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- Ambassador Maj. General John Gomes, psc (Retd) at his office
- Ambassador presented his Letter of Credence to the President of the Republic of the Philippines, His Excellency Benigno Simeon Aquino III
- Ambassador during the Wreath-laying Ceremony at the Jose Rizal Monument, Rizal Park, Manila
- Ambassador with his Embassy Officers and Staff during the 42nd Anniversary of Independence and National Day of Bangladesh Reception on 26 March 2013 at Dusit Thani
- Birth Anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children's Day held on 15 March 2013 at the Bangladesh House. Children are busy on their Art Work Competition.
- A cultural programme was organised to celebrate Pohela Boishakh 2013 at the Bangladesh House. Ambassador alongwith his Officers and Filipino Staff sang "Aguner Porosh Moni" while ladies are wearing "Sari" for the first time.
- A cultural programme was organised to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr 2013 at the Urdaneta Village Community Center.
- Eid-Ul-Ahza 2013 celebration at the Bangladesh House, The newly appointed Third Secretary & Head of Chancery, Mr. Probash Lamarong and his wife joined the party.
- Victory Day programme was observed at the Embassy Premises on 16 December 2013. Bangladesh compatriots in the Philippines have joined the celebration.
- A Christmas Party was organised at the Bangladesh House on 17 December 2013. Embassy Officers and Staff alongwith their family were invited. Bangladeshi Priests, Sisters and other guests have also joined the party. A Christmas Carols were sang by the children from the Psalm of David Charity Foundation.
We are lunching Beta Version of Website of Bangladesh Embassy in Manila
November 28, 2012 | Embassy Latest News
Bangladesh Embassy took new direction to have website. Main Purpose of this website is offering information about Consular Services which include downloadable file for Visa application, Passport Renewal form and other forms which need for foreigner and Bangladeshi here in Manila. Website also in
John Gomes new envoy to Philippines
November 28, 2012 | Embassy Latest News
Dhaka, Oct 3 – The government has appointed retired Major General John Gomes as the new Bangladesh Ambassador to the Philippines. He was commissioned in the Bangladesh Army as an infantry officer in 1977 and retired as a Major General in 2008. A graduate from the Defence Service
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