U.S. Chamber of Commerce Launches U.S.-Bangladesh Business Council

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.

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New Bengali Language Website Ensures Access to Information and Highlights U.S. Commitment to the Bangladeshi People

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.

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Ambassador Miller’s Remarks at Official Launch of ShareAmerica Bangla Website

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 …

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The United States and Bangladesh Sign Open Skies Air Transport Agreement

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.

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U.S. Embassy Provides COVID-19 Response Equipment to Dhaka Metropolitan Police Diplomatic Security Division

U.S. Embassy Dhaka distributed personal protective equipment (PPE) to Dhaka Metropolitan Police Diplomatic Security Division in support of its COVID-19 response efforts.

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U.S. Embassy Provides Additional COVID-19 Response Equipment to Bangladesh Prison Headquarters

U.S. Embassy Dhaka coordinated with the Ministries of Health and Home Affairs to distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) to COVID-19 first responders.

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Eid-Al-Adha Mubarak!

𝑂𝑛 𝑏𝑒ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑓 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑈𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑠 𝐸𝑚𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑦 𝑖𝑛 𝐷ℎ𝑎𝑘𝑎, 𝐼 𝑤𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝑑 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑑𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒.

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Ambassador Miller’s Remarks Bangladesh UN Network on Migration Human Trafficking in Bangladesh: Interactive Webinar on the World Day Against TIP

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. 

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U.S. Embassy’s Webinar Series on Dark Web and Cryptocurrency Provides Tools to Fight Transnational Crime and Terrorism

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.

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U.S. Embassy Provides Covid-19 Response Equipment to Bangladesh Police Headquarters

U.S. Embassy Dhaka coordinated with the Ministries of Health and Home Affairs to distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) to COVID-19 first responders

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Ambassador Miller’s Remarks at Virtual Launch of USAID Urban Poor At-Risk Food Assistance Program

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.  

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United States Government Provides $7 Million in Food Assistance to Help Urban Poor in Dhaka Cope with COVID-19 Challenges

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.

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What Still Needs to Happen to Win the Fight Against Human Trafficking

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.

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U.S. and Philippines Host Virtual Counterterrorism Conference for Regional Criminal Justice Officials

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. 

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Ambassador Miller’s Remarks at COVID-19 Doctors Training; New USAID Funding Announcement

Assalamualaikum, suvechha sobaike and a very good morning. 

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The U.S. Govt. Delivers More Than $173 Million in New Funding to Support Bangladesh’s COVID-19 Response

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.

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U.S. Embassy Provides COVID-19 Response Equipment to Bangladesh First Responders

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

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Statement by Ambassador Miller on World Press Freedom Day 2020 

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. 

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Ambassador Miller Urges AmCham Members to Show Leadership in Handling Covid-19 Pandemic

Hello everyone. I’m Earl Miller, U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh. Thank you for joining our virtual town hall meeting for members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, I have been hosting regular virtual town halls to speak directly to American citizens and friends in Bangladesh about assistance the Embassy …

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Ambassador Miller’s Message about the United States’ Enduring Commitment to the Bangladeshi People

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 …

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Ambassador Miller’s Message to U.S Citizens

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.

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Ambassador Miller Shares a Special Message on Bangladesh’s 49th Independence Day

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.

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Ambassador Miller’s Message to U.S. Citizens in Bangladesh

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. 

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U.S. Arts Envoy Beatboxers Visit Bangladesh December 16-23, Judge and Perform at the National Beatbox Championship, and Provide Training

The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka brought three world-renowned U.S. Arts Envoy beatboxers to Bangladesh to engage the public on the art of vocal percussion through community outreach, masterclasses, and media appearances December 16-23.  The Envoy beatboxers from the Beatbox House in New York – Gene Shinozaki, NaPoM (Neil Meadows), and Bangladeshi-American Amit Bhomick– judged and …

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Op-Ed on Countering Human Trafficking by Ambassador Earl R. Miller

From the National to the Upazilla: A Concerted Effort to Fight Human Trafficking By Earl R. Miller, U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh   My first event as United States Ambassador in Bangladesh was to attend the official launch of Bangladesh’s 2018-2022 launch of the National Plan of Action to fight human trafficking back in December 2018.  …

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The United States of America Celebrates Its 243rd Independence Day

Today marks the 243rd celebration of U.S. Independence.  Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R. Miller and the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka celebrated the occasion July 3 with a National Day event.  The Honorable Minister of Agriculture Abdur Razzaque attended the event as the chief guest and representative of the Government of Bangladesh.  Ambassador Miller opened the …

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Op-Ed on TB Day by Ambassador Earl R. Miller

Nine year old Sabbir was ill.  For several weeks he complained of chest pain and had a bad cough, sometimes coughing blood.  His parents took him to a pharmacy where he was misdiagnosed and given ineffective medication.  When his symptoms did not go away, Sabbir went to a doctor who fortunately recognized the symptoms of …

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Third Cotton Day held in Dhaka

COTTON USA held a Seminar and a dazzling Fashion Show in Dhaka to celebrate the third Cotton Day in Bangladesh. Cotton Council International (CCI) introduced in 2016 the observance of Cotton Day to celebrate US Cotton as well as Bangladesh being the largest manufacturer and exporter of cotton apparel products. Over one hundred spinning mills, …

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Ambassador Bernicat Inaugurated The Tony Roma’s Restaurant in Gulshan

Ambassador Bernicat inaugurated the first Bangladesh branch of the U.S. based steak and ribs chain restaurant Tony Roma’s in Gulshan, Dhaka. With Bangladesh’s economy growing, American companies will keep on continuing to be its partners – mentioned Ambassador Bernicat. The restaurant was introduced in the country by Food Chain Asia Ltd.

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Ambassador Bernicat’s Remarks on China, India & the U.S. in Bangladesh

I am very happy to be here because academic engagements like today’s seminar are an important part of people-to-people ties. I welcome the open atmosphere for the exchange of ideas that often lead to better, more informed, and more effective public policies. I also welcome the start of IUB’s new Global Studies and Governance Program. …

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