U.S. Embassy Launches Bengali Language Website to Ensure Access to Information and Promote Mutual Un
DHAKA, February 20, 2020 – On the eve of International Mother Language Day, Chargé d’affaires (CDA) JoAnne Wagner launched U.S. Embassy Dhaka’s Bengali language website,…
U.S. Embassy Partners with Border Guards Bangladesh K-9 Units in Support of Bangladesh’s National Se
From January 26 - February 6, U.S. Embassy Dhaka held a Veterinary Subject Matter Expert Exchange seminar with the Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB), Chittagong focused…
United States, United Kingdom, and Bangladesh Launch Legal Manual To Build Bridge between Government
“The Legal Manual for Civil Society Organizations in Bangladesh” will empower civil society organizations to operate more effectively in Bangladesh.
Media Note: Interested in World Class Products and Services? Visit the 27th Annual U.S. Trade Show!
U.S. Embassy Dhaka is pleased to partner with the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh for the 27th annual U.S. Trade Show February 27-29, 2020,…
U.S. Embassy Dhaka will be Closed February 16 in Observance of Presidents’ Day
The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, including the Consular Section and the American Center with the Archer K. Blood American Center Library and the EducationUSA Student…
Bangladesh – U.S. Interministerial Course Strengthens Interagency Counterterrorism Collaborati
U.S. Embassy Dhaka sponsored a one-week Inter-ministerial Course, February 2-6, focused on strengthening interagency counterterrorism cooperation, effective post-crisis response capacity, and institutional resiliency. Members of…
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh (February 4, 2020) Location: Bangladesh Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring an…
Deputy Chief of Mission Wagner Starts Program to Strengthen Agricultural Trade with Bangladesh
U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission JoAnne Wagner announced on February 2 an agricultural trade program for Bangladesh to increase access to U.S. agricultural products.
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh (January 30, 2020) Location: Dhaka Metropolitan Area Event: The Dhaka North City Corporation and Dhaka South City Corporation Mayoral elections are…
Ambassador Miller’s Visit to Sundarbans Promotes Ecosystem Conservation and a Resilient Bangladesh
Ambassador Earl Miller, accompanied by USAID Mission Director Derrick Brown, traveled to the Sundarbans from January 26-28, 2020, to support the growing partnership between the…
Message for U.S. Citizens – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh
United States Embassy, Dhaka, Bangladesh Message for U.S. Citizens VOTING IN 2020 U.S. ELECTIONS Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and…
U.S. Embassy and British High Commission Sponsor Workshop on Use of Digital Evidence in Court
The January 13-16 workshop for Bangladeshi judges and prosecutors supports local efforts to update the Evidence Act of 1872 and the future use of digital…
Freedom First in 2020
President Trump has proclaimed January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Global estimates indicate that as many as 24.9 million people – adults…
Are You a Non-Native English Speaker? Interested in Improving Your Communication Skills and Understa
The U.S. Department of State is sponsoring a free Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) for non-native English speakers interested in improving their language skills and…
U.S. Embassy Partners with Local Law Enforcement to Build Capacity of Medical First Responders
From January 5-8, 2020, U.S. Embassy Dhaka conducted its first Medical First Responder Seminar (MFRS) of 2020. Twenty eight police officers from Bangladesh Metropolitan Police,…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka (January 8, 2020) Location: Bangladesh Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh (January 5, 2020) Location: Tongi, Gazipur, Bangladesh, and surrounding areas Event: Bishwa Ijtema, the world’s second-largest Muslim gathering, will be held…
Background Press Call on International Human Rights Day and New Actions
SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Good morning. Thank you for joining this background briefing on International Human Rights Day and new actions. This call is embargoed until…
