The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh

High Commission of Brunei Darusslam

• Chancery address : House No: 26, Road No: 6, Baridhara, Dhaka – 1212, Bangladesh.
  Telephone No. (+8802) 58813304, 222261837
• Fax No. 2222-87921
• E-mail bruhcomm@citech-bd.com
• dhaka.bangladesh@mofa.gov.bn
• Website : mofa.gov.bn/pages/directoryofmissionsabroad_bangladesh.aspx
• Working days : Sunday – Thursday
• Working hours : 08:30 hrs to 13:00 hrs & 14:00 hrs to 16:30 hrs
• Weekly holidays : Friday & Saturday
• National Day : 23 February
• Mission opening date : July 1999

H.E. Mr. Haji Haris bin Othman
High Commissio n (POC: 25 June 2019)
Spouse: Suaray Binti A. Haji Saleh
Mr. Roslan Haji Yacub
Minter Counsellor (26 November 2018)
Mr. AK Mohammad Norhalim PG Bongsu
Third Secretary (01 June 2018 )

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High Commission of Canada

• Chancery address UN Road, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212
• Telephone No. (880-2) 5566 8401
• Fax Nos. (880-2) 5566 8423
• E-mail dhakag@international.gc.ca
• Jason.carrier@international.gc.ca
• Website https://www.international.gc.ca/country-pays/
• bangladesh/dhaka-dacca.aspx?lang=eng
• Working days Sunday to Thursday
• Working hours Sunday to Wednesday 8:00-16:30 Thursday 8:00-13:30
• Weekly holidays Friday and Saturday
• National Day July 1 I’
• Mission opening date 25 September 1973

H.E. Mr. Benoit Prefontaine
AkHigh Commissioner (POC: 05 October 2017)
wiPSpouse: Junko Prefontaine
Mr. Mauliff Bose
Security Program Manager (16th September 2016)
Mr. Trina Oviedo
Development Officer (13th April 2017)
Mr. Phedra Moon Morris
Head of Aid (03th June 2017)
Mr. Gabrielle Mathieu
Development Officer (29th August 2017)
Mr. Benoit Prefontaine
Head of Mission (08th September 2017)
Mr. Arash Irantalab Tehrani
First Secretary (17th September 2017)
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High Commission of Canada [continued]
Mr. Andre Chabot
Military Police and Security Services
(13th July 2018)
Mr. Corinne Petrisor
Senior Trade Commissioner (30th August 2018)
Mr. Jason Carrier
Executive Assistant (08th September 2018)
Mr. Yunus Lubega
First Secretary (24th October 2018)
Mr. Janice Unger
Counselor and Con e (05th August 2019)
Mr. Maliha Dost
Development Officer (22th August 2019)
Mr. Ro ie LaPlante
Manager of Foreign Policy and Diplomatic Services
(24th August 2019)
Mr. Andrea Lapointe
Deputy Manager of Consular Services
(29th August 2019)

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Australian High Commission

• Chancery address 184 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan – 2, Dhaka 1212
• Telephone No. (+880) 9604 26 0100
• Fax No.
• E-mail: ahc.dhaka@dfat.gov.au
• consulandhakaigdfat.gov.au
• Website https://bangladesh.embassy.gov.au/
• Working days Sunday to Thursday
• Working hours 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Weekly holidays Fridays and Saturday
• National Day 26 January
• Mission opening date 31 January 1972

H.E. Mr. Jeremy Christopher Courtenay Bruer
High Commissioner
POC: (20 February 2020)
Spouse: Ms. Catherine Harrington
Ms Nardia Simpson 0
Deputy High Commissioner (December 2020)
Ms. Sanuki Jayarajah
First Secretary and Consul (7 November 2018)
Ms Kate Sangster
First Secretary (Development Cooperation)
(October 2020)
Mr Sacha Blumen
First Secretary (Political)
(January 2021)
Mr Duncan McCullough
Second Secretary (Eco & Commercial
Diplomacy) (April 2019)

