Ambassador Miller and CDC Country Director Michael Friedman met with new Health Secretary Md. Abdul Mannan to discuss COVID-19 collaboration and the continued U.S. commitment to help ensure the health and safety of the Bangladeshi people.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 20 September, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: COVID-19
Bangladesh is a relationship with enormous potential and a country with enormous potential, and we really do hope to grow on that. So the administration is looking to grow our relationship with Bangladesh as a key Indo-Pacific partner.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 15 September, 2020 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, DAS Laura Stone, DCM Wagner, free and open indo-pacific, Indo-Pacific, U.S. & BD
Returning students and certain other categories of nonimmigrants who need to renew their vias can apply for a new visa beginning today, Sunday, September 13.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 13 September, 2020 | Topics: Consul General, Consular Affairs, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh, Visa Waiver Program, Visas
Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper spoke with Bangladesh Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Hasina over the phone today on September 11, 2020.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 11 September, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bangladesh, Defense Secretary, Department of Defense, Indo-Pacific, U.S., U.S. & BD
The U.S. Embassy is pleased to note the growing importance and potential of Bangladesh as a market for foreign direct investment (FDI)
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 11 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Official Reports, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Climate, reports
The U.S. Embassy, including the Consular Section, will be closed on Sunday, September 6, 2020, in observance of U.S. federal holiday Labor Day.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 3 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: COVID-19, Holiday Notice, U.S. & BD, U.S. Holiday, U.S. Labor Day
PRESS STATEMENT
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 26, 2020 One hundred years ago, American women braved censure, repudiation, and imprisonment to devote themselves to a simple cause: that women should have the right to vote and help build the foundation of representative government by and for the People. Through their perseverance and resolve, these fearless women campaigned in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 1 September, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Bangladesh, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Office of the Spokesperson, The Secretary of State, United States
Three years after Burma's security forces launched brutal attacks against hundreds of thousands of Rohingya men, women, and children, most of whom are Muslim, in response to attacks by militants on security posts in northern Rakhine State.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 25 August, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bangladesh, Myanmar, Office of the Spokesperson, Rohingya Refugees, U.S. & BD, U.S. Government
United States Embassy Dhaka invites U.S. citizens to join Ambassador Miller for a virtual Town Hall event via WebEx on Monday, August 31, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 24 August, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Messages for U.S. Citizens
Thank you to North South University for hosting a discussion on the Rohingya crisis again this year, and to my friends at the Canadian High Commission for co-sponsoring today’s webinar to reach the widest possible audience.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 24 August, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ambassador Miller
U.S. Embassy Dhaka distributed personal protective equipment (PPE) to Dhaka Metropolitan Police Diplomatic Security Division in support of its COVID-19 response efforts.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 24 August, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ambassador Miller, AmbMiller, Bangladesh, coronavirus, COVID-19, Diplomatic Security Division, Humanitarian Aid, Humanitarian Assistance, personal protective equipment ppe, PPE, U.S. & BD, U.S. Funding, USAID
The U.S. is leading the global response to COVID-19 with foreign assistance funding, having allocated $20.5 billion for the development of vaccines and therapeutics, preparedness efforts, and other foreign assistance.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 21 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Bangladesh, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, coronavirus, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance, Global Health, Humanitarian Aid, Humanitarian Assistance, Office of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Spokesperson, USAID
U.S. Embassy Dhaka coordinated with the Ministries of Health and Home Affairs to distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) to COVID-19 first responders.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 10 August, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ambassador Miller, coronavirus, COVID-19, Humanitarian Assistance, personal protective equipment ppe, PPE, U.S. & BD, U.S. Funding, U.S. Government, USAID
Ambassador Earl Miller met with families in Madhya Khatiamari village receiving emergency relief from a U.S. government-funded program.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 8 August, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ambassador Miller, U, U.S. & BD, U.S. Funding
U.S. Embassy Dhaka is pleased to announce the U.S. Department of State is sponsoring a free Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) for non-native English teachers and education professionals interested in developing an understanding of culture and tools for analyzing, understanding, and negotiating differences between cultures.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 4 August, 2020 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, News, Press Releases
𝑂𝑛 𝑏𝑒ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑓 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑈𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑠 𝐸𝑚𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑦 𝑖𝑛 𝐷ℎ𝑎𝑘𝑎, 𝐼 𝑤𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝑑 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑑𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 1 August, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ambassador Miller, BD Holiday, U.S. & BD
There is a wonderfully forgiving phrase used frequently in Southern Africa when there are far too many distinguished guests to properly recognize: All protocols observed.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 30 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Human Rights, News, Speeches, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ambassador Miller, AmbMiller, Human Trafficking, Trafficking in Person, U.S. & BD, United Nations
Today, Ambassador Earl R. Miller visited the 250-bed Tuberculosis (TB) Hospital in Shyamoli, Dhaka to observe how U.S. government-provided GeneXpert machines can detect COVID-19 within 45 minutes and handed over equipment to improve diagnosis of multi-drug resistant TB (MDR-TB).
