Career diplomat, representing Bangladesh aboard and currently serving as Counsellor at Bangladesh High commission in New Delhi.
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Observance of Maha Shashthi heralds one of the biggest and most cherished #festivals for #Hindu brothers | sisters in Bangladesh. I extend greetings to Hindu friends and acquaintances in #Bangladesh#India and beyond.
@MEAIndia@BDMOFA
And, here's the full video of the interaction with outgoing Bangladesh envoy to India @hamidullah_riaz
Pls do watch
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Sharp and insightful.
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Enjoyed moderating the Idea Exchange session with Bangladesh's outgoing high commissioner M Riaz Hamidullah @hamidullah_riaz
Do read
https://t.co/PdVwiE0z0V
Last evening, signed off as 🇧🇩 High Commissioner to India.
Ended an eighteen month stint (April '25 - Oct '26), marked with times/episodes like hardly ever before (as most noted). Such were times that would fit into an examination of '#diplomacy in crisis' (without marked conflict). Yet, ...
It's mostly a solitary walk. On most occasions, 'briefs' or (previous) precedents would hardly suffice/suggest.
My limited experience merely asked me to keep walking regardless of what naysayers may say and populate the space, to touch #people and their mindscape. Just no grand scheme. Looking back, "there's no dull day", as @CSDR_India | @IndiasWorld_mag headlined (May '26).
This morning, feels like, I survived many intense episodes when I risked being mis-understood. For me as a diplomat, it's testing endurance | patience | composure yet being able to ask/plea all to hold on the shared space for 🇧🇩 🇮🇳 ordinary people, in shared interests.
Yes, its easier said than done. But, irrespective of views one is sovereign to, must pledge to, given the shared agro-ecology we belong to, forever tied to.
I thank scores of friends who quietly lend their shoulders (or may be, believed in my 'two cents').
@MEAIndia@bdhc_delhi
On 30 September 2026, India Foundation hosted a farewell in honour of H.E. M. Riaz Hamidullah, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, marking the conclusion of his tenure. We extend our sincere appreciation for his contributions to bilateral ties, and wish him continued success.
Best wishes @hamidullah_riaz … you will be missed in New Delhi. You walked into an incredibly fraught situation and calmed down many crises with a smile. The quintessential professional diplomat…
Congratulations @hamidullah_riaz
on an eventful and successful tenure at a difficult time. Well done! And all success in your next assignment. Bhalo thakben, dekha hobey @natstrat_org
With the outgoing #Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, dear friend, Excellency @hamidullah_riaz who served in New Delhi with considerable distinction. During his 18-month stint, Ambassador Riaz was friendly, accessible and proactive in improving #Indo#Bangla ties. He will be remembered and missed badly. An alumnus of the Aligarh Muslim University, Ambassador Riaz has left an indelible impression in everyone’s heart, he will be missed. Wishing him good health and all success on his new assignment.
As HE @hamidullah_riaz leaves New Delhi for Geneva, I had the privilege of meeting him. He was known as the most accessible High Commissioner in Delhi, and was willing to have a frank conversation with everyone. I was very grateful to finally meet him. @diplomacy4bd@ihcdhaka
Over the ages, #Bangladesh has seen arrival of mystic minstrels, called '_Bauls_'. Generations have adored their timeless lyrics. Their voices keep nourishing people's mindscape in the largest delta with #music | rhythm.
Melodies soothe souls beyond borders. Their songs find new meaning over time.
Quietly yet firmly Bauls draw #people of all distinctions, celebrating syncretism.
Unleashing empathy, harmony, togetherness. In one indivisible frame. Invisibly.
