Foreign Secretary (Bangladesh)

Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh
বাংলাদেশের পররাষ্ট্র সচিব
since 19 June 2025
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
TypeCivil Servant
Reports to Chief Adviser
Advisory Council
SeatSegunbagicha, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
Appointer Chief Adviser of Bangladesh
Term lengthUntil the age of 59 Term contractually extendable
Inaugural holderAbul Fateh
Formation16 July 1971 (1971-07-16)
Salary112080 (US$920)
per month
(incl. allowances)
WebsiteMinistry of Foreign Affairs

The Foreign Secretary is the most senior diplomat and governmental, non-political official in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Government of Bangladesh.

The holder of the post heads all functions of their ministry, including the Foreign Service (also called Diplomatic Service) and reports to the Foreign Minister, who is the most senior political figure with responsibilities for Foreign Affairs.

The current Foreign Secretary is Md. Ruhul Alam Siddique. The first Foreign Secretary was Abul Fateh.