International 22 September 2026
Asad Alam Siam Appointed New High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India
Why in the News?
India has approved the appointment of Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam as the new High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India.
Key Features / Major Points:
Succeeds M Riaz Hamidullah: Asad Alam Siam replaces current High Commissioner M Riaz Hamidullah, who will take up a UN assignment in Geneva in October.
Career Diplomat: Siam is an experienced career diplomat who joined the Bangladesh Foreign Service in 1995.
New Assignment: He will lead the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi to further strengthen bilateral ties.
Static GK Facts:
Capital of Bangladesh: Dhaka
Currency of Bangladesh: Taka
High Commissioner Concept: Diplomatic representatives between Commonwealth member nations are designated as High Commissioners rather than Ambassadors.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Who has been appointed as the new High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India?
A: Asad Alam Siam
Q: Whom does Asad Alam Siam succeed as the High Commissioner to India?
A: M Riaz Hamidullah
Q: In which year did Asad Alam Siam join the Bangladesh Foreign Service?
A: 1995