DHAKA: Pakistan’s excessive commissioner to Bangladesh, Syed Ahmed Maroof, who has been notably lively because the fall of the Sheikh Hasina govt, has taken sudden depart and departed Dhaka, prompting a wave of hypothesis in diplomatic circles and on social media.Maroof left Dhaka on Could 11, travelling again to Islamabad through Dubai. On the identical day, the Pakistan excessive fee in Dhaka formally notified Bangladesh’s ministry of international affairs of his departure. A spokesperson for the embassy mentioned the envoy is in Pakistan for “consultations” however didn’t elaborate additional. The fee mentioned deputy excessive commissioner Muhammad Asif will function performing excessive commissioner. Nonetheless, it has not disclosed the anticipated size of Maroof’s depart in its formal communication.Maroof had performed a distinguished position in organising high-level visits, together with that of Pakistan’s international secretary, and has travelled extensively throughout Bangladesh, along with his most up-to-date go to to Cox’s Bazar on Could 9. Given his high-profile position, Maroof’s abrupt departure has fuelled hypothesis in regards to the causes behind his depart. Some observers have questioned whether or not it displays a shift in Pakistan’s diplomatic technique or pertains to current regional developments.Maroof assumed his put up in Dec 2023.
