British High Commission in Dhaka, Bangladesh
The High Commission of the United Kingdom in Dhaka is diplomatic mission of the United Kingdom in Bangladesh located at United Nations Road.
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High Commission Address
United Nations Road, Baridhara
PO Box 6079
Dhaka 1212
Bangladesh -
Telephone
+880 2 5566 8700
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Contact Form Information
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Office Hours
Wednesday 8:00 AM–4:00 PMThursday 8:00 AM–2:00 PMFriday ClosedSaturday ClosedSunday 8:00 AM–4:00 PMMonday 8:00 AM–4:00 PMTuesday 8:00 AM–4:00 PMStatus: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Muharram is on Wednesday (in 7 days) and might affect working hours
🕒 Current time in Dhaka: 3:24 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
Location Map
Located at United Nations Road, Baridhara, the high commission is near the key landmark Hatirjheel Lake. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
Upcoming Holidays
Please note that the High Commission may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the High Commission directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.
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Muharram:
June 17
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Milad un-Nabi:
August 25
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Durga Puja:
October 17
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Victory Day:
December 16
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the British High Commission in Dhaka, Bangladesh:
- Legalization of documents
- Issuing emergency travel documents
- Register marriages, births, and deaths
Visa Requirements
If you hold a Bangladeshi passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter the United Kingdom.
Head of Mission
Sarah Cooke, High Commissioner
Online Resources
Explore the high commission and its resources. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of United Kingdom in neighboring countries or regions of Bangladesh.
- New Delhi, India (High Commission)
- Kolkata, India (High Commission)
- Ahmedabad, India (High Commission)
- Bengaluru, India (High Commission)
- Chandigarh, India (High Commission)
- Chennai, India (High Commission)
- Hyderabad, India (High Commission)
- Mumbai, India (High Commission)
- Goa, India (Other)
- Kathmandu, Nepal (Embassy)
- Islamabad, Pakistan (High Commission)
- Karachi, Pakistan (High Commission)
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (High Commission)
See also
Bangladesh in United Kingdom
Bangladesh has 3 representations in the following cities:
Nearby Landmarks
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Hatirjheel Lake
(3.58 km away)
Tejgaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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National Parliament House
(5.80 km away)
Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
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Ramna Park
(7.03 km away)
Moulana Bhasani Rd, Ramna, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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Bangladesh National Museum
(7.26 km away)
Shahbagh Rd, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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Star Mosque (Tara Masjid)
(9.44 km away)
Armanitola, Old Dhaka, Dhaka 1100, Bangladesh
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Lalbagh Fort
(9.44 km away)
Lalbagh Road, Old Dhaka, Dhaka 1211, Bangladesh
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Nearby Airports
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Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
(5.24 km away)
Dhaka
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This page was last edited on 16 May 2026 at 03:42 AM (EST).