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Australian High Commission [continued]
Ms Emily MacDonald
Second Secretary (Humanitarian)
(May 2021)
Ms Anna Laming
Third Secretary (Humanitarian)
(October 2020)

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High Commission of India, Dhaka

• Chancery address : Plot No. 1- 3, Park Road, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212
• Telephone No. : +880-2-55067301-308
• Fax No. : +880-2-55067361
• E-mail : admn.dhaka@mea.gov.in
• Website : https://www.hcidhaka.gov.in
• Working days : Sunday to Thursday
• Working hours : 09:00- 1730 Hrs
• Weekly holidays : Frida nd Saturday
• National Day : 26th January & 15th August
• Mission opening date : 16th February, 1972

H.E. Mr. Vikram Kumar Doraiswami
High Commissioner (POC: 08 October 2020)
Spouse : Ms. Sangeeta Doraiswami
Dr. Binoy George
Deputy High Commissioner (15 July 2021)
Dr. Nitish Birdi
Minister (Consular and Education)
(05 March 2019)
Brigadier Jagdeep Singh Cheema
Defense Adviser (27 May 2018)
Mr. N. Gnanasambandan
Counsellor (06 August 2019)
Mr. Animesh Choudhury
First Secretary (Political) (13 December 2020
Mr. Akshay Joshi
First Secretary (Education) (04 August 2019)

High Commission of India, Dhaka [continued]
Ms. Anita Batik
Railway Adviser (22 November 2018)
Mr. Midhun T.R.
First Secretary (Head of Chancery)
(25 March 2019)
Ms. Shashwati Arya
First Secretary (17 June 2020)
Captain Jayant Mahaclik
Naval Adviser (24 December 2019)
Ms. Deepthi Alanghat
Second Secretary (Visa & Publi * iplomacy)
(25 June 2019)
Mr. Pramyesh Basall
Second Secretary14ommerce) (25 June 2019)
Mr. Sanjay Jain
Second Secretary (Project) (05 July 2020)
Dr. Neepa Choudhury
Director (IGCC) (19 July 2018)
Mr. Navin Shaw
Second Secretary (Management)
(14 February 2019)
Squadron Leader Tushar Mohan
Assistant Defence Adviser (06 December 2018)
Mr. Debabrata Paul
Second Secretary (Press) (17 January 2019)

Assistant High Commission of India, Sylhet

• Chancery address : House No. 40, Road No. 02, Block – E, hahjalal Uposhahar, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh
• Telephone No. : +880 – 821 729137, +880 – 821 727803
• Fax No. : +880 – 821 711840
• E-mail : ahc.sylhet@mea.gov.in, hoc.sylhet@mea.gov.in
• Website : www.ahcichittagong.gov.in
• Working days : Sunday to Thursday
• Working hours : 9.00 AM to 5.30 PM
• Weekly holidays : Friday and Saturday
• National Day : 26th January
• Mission opening date : 01 June 2018

H.E. Mr. Niraj Kumar Jaiswal
Assistant High Commissioner
(POC: 3rd September 2020)
Mr. T.G. Ramesh
Second Secretary (Head of Chancery)
(10 December 2019)
Mr. N. K. Gangopadhyay
Second Secretary (Press, Info., Culp & Edu.)
(17th January 2021)
Mr. Sanjeev Kumar
Second Secretary (Admin, DDO and Consular)
(29th May 2018)
Mr. Ram Prakash
Attaché ( AHC’s Office)
(5th July 2020)

Assistant High Commission of India, Chattogram

• Chancery address : 2111, Zakir Hossain Road, Khulshi Chattogram-4225
• Telephone No. 02334454148; 02334454201
• Fax No. 02334454147
• E-mail ahc.chittagong@mea.gov.in
• hoc.chittagong@mea.gov.in
• Website www.ahcichittagong.gov.in
• Working days Sunday to Thursday
• Working hours 09:00- 1730 Hrs
• Weekly holidays Friday and Saturday
• National Day 26th January & 15th August
• Mission opening date April 1972

