H.E. Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir
President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
Honorary Consulates in Uganda · South Asia · Draft for review
The Consulate of Bangladesh
Rooted in rivers. Shaped by people.
Open to connections with Uganda.
The water lily and the harvest.
A water lily, rice ears, jute leaves and stars form Bangladesh’s national emblem.
A distinctive green and red.
The red disc against a deep green field gives Bangladesh one of the world’s most recognisable flags.
Head of Government
The Hon. Tarique Rahman
Prime Minister of Bangladesh
Cabinet Division · government leadershipBangladesh · Honorary consular representation in Kampala
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Bangladesh · official gateways
Start with the right source.
Foreign affairsGovernment policy and diplomatic resourcesmofa.gov.bdExperience BangladeshDestinations, heritage and visitor inspirationbeautifulbangladesh.gov.bdInvest & do businessOfficial sectors and investor guidanceinvestbangladesh.gov.bdVisa application portalOfficial application forms and instructionsvisa.gov.bdHigher educationRecognised universities and sector informationugc.gov.bdConsular guidanceThe High Commission covering Ugandanairobi.mofa.gov.bd
The delta. The energy. The possibilities.
Bangladesh
A country in motion.
A story worth discovering.
Follow the rivers into a country of inventive cities, intricate craft and remarkable heritage. Discover the people and places behind Bangladesh’s global connections.
Country profile
Where rivers meet
human ingenuity.
Bangladesh sits at the meeting of great rivers and the Bay of Bengal. Water shapes its geography; the creativity of its people shapes its identity.
Dhaka brings together the pace of a major capital and layers of architectural history. Beyond the city lie wetland landscapes, mangrove channels, archaeological sites and communities with rich craft traditions.
For a Ugandan visitor, student or business, the first step is understanding that variety: a country with its own experience of enterprise, development and cultural expression.
Begin exploring BangladeshCountry fact file
Bangladesh, in perspective.
- Capital
- Dhaka
- Region
- South Asia
- Currency
- Bangladeshi taka (BDT)
- Official language
- Bangla (Bengali)
- Independence Day
- 26 March
- Government
- Parliamentary republic
- Maritime outlook
- Bay of Bengal
- Flag colours
- Green & red
Architecture with a civic purpose
Bangladesh’s parliamentary system is centred in Dhaka. The National Parliament House, designed by Louis Kahn, is one of the capital’s defining architectural landmarks.
An economy made by people
Bangladesh is known for its garment industry and a broad field of small businesses and services. The Invest Bangladesh portal provides an official starting point for exploring investment sectors and procedures.
Language, performance and belonging
Bangla language, music, poetry and seasonal celebrations are woven into cultural life. The welcoming of spring at Pohela Falgun is one expression of that living tradition.
A landscape within a symbol
The water lily and agricultural motifs in the emblem connect national identity with Bangladesh’s rivers and fields. Its green-and-red flag is a separate national symbol.
Bangladesh & Uganda
Shared experience.
Practical connections.
Connections already exist through development work and multilateral dialogue. Alongside those documented links, there is room to explore carefully defined commercial, academic and cultural exchanges.
Development experience
BRAC, founded in Bangladesh, has worked in Uganda since 2006. Its Uganda programmes provide a concrete development connection.
BRAC’s work in UgandaDiplomatic dialogue
Uganda and Bangladesh signed a memorandum on bilateral consultations in Kampala on 15 October 2025.
Read Uganda’s ministry releaseEnterprise conversations
Textiles, agricultural value addition and professional services are themes for possible partner discussions.
Consider a business enquiryInstitutions & ideas
Universities and cultural organisations can identify shared interests and develop proposals directly.
Explore academic routesBRAC’s work and the 2025 consultation memorandum are documented connections. Enterprise and academic themes below are possibilities to explore; they are not announcements of funded programmes.
Follow official diplomatic updatesTrade & investment
From skilled hands
to wider markets.
Look beyond the product.
Understand the partner.
