exceptionally for a bengali-born diplomat, he rose to the most senior ranks of public service in pakistan. then at the time bangladesh began seeking independence, he spectacularly defected and changed sides to support the fledgling country of bangladesh – a major propaganda coup and morale boost for the cause of bangladeshi liberation given his stature in pakistan's hierarchy. fateh was automatically the highest-ranked and most senior foreign service officer in the new country. his story was later documented in a "national geographic" documentary, "running for freedom".