Muhith presents credentials, begins UK diplomatic assignment
Published: 19 October 2026, 11:48:14
Bangladesh High Commissioner to the UK, Muhammad Abdul Muhith, presented the working copies of his credentials to Assistant Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps, Sarah Broughton OBE, in London. Photo: Bangladesh HC
Bangla Mirror Desk : Bangladesh High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK) Muhammad Abdul Muhith has formally begun his diplomatic assignment in London after presenting working copies of his credentials to the British authorities.
Muhith presented the working copies of his credentials on Monday to Assistant Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps Sarah Broughton OBE at the historic Lancaster House in London, according to the Bangladesh High Commission in London.
The presentation marked the formal commencement of his diplomatic responsibilities in the United Kingdom ahead of the presentation of his credentials to The King.
Muhith said he looked forward to further strengthening the longstanding friendship and multifaceted partnership between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom.
The government appointed Muhith, a former Rector of the Foreign Service Academy, as Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
The Ministry of Public Administration issued a gazette notification on August 24 confirming his appointment on a two-year contractual basis.
A career diplomat and experienced multilateral practitioner, Muhith brings more than three decades of diplomatic experience, including postings in New York, Vienna, Washington DC and several Middle Eastern and European capitals.
