United States Donates Additional 3.5 Million Pfizer Vaccines to Bangladesh
Latest U.S. Pfizer vaccine donation brings the total to 15 million doses and will enable Bangladesh to expand vaccinations to youth ages 12 and up. Total…
United States Invests an Additional $25 Million in COVID-19 Assistance for Bangladesh
New U.S. funding will support the national vaccination campaign and Bangladesh’s capacity to provide oxygen supplies to improve the quality of care for patients. The…
Statement from U.S. Embassy, Dhaka on Recent Communal Violence
We send our condolences to the families of victims of recent religious violence. Freedom of religion is sacrosanct. Everyone must remain steadfast in opposing targeted…
Proclamation on the Death of General Colin Powell
General Colin Powell was a patriot of unmatched honor and dignity. The son of immigrants, born in New York City, raised in Harlem and the…
Statement of President Joe Biden on the Passing of General Colin Powell
Jill and I are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and a patriot of unmatched honor and dignity, General Colin Powell. The…
Election of the United States to the UN Human Rights Council (HRC)
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 14, 2021 Since the earliest days of this Administration, President Biden has made clear that our…
2022-2023 Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange & Study (K-L YES) Program Call for Applications
U.S. Embassy Dhaka is pleased to announce a call for applications for the 2022-2023 Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program.
Statement by President Joe Biden Congratulating Nobel Peace Prize Winners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 8, 202 I congratulate Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia for the much-deserved honor of being named…
Are You 15-17 Years Old and Interested in Participating in a Year-Long Exchange Program in The United...
The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange Study (YES) program provides Bangladeshi high school students with scholarships to study at an American high school, live with a host…
U.S. Embassy Dhaka and Ministry of Commerce Launch Bangladesh Trade Facilitation Initiative
PRESS RELEASE Dhaka, October 6, 2021—Today, U.S. Ambassador Earl R. Miller joined Minister Munshi at the inauguration ceremony held at the Hotel InterContinental Dhaka.…
United States Donates Additional 2.5 Million Pfizer Vaccines to Bangladesh for a Total of 11.5 Million...
With the arrival of these shipments, the United States has now donated a total of 11.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Bangladesh, building on over $96…
On the Killing of Rohingya Muslim Advocate Mohib Ullah
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 We are deeply saddened and disturbed by the murder of Rohingya Muslim advocate and…
USAID Workshop Trains Reporters on Countering Misinformation
DHAKA, September 30, 2021–Yesterday, the United States Agency for International Development Agency (USAID) organized a workshop for the Diplomatic Correspondents Association Bangladesh (DCAB) focused on…
Man Sentenced for Role in International Human Smuggling Conspiracy
A Bangladeshi national was sentenced today to 46 months in prison for his role in a scheme to smuggle undocumented individuals from Mexico into the…
USAID hands over 200 repaired cyclone shelters in southwest Bangladesh to local communities and...
Dhaka, September 29 – Today, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Kathryn Stevens joined Ranjit Kumar Sen, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Disaster…
Call for Applications for the 2022 Community Solutions Program (CSP)
Do you want to strengthen your leadership, communication, and technical skills to enhance your community-based advocacy work? If so, apply for the 2022 Community Solutions…
U.S. Donates 2.5 Million More Pfizer Vaccines to Bangladesh
With the arrival of this shipment, the United States has now donated a total of 9 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Bangladesh to date, building on over…
United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for The Burma and Bangladesh Regional...
Today, during a virtual high-level side event of the 76th UN General Assembly, the United States announced nearly $180 million in additional humanitarian assistance for…
