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Welcome to Germany!

In Germany, the "Land of Ideas", we place major emphasis on education, science, research and development. This makes Germany one of the most popular countries in which to study, as well as a site for state-of-the art research and patent development. With its high quality of life, good infrastructure and central location in Europe, Germany is one of the world's most attractive bases for business. Its beautiful urban and rural landscapes, combining age-old traditions and experimental modern culture, make a trip to Germany a unique experience. Germany has something for everyone, so why not pay us a visit?

40 Years of German-Bangladesh Friendship

Photo Competition "40 Years of German-Bangladesh Friendship"

What reminds you of Germany in Bangladesh after 40 years of friendship? Take a photo of it and send it to us. There are no bounds for your creativity. And win 2 return flight tickets from Dhaka to Cox's Bazar sponsored by BGCCI.

The challenge of food security for a growing world population is a central topic of the Rio+20 summit in June 2012.

Sustainable Development: The Future We Want

The latest issue of DE Magazin Deutschland (No. 1/2012) looks ahead to the United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro from 20 to 22 June 2012 and focuses on the central themes of the international conference on sustainable development.

Expo 2012

The ocean adventure experience

A visit to the German Pavilion at Expo 2012 is a bit like a present-day adventure in the style of Jules Verne’s science fiction novel “Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea”. People who take a virtual dive with a research submarine to discover the greatest ecosystem on earth may well feel like Captain Nemo aboard the Nautilus.

Winner of the international blog-award of DW, Arash Sigarchi

The BOBs: Exile Iranian wins Deutsche Welle blog award

The blog "Window of Anguish" by Iranian blogger and journalist Arash Sigarchi won the Deutsche Welle International Blog Awards, known as the BOBs. An international jury awarded prizes in six categorie...

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CITES - Protection of species of plants and animals from extinction

Alongside the destruction of habitats, the economic exploitation of animals and plants is one of the greatest dangers facing the animal and plant worlds. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, in short the Washington Convention, is a legally binding international agreement dating from 1973 to protect endangered species of animals and plants. It is also known internationally as CITES Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.

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Berlin 2.0

Blogs, social media and digital society: thousands of bloggers and Internet users are gathering at the “re:publica” conference in Berlin from May 2 to 4, 2012. The event, which is seen by Web 2.0 fans and experts in Germany as the most important forum, is offering a programme of around 200 hours with talks, workshops and panel discussions.

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NOTOS QUARTET - Classical Concert

Distinguished German piano quartet Notos completes its tour through Asia (Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar) with a concert in Dhaka to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between the Federal Republic of Germany and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. 

Raheed Ejaz receives official invitation from the Ambassador Holger Michael.

Prothom Alo Journalist Raheed Ejaz will visit Germany

Prothom Alo’s special correspondent Raheed Ejaz will visit Germany from 5 to 12 June 2012. Last week, he received his official invitation letter from German Ambassador Holger Michael. Raheed Ejaz will attend a programme aiming at giving a first hand impression of the realisation of freedom of assembly and citizen participation in Germany.

Bonn will become the host city for the IPBES Secretariat

The secretariat of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) will be located in Bonn. Representatives from almost 100 countries made the decision late on 19 April in Panama City during the second IPBES plenary session.

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Keep in touch with alumni from Germany!

Are you a foreign scholar who has studied, taught or done research in Germany? If so, you are part of an extensive international network that you could use to keep in touch with friends and colleagues and to hone your professional skills.

 

To help you make the most of this network, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Germany's largest organization for the promotion of academic exchange, has set up a website to help you make and maintain contacts with other "Germany alumni".

Weather forecast - midday, local time (all data without guarantee)

Dhaka:
(18.05.2012)
36 °C

Time and weather in Germany

Berlin:
23:33:13 8 °C
Deutscher Wetterdienst

Latest information

Please consider that there might be a waiting period of at least 4 weeks until the next available visa appointment, therefore please apply for the visa in time.

Students' visa appointment:

Information for students: How to make an appointment. [pdf, 101,12k]

List of passports that are ready to be picked up.

Visa

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany is hereby publishing the list of visa application numbers (long term or German National visa ONLY), whose passports are ready to be picked up. 

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Address & office hours of the Embassy

German Embassy, Dhaka

Click below for detailed address & office hours of the Embassy.

Quiz of the German Embassy in Dhaka – Take part and win!

Great prizes are waiting for you! Every month a winner will be drawn and his/her name will be published on our website.

Goethe-Institut Bangladesh

Goethe-Institut Bangladesh

Learn German and experience Germany's culture with the official German cultural institute.

German Information Centre South Asia

German Information Centre South Asia

Keep yourself up-to-date on what’s new about Germany and South Asia

Deutsche Welle South Asia

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For the latest news and information from the region visit 

www.dw-world.de  

or browse the Deutsche Welle Bengali website

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The Ambassador

Ambassador Holger Michael

Since August 2009 Ambassador Holger Michael represents the Federal Republic of Germany in the People's Republic of Bangladesh.