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 27 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: AmbMiller, COVID-19, Humanitarian Assistance, TB, U.S. & BD, U.S. Government, USAID
As floods spread across Bangladesh, the U.S. government is providing relief assistance, which builds on more than $7 billion in development assistance to Bangladesh since 1971.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 24 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bangladesh, COVID-19, Disaster Management and Relief, Disaster Response, FLOOD, Foreign Assistance, natural disasters, U.S. & BD, U.S. Government, us assistance, USAID
Country-Specific Information: Please check the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) webpage at
https://iedcr.gov.bd/ for the most updated statistics on COVID-19 cases in Bangladesh. As of July 23, the Government of Bangladesh will take legal action against those not wearing masks or social distancing. Since May 30, the Government of Bangladesh has made ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 23 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19
U.S. Embassy Dhaka distributed personal protective equipment (PPE) to Bangladesh Armed Forces Division in support of its COVID-19 response efforts.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 21 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bangladesh, Bangladesh Armed Forces, civil defense, COVID-19, fire service, Health Assistance, Humanitarian Aid, Humanitarian Assistance, Indo-Pacific, Ministry of Health and Family, personal protective equipment ppe, PPE, U.S. & BD, U.S. Funding, U.S. Government, U.S. Military, USAID
Presenters: Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper; Dr. John Chipman, Director- General, International Institute for Strategic Studies July 21, 2020 SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MARK T. ESPER: Well, thank you, John. And thank you for that kind introduction. It’s — it’s great to be here with you today. Good morning from the Pentagon. Again, I ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 21 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Defense Secretary, Department of Defense, free and open indo-pacific, Indo-Pacific
USAID partnered with ABC Radio (FM 89.6), prominent musician Fuad Al Muqtadir, and a group of talented young Bangladeshi singers, including Zohad, Elita, Xefer, Rafa, Tashfee, Palbasha, Emil, and Issa for a special tribute to Bangladesh’s real-life superheroes.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 20 July, 2020 | Topics: Art & Culture, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh, U.S. Agencies | Tags: COVID-19, USAID
“Rest in peace, John Lewis. Civil rights icon. Giant of Congress. Patron saint of “good trouble.” A personal hero and role model. A gentleman and gentle man who bent the arc with courage and principle and grace. The best of America”
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 18 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches
The American people’s generosity remains unmatched in the global fight against COVID-19. The Department of State and USAID are providing an additional $208 million in new humanitarian and health assistance to bolster our ongoing response efforts, helping the world’s most vulnerable overcome the devastation inflicted by this deadly virus. With today’s announcement, the State Department ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 15 July, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration, coronavirus, COVID-19, Global Health, Humanitarian Aid, Humanitarian Assistance, Office of the Spokesperson, Refugees, U.S. & BD
Almost 50 Bangladeshi criminal justice officials and financial analysts will participate in the series, learning how dark web and cryptocurrency technology facilitates cross-border criminal activity, and how to detect and deter it.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 13 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ambassador Miller, COVID-19, U.S. & BD, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Government
U.S. Embassy Dhaka coordinated with the Ministries of Health and Home Affairs to distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) to COVID-19 first responders
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 9 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ambassador Miller, AmbMiller, Bangladesh Police, civil defense, COVID-19, Disease Control and Prevention, Humanitarian Aid, Humanitarian Assistance, Medical First Responders, personal protective equipment ppe, U.S. & BD
Around the world, heroic people are working tirelessly to prevent the spread of COVID-19, to help treat those who are infected, and to support us all in meeting these daunting challenges.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 8 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Bangladesh, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Ambassador Miller, AmbMiller, BRAC, COVID-19, Humanitarian Assistance, personal protective equipment ppe, PPE, U.S. & BD, U.S. Funding, USAID, World Food Program (WFP)
Funding is part of the over $43.4 million in U.S. government assistance to date to support Bangladesh’s COVID-19 response efforts and builds on more than $1 billion in health assistance to Bangladesh over the past 20 years.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 8 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Ambassador Miller, AmbMiller, Bangladesh, BRAC, coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Assistance, Humanitarian Aid, Humanitarian Assistance, U.S. & BD, U.S. Government, USAID, World Food Programme
