Sikder Bodiruzzaman is a Bangladeshi career diplomat who served as the Ambassador of Bangladesh to Ethiopia from 24 August 2023 until 30 April 2025. Prior to his ambassadorship, he held the position of Director General of the Eastern Europe and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Wing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Early life and education
Born in Khulna, Bangladesh, Bodiruzzaman completed his undergraduate and graduate studies in English language and literature at the University of Rajshahi.
Professional career
- Academic work: Before entering the foreign service, he worked as a lecturer at New Model Degree College in Dhaka.
- Foreign service entry: He joined the Bangladesh Civil Service (Foreign Affairs) as part of the 17th batch in 1998.
- Diplomatic postings: Over his career, Bodiruzzaman served in Bangladeshi missions in New York City, Hong Kong, Manila, and Riyadh. From 2004 to 2006, he was First Secretary at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, and later served as Consul General of Bangladesh in Dubai.
- Ministry roles: He was Director General of the External Publicity Wing (2014–2016) and subsequently Director General of the Eastern Europe and CIS Wing (2019–2023).
Ambassadorship to Ethiopia
Appointed in July 2023, Bodiruzzaman succeeded Md. Nazrul Islam as Bangladesh’s ambassador to Ethiopia. During his tenure, he emphasized expanding Bangladeshi investment in Ethiopia, particularly in pharmaceuticals, garment, and leather sectors. He also highlighted cultural and diplomatic ties, commemorating Bangladesh’s 54th Independence Day in Ethiopia, and oversaw the initiation of direct flight connections between the two countries.
Personal details
- Alma mater: University of Rajshahi
- Place of birth: Khulna, Bangladesh
References
Information compiled from publicly available sources, including the Wikipedia entry on Sikder Bodiruzzaman and related news reports from Bangladeshi media outlets.