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His Majesty’s High Commissioner
to Bangladesh
Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom (HM Government) (2022).svg
Incumbent
Robert Chatterton Dickson
since 31 March 2019
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Style His Excellency
Ambassador
Reports to Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
Residence Dhaka, Bangladesh
Seat High Commission of the United Kingdom, Dhaka
Appointer The Crown
on advice of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Term length At His Majesty's pleasure
Inaugural holder Anthony Golds
Formation 4 February 1972; 53 years ago (4 February 1972)
Website Official website: https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-high-commission-dhaka/

A High Commissioner is like an ambassador, but for countries that are part of the Commonwealth of Nations. The Commonwealth is a group of countries, many of which used to be part of the British Empire. These countries work together on different things.

The High Commissioner represents their home country in another Commonwealth country. For example, the British High Commissioner to Bangladesh represents the United Kingdom in Bangladesh. Their job is to build good relationships between the two countries. They also help their country's citizens who are living or traveling there.

What is a High Commissioner?

A High Commissioner is a top diplomat. They are the main representative of their country in another country. Their role is to keep strong ties and good communication. They work on things like trade, culture, and helping people.

High Commissioners are usually based in a special building called a High Commission. This building is like an embassy. It's where the High Commissioner and their team work.

British High Commissioners to Bangladesh

Since Bangladesh became an independent country, the United Kingdom has sent High Commissioners to represent them. These people have played an important role in the relationship between the UK and Bangladesh.

Here is a list of the people who have served as British High Commissioners to Bangladesh:

Shapla building, British High Commission premises in Baridhara, Dhaka
The British High Commission building in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • 1972–1975: Anthony Golds
  • 1975–1978: Barry Smallman
  • 1978–1980: Stephen Miles
  • 1980–1981: Sir Michael Scott
  • 1981–1983: Sir Frank Mills
  • 1983–1989: Sir Terence Streeton
  • 1989–1993: Sir Colin Imray
  • 1993–1996: Peter Fowler
  • 1996–2000: David Walker
  • 2000–2004: David Carter
  • 2004–2008: Anwar Choudhury
  • 2008–2011: Stephen Evans
  • 2011–2015: Robert Gibson
  • 2016–2019: Alison Blake
  • 2019–2023: Robert Chatterton Dickson
  • 2023–present: Sarah Cooke
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