The Assistant High Commission of Bangladesh in Birmingham is an official consular post of Bangladesh in the United Kingdom, serving Bangladeshi citizens in its consular district.
Contact Details
| Address | The Southside Building (4th Floor), 31 Hurst Street, Birmingham B5 4BD, United Kingdom |
| Head of Mission | Debnath Sujan, Assistant High Commissioner |
| Consular district | Birmingham |
Opening Hours
For current opening hours, see the consulate’s website or phone ahead.
Location of the Office
Before your visit
The assistant high commission is at The Southside Building (4th Floor), 31 Hurst Street, Birmingham B5 4BD.
- Opening hours: not published in the FCDO list – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.
Who does the Bangladeshi assistant high commission in Birmingham serve?
Bangladesh runs this assistant high commission for its citizens in the UK. According to the FCDO list, Debnath Sujan heads the office as assistant high commissioner (since February 2026). Bangladesh runs 2 career consular posts in the UK in total. The FCDO lists its area of responsibility as Birmingham. Birmingham is in England. Distance to the Bangladeshi High Commission in London: about 160 km.
Consular services
Typical services include:
- Bangladeshi passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Do I need an appointment?
Passport and civil status matters are usually handled by appointment; simple questions can be sent by e-mail.
Visa and entry information for British citizens
British citizens need a visa for Bangladesh, which can be obtained on arrival (up to 30 days). Details: UK government travel advice – entry requirements.
Closing days
Like most offices in the UK, the assistant high commission closes on UK bank holidays and on Bangladesh’s national day (26 March). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Bangladeshi citizens should contact the assistant high commission or the embassy. Typical emergencies are a lost passport before a flight, a hospital stay or an arrest; costs remain with the person concerned. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112); for non-emergency police matters call 101.
Bangladeshi missions in the UK
Bangladesh in the United Kingdom
- London – High Commission of Bangladesh
- Birmingham – Assistant High Commission (this page)
- Manchester – Assistant High Commission
FAQ: Bangladeshi assistant high commission in Birmingham
Where is the Bangladeshi assistant high commission in Birmingham?
At The Southside Building (4th Floor), 31 Hurst Street, Birmingham B5 4BD.
Is the Birmingham assistant high commission responsible for me?
Its consular district is Birmingham, according to the FCDO.
Who heads the Bangladeshi assistant high commission in Birmingham?
Debnath Sujan, Assistant High Commissioner, according to the FCDO list.
Do British citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
Yes, but it can be obtained on arrival.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – consular offices outside London (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for Bangladesh. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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