Embassy of Sweden, Dhaka

Embassy of Sweden in Dhaka

Location| Dhaka
Address| Bay's Edgewater, 6th Floor
Gulshan 2
Dhaka 1212
Bangladesh
Coordinates| 23°47′46″N 90°25′04″E﻿ / ﻿23.79604660834469°N 90.4178065356629°E﻿ / 23.79604660834469; 90.4178065356629
Opened| 1975
Ambassador| Alexandra Berg von Linde
Website| Official website

The Embassy of Sweden in Dhaka is Sweden's diplomatic mission in Bangladesh. It is located in the Gulshan area of Dhaka.[1] Along with Swedish visas, the embassy represents Schengen visas for Belgium, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland and Slovenia.

## History[edit]

Bangladesh declared independence in 1971 and Sweden, with its recognition in February 1972, was one of the first countries to recognize the newly formed Bangladesh.[2] The Swedish representation in Bangladesh was initially subordinated to the Swedish embassy in New Delhi.[3] The Swedish embassy in Dhaka was opened in 1975. In January 1977 it was reported that the Swedish mission in Dhaka becomes an independent embassy.[4] Arne Lellki, deputy director at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, became ambassador at the new embassy on 1 July 1977.[5]

In August 1994, it was reported that the Swedish embassy had received enhanced protection after approximately 500 Muslim students from the Bangladesh Islami Chattra Sena demonstrated. This protest occurred because the author Taslima Nasrin was allowed to leave Bangladesh and travel to Sweden instead of facing legal action for alleged blasphemy.[6]

The current Swedish ambassador to Bangladesh is Alexandra Berg von Linde.[7]

## Mission[edit]

The embassy represents Swedish interests in Bangladesh and works to promote bilateral relations between the two countries. Areas of cooperation include trade, development assistance, climate change and environmental issues, migration policy, refugee mitigation and housing, and cultural exchanges.[8][9][10][11]

### Activities and programs[edit]

Major areas of development cooperation by Sweden in Bangladesh focus on democracy, human rights, gender equality, health and education sectors. Swedish assistance also goes to programs supporting adaption to climate change effects,[12] disaster risk reduction and renewable energy in Bangladesh.[13] Trade between the two countries consists mainly of Bangladesh's exports of readymade garments to Sweden and Sweden's exports of telecom equipment, machinery and mechanical appliances to Bangladesh.[14] The embassy provides consular services to Swedish citizens visiting or residing in Bangladesh. It also processes visa applications for Bangladeshi nationals traveling to Sweden.

## Heads of Mission[edit]

Name | Period | Title | Remark | Ref

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Hans Olwaeus | 1972–1974 | Chargés d'affaires ad interim |  | [15][16][17]
Axel Lewenhaupt | 1973–1975 | Ambassador | Accredited from the embassy in New Delhi. | [18][19]
Lennart Finnmark | 1975–1977 | Ambassador | Accredited from the embassy in New Delhi. |
Arne Lellki | 1977–1981 | Ambassador |  |
Peder Hammarskjöld | 1981–1985 | Ambassador |  |
Eva Heckscher | 1985–1989 | Ambassador |  |
Carl Olof Cederblad | 1989–1992 | Ambassador |  |
Björn Sternby | 1992–1996 | Ambassador |  |
Anders Johnson | 1996–2001 | Ambassador |  |
Börje Mattsson | 2001–2005 | Ambassador |  |
Britt Falkman Hagström | 2005–2010 | Ambassador |  |
Anneli Lindahl Kenny | 2010–2014 | Ambassador |  |
Johan Frisell | 2014–2017 | Ambassador |  |
Charlotta Schlyter | 2017–2020 | Ambassador |  |
Alexandra Berg von Linde | 2020–present | Ambassador |  |
Jakob Etaat | 2023–present | Chargé d'affaires (CDA) |  | [20]

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Sweden (SE) Representation in Bangladesh (BD)". consular-protection.ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
2. ^ "Bangladesh" (in Swedish). Government Offices of Sweden. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
3. ^ "Bangladesh erkänns. 'Ökad hjälp'" [Bangladesh acknowledged. 'Increased aid']. Svenska Dagbladet (in Swedish). 1972-02-05. p. 6. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
4. ^ Magnergård, Omar (1977-01-11). "Utrikes". Svenska Dagbladet (in Swedish). p. 16. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
5. ^ "Ny ambassadör vid ny ambassad" [New ambassador at new embassy]. Svenska Dagbladet (in Swedish). 1977-06-21. p. 12. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
6. ^ "Skärpt bevakning införd i Dhaka" [Enhanced security measures implemented in Dhaka]. Svenska Dagbladet (in Swedish). Dhaka/Stockholm. TT. 1994-08-12. p. 8. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
7. ^ "New Swedish Ambassador Designate to Dhaka arrives". Sweden Abroad. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
8. ^ Qadery, Neaz (2012). "Rapport från praktiktjänstgöring vid Sveriges ambassad i Dhaka" (PDF). Department of Political Science. Stockholm University. p. 1\. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
9. ^ "Sweden to support Rohingya refugees with USD 7.6 million - Bangladesh | ReliefWeb". reliefweb.int. 2023-02-15. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
10. ^ "Sweden, UNDP ink deal to work on climate adaptation in Bangladesh | News". BSS. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
11. ^ "Sweden, IUB to strengthen climate action". New Age | The Most Popular Outspoken English Daily in Bangladesh. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
12. ^ Staff Correspondent (2023-01-23). "Sweden, IUB's ICCCAD launch 4-year climate action partnership". Prothomalo. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
13. ^ "Team Group, Swisscontact, Swedish embassy to groom workers for high-end garment items". The Daily Star. 2023-08-12. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
14. ^ Sun, Daily. "Sweden pledges support for Bangladesh's growth". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
15. ^ "Tallroth informationsambassadör". Svenska Dagbladet (in Swedish). 1972-07-01. p. 9. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
16. ^ Nordenson, Magdalena, ed. (1974-12-07). "Namn idag". Svenska Dagbladet (in Swedish). p. 2. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
17. ^ Olwaeus, Hans (6 December 1974). "Ministeriella noter med Bangladesh rörande veteleverans. Dacca den 6 och 12 december 1974" (PDF). Government of Sweden. p. 1\. SÖ 1974: 85. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
18. ^ Sköldenberg, Bengt, ed. (1973). Sveriges statskalender 1973 (PDF) (in Swedish). Uppsala: Almqvist & Wiksell. p. 351\. SELIBR 3682755.
19. ^ Sköldenberg, Bengt, ed. (1975). Sveriges statskalender 1975 (in Swedish). Uppsala: Liber/Allmänna. p. 399\. ISBN 91-38-02088-2. SELIBR 3682757.
20. ^ "Dhaka summons chargé d'affaires of Swedish embassy over Quran burning". The Business Standard. 2023-07-02. Retrieved 2023-11-25.

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