Today, the United States is announcing new sanctions against Burma’s military regime in response to its continued violence and repression against the people of Burma, most recently in Mindat, Chin State, and its failure to take any steps to restore Burma’s democratic transition.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 17 May, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, Burma, Office of the Spokesperson, The Secretary of State
The constitution designates Islam as the state religion but upholds the principle of secularism. It prohibits religious discrimination and provides for equality for all religions.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 16 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Reports, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bangladesh, Religious Freedom
Jill and I are looking forward to the White House’s commemoration of Eid this Sunday.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 14 May, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Eid al-Fitr, Eid Mubarak, POTUS, President Biden
I extend my warmest wishes to all Muslims in the United States and around the world celebrating Eid al-Fitr.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 13 May, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Eid al-Fitr, Secretary Blinken
Today, on World Press Freedom Day, we celebrate the fierce bravery of journalists everywhere.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 3 May, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Press Freedom
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 | 3 May, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Press Freedom Day
Marking the 30th anniversary of the devastating 1991 cyclone that claimed 138,000 lives, on Thursday, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bangladesh Acting Deputy Mission Director, Milan Pavlovic, joined Dr. Enamur Rahman, MP, State Minister for the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief (MoDMR), to officially handover 61 USAID-refurbished and renovated multi-purpose cyclone ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 29 April, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: CYCLONE, Humanitarian Aid, USAID
Five years ago, on April 25, 2016, USAID experienced one of its darkest days. We awoke to horrific news: Xulhaz Mannan, a dedicated USAID/Bangladesh employee, had been brutally murdered in his Dhaka home by extremists.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 25 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: USAID
Shuvo Noboborsho! It's a real pleasure to celebrate my third Bengali New Year and learn more about this rich, colorful, annual tradition.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 14 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ambassador Miller, Ramadan
Jill and I send our warmest greetings and best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 13 April, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: POTUS, Ramadan
Today, I wish all Muslims in the United States and around the world a blessed Ramadan.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 13 April, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ramadan, Secretary Blinken
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry’s Visit to Bangladesh and Meetings with Prime Minister and Top Officials in the Government of Bangladesh
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 11 April, 2021 | Topics: Environment, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Climate Change, Climate Envoy, John Kerry, Leaders Summit on Climate
Special Presidential Envoy Kerry met with Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, other senior Government of Bangladesh leaders, and international partners ahead of President Biden’s Leaders’ Summit on Climate on April 22-23.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 9 April, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Bangladesh, Climate Envoy, John Kerry, Leaders Summit on Climate, U.S. & BD
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce launched the U.S.-Bangladesh Business Council, which will focus on advocacy and engagement to strengthen the bilateral commercial partnership.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 7 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Business, Business Council, U.S. & BD
Since the United States recorded its first COVID-19 death in February 2020, more than 550,000 Americans have died in the pandemic.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 5 April, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: COVID-19
On behalf of the Government of the United States, I warmly congratulate the people of Bangladesh on the momentous occasion of your 50th National Day and Golden Jubilee.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 26 March, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Secretary Blinken
It is an honor to be here with you today to mark this momentous occasion.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 26 March, 2021 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: Ambassador Miller
Members of the Burmese military have taken increasingly disturbing actions aimed at their own citizens since February 1.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 25 March, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, South & Central Asia | Tags: Burma, human rights, Office of the Spokesperson
In honor of Bangladesh’s Golden Jubilee of independence, the United States is partnering with the Ministry of Culture to fund the restoration of the Mughal-era Hammam Khana at Lalbagh Fort.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 24 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Miller
As-salamu Alaykum State Minister Khalid, Secretary Arafin, friends from the Ministry of Culture and Department of Archaeology, distinguished guests.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 24 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Miller
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program provides an opportunity for highly motivated Bangladeshi students and young professionals to pursue a fully funded master’s degree program in the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 11 March, 2021 | Topics: Education, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Fulbright, fulbright foreign student program
The American Center at U.S. Embassy Dhaka is pleased to announce the call for applications for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 11 March, 2021 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Fulbright, fulbright foreign student program
The American Center at U.S. Embassy Dhaka is pleased to announce the call for applications for the Fulbright Distinguish Award in Teaching Program for International Teachers (Fulbright DAI). This program is a semester-long non-degree, non-credit professional exchange program for primary and secondary-level teachers.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 2 March, 2021 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Exchange Program, Fulbright, Fulbright DAI
On January 20, on his first day in office, President Biden signed the instrument to bring the United States back into the Paris Agreement.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 20 February, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Climate Change, Office of the Spokesperson, Secretary Blinken
Today, thanks to Congress and the generosity of the American people, President Biden announced that the United States intends to provide an initial $2 billion, out of a total planned $4 billion, to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to support the Gavi COVAX Advance Market Commitment (Gavi COVAX AMC) to provide COVID-19 vaccines for 92 low- ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 20 February, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: COVAX, COVID-19, USAID
On February 18, 2021, to celebrate International Mother Language Day 2021 and in honor of Bangladesh’s upcoming 50th anniversary of independence, U.S. Ambassador Earl Miller officially launched ShareAmerica’s Bengali language website.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 18 February, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ambassador Miller, ShareAmerica, U.S. & BD
What a pleasure to join you today to celebrate International Mother Language Day—one day early before the long holiday weekend begins. I’m happy to see familiar faces, including some of our U.S. government exchange program alumni, a diverse group of media outlets, as well as our dear colleagues from the Embassy to share this exciting ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 18 February, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ambassador Miller, ShareAmerica
USAID has stood shoulder to shoulder with the people of Burma for decades in their struggle for peace, democracy, and freedom.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 12 February, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, South & Central Asia | Tags: Burma, USAID
The U.S. Embassy air quality monitor measures airborne fine particulate matter (commonly referred to as PM 2.5 because they are less than or equal to 2.5 microns in diameter) on the compound of the Embassy in Dhaka. Data from a single monitoring station cannot be applied to an entire city.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 9 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Notification | Tags: AQI Index
THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Secretary, it’s great to be here with you. And I’ve been looking forward a long time to be able to call you “Mr. Secretary.”
