Ambassador A.K.M. Shahidul Karim

Ambassador A.K.M. Shahidul Karim was born on 01 October, 1971. He studied Electrical Engineering and Electronic from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka.

Career information:

2017-2020 : Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dhaka

2014-2016 : Consul General, Bangladesh Consulate General, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2011-2014 : Counsellor, Bangladesh High Commission, London, U.K.

2009 : Participated in Executive Programme on Trade and Negotiation, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore

2005-2009 : First Secretary/Counsellor, Bangladesh Embassy, Cairo, Egypt

2003-2005 : Third Secretary/Second Secretary/First Secretary, Bangladesh Embassy, Stockholm, Sweden

2000-2003 : Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dhaka

1999-2000 : Participated in Japanese Language Course for Diplomats and Government Officials, Kansai Kokusai Center, Osaka, Japan

1999 : Attended Specialized Training Course, Foreign Service Academy, Dhaka

1999 : Attended Foundation Training Course, Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre, Savar

Jan, 1999 : Joined Bangladesh Civil Service (Foreign Affairs)

Personal interests and family:

Mr. A.K.M. Shahidul Karim has special interest in sports, music and reading. He is married to Syeda Mahrufa Akter and has two sons - Walid Jamiul Karim (23) and A.H.M. Wasi Karim (21).