Bangladesh–Greece relations


Bangladesh–Greece relations refer to the bilateral relations of Bangladesh and Greece. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in March 1972, when Greece became one of the first countries to recognize Bangladesh.

Diplomatic representation

The Bangladeshi embassy in Athens was established in July 2009. Greece maintains a consulate general in Dhaka.

High level visits

In 2013, former Greek Minister of Public Order and Citizen Protection Nikolaos Dendias paid an official visit to Dhaka.

On 29 October 2019, the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dr. Abul Kalam Abdul Momen paid an official visit to Athens.

Economic relations

Bangladesh and Greece have shown mutual interest in expanding the bilateral trade and investment. Bangladeshi ready made garments, pharmaceuticals, ceramics, jute products, frozen food and leather goods have been identified as products with huge potential in the Greek market. Greece has also shown interest in importing ships from Bangladesh. Bangladesh has sought Greece's cooperation in developing its agriculture, shipping, tourism, ICT and renewable energy sectors.

Bangladeshi expatriates in Greece

As of 2009, there were about 20,000 Bangladeshi expatriates living in Greece. The community is mainly based in the capital Athens.