Amir Hussain Sikder
Amir Hussain Sikder | |
|---|---|
আমির হুসেইন শিকদার | |
| Ambassador of Bangladesh to Russia | |
| In office 24 April 2005 – 3 August 2008 | |
| Preceded by | A. T. M. Nazimullah Chowdhury |
| Succeeded by | Mohamed Mijarul Quayes |
| High Commissioner of Bangladesh to South Africa | |
| In office August 2002 – 2005 | |
| Succeeded by | Nasima Haider |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Education | University of Dhaka (B.Com, M.Com) |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
| Military service | |
| Years of service | 1979–2008 |
Amir Hussain Sikder is a Bangladeshi diplomat and former Ambassador of Bangladesh to Russia and Ukraine.[1][2][3] He was accredited as the Ambassador of Bangladesh to Belarus.[4] He is the former High Commissioner of Bangladesh to South Africa.[5]
Early life
[edit]Sikder completed his bachelor's and master's degrees in Commerce at the University of Dhaka.[6]
Career
[edit]Sikder joined the 1979 batch of the Bangladesh Civil Service.[6] He served in Bangladeshi embassies in Thailand, India, Pakistan, and the Philippines.[6] He was the first secretary at the Bangladesh's Embassy in Pakistan.[7]
In August 2002, Sikder was appointed High Commissioner of Bangladesh to South Africa.[6] He was concurrently accredited as the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Namibia.[8] In 2005, Nasima Haider replaced him as the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to South Africa.[9]
Sikder was appointed Ambassador of Bangladesh to Russia on 24 April 2005, replacing A. T. M. Nazimullah Chowdhury.[6][10] He was concurrently accredited to Belarus, Lithuania, and Ukraine.[4][1][11] He presented his accreditations in September to President Vladimir Putin.[12] In May 2007, he signed a trade agreement with the government of Belarus.[4] He signed an Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation with Oleg Alekseevich Demin, Ukraine's Ambassador to Russia.[1] On 3 August 2008, Mohamed Mijarul Quayes replaced Sikder as the Ambassador of Bangladesh to Russia.[10]
Sikder is a member of the Association of Former BCS(FA) Ambassadors.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Deal with Ukraine to boost trade". The Daily Star. 18 June 2007. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ^ The Europa World Year Book. Europa Publications. 1989. ISBN 978-1-85743-414-9.
- ^ "Amir Sikder new envoy to Russia". The Daily Star. 2005-04-26. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ^ a b c "Belarus-Bangladesh Sign Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus". mfa.gov.by. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ^ "Amir Sikder new envoy to Russia". The Daily Star. 26 April 2005. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ^ a b c d e "Amir Hussain appointed new ambassador to Russia". Bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ^ From SARC to SAARC: 1983-1989. South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. 1988. p. 157.
- ^ Namibia Trade Directory. Advantage Promotions. 2005. p. 195.
- ^ "Nasima Haider new envoy to South Africa". The Daily Star. 19 May 2005. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ^ a b "BANGLADESH AMBASSADORS TO USSR/ RUSSIAN FEDERATION". moscow.mofa.gov.bd. Archived from the original on 2024-12-13. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ^ "President of Lithuanian received credentials from the ambassadors of Bangladesh, Nigeria and the Republic of South Africa". Office of the President of the Republic of Lithuania. 5 June 2006. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ "Vladimir Putin accepted letters of credence from ambassadors of foreign countries". President of Russia. 2005-09-20. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ^ "Members' List". AOFA. Retrieved 2025-07-08.