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 4 February, 2021 | Topics: Government Offices, News, President of the United States, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: POTUS, President Biden
This memorandum reaffirms and supplements the principles established in the Presidential Memorandum of December 6, 2011 (International Initiatives to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons).
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 4 February, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases | Tags: human rights
The United States is alarmed by reports that the Burmese military has taken steps to undermine the country’s democratic transition, including the arrest of State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and other civilian officials in Burma.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 1 February, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, South & Central Asia | Tags: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, Burma, Democracy, The White House, White House Spokesperson
The United States expresses grave concern and alarm regarding reports that the Burmese military has detained multiple civilian government leaders, including State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, and civil society leaders.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 1 February, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Burma, Democracy, Development, elections, Office of the Spokesperson, Peace, Secretary Blinken, The Secretary of State
U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh, Earl Miller congratulated outbound students who are beginning their studies at U.S. colleges and universities during the Spring 2021 semester.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 25 January, 2021 | Topics: Education, Press Releases | Tags: EducationUSA, EdUSAPreDepartureOrientation
The U.S. Department of State is sponsoring a free Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) for non-native English speakers interested in improving their English language skills and knowledge of the media at the same time.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 24 January, 2021 | Topics: Education, News | Tags: MOOC
As part of its Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2020 programming, the U.S. Department of State is sponsoring a free Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) for non-native English speakers interested in improving their English language skills, and knowledge of business and entrepreneurship at the same time.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 24 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Business, MOOC
his program is a six-week exchange program for secondary-level schoolteachers. The program will take place in the Spring (February - March) or Fall (September - November) 2022.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S. | Tags: Exchange Program, Fulbright, Fulbright TEA Program
On January 18, United States Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl Miller and Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen visited children’s home Shishuder Jonno Amra to provide donations to the children and to discuss human trafficking with President and Founder Hazera Begum.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 19 January, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Human Rights, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Miller, human rights
A Bangladeshi national formerly residing in Monterrey, Mexico, was sentenced to 46 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in a scheme to smuggle aliens from Mexico into the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 10 January, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases
The American Center at U.S. Embassy Dhaka is pleased to announce the Global UGRAD Exchange Program. It is a semester long, non-degree undergraduate exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 5 January, 2021 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S. | Tags: UGRAD
U.S. Embassy Dhaka is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2021 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program (academic year 2021-2022). The program offers six-to-nine-month research grants, beginning in September 2021.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: Education, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Exchange Program, Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program
U.S. Embassy Dhaka is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2021 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program (academic year 2021-2022).
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Fulbright, Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program
The Community College Initiative (CCI) Program is a non-degree-earning program that builds participants’ technical skills in applied fields, enhances leadership capabilities, and strengthens English language proficiency, and provides opportunities for professional internships and community service and engagement activities through immersion in day-to-day life in the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 8 December, 2020 | Topics: Education, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S. | Tags: Community College
To strengthen the capacity and resilience of coastal communities to natural disasters, the U.S. government, through USAID, is refurbishing 96 existing cyclone shelters to serve as both safe havens and as schools, and constructing 25 new multi-purpose disaster shelters in Cox’s Bazar.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 3 December, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: USAID
The American Center at the U.S. Embassy Dhaka is pleased to announce the Community College Initiative (CCI) Program for the academic year 2021-22.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 3 December, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, South & Central Asia | Tags: Community College, Exchange Program
Yesterday, U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl Miller met with the Editors’ Council of Bangladesh to discuss U.S.-Bangladesh relations and a wide range of bilateral issues. During the virtual conversation, Ambassador Miller paid tribute to Bangladeshi journalists and media outlets for their tireless efforts during the ongoing pandemic to ensure the public has accurate, life-saving information ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh
U.S. Embassy Dhaka is pleased to announce the call for applications for a new U.S. government-funded civil society leadership program - the Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) Program.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 25 November, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, South & Central Asia, Study in the U.S.
