Karachi, 16 August 2023:

Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Karachi arranged an interactive session with the consular service-seekers at the Conference Hall of the Chancery on 16 August 2023 on “Improvement of Quality of Consular Services”.

The interactive session on consular and welfare services arranged as a part of the series of such sessions as a part of public diplomacy by the Mission.

Consular and Welfare services and its different aspects were discussed and few practical issues related to consular services were explained. There was a question and answer session, where the valued service seekers expressed their experiences in receiving services such as visas, travel permits, attestations, Power of Attorney and so forth at the Mission. They also expressed their personal views on consular matters and asked different questions on consular matters. They expressed their deep satisfaction on the quality of services rendered by the Deputy High Commission. They, however, requested for an early views on different applications such as visa and travel permit from Dhaka.

Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh in Karachi S. M. Mahbubul Alam in his remarks said that the Mission is dedicated and fully committed to ensure smooth services to the service seekers. He mentioned that rendering smooth, fast and quality consular services is a priority for the Mission. He emphasized on the transparent, dynamic, quality, and service-friendly consular section in the Mission. He categorically mentioned that Bangladesh is a ‘Role Model of Socio-Economic Developments’ in the world and Bangladesh has an impressive image in the international arena, which is a pride as a nation. He emphasized that the Mission is committed to promote Bangladesh’s image in Pakistan and rendering quality consular services with honesty, dignity, and utmost professionalism would contribute to build-up positive image. 

Deputy High Commissioner added that the Mission in Karachi has been working very hard to brand Bangladesh in Pakistan. He expressed his optimism that a professional and quality consular services could also contribute to create better impression among the service seekers including the expatriate Bangladesh nationals and the foreign nationals including investors, industrialists, businesspersons, importers, entrepreneurs, and other dignitaries from Pakistan. Deputy High Commissioner assured the service-seekers of all possible cooperation from the Mission.