List of high commissioners of Bangladesh to Pakistan
High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan | |
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| পাকিস্তানে নিযুক্ত বাংলাদেশের হাইকমিশনার | |
since 12 December 2024 | |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs | |
| Style |
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| Reports to | Chief Adviser Minister of Foreign Affairs |
| Residence | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Seat | High Commission of Bangladesh, Islamabad |
| Nominator | The Government of Bangladesh |
| Appointer |
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| Term length | Chief adviser’s pleasure |
| Inaugural holder | Zahiruddin |
| Formation | 3 January 1976 |
| Deputy | Deputy High Commissioner |
| Salary | ৳300000 (US$2,500) per month (incl. allowances) |
| Website | www |
The high commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan is the top diplomatic representative of Bangladesh to Pakistan. The high commissioner heads the Bangladeshi High Commission in Islamabad. The post was created on 3 January 1976, shortly after Pakistan and Bangladesh established diplomatic relations. Initially from 1976 to 1989, the Bangladeshi envoy held the rank of ambassador. After Pakistan rejoined the Commonwealth of Nations in 1989, of which Bangladesh was also a member, the post was changed by default to that of the High Commissioner.
The 15th and present high commissioner is Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan, who assumed responsibilities in December 2024. There is also a deputy high commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan, who serves as the head of Bangladesh's deputy mission in Karachi.