Life for residents in the underserved settlement of Kallyanpur in Dhaka city, Bangladesh, was slowly improving thanks to a USAID - US Agency for International Development urban food program to assist COVID-19 victims, implemented by the World Food Programme and BRAC.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 23 November, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: COVID-19, Humanitarian Assistance, USAID
The United States Government, through U.S. Embassy Dhaka and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has delivered 100 pledged state-of-the-art ventilators to Bangladesh to assist its fight against COVID-19.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 15 November, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bangladesh, COVID-19, Health Assistance, U.S. & BD, USAID, Ventilator
As-salamu alaykum. Good day. I would like to thank the Honorable Minister, our Government of Bangladesh partners, our heroic health care workers and members of the media for joining us today.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 15 November, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: coronavirus, COVID0-19, Health Assistance, Kurmitola Hospital, U.S. & BD, USAID, Ventilator
The U.S. Department of State submitted the fourth annual report to Congress as required by the Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Act of 2016 (the END Wildlife Trafficking Act).
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 12 November, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: U.S. & BD, Wildlife Trafficking
The U.S. Department of Labor today released a list of 17 goods produced in China under conditions of forced labor in violation of international standards.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 5 November, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Child Labor
The U.S. and Bangladesh navies expand relationships and broaden maritime awareness during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2020, commencing Nov. 4. CARAT Bangladesh 2020 demonstrates the U.S.’s continuing commitment to working with the Bangladesh military to address shared maritime security concerns in the region and strengthen our partnership to ensure a free and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 4 November, 2020 | Topics: Our Ocean, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: CARAT Exercise, U.S. & BD, U.S. Navy
Welcome to U.S. Embassy Dhaka’s Guide to 2020 Presidential Elections. We hope to paint a picture for Bangladeshis of how the American people choose their President.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 1 November, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Vice President of the United States | Tags: U.S. ELECTIONS, U.S. Government
The third annual Indo-Pacific Business Forum took place online and in Hanoi, Vietnam on October 28-29, 2020. It showcased high-impact private-sector investment and government efforts to support market competition, job growth, and high-standard economic development for greater prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 30 October, 2020 | Topics: Fact Sheets, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Indo-Pacific, IndoPacificBizForum, U.S. & BD
Today, at the Indo-Pacific Business Forum hosted virtually out of Hanoi, Vietnam, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Acting Assistant Administrator for Asia Javier Piedra announced new activities valued at more than $28 million to advance regional energy markets in South Asia.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 29 October, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Indo-Pacific, U.S. & BD, U.S. Government, USAID
Today, at the U.S. Government’s third annual Indo-Pacific Business Forum hosted virtually out of Hanoi, Vietnam, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Administrator Bonnie Glick announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a consortium of U.S. retail, apparel, and footwear companies and industry associations to pursue much-needed relief to the predominantly female workers ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 29 October, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: COVID-19, Indo-Pacific, USAID
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale spoke today with Burmese State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi to reaffirm American support for democratic reforms and humanitarian relief efforts in Burma and a credible, transparent, and inclusive national election in November.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 28 October, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Burma, Myanmar, Office of the Spokesperson, Rohingya Refugees
Senior U.S. and international government officials, global industry executives, and other partners from the United States and the Indo-Pacific business community will gather virtually on the evenings of October 27 and 28 in the United States (the mornings of October 28 and 29 in the Indo-Pacific region) for the 2020 Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IPBF).