Today, U.S. Embassy Dhaka joins American citizens in Bangladesh and well-wishers here and around the world in celebrating the 244th anniversary of the birth of the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 4 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: 4th of July, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S., U.S. Holiday, U.S. Independence Day, United States
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Bangladeshi Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen to reaffirm the importance of the U.S.-Bangladesh relationship and discuss our continued cooperation to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 29 June, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Bangladesh, Foreign Minister, Office of the Spokesperson, SECRETARY POMPEO, The Secretary of State, U.S. & BD
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished mid-career professionals with demonstrated leadership potential, a commitment to public service and the capacity to take full advantage of a self-defined program of independent, non-degree study at a leading U.S. university.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 28 June, 2020 | Topics: Education, Press Releases, Study in the U.S. | Tags: Exchange Program, Fellowship, Hubert H. Humphrey, U.S. & BD
The Public Affairs Section of the U. S. Embassy, Dhaka is pleased to announce the annual competition for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 28 June, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Exchange Program, Fellowship, Hubert H. Humphrey
In late 2019, we learned of the harrowing plight of Suma Akter, a Bangladeshi woman in Saudi Arabia who secretly recorded and shared on social media her story of abuse and exploitation abroad.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, Reports, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ambassador Miller, AmbMiller, AmbRichmond, Bangladesh, Human Trafficking, Op-Ed, TIP Report, Trafficking in Person, U.S. & BD, United States
On June 23, the U.S. Embassy’s Department of Justice - Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (DOJ-OPDAT) and its Philippine Department of Justice partners hosted a virtual regional counterterrorism conference.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ambassador Miller, AmbMiller, Counterterrorism, OPDAT
The Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report is the U.S. Government’s principal diplomatic tool to engage foreign governments on human trafficking.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 25 June, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, Reports, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ambassador Richmond, Foreign Press Centers, Human Trafficking, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons
The United States continues to lead the global effort to respond to and end the COVID-19 pandemic. Building upon decades of investment in life-saving health and humanitarian assistance, the American people should be proud of the real results we are achieving through our help to nations around the world, which also helps protect the homeland.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 18 June, 2020 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Bangladesh, U.S. Agencies | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance, Global Health, Humanitarian Aid, Humanitarian Assistance, U.S. & BD, U.S. Funding, USAID
U.S. Embassy Dhaka coordinated with the National Board of Revenue to distribute COVID-19 personal protective equipment to the Customs Department.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 17 June, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bangladesh, Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue, Chattogram, civil defense, coronavirus, COVID-19, fire service, Indo-Pacific, personal protective equipment ppe, PPE, U.S. & BD, U.S. Government, United States, USAID
Assalamualaikum, suvechha sobaike and a very good morning.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 15 June, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Bangladesh, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Ambassador Miller, AmbMiller, Bangladesh, coronavirus, COVID-19, Directorate General of Health Services, economic growth, Foreign Assistance, Humanitarian Assistance, U.S. & BD, USAID, USAID Mission Director
Funding builds on more than $1 billion in health assistance to Bangladesh over the past 20 years and includes funding to support food assistance to urban poor living in Dhaka.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 15 June, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Ambassador Miller, AmbMiller, Bangladesh, coronavirus, COVID-19, Directorate General of Health Services, economic growth, Foreign Assistance, Health Assistance, Humanitarian Aid, U.S. & BD, U.S. Funding, U.S. Government, United States, Urban Living, us assistance, USAID
The Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant program provides early career Bangladeshi university teachers the opportunity to spend nine months in the United States, refining foreign language teaching skills, and participating in campus, community, and cultural activities.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 7 June, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Fulbright, Fulbright FLTA
The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka is pleased to announce the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) program for 2021-22, which will take place August 2021 – May 2022.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S. | Tags: FLTA, Fulbright
