High Commission of Bangladesh, London facts for kids
Quick facts for kids High Commission of Bangladesh, Londonবাংলাদেশ হাইকমিশন, লন্ডন |
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| Address | 28 Queens Gate, London, SW7 5JA, UK |
| Coordinates | 51°29′53.88″N 0°10′48.72″W / 51.4983000°N 0.1802000°W |
| Jurisdiction |  United Kingdom |
| High Commissioner | Saida Muna Tasneem |
The High Commission of Bangladesh, London (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ হাইকমিশন, লন্ডন) is Bangladesh's main diplomatic office in the United Kingdom. Think of it like Bangladesh's official home base in London. This important office helps connect the country of Bangladesh with the UK.
It is located on Queen's Gate street in South Kensington, a well-known area of London. The Government of Bangladesh also has two smaller offices. These are called Assistant High Commissions. You can find them in Manchester and Birmingham. The London High Commission also helps with matters related to Ireland.
The person leading this office is called the High Commissioner. The current High Commissioner is Saida Muna Tasneem. She has been in this role since November 2018. The building where the High Commission is located is very special. It is a "Grade II listed building." This means it is an important historical building. The Royal Thai Embassy is also in the same building.
What is a High Commission?
A High Commission is like an Embassy. However, countries that are part of the Commonwealth of Nations use the term "High Commission." Both Bangladesh and the UK are members of the Commonwealth.
This office has several important jobs:
- It helps Bangladeshi citizens who are living in or visiting the UK.
- It works to build strong and friendly relationships between Bangladesh and the UK.
- It handles official communications and agreements between the two governments.
The Building's History
The building at 28 Queens Gate is not just an office. It is a historic place. Being a Grade II listed building means it has special architectural or historical importance. This status helps protect the building. It ensures its unique features are preserved for the future.
Gallery
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A frontview of the High Commission on Queen's Gate
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The National Emblem of Bangladesh on the front of the High Commission
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A plaque written in Bengali
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A plaque written in English
