Iqbal Hussain Khan
Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan | |
|---|---|
| High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan | |
| Assumed office 12 December 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Md. Ruhul Alam Siddique |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | People’s Friendship University of Russia Khulna University of Engineering & Technology |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
| Profession | Foreign Service officer |
Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan is a Bangladeshi diplomat and the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Khan holds a Master's degree in International Relations from the People's Friendship University of Russia.[2] He did his bachelors in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the then Bangladesh Institute of Technology, Khulna (now Khulna University of Engineering & Technology).[2] Additionally, he completed the National Defence Course at the National Defence College.[2]
Career
[edit]Khan joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Bangladesh) in 2001 as part of the 20th batch of the Bangladesh Civil Service.[2][3] Throughout his diplomatic career, he has served in various capacities in Bangladesh Missions in Jeddah, London, Moscow, and Abu Dhabi.[2] He served as the Consul General of Bangladesh in Dubai.[2]
Within the Foreign Ministry in Dhaka, he held the position of Director General of the West Asia Wing and later served as Director General of the Foreign Service Academy.[2] In August 2024, he was appointed the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan replacing Md. Ruhul Alam Siddique.[4] He oversaw improvement in the Bangladesh-Pakistan relations following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government in Bangladesh.[5][6][7]
Personal life
[edit]Khan is married and has two daughters.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Pakistan, Bangladesh trade surpasses $1bn, says high commissioner". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Iqbal Hussain Khan made new envoy to Pakistan". Daily Sun. 16 July 2024. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ^ "Iqbal Hussain named as new High Commissioner to Pakistan". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ^ "Picked by Hasina govt, Iqbal Hussain new HC to Pakistan". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ^ Nasir, Waleed (2025-05-19). "India Takes Notice as Pakistan and Bangladesh Strengthen Ties". New Lines Magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ^ "Pakistan, Bangladesh resolve to strengthen bilateral ties, maintain high-level contacts". Arab News. 2025-05-06. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ^ "The revival of Bangladesh-Pakistan ties | Lowy Institute". www.lowyinstitute.org. Retrieved 2025-06-02.