The United States continues to lead in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, illustrated by recent announcements of new foreign assistance that are made possible through the American people’s generosity and the U.S. Government’s action.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 29 May, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, coronavirus, COVID-19, Global Health, Humanitarian Aid, Humanitarian Assistance, Office of the Spokesperson, USAID
As schools, businesses, and community organizations begin to resume operations during COVID-19, protect yourself and others when using public transportation: • Stay home when sick • Cover your coughs and sneezes • Wear cloth face coverings when physical distancing is difficult. • Practice hand hygiene before you leave and once you arrive at your destination. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 25 May, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: CDC, coronavirus, COVID-19
U.S. Embassy Dhaka wishes you & your family a joyous celebration filled with peace & love. Watch a special Eid message from Ambassador Miller & Embassy staff.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 24 May, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, embassy, News, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: BD Holiday, Eid al-Fitr, Eid Mubarak, Eid UL Fitr
Susan and I extend our warmest wishes to Muslims around the world who are celebrating Eid al-Fitr. Over the past month, Muslims at home and abroad have fasted, centered around spiritual reflection, community and values of gratitude, compassion, and generosity, and have adapted to practicing their faith and observing Ramadan in a world changed by ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 23 May, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Eid al-Fitr, Eid UL Fitr, Office of the Spokesperson, SECRETARY POMPEO, The Secretary of State
On Eid al-Fitr, the First Lady and I send our warmest greetings to Muslims in the United States and around the world as they celebrate.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 23 May, 2020 | Topics: President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Eid al-Fitr, Eid Mubarak, Eid UL Fitr, POTUS, President Trump, Religious Freedom
Hello, I would like to welcome journalists to today’s virtual press briefing with Ambassador Alice Wells, Acting Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 20 May, 2020 | Topics: News, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Alice Wells, Bangladesh, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, coronavirus, COVID-19, Indo-Pacific, Rohingya, Rohingya Refugees, u.s.Department of State, United States
Months into fighting the COVID-19 pandemic at home and abroad, the United States is continuing to lead the global charge against the pandemic, building on decades of leadership in life-saving health and humanitarian assistance.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 20 May, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, SECRETARY POMPEO, The Secretary of State, U.S. & BD, U.S. Funding, us assistance, USAID
Through the American people’s generosity and the U.S. Government’s action, the United States continues to demonstrate global leadership in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 19 May, 2020 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: and Migration, Bangladesh, Bureau of Population, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance, Global Health, Humanitarian Aid, Humanitarian Assistance, Office of the Spokesperson, PRM, Refugees, U.S. & BD, U.S. Funding, U.S. Government, United States, us assistance
The United States Embassy, including the Consular Section, will be closed on Thursday, May 21, in observance of Shab-e-Qadr; Sunday, May 24, in observance of U.S. Memorial Day holiday; and Monday, May 25 through Tuesday, May 26, in observance of Eid-ul-Fitr. Emergency services for American citizens will be available over the holidays. American citizens with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 19 May, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, embassy, News, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: BD Holiday, Holiday Notice, Shab-E-Qadr, U.S. Holiday, U.S. Memorial Day
Five U.S. Arts Envoys led the virtual masterclass which included independent films screenings. The masterclass kicked off a year-long partnership with 12 promising Bangladeshi filmmakers to promote free expression in the arts, economic diversification, and greater cooperation between the people of Bangladesh and the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 19 May, 2020 | Topics: Art & Culture, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Global Media Makers (GMM) Program, Javier Fuentes, Jim Young, María Raquel Bozzi, Ruth Atkinson, Tatiana Kelly
The six-week exchange program combining coursework, training, U.S. cultural site visits, and a teaching internship in a U.S. classroom takes place in the spring or fall 2021 session of choice. Deadline for applications extended to June 10, 2020
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 17 May, 2020 | Topics: Alumni, Education, Press Releases, Study in the U.S. | Tags: Fulbright, Fulbright TEA Program
The U.S. Department of State is sponsoring a free Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) for non-native English speakers interested in developing the skills needed for a career in modern journalism
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 14 May, 2020 | Topics: Education, Press Releases | Tags: American English, English Language, journalism, MOOC
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program provides grants for a fully funded Master’s Degree in the United States. Preferred candidates include young faculty from Bangladeshi universities, junior to mid-level employees of research organizations, think tanks, NGOs, and the public and private sectors.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 14 May, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Fulbright, fulbright foreign student program
