Congratulations to President-elect Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his election as President of Bangladesh. I wish him every success in his new office and look forward to further strengthening the close partnership between Germany and Bangladesh. 🇩🇪🇧🇩

Visiting the Sundarbans - what an amazing experience!

„Liebesmahl“ of the German Asia-Pacific Business Association in Hamburg. A great opportunity to discuss further deepening our excellent economic relations between Germany and Bangladesh!

Eid Mubarak to you and your families! May this Eid bring peace and happiness to everyone!

I was honored to attend parliament’s first session. Congratulations to Bangladesh‘s strong democracy!

Thanks to the EU Election Observation Mission for their amazing work! Glad that Europeans could make such an important contribution to democracy in Bangladesh!

Birdwatching in the Sundarbans. Amazing experience! Thanks to Bangladesh for protecting this natural heritage!

Watching football in the VIP lounge at the National Stadium yesterday was a lot of fun! Congratulations to the excellent Bangladeshi team!!

Remembering the war dead on Remembrance Day. What joy that France and Germany stand together today as friends in the world!

My wife and I visited Shishu Neer, a school for underprivileged children. For my birthday, I asked friends to donate money - instead of gifts -and yesterday we handed the support to the school. As a parent of two, I believe every child deserves good education & a hopeful future!

The first time I heard of Prof. Yunus was while studying his work and writings at the Harvard Kennedy School many years ago. It‘s fantastic to meet the man in person now. What an impressive lifetime achievement!

Attending the signing of the July National Charter on 17 October. Well, not always easy to take good selfies, even at such a historic moment! I wish Bangladesh success on its way to elections and reforms!

Fruitful meeting with Commerce Adviser S.K.Bashir. Discussed trade, investment, enhancing economic relations. I am convinced: Bangladesh is full of opportunities! #GermanyinBGD

Happy Bijoya Dashami! The German Embassy Dhaka wishes everyone joy, good health, and harmony as the Puja season concludes. #GermanyinBGD

Caption: "Bought my first ever panjabi today! Thanks to the kind staff, I found this red one. What do you think?"

First field visit outside Dhaka with our development cooperation team: tried local Bangla food and loved the flavors, especially the vegetarian options! What local dish should I try next?

My family and I just arrived in 🇧🇩! We are so excited to get to know our new home. I submitted my credentials as 🇩🇪 Amb. I see so many areas where we can work even more closely together. Politics. Business. Cooperation. Culture- building on the great work of my predecessor.

Our last day in Bangladesh. We're pedalling home after four wonderful years. Bangladesh will stay forever in our hearts!