Bangladesh’s textile traditions and manufacturing experience offer a distinctive business context. A useful Uganda–Bangladesh conversation starts with a specific product, service or capability.
Set out the intended customer, standards, quantities and delivery requirements. The relevant business and regulator should confirm feasibility before an introduction becomes a commitment.
Consult Bangladesh’s investment authorityTextiles & production
Explore a defined sourcing or technical need. Check supplier credentials, specifications, labour standards and commercial terms.
Agriculture & processing
Compare a particular processing, storage or value-addition challenge with the experience of a suitable counterpart.
Digital & professional services
Identify a skill or service requirement, then discuss scope, delivery, data handling and payment with qualified providers.
Prepare a clear brief
State who you are, the problem to solve, your target partner and your timescale. An introduction should serve a practical next step.
Country insights
Take the slower view.
A pink palace by the river. Terracotta walls that hold centuries of history. A quiet mangrove channel. Bangladesh rewards a journey with time to notice the details.
Find your next perspectiveTourism & culture
Three places.
Three ways to see Bangladesh.
Mangrove waterways
The Sundarbans
Enter a remarkable mangrove landscape with an authorised local operator. Plan around protected-area rules, seasons and responsible wildlife viewing.
Archaeological heritage
Paharpur
Explore the remains of the Buddhist monastic complex at Paharpur, a UNESCO World Heritage site in northwestern Bangladesh.
Historic architecture
Bagerhat
Discover the Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat, where brick architecture and the Sixty Dome Mosque reveal a rich urban past.
A living culture, not just a landmark.
Make space for Bengali music, seasonal festivals and the detail of handmade textiles. Local cultural experiences give a journey a human dimension alongside its celebrated heritage sites.
Discover more with the tourism boardEducation & professional opportunities
A new setting
for your next idea.
Explore an institution, assess the programme and confirm the route for international applicants.
Choose a recognised institution
Start with the University Grants Commission’s information on Bangladesh’s universities. Compare the programme, teaching language and entry criteria before you apply.
Check university informationFollow the international route
The University of Dhaka publishes an international admissions procedure through diplomatic channels. Read its document and equivalence requirements, then confirm the current route for your chosen programme.
International admissions · University of DhakaReach the admissions office
The university lists oia@du.ac.bd for foreign student admissions. Ask about your programme, deadlines, fees and any funding for which you may be eligible.
University admissions contact directoryConsular services & travel
Plan the journey.
Know where to turn.
Begin with the visa requirements.
The Nairobi High Commission’s visa instructions require a passport valid for at least six months with two blank pages. Supporting documents depend on the visa category.
Use the online form, then follow the mission’s submission instructions. Acceptance of an application is not approval. The honorary consulate does not directly process or issue visas.
Visa requirements · responsible missionBefore you submit
- Choose the category that matches your purpose of travel.
- Check the required documents and current fee with the mission.
- Keep the payment receipt and follow its submission instructions.
- Obtain the visa before making travel arrangements.
Speak to the responsible mission.
The High Commission publishes contact channels for passport and visa services, attestations and welfare enquiries. Explain the service you need so the mission can direct your request.
Local honorary office services remain awaiting information from the Consulate. For Ugandan immigration or residence matters, consult Uganda’s immigration authority.
Official mission contacts and service guidance checked 19 October 2026. Kampala office details, HC and PA profiles await information from the Consulate. Confirm current requirements and visiting arrangements directly with the mission.
News & activities
Conversations that
cross continents.
Country image · not a photograph of the Kampala meeting
Bangladesh at the Kampala NAM meetings
Bangladesh’s statement at the October 2025 Non-Aligned Movement ministerial meetings in Kampala records a shared diplomatic setting with Uganda. Future consulate activities and approved event photographs can be added as they become available.
Read Bangladesh’s official statementMedia & official resources
A country in six frames.
A visual introduction to Bangladesh’s landscapes, architecture and cultural life. These are country photographs, not consulate event records.