Kazi Imtiaz Hossain is a Bangladeshi diplomat. He served as the chairman of the board of governors of Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) during 2021–2022.[5] He was the ambassador of Bangladesh to France, Australia and Thailand during 2010–2021. He was also accredited to other countries including Cambodia, Fiji, New Zealand, Vanuatu, and Solomon Islands.[6]

Kazi Imtiaz Hossain
কাজী ইমতিয়াজ হোসেন
Hossain in Wellington, New Zealand (2015)
Chairman of Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies
In office
25 November 2021 – 31 December 2022
Succeeded byA F M Gousal Azam Sarker
Bangladesh Ambassador to France
In office
18 December 2017 – 2021
Preceded byM Shahidul Islam[1]
Succeeded byKhondker M. Talha[2]
Bangladesh High Commissioner to Australia
In office
16 Jul 2014 – 2017
Preceded byMasud Uddin Chowdhury
Succeeded byMd Sufiur Rahman[3]
Bangladesh Ambassador to Thailand
In office
13 April 2010 – 8 September 2014
Preceded byMustafa Kamal[4]
Succeeded bySaida Muna Tasneem
Personal details
NationalityBangladeshi
SpousesRabab Fatima
Alma materUniversity of Dhaka

Education

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Hossain earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting and a diploma in international relations and diplomacy from the University of Dhaka.[6] He is a member of the 1986 batch of Bangladesh Civil Service (Foreign Affairs) Cadre.[7]

Personal life

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Hossain is married to Rabab Fatima who is also a diplomat.[8] Together they have a daughter.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Kazi Imtiaz new envoy to France". The Daily Star. 2017-09-27. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  2. ^ "Talha made new envoy in France". daily sun. September 2021. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  3. ^ "Bangladesh assigns new envoys to 3 missions". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  4. ^ "Mustafa Kamal new envoy to Thailand". The Daily Star. 2007-12-31. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  5. ^ "Ex-ambassador Imtiaz Hossain appointed chairman of BIISS". Prothomalo. 2021-05-30. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  6. ^ a b "The Fijian Government". The Fijian Government. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  7. ^ "Kazi Imtiaz made new envoy to Australia". Dhaka Tribune. 2014-07-16. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  8. ^ a b "Ministry of Foreign Affairs". mofa.gov.bd. Retrieved 2023-08-13.