H.E. Mr. Anindya Banerjee
Assistant High Commissioner
(POC: 03 October 2017)
Mr. Udot Jha
Second Secretary (17 January 2021)
Assistant High Commission of India, Khulna
Chancery address No. 65 Shamshur Rahman Road, Khulna
Telephone No. +880-24-77730531/40/41
Fax No. +880-24-77730542
E-mail hoc.khulna@mea.gov.in
Website www.ahcikhulna.gov.in
Working days Sunday to Thursday
Working hours 9.00 AM to 5.30 PM
Weekly holidays Friday and Saturday
National Day 26th January, 15th August
Mission opening date 23 May 2018
H.E. Mr. Mr. R.K. Raina
Assistant High Commissioner (POC: 23 May 2018)
Mr. Ashim Kumar Santra
Second Secretary (3 July 2020)

Assistant High Commission of India in Rajshahi

• Chancery address : Plot No.. 316, Road No. 01, Padama ResidentialArea, Bhodra, Rajshahi
• Telephone No. : 088-0247-861212/861213/861214/861215
• Fax No. : 0880721760511
• E-mail : ahc.rajshahi@mea.gov.in & hocsajshahi@mea.gov.in
• Website : https://www.ahcirajshahi.gov.in
• Working days : Sunday to Thursday
• Working hours : 09:00- 1730 Hrs
• Weekly holidays : Friday and Saturday
• National Day : 26th January & 15th August
• Mission opening dat e s 20 May 1974

H.E. Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Bhati
Assistant High Commissioner
(POC: 03 March 2019)
Mr. Brijadeo Prasad
Second Secretary (14 October 2019)
Mr. Vikas Gupta
Attache (15 April 2019)
Mr. Rajender Singh
Attache (01 August 2021)

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Mr. Ghanshyam Bhandari

Ambassador of Nepal to Bangladesh

Ambassador Mr. Ghanshyam Bhandari assumed his responsibilities as Ambassador of Nepal to the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh on 31 July 2022.

Prior to this appointment, he was Joint Secretary/Head of Regional Organization Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal from July 2021 to July 2022.

From September 2019 until July 2021, he served as Deputy Permanent Representative at the Permanent Mission of Nepal to the UN in New York. He worked as Joint Secretary/Head of Europe and America Division at Ministry of Foreign Affairs from June 2017 to September 2019.

Mr. Bhandari served as Deputy Chief of Mission (including Charge d’ Affaires, a.i., from April 2016 to November 2016) at the Mission/Embassy of Nepal to the European Union and the BENELUX Countries in Brussels from September 2015 to May 2017. He was Under Secretary at the United Nations, International Organizations, and International Law Division of the Ministry from May 2014 to September 2015.

He also worked as Second Secretary at Permanent Mission of Nepal to the UN and other International Organizations in Geneva, Switzerland, from November 2012 to April 2014. As Section Officer, he served at the United Nations, International Organizations, and International Law Division of the Ministry from August 2010 to October 2012. Prior to joining Foreign Service of Nepal, he served as a Lecturer for master’s level at Central Department of English of Tribhuvan University in Katmandu from February 2006 to July 2010.

Mr. Bhandari holds Master of Philosophy (M. Phil) in English Studies and a master’s degree in Political Science, both obtained from Tribhuvan University of Nepal. Born on 11 October 1978 in Gulmi, Nepal, he is married to Ms. Lalita Silwal and they have two children.

CV-Mr. Ghanshyam-BhandariDownload

Sources: Collected from the Website of Embassy of Nepal in Bangladesh

Message from Ambassador

Dear Friends,

Namaste and As-salamu Alaykum,  

A warm welcome to the website of the Embassy of Nepal in Dhaka!

Nepal and Bangladesh enjoy long-standing neighbourly relations based on the principles of equality, solidarity, mutual respect, and mutual benefit.  The increasing trends of friendly exchanges and cooperation between our two countries and peoples have opened up avenues for further collaboration in the areas of trade, transit, energy, tourism, education, and people-to-people contacts.

