Bangladesh foreign secretary Asad Alam Siam is likely to be appointed as the next high commissioner to India, according to official sources who spoke on Wednesday. The development follows a series of anticipated diplomatic reshuffles within Bangladesh's foreign service.
Current envoy Riaz Hamidullah may move to Geneva
Bangladeshi media reports indicate that Riaz Hamidullah, the current high commissioner to India, may be reassigned as Bangladesh's permanent representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva. This move would be part of a broader rotation of senior diplomats.
Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury tipped as next foreign secretary
With Siam moving to New Delhi, Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury, Bangladesh's current permanent representative to the United Nations in New York, is widely expected to become the next foreign secretary of Bangladesh. The appointments are seen as a strategic alignment of Bangladesh's diplomatic leadership.
Asad Alam Siam has served as foreign secretary since 2024 and has been involved in key bilateral and multilateral negotiations. His expected posting to India underscores the importance Dhaka places on ties with New Delhi.
If confirmed, Siam will take charge at a time when India-Bangladesh relations are focused on trade, connectivity, water sharing, and security cooperation. The high commissioner plays a crucial role in managing these bilateral issues.
The official announcements are awaited, but the moves signal a routine yet significant reshuffle in Bangladesh's diplomatic corps.
