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Bangladesh High Commission and Consulate in Canada: Complete Guide

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Bangladesh High Commission in Ottawa and Consulate General in Toronto: contact details, consular services, and apostille rules for Canadian documents.

Waving national flag of Bangladesh

Canada was one of the first countries to recognize the People's Republic of Bangladesh, doing so on February 14, 1972, shortly after the country's War of Independence. Bangladesh opened its diplomatic mission in Ottawa in May 1972, and Canada opened its High Commission in Dhaka in September 1973. Canada also supported Bangladesh's entry into the Commonwealth and the United Nations, laying the foundation for more than five decades of friendly relations.

Key figures on Canada–Bangladesh cooperation, according to Global Affairs Canada:

People-to-people ties continue to grow. Over 100,000 people of Bangladeshi origin live in Canada, with the largest communities in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver. To serve this community and foreign nationals interested in Bangladesh, the Bangladesh High Commission in Ottawa works together with the Consulate General in Toronto. This guide brings together their contact details, services, and the rules for preparing Canadian documents for use in Bangladesh.

If you need a certified Bengali translation, notarization, or an apostille for Canadian documents intended for Bangladesh, I can take care of the process for you. Contact me for a clear timeline and an exact quote.

Contact Details

The government of Bangladesh is represented in Canada by the High Commission of the People's Republic of Bangladesh in Ottawa. It is called a high commission, not an embassy, because Canada and Bangladesh both belong to the Commonwealth. Its staff work on political and business ties and cultural events. They also help Bangladeshi citizens and people of Bangladeshi origin with passports, visas, and legal paperwork.

The Consulate General of Bangladesh in Toronto has consular jurisdiction over Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. Residents of the other provinces and territories are generally served by Ottawa. Both offices use online appointment booking, and the High Commission also organizes mobile consular camps in other cities, such as Moncton.

Bangladesh High Commission in Ottawa, Canada (High Commission for the People's Republic of Bangladesh)

Consulate General of Bangladesh in Toronto, Canada

Consular Services List

The Bangladesh High Commission and the Consulate General provide a wide range of services, most of which begin with an online application followed by an appointment. Before booking, read the step-by-step guide for your service on the official website of the office that covers your province.

For Bangladeshi Citizens

For Canadian Citizens and Foreign Nationals

For Businesses and Investors

Canadian Document Legalization Process

Bangladesh acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention on July 29, 2024, and the Convention entered into force for Bangladesh on March 30, 2025. As Canada has been a member since January 11, 2024, Canadian public documents intended for Bangladesh now generally need only an apostille instead of consular legalization at the Bangladesh High Commission.

Private documents go to a notary first. Copies, affidavits, and powers of attorney have to be signed or certified in front of a notary public before anything else happens. Official records like provincial birth and marriage certificates or court orders usually skip that step and go straight to the apostille.

Check the requirements of the institution in Bangladesh before you start, since some organizations ask for recently issued certificates or specific wording.

The apostille is issued by the Canadian competent authority. Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan issue apostilles for documents issued or notarized in their jurisdictions, while Global Affairs Canada handles federal documents and documents from the other provinces and territories.

Once a Canadian document has an apostille, Bangladesh should accept it without any further stamps. There are two catches. Most Bangladeshi offices ask for a certified translation into Bengali, and a few may not be used to apostilled documents yet. Ask the office that will receive your papers what it needs before you send them.

The apostille made things easier, but small mistakes still cost time: sending papers to the wrong authority, or handing in a copy nobody signed. I can notarize, apostille, and translate your documents so they land in Bangladesh ready to use. Contact me and tell me about your situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

This guide is reviewed from time to time. Bangladeshi government websites, however, are not always updated when procedures change. Contact the Bangladesh High Commission or the Consulate General to confirm what is required before you submit your application.

What is the difference between a high commission and an embassy?

A high commission is the name used for the main diplomatic mission between two Commonwealth countries. It performs the same functions as an embassy, and the head of mission is called a high commissioner instead of an ambassador.

Bangladesh and Canada are both Commonwealth members, so Bangladesh is represented by a high commission in Ottawa and Canada by a high commission in Dhaka.

Who is the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Canada?

Md. Jashim Uddin has served as High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Canada since May 2025. He leads the representative office in Ottawa and oversees the Consulate General in Toronto.

The first head of the mission, Abdul Momin, was appointed in May 1972, just months after Canada recognized Bangladesh.

Does the High Commission hold consular camps outside Ottawa and Toronto?

Yes. The High Commission periodically organizes mobile consular services in other Canadian cities to make passport and other services easier to access for the community.

Announcements, venues, and registration details are published on the High Commission's website, and appointment schedules are usually emailed a few days before the service date.

Can I still get my documents legalized at the High Commission?

Since Bangladesh joined the Apostille Convention, Canadian public documents with an apostille do not need consular legalization. The High Commission continues to provide attestation and notarial services for Bangladeshi documents and powers of attorney.

If a Bangladeshi institution specifically asks for consular attestation, contact the High Commission to confirm whether the service is still available for your document type.

Which office should I contact: the High Commission or the Consulate General?

It depends on where you live. The Consulate General of Bangladesh in Toronto has consular jurisdiction over Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan, so residents of these provinces should apply there. Residents of Quebec, the Atlantic provinces, and the territories are generally served by the High Commission in Ottawa.

Send your application to the representative office that covers your province. If it goes to the wrong one, it may be returned, and you will have to start again. Each office lists its jurisdiction on its website. If that still leaves you unsure, email the office before booking an appointment.

Get Help with Canadian Documents for Bangladesh

An apostille is faster than the old legalization process, but a few things still have to be done correctly. The document must go to the right authority, copies must be properly notarized, and in most cases you will need a certified Bengali translation. If one of these is missed, the papers may come back and you lose several weeks.

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