High Commission of Pakistan, Dhaka

High Commission of Pakistan, Dhaka
LocationGulshan, Dhaka
AddressNE (C)-2, Road 71
Coordinates23°48′14.78″N 90°24′30.33″E / 23.8041056°N 90.4084250°E / 23.8041056; 90.4084250
Jurisdiction Bangladesh;
 Bhutan
High CommissionerImran Haider
WebsiteOfficial website

The High Commission of Pakistan in Dhaka is the diplomatic mission of Pakistan to Bangladesh. This mission also handles diplomatic relations with Bhutan.[1]

History

Pakistan recognized Bangladesh on February 22, 1974.[a] Diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and Pakistan were established in January 1976,[b] and relations between Pakistan and Bhutan were established in 1988.[1] Mohammad Khurshid became Pakistan's first envoy to Bangladesh in 1976.[c]

From 1976 to 1989, the diplomatic mission was called the Embassy of Pakistan in Dacca, and the Pakistani envoy held the rank of ambassador.[14] After Pakistan rejoined the Commonwealth of Nations in 1989,[15][16] of which Bangladesh was also a member, the mission was renamed as the High Commission of Pakistan in Dhaka, and the position was automatically changed to that of High Commissioner.[17] The High Commissioner of Pakistan to Bangladesh also serves as the non-resident Ambassador to Bhutan.[1]

High Commissioner

Imran Haider has been serving as the High Commissioner since August 2025.[d]

The former High Commissioners were:[22]

  • Syed Ahmed Maroof (2023–2025)[23]
  • Imran Ahmed Siddiqui (2020–2023)
  • Rafiuzzaman Siddiqui (2016–2018)
  • Sardar Shuja Alam (2015–2016)
  • Afrasiab Mehdi Hashmi (2011–2014)
  • M. Ashraf Qureshi (2010–1011)
  • Alamgir Babar (2005–2009)
  • Manzar Shafiq (2003–2005)
  • Iqbal Ahmad Khan (1999–2003)
  • Karam Elahi (1995–1999)
  • Anwar Kamal (1990–1995)
  • Riaz Hussain Khokhar (1986–1989)
  • Tanvir Ahmad Khan (1982–1986)
  • Humayun Khan (1979–1982)
  • Mohammad Khurshid (1976–1979)

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Multiple references:[2][3][4][5]
  2. ^ Multiple references:[6][7][8][9]
  3. ^ Multiple references:[10][11][12][13]
  4. ^ Multiple references:[18][19][20][21]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Bhutan-Pakistan Relations – Royal Bhutanese Embassy, Dhaka". Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (Bhutan). Retrieved 2026-01-09.
  2. ^ Weinraub, Bernard (1974-02-23). "Pakistan Admits That Bangladesh Exists As Nation". The New York Times. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
  3. ^ "From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1974: Fifty Years Ago: BD recognised". Dawn (newspaper). 2024-02-23. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
  4. ^ "Bangladesh and Pakistan Wooing Each Other: Implications for India". Centre for Peace Studies, Tromsø. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
  5. ^ "Veteran journalists recall 1974 OIC Lahore summit where Pakistan finally recognized Bangladesh". Arab News. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
  6. ^ Ahmar, Dr Moonis (2024-03-05). "Five decades after Pakistan's recognition of Bangladesh". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
  7. ^ Ahmar, Moonis. "Pakistan-Bangladesh relations – Prospects and Way Forward" (PDF). Islamabad Policy Research Institute.
  8. ^ "Bangladesh - Pakistan". Country Studies. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
  9. ^ T.S.Cheema (2013). Pakistan Bangladesh Relations. Unistar Books. ISBN 978-93-82246-27-5.
  10. ^ "Pakistan Envoy to Dacca". The New York Times. 1975-12-10. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
  11. ^ Shakoor, Farzana (1989). "Pakistan-Bangladesh Relations-a Survey". Pakistan Horizon. 42 (2): 109–133. ISSN 0030-980X. JSTOR 41393358.
  12. ^ Ahsan, Syed Badrul (2022-11-30). "Enduring Disconnect". Asian Affairs. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
  13. ^ "Pakistan: First Bangladesh ambassador arrives to an "unusually warm welcome" (1976)". British Pathé. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
  14. ^ "Bengalis Building Tie With Pakistan (Published 1976)". The New York Times. 1976-02-02. Archived from the original on 2022-12-24. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
  15. ^ "Pakistan rejoins Commonwealth fold". ABC News (Australia). 2004-05-22. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
  16. ^ "Pakistan to rejoin British Commonwealth - UPI Archives". UPI. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
  17. ^ "What is the difference between an Embassy and High Commission?". The Times of India. 2025-10-07. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
  18. ^ "New Pakistan High Commissioner joins Dhaka mission". Daily Sun (Bangladesh). Retrieved 2026-01-07.
  19. ^ "Imran Haider named as the new Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh". The Business Standard. 2025-06-18. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
  20. ^ "Imran Haider named new Pak High Commissioner to Bangladesh". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
  21. ^ "Pakistan high commissioner presents credentials to Bangladesh President". New Age (Bangladesh). 2025-08-19. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
  22. ^ "Former Ambassador". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Pakistan). Retrieved 2026-01-07.
  23. ^ "Pakistan High Commissioner takes sudden leave, sparks speculation". Prothom Alo. 2025-05-13. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
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