As an Embassy based in a close and friendly neighbouring country, we are conscious of the expectations of our peoples and our tremendous responsibility to further consolidate Nepal-Bangladesh relations. We remain committed to doing our part in deepening the bilateral ties in all spheres of cooperation.

This website provides information about major facets of Nepal-Bangladesh relationship and the Embassy’s activities and services.  As we strive to further improve our website, we would welcome your valuable suggestions and comments.

Please do not hesitate to contact us via email  eondhaka@dhaka.net  and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more updates on the Embassy’s activities.

Ghanshyam Bhandari

Ambassador

Sources: Collected from the Website of Embassy of Nepal in Bangladesh

জাপান সরকার গ্রাস রুটস হিউম্যান সিকিউরিটি প্রকল্পের আয়তায় দুই প্রকল্পের জন্য ১৪.৭ মিলিয়ন অর্থ সহায়তা প্রদান করেন / Japan Extends BDT 14.7 Million to Two Grass-Roots Human Security Projects

  The Government of Japan, on November 15, 2023, extended a grant of USD 135,508, which is approximately BDT 14.7 million to two Bangladeshi NGOs, SKS Foundation and Good Neighbors Bangladesh. H.E. Mr. IWAMA Kiminori, Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh, signed the ‘Grant Contracts’ for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGHSP) at the Embassy of Japan with the respective organizations.

SKS Foundation has been awarded USD 82,027 as a grant for The Project for Procurement of Eye Care Equipment for SKS Eye Hospital in Gaibandha District. SKS Foundation has been working on various activities, such as local capacity building, reduction of climate change vulnerability, elimination of gender discrimination, and health/nutrition. With the assistance of the GGHSP funding, SKS Foundation will procure two eye care equipment (1 Optical Coherence Tomography and 1 Visual Field Analyzer) to provide quality and affordable eye care diagnosis and treatment in the targeted area.

H.E. Mr. IWAMA Kiminori, Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh (right) with Mr. Rasel Ahmed Liton, Chief Executive, SKS Foundation.

The current situation of the medical service by SKS Eye Hospital in Gaibandha

    Good Neighbors Bangladesh has been awarded USD 53,481 as a grant for the Project for the Construction of Drinking Water Supply Facilities in Barguna District. Good Neighbors Bangladesh has been working on poverty, health, employment support, disaster risk reduction, etc. With the assistance of the GGHSP funding, Good Neighbors Bangladesh will construct a Drinking Water Supply Facilities to increase access to safe and sustainable drinking water in local communities and improve the lifestyles of local residents to make a difference in the current situation, where people are collecting unsafe drinking and daily use water from the communal wells and ponds in the targeted area.

H.E. Mr. IWAMA Kiminori, Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh (right) with Mr. M Mainuddin Mainul, Country Director, Good Neighbors Bangladesh.

The current pond used for the drinking water in Barguna

    Japan has supported 215 NGO projects through its Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGHSP) since 1989 with the view to enhancing economic and social human security in the grass-roots levels. The total sum of these GGHSP grants extended to NGOs in Bangladesh to date amounts approximately to $16.9 Million.

Source : https://www.bd.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/11_000001_00862.html

On December 26, I presented credentials to His Excellency Mr. Md. Abdul Hamid, Honorable President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and began assuming my duty as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Bangladesh.

I feel honored to start undertaking my responsibility as Ambassador in the year of 2022, which marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Bangladesh. Throughout the year, there must have been moments to look back at progress over the last half century. Before coming to Bangladesh, I have learned that many Japanese have been involved and worked hard for the development of this country for 50 years as true friends of Bangladesh. I have also learned from a number of Japanese people who have close connections with Bangladesh that Bangladeshi people are not only working hard to develop the country but also possess great respects and affiliations for Japan and its nationals. As Ambassador, I am committed to make my best effort to strengthen our friendly relations, following this wonderful suit.

