British High Commission in Dhaka
High Commission 
United Kingdom Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Address
- জাতিসংঘ সড়ক, 1212 Dhaka
- Phone
- +880 2-55668700
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Sarah Cooke
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 29 August 2024
At জাতিসংঘ সড়ক, 1212 Dhaka, the British high commission in Dhaka represents the United Kingdom towards Bangladesh. Within 1 km there are 28 other foreign missions.
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Bangladesh
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Victory Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
United Kingdom visa for Bangladeshi citizens
BangladeshUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of Bangladesh
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Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel. Whether the British high commission in Dhaka takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Saudi Arabia in DhakaHouse 5 (NE) L, Road 83, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212
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Embassy of Japan in DhakaDutabash Rd 5–7, Dhaka
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Embassy of Turkey in Dhakaমাদানী এভিনিউ 6, 1212 Dhaka
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Embassy of China in DhakaPlot 2/4，Road No.3，Block-I，Baridhara，Dhaka，Bangladesh
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Embassy of South Korea in Dhaka4, Madani Avenue, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212 Bangladesh
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Embassy of Libya in DhakaRoad 1, Dhaka
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Bangladesh
The British high commission in Dhaka is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Bangladesh on record. Bangladesh in turn has 3 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Latest official news
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British High Commission Dhaka hosts send-off reception for Bangladesh women’s cricket team ahead of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
British High Commission Dhaka hosted a special send-off reception in honour of the Bangladesh Women’s National Cricket Team as they prepare to depart for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in England and Wales this June.
Good to know
About the British high commission in Dhaka
It appears in official lists as High Commission of the United Kingdom in Dhaka. The head of mission on record is Sarah Cooke. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for the United Kingdom.
Address and contact
Address: জাতিসংঘ সড়ক, 1212 Dhaka. The record for the British high commission in Dhaka includes a phone number and an official website.
British citizens travelling to Bangladesh
Bangladesh issues British citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
When the British high commission in Dhaka is closed
Expect the British high commission in Dhaka to be shut on Victory Day on Wednesday 16 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in the United Kingdom.
Before visiting the British high commission in Dhaka
Current procedures for the British high commission in Dhaka, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British high commission in Dhaka
Within 1 km of the British high commission in Dhaka there are 28 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British High Commission in Dhaka?
The British high commission in Dhaka is at জাতিসংঘ সড়ক, 1212 Dhaka.
When is the British High Commission in Dhaka closed?
The British high commission in Dhaka closes on Bangladesh’s public holidays, the next being Victory Day on Wednesday 16 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
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