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 21 October, 2020 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, Trade, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: free and open indo-pacific, Indo-Pacific, IndoPacificBizForum, U.S. & BD
Selected students spend one academic year in the United States, living with American host families, studying at American high schools. Since 2004, three hundred and eighty-five Bangladesh high school students have participated in the YES program.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 20 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S. | Tags: Exchange Program, K-L YES
The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka is now accepting Concept Notes for the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) fiscal year 2021 competition.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 20 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: U.S. Funding
Platform will provide online learning and mentoring for nearly 4,000 local doctors by connecting them with national professors of medicine at Dhaka Medical College Hospital and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) and U.S. experts at the University of Michigan’s Internal Medicine Residency Program and Center for Global Health Equity.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 18 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bangladesh, COVID-19, U.S. & BD
During his October 14-16 trip to Dhaka, Bangladesh, Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun met with senior Bangladesh government officials to advance the United States-Bangladesh partnership on a range of bilateral initiatives.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 16 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bangladesh, Deputy Secretary Biegun, Deputy Secretary of State, Humanitarian Aid, U.S. & BD, U.S. Funding
The United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees will bring the international community together this month to address the Rohingya crisis.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 15 October, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Humanitarian Aid, Humanitarian Assistance, Office of the Spokesperson, Rohingya Refugees, U.S. & BD, U.S. Funding, UNHCR
I am pleased to be here to celebrate yet the latest chapter of cooperation between the United States and Bangladesh, a relationship that dates back many decades and has bound the Bangladeshi people and the American people most closely together over these many years.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 15 October, 2020 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, Speeches, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bangladesh, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Deputy Secretary Biegun, Deputy Secretary of State, free and open indo-pacific, Office of the Spokesperson, U.S. & BD, U.S. Government
Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun will travel to India and Bangladesh October 12-16.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 9 October, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bangladesh, Deputy Secretary of State, U.S. & BD
U.S Embassy Dhaka is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2021-2022 Community Solutions Program (CSP). The Community Solutions Program (CSP) is a year-long professional development program for engaged community leaders with a four-month fellowship in the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 8 October, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, South & Central Asia, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Community Solutions Program, Exchange Program
A virtual meeting was convened by U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, Keith Krach, and Adviser for Private Industry and Investment to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Salman F. Rahman, MP, on September 30, 2020 with a view to developing a Vision for Advancing U.S.-Bangladesh Economic Partnership. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 6 October, 2020 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Commercial Affairs, economic growth, Investment, U.S. & BD, U.S. Government
Mission Director Brown launched a new Tuberculosis (TB) initiative “Alliance for Combating Tuberculosis in Bangladesh” in Sylhet Division; part of the U.S. government’s commitment to end TB globally. This latest activity builds on the more than $1 billion in health assistance provided to Bangladesh over the past 20 years and nearly $38 million in COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 6 October, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Derrick Brown, ENDTB, TB, U.S. & BD, U.S. Funding, U.S. Government, USAID, USAID Mission Director
Individuals with B1/B2 visas that have expired within the last 24 months may apply to renew their visas beginning this week, starting Sunday, October 4th.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 5 October, 2020 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, News, U.S. & Bangladesh, Visas
Ambassador Earl R. Miller and Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism Senior Secretary Mohamed Mohibul Haque signed the Air Transport Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 30 September, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ambassador Miller, U.S. & BD, U.S. Government
Register now to attend the largest virtual U.S. college fair in Bangladesh - October 2-3 for graduate studies and October 9-10 for undergraduate studies. Over 100 U.S. universities will participate. Event is free and open to the public.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 29 September, 2020 | Topics: Alumni, American Spaces, Education, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Bangladesh
Representatives of the international community in Bangladesh, concluded a two-day visit to Cox’s Bazar and the Rohingya refugee camps.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 24 September, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: COVID-19, Cox’s Bazar, Humanitarian Aid, Humanitarian Assistance, Rohingya Refugees, U.S., U.S. & BD
Be an Active Voter by participating in Absentee Voting Week and taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 24 September, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: U.S. Election, Voting Week
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
DAS Stone : 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: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Office of the Spokesperson, 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 | 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
MS O’CONNELL: Thank you very much, Doris. Hello and thank you all for joining us to commemorate World Humanitarian Day 2020. I proudly join Secretary Pompeo in honoring the memory of humanitarian workers who have made the ultimate sacrifice answering the call to protect the lives and alleviate suffering for crisis-affected people around the world.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 19 August, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration, Humanitarian Assistance, U.S., U.S. & BD
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
On behalf of the United States, I want to extend our deepest condolences to all those who were affected by the massive explosion at the port of Beirut yesterday.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 5 August, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Europe & Eurasia, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, Speeches, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, China, Cyber Security, elections, human rights, Office of the Spokesperson, Russia, security, The Secretary of State
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
Last updated: 05/17/2021 The Government of Bangladesh (GoB) announced a continuation of the countrywide lockdown through May 23 to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. All incoming and outgoing passengers, except children below age 10, require a PCR based COVID-19 negative certificate. The PCR test must be done within 72 hours of the ...
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 | 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: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases | Tags: Bangladesh, Foreign Minister, Office of the Spokesperson, 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: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Eid al-Fitr, Eid UL Fitr, Office of the Spokesperson
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: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Eid al-Fitr, Eid Mubarak, Eid UL Fitr, 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: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, 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: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights, News, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bureau of Democracy, corona virus, coronavirus, COVID-19, human rights, Labor, Office of the Spokesperson, Press Freedom, Press Freedom Day, 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: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Global Health, 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: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Global Health, Office of the Spokesperson, Ramadan, Ramadan 2020, Religious Freedom, ReligiousFreedom
"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: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Speeches, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, 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
