governance and human rights.
Earlier Professional Experience
His previous positions include Assistant Press Secretary to Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia (2001–2006), Diplomatic Correspondent for The Daily Ittefaq, Senior Reporter for United News of Bangladesh (UNB), television anchor at Bangladesh Television and Research Assistant at Bangladesh Unnayan Parishad. His international media experience includes placements with The Times and The Sunday Times in the United Kingdom, contributions to The Wire and a fellowship with the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). He has also worked as a World Bank consultant in Washington, D.C., and a guest moderator at the Wilson Center.
Education and International Engagement
He holds a Master’s degree in Social Welfare and pursued postgraduate studies at the University of Liverpool. He hosted NTV’s Hello Excellency, interviewing more than 60 ambassadors and foreign dignitaries. His speaking engagements have included Harvard University, the University of Oxford, George Washington University, the Wilson Center and the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., as well as events in the United Kingdom and the United States Congress. His professional affiliations have included international press and correspondents’ associations.
Advisory Role at CUST
As an Advisor to Central University of Science and Technology (CUST), Ambassador Ansarey brings insight into diplomacy, international institutional engagement, government affairs and strategic communication. His experience is well aligned with CUST’s ambitions to develop international academic partnerships, strengthen institutional visibility and expand opportunities for students to engage with global education and professional networks.
