Shahidul Karim (born 1 October 1971)[2] is a Bangladeshi diplomat and the current Bangladesh ambassador to Denmark since July 2022.[3][4] Prior to this position he served as the ambassador to Bhutan.[5]
Shahidul Karim | |
|---|---|
শহীদুল করিম | |
| Ambassador to Denmark | |
| Assumed office 31 Jul 2022 | |
| Preceded by | M Allama Siddiki |
| Ambassador to Bhutan | |
| In office 5 December 2019 – 31 Jul 2022 | |
| Succeeded by | Shib Nath Roy[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 October 1971 |
| Alma mater | Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology |
Early life edit
Karim earned his bachelor's degree in electrical and electronic engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology.[4]
Career edit
Karim enlisted into the 18th batch of Bangladesh Civil Service foreign affairs cadre.[4] He served as the Consul General of Bangladesh in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.[4]
From 2019 to 2022, Karim was the ambassador of Bangladesh to Bhutan.[5] He was the former Chief of Protocol officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.[6]
In July 2022, Karim was appointed the Ambassador of Bangladesh to Denmark.[4]
Personal life edit
Karim is married to Syeda Mahrufa Akter.[2]
References edit
- ^ "New ambassador to Bhutan calls on president for guidance". The Business Standard. 2022-11-23. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
- ^ a b "Ambassador A.K.M. Shahidul Karim". copenhagen.mofa.gov.bd. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
- ^ "Shahidul Karim new ambassador to Denmark". BSS. 2022-07-31. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
- ^ a b c d e "Shahidul Karim becomes Bangladesh's new ambassador to Denmark". Dhaka Tribune. 2022-07-31. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
- ^ a b "Shahidul Karim named new Bangladesh Ambassador to Bhutan". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
- ^ "A K M Shahidul Karim made Bangladesh Ambassador to Denmark". The Business Standard. 2022-07-31. Retrieved 2023-09-25.