U.S. Embassy Dhaka coordinated with the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Home Affairs to distribute the COVID-19 personal protective equipment to the Fire Service and Civil Defense first responders
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 11 May, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ambassador Miller, AmbMiller, civil defense, coronavirus, COVID-19, fire service, FSCD, Indo-Pacific, personal protective equipment ppe, PPE, surgical masks, U.S. & BD, U.S. Government
Assalamualaikum. Greetings, all. Ramadan Mubarak. To those observing Ramadan I wish you and your families all the blessings of the holy month. During these trying times, the values at the heart of Ramadan and Islam – compassion, gratitude, and generosity – are more important than ever.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 7 May, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical, COVID-19, Disease Control and Prevention, Ramadan
Funding builds on more than $1 billion in health assistance to Bangladesh over the past 20 years, and includes funding for the free, online COVID-19 training course for doctors across Bangladesh inaugurated via a virtual ceremony today.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 7 May, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bangladesh, COVID-19, Disease Control and Prevention, Ministry of Health and Family, United States
On World Press Freedom Day, recognized around the world on May 3, we highlight the critical role of independent media in facilitating the open exchange of information and ideas so vital to free, prosperous, and secure democratic societies.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 3 May, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News, U.S. & Bangladesh, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Bureau of Democracy, corona virus, coronavirus, COVID-19, human rights, Labor, Office of the Spokesperson, Press Freedom, Press Freedom Day, SECRETARY POMPEO, The Secretary of State, World Press Freedom
On World Press Freedom Day, May 3, the United States joins countries around the world to reaffirm the universal right of free expression and the essential role press freedom plays in protecting democracy and keeping citizens informed and safe.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 3 May, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Human Rights, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Miller, AmbMiller, human rights, Journalist, Press Freedom, Press Freedom Day
On behalf of the U.S. government, the U.S. Embassy is transmitting a press release from the U.S. Export Import Bank (EXIM) to ensure that Bangladeshi importers and buyers of U.S. products and services are aware of new measures to temporarily expand the types of financing EXIM can provide as part of the U.S. government’s efforts ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 30 April, 2020 | Topics: Agriculture, Business, Commercial Affairs, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: American Business, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, Commercial Affairs, coronavirus, COVID-19, Economic Affairs, EXIM Bank, Financing Program
I wish all Muslims, both in the United States and across the world, a blessed and peaceful Ramadan.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Global Health, President Trump, Ramadan, Ramadan 2020, Religious Freedom, White House Statement
On behalf of the American people, I extend my best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world as they mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is a time of introspection, service, and compassion
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Bangladesh, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Global Health, Office of the Spokesperson, Ramadan, Ramadan 2020, Religious Freedom, ReligiousFreedom, SECRETARY POMPEO, The Secretary of State
"As we join forces to fight #COVID19, on behalf of the entire U.S. Embassy community, including our American Spaces, I wish Bangladeshis everywhere a safe & healthy Pohela Baishakh.” -- Ambassador Miller.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: BD Holiday, BengaliNewYear, StayAtHome, TogetherApart
The U.S. Department of State and U.S. Embassy Bangladesh have arranged a special chartered flight for U.S. citizens and their families departing Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Monday, April 13, 2020.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: ALERT, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, travel alert
Wondering what you can do to protect yourself and your family and friends from novel coronavirus, aka COVID-19? Your personal actions can make a difference. Watch the video to know more.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: corona virus, COVID-19
Eligible CSOs from five South Asian countries, including Bangladesh, are invited to apply for grants between $25,000-$75,000 to work on critical governance challenges aimed at creating a free and open South Asian region. Application deadline extended until April 29, 2020.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: South Asia Small Grants, The Asia Foundation
The safety and welfare of American citizens in Bangladesh is the U.S. Embassy’s highest priority. The Embassy is open and continues to provide assistance and services to American citizens as well as emergency visa services on a case-by-case basis.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Emergency Services, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: charter flight, coronavirus, COVID-19, U.S. & BD, U.S. citizens
