| Bangladesh
(People's Republic) History
of Relations | Diplomatic Representation | Travel
Info | Health Requirements | Climate Info
| Currency Info | Trade Info | Visits
and Meetings | Agreements | Interest Groups/
Organisations History of
Relations Relations between Bangladesh and South Africa were
initiated during President Mandela's inauguration in 1994. This was signified
by the presence of the Bangladeshi Foreign Minister at the inauguration. On
10 September 1994, formal diplomatic relations were established between the Government
of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the People's Republic of
Bangladesh Diplomatic Representation
South African Representation in Bangladesh
The South African
High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka,
is accredited to Bangladesh
H E Ms B M Pheto
High Commissioner Extraordinary
and Plenipotentiary
South African High Commission, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday: 08:30 to 17:00
Lunch: 12:30 to 13:15
(SAST +3,5 hours) Bangladesh Representation
in South Africa
H E Mr M D S Islam
High Commissioner Extraordinary
and Plenipotentiary
The High
Commission of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Travel
Info Visa Requirements for South Africans For
more information contact the High Commission of the People's Republic of Bangladesh
in Pretoria.
Health
Requirements
Immunisation against hepatitis A and B as
well as Japanese encephalitis is strongly recommended before departure from South
Africa. Immunisation against poliomyelitis, tetanus and typhoid (Vivotif Berna)
is also recommended. Precautions should also be taken against malaria. Cholera
is endemic to Bangladesh and immunisation against cholera as well as the usual
precautions are advisable. For further information go to Travelers' Health.
Climate Info
Bangladesh
has a tropical climate and is hot and humid in summer (March to June) and there
is routine flooding. During the monsoon (June to October) Bangladesh is cool and
rainy. Winters in Bangladesh can be cool and dry (October to March). For
up-to-date weather information click here.
Currency Info
The
monetary unit is the Taka (Tk) For current exchange rates click here. State
and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings No information Bilateral
Agreements
If you have any queries with regard to treaties please
contact the Treaty Section at 012 351 0872/0851/0837.
Trade
Statistics South Africa's main exports to Bangladesh include
iron ore, steel, aluminium and Ingots, coal, non-ferrous metals, news print, project
equipment for power, ports and infrastructure projects and machinery and equipment
for the Bangladesh Railways. The main exports to South Africa from Bangladesh
include raw and finished jute, leather (bovine and tanned), textiles and garments
as well as black carbon. For current information on trade statistics between
South Africa and Afghanistan, visit the web site of the Department
of Trade and Industry of South Africa Interest
Groups and Information No information | 