Most people I spoke to prior to my assignment, especially those in the economic field, expressed their interest in Bangladesh’s development over the past few years and their motivation to further strengthen relations with Bangladesh. In particular, in recent years, many mega projects contributing to the improvement of economic infrastructure are going on under the Bay of Bengal Industrial Growth Belt initiatives (BIG-B). Given this situation, the importance of Japan, as a major and largest development partner of Bangladesh, has been prospering. In addition, the Bangladesh’s economy has been steadily growing and the country is to graduate from LDC by 2026. Due to this rapid economic growth, I am feeling that there are increasing expectations from Japanese business circle to shift their interests from aiding to investing. As Ambassador, I would like to contribute to Bangladesh’s further economic growth by listening to and supporting Japanese companies interested in doing business in this country.

Despite the rising number of Japanese companies and Japanese nationals in Bangladesh, the memory of the terrorist attacks in 2016 remains strong. It is one of the most important responsibilities of the Embassy to gather and share information on the security situation in Bangladesh. We are committed to keep providing relevant information in a timely and appropriate manner.

The year 2023 marks the 51st year of diplomatic relations between Japan and Bangladesh. In other words, 2023 is the first year for the next 50 years. The government of Bangladesh aims to become a developed country by 2041. In order to achieve this goal, Bangladesh is attempting to overcome various challenges such as climate change, health, and education. As a friend of Bangladesh since its inception, we would like to consider possible cooperation and collaboration with all related actors to address challenges that Bangladesh is facing.

Before arriving to Bangladesh, I have come to know that Bangladesh has a rich culture passed on through many centuries with its Bengali language identity. During my tenure, as Ambassador, I am determined to learn the culture and history of Bangladesh and at the same time increase the understanding of Japan in Bangladesh.

IWAMA Kiminori
Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh

Sources: Collected from the Website of the Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh

Ambassador Achim Tröster

Curriculum Vitae

Mr. Achim Troester was born on 31st January 1959 in Dortmund, Germany.
He is married and has one child.

The warmest of welcomes to the Website of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Bangladesh

The ties between Korea and Bangladesh have, over the past 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1973, been widely promoted in various fields. The relationship is thriving in the political, economic, development cooperation and cultural realms, as well as people-to-people exchanges.

In particular, Korean companies have played a significant role in the development of the textile and ready-made garment (RMG) industries, which account for about 85% of the exports of Bangladesh. Korean companies have also demonstrated a leading role in the ongoing infrastructure development projects in Bangladesh. The history of the active part played by Korean companies over this considerable time serves as a valuable foundation for the deepening and broadening of the scope of the bilateral relations today.

Cumulative data demonstrates that Korea has become the 5th largest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) partner in Bangladesh, thanks to the invaluable roles played by Korean companies. Furthermore, Korea has emerged as a major destination for Bangladeshi expatriate workers – in 2023 approximately 10,000 workers will be employed in Korea through the Employment Permit System (EPS). In addition, Bangladesh is a priority development cooperation partner. Korea has been actively engaged in development cooperation projects in various fields such as agriculture, health, ICT, vocational training, and infrastructure development in Bangladesh.

The 8th most populous country in the world, Bangladesh has achieved high economic growth over the past decade. In response, Korean companies have consolidated their presence in the textile and ready-made garment (RMG) industry and, broadening the horizons, expanded into new areas such as infrastructure, electronics, electrical engineering and manufacturing. This has further deepened the ties of economic cooperation between the two countries in both qualitative and quantitative ways.

The Embassy will be delighted to continue to play a key bridging role to further develop the mutually beneficial relations between Korea and Bangladesh.

We kindly request your much appreciated attention and support for the further nurturing of the Korea-Bangladesh relations. We look to you for your continued wonderful cooperation and encouragement for the work and activities of the Embassy.

Thank you.

Sources: Collected from the Website of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Bangladesh

Biography of H.E. Mr. Yao Wen

H.E. Mr. Yao Wen, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, male, Han ethnicity. Born in August 1973. Graduated with a Master’s degree in Law. Member of the Communist Party of China.

Sources: Collected from the Website of the People’s Republic of China in Bangladesh