The United States Embassy, including the Consular Section, will be closed on Thursday, April 9, 2020, in observance of Shab-e-Barat, and on Tuesday, April 14, in observance of Bengali New Year. Emergency services for American citizens will be available on both holidays. Please call (88) (02) 5566-2000 to speak with the duty officer.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: BD Holiday, Holiday Notice
A special message from Ambassador Miller about the U.S. government’s support for the Government of Bangladesh’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID -19 and the Bangladeshi health sector over the years. While U.S. Embassy Dhaka remains open, like many Embassy staff, Ambassador Miller is also doing his part to fight COVID-19 by practicing social ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ambassador Miller, AmbMiller, coronavirus, COVID-19
A special message for American citizens in Bangladesh from Ambassador Miller. While U.S. Embassy Dhaka remains open, like many Embassy staff, Ambassador Miller is practicing social distancing by working from home. In his message, Ambassador Miller reminds all American citizens to register for the STEP program at https://step.state.gov/ to receive the latest updates.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Speeches, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ambassador Miller, AmbMiller, Messages for U.S. Citizens
The U.S. Department of State and U.S. Embassy Bangladesh are working to arrange a potential special chartered flight for U.S. citizens and their families departing Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. The flight is not yet authorized or confirmed, but we are targeting Monday, April 13 for the departure date, and an arrival the following ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: ALERT, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
April 4, 2020 Location: Bangladesh Note: The U.S. Embassy remains open for business. Event: The Bangladesh Ministry of Health confirmed 61 cases of COVID-19 in the country. The Government of Bangladesh has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. The Government of Bangladesh announced a general holiday period from March 29 to April 11. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 4 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Bangladesh Note: The U.S. Embassy remains open for business. Event: The U.S. Department of State and U.S. Embassy Bangladesh have arranged a special chartered flight for U.S. citizens and their families departing Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Monday, March 30, 2020. This flight will include a Dhaka to Doha, Qatar leg and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 28 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Bangladesh Event: U.S. citizens are invited to join Ambassador Earl R. Miller for a Virtual Town Hall meeting via Zoom on Saturday, March 28 at 3 p.m. (GMT +6). Ambassador Miller will discuss the Embassy’s efforts to secure flights to the United States and participate in a Q&A session. U.S. Embassy consular staff will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: ALERT, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
On behalf of the people of the United States of America, I wish to congratulate the people of Bangladesh on your 49th anniversary of independence. I also extend my best wishes as you commemorate the centennial of the birth of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, “Father of the Nation,” ahead of your 2021 Golden Jubilee.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ambassador Miller, AmbMiller, Bangladesh, BD Independence Day, United States
The Government of Bangladesh announced a government holiday period from March 29 to April 2. Bangladeshi government offices and private sector organizations will largely be closed from March 26 to April 4 and the government has advised everyone to stay home during this period. Hospitals, pharmacies, and kitchen markets will remain open. Public transportation and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: ALERT
U.S. citizens and their family members attempting to depart Bangladesh should continue to work to secure a ticket on a commercial flight. If you are an American citizen and have been unable to secure a commercial flight, please send the following information to DhakaACS@state.gov with the word “Flight” in the subject line
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 23 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Dear Fellow American Citizens in Bangladesh, These are challenging times. Nations around the world, including Bangladesh and the United States, are working together to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. We are all in this fight together.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 21 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Miller, AmbMiller, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
The Government of Bangladesh announced on March 21 it will prohibit most – but not all -- incoming flights from landing at all international airports in Bangladesh. We strongly urge U.S. citizens to depart on the next available flight if you chose to travel.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 21 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, health alert
U.S citizens who are considering returning to the United States are urged to work with their airlines to make travel arrangements while flights are still available. Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahajalal International airport is operational, although flight schedules in and out of Bangladesh have been reduced.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19