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বাংলাদেশ তো শুধু নদীমাতৃক নয়, বাউলদের কণ্ঠে সুরে মেতে থাকা এই উর্বর ভূমি সুরমাতৃক।
গানমাতৃক।
এখানে তাই পথে পথে সুর ভেসে চলে, আপন আনন্দে গান এখানে খুঁজে নেয় আপন ঠিকানা।
গানের, সুরের এই প্রাণের দেশে আমরা মেতে উঠি একসাথে,
সম্প্রীতির এক তালে।
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सदियों से, #बांग्लादेश में 'बाउल' कहे जाने वाले रहस्यमयी गायकों का आगमन होता रहा है। पीढ़ियों से लोगों ने उनके सदाबहार गीतों को पसंद किया है। उनकी आवाज़ें संगीत और लय के ज़रिए दुनिया के सबसे बड़े डेल्टा में रहने वाले लोगों के मन को समृद्ध करती रही हैं।
उनकी धुनें सरहदों के पार भी रूह को सुकून देती हैं। समय के साथ उनके गीतों के नए अर्थ सामने आते हैं।
बाउल चुपचाप लेकिन मज़बूती से अलग-अलग पृष्ठभूमि के लोगों को एक साथ लाते हैं और मिली-जुली संस्कृति का जश्न मनाते हैं।
वे बिना दिखे ही सहानुभूति, सद्भाव और एकता का भाव जगाते हैं। एक अटूट बंधन में।
#India #culture
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This is the ninth/last in a series of animation conceptualised/produced by @bdhc_delhi over past one yr to underline pluralism and syncretism in Bangladesh, thanks to a group of young animators.
#Bangladesh High Commissioner @hamidullah_riaz paid Farewell Call on with Foreign Secretary of #India, Amb. @VikramMisri, yesterday at @MEAIndia as Amb. Hamidullah ends his tour-of-duty.
They reflected on the gamut of bilateral relations as well as cooperation under existing 🇧🇩🇮🇳 institutional mechanisms.
They recognised the vitality of diverse people-to-people connects; and expressed confidence that collective endeavors would result in meaningful and impact-driven collaboration in shared interests.
@BDMOFA
#Diplomacy #People
Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi tweets, "Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah paid a farewell call on the Foreign Secretary of India, Amb. Vikram Misri, yesterday"
They reflected on the gamut of bilateral relations as well as cooperation under existing India-Bangladesh institutional mechanisms. They recognised the vitality of diverse people-to-people connects and expressed confidence that collective endeavors would result in meaningful and impact-driven collaboration in shared interests.
During the eighteen months' stint in #India as 🇧🇩 Envoy, tried to quietly steady and advance 🇧🇩🇮🇳 relations premised on mutual trust - dignity - shared benefits, to endure for a long haul, in 'shared interests'.
Not walking conventional paths of #diplomacy, trying to touch the chords with #people.
#Bangladesh @bdhc_delhi
Pleased to receive Bangladesh High Commissioner @hamidullah_riaz for a farewell call.
Appreciate his contribution and wish him all the best in future endeavours.
🇮🇳 🇧🇩
#बांग्लादेश#महात्मागांधी जी को उनकी 157वीं जयंती पर पूरी तरह से याद करता है।
जिन मूल्यों को उन्होंने अपने पूरे जीवन में अपनाया और लड़ा, #भारत और बहुत आगे, सदाबहार रहते हैं; और भेद की परवाह किए बिना पीढ़ियों में #लोगों को प्रेरित करना जारी रखते हैं। समाज में समन्वयवाद की रक्षा करने में उनकी विरासत शांति - सद्भाव - सहिष्णुता के लिए अकेले महत्वपूर्ण बनी हुई है।
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#Bangladesh solemnly remembers #MahatmaGandhi ji on his 157th birth anniversary.
The values that he espoused and fought althrough his life, in #India and far beyond, remain evergreen; and continue to inspire #people across generations irrespective of distinctions. His approach to empathy was for #nature and #people alike. His legacy in defending syncretism across societies let alone for peace - harmony - tolerance remain crucial.
#GandhiJayanti #InternationalDayOfNonViolence
Riaz Hamidullah is a diplomat with a difference. He reached out to people in a way few envoys have. Sadly his tenure, in very trying times, has been short. He will be missed by the countless friends that he made. Bon voyage High Commissioner