U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to global impact of COVID-19.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 19 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: ALERT, coronavirus, COVID-19, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, travel alert
In response to the global COVID-19 outbreak, U.S. Embassy Dhaka has cancelled all routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments, starting March 19, 2020. We will resume regular visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 19 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Emergency Services, Immigrant Visas, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports, Visas | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Non Immigrant visas, U.S. citizens, visa appointments, Visas
Congratulations Bangladesh on the 100th anniversary of the birth of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Father of the Nation! We are proud of the historic relationship he helped forge between our two nations, and look forward to building on this relationship with our friend and partner Bangladesh.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 17 March, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Mujib100, MujibYear
This afternoon, we’re announcing new guidelines for every American to follow over the next 15 days as we combat the virus. Each and every one of us has a critical role to play in stopping the spread and transmission of the virus.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 16 March, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, President of the United States, Speeches, U.S. & Bangladesh, Vice President of the United States | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, President Trump, Vice President Pence, White House Statement
U.S. Department of State recommends American citizens reconsider travel abroad due to global impact of COVID-19.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 15 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: ALERT, coronavirus, COVID-19
The U.S. government recently announced a commitment of $37 million in financing from the Emergency Reserve Fund for Contagious Infectious Diseases at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for 25 countries either affected by novel coronavirus COVID-19 or at high risk of its spread.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Emergency Services, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: AmbMiller, coronavirus, COVID-19, U.S. Funding, U.S. Government, USAID
Ambassador Earl Miller visited Chattogram March 8-10 to celebrate International Women’s Day and reinforce cultural bonds between the United States and the Bangladeshi people.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: AmbMiller, Chattogram, free and open indo-pacific, Indo-Pacific, International Women’s Day, militaries, Operations exchange
Women entrepreneurs, business managers, social innovators, policy makers, and civil society leaders with 7 years of experience are invited to apply for a 13-day program in Hawaii with other women leaders from around the world.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 11 March, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: business managers, Civil Society, East-West Center (EWC), entrepreneurs, leaders, policy makers, social innovators, The East-West Center, Women
The first of its kind trilateral military exchange took place February 16 – March 12 aimed at improving joint interoperability in responding to security threats and crisis situations in the region through the exchange of techniques, ideas, and practices. DHAKA, March 10, 2020 – U.S. Ambassador Earl Miller and Bangladesh Navy Rear Admiral Mohammed Shaheen ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 11 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bangladesh, Exchange, Indo-Pacific, military, security, United Kingdom, United States
Bangladeshi Journalists with at least 10 years of experience are invited to apply for a three-week program with other senior journalists from around the world. The program will include stops in Washington, DC; Charlotte, North Carolina; Sri Lanka; and, Malaysia. Application Deadline Extended: Thursday, March 19, 2020.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 6 March, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Media, The East-West Center
March 4, 2020 As-salamu Alaykum. Thank you all for being here. Yesterday in Geneva, at the launch of the 2020 Joint Response Plan for the Rohingya humanitarian crisis, the United States announced more than $59 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh, and internally displaced Rohingya and members of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 4 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bangladesh, Humanitarian Assistance, JRP Funding, Myanmar, Rohingya, U.S. Funding, United States
The U.S. Government announced today a commitment of $37 million in financing from the Emergency Reserve Fund for Contagious Infectious Diseases at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for 25 countries affected by novel coronavirus COVID-19 or at high risk of its spread.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 3 March, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Emergency Reserve Fund, USAID
On March 3, the United States announced more than $59 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh and internally displaced Rohingya and members of other affected communities in Burma.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 3 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Human Rights, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bangladesh, Burma, Humanitarian Assistance, Office of the Spokesperson, Rohingya, Rohingya Refugees, United States, USAID
