Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for South Central Asia Afreen Akhter traveled to Dhaka and Cox’s Bazar from October 16-17 to meet with senior government officials, civil society members, Rohingya refugees, and representatives from humanitarian organizations.
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The Department of State is taking steps to impose visa restrictions on Bangladeshi individuals responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic election process in Bangladesh.
Read More» The United States notes the passage of the new Cyber Security Act, or CSA, by the Bangladeshi Parliament.
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Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya and a delegation of senior U.S. government officials from the Department of State, including Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of South and Central Asia Donald Lu, traveled to Dhaka and Cox’s Bazar July 11-14 to meet with senior government officials, civil society members, Rohingya …
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Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya met with the Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on July 13, 2023.
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Welcome to the show. Just about three hours ago your Secretary of State Mr. Antony Blinken announced a new visa policy to promote democratic actions in Bangladesh.
Read More» Today, the U.S. Department of State released the 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, an annual report required by U.S. law. President Biden has put human rights at the center of United States foreign policy.
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Today, U.S. Ambassador Peter Haas hosted a reception to honor Bangladeshis who have recently won U.S. Department of State Awards addressing the most pressing issues of our time.
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I am grateful to be here with you today and want to thank you all for your steadfast commitment to fighting against trafficking-in-persons.
Read More» The U.S. Ambassador ended his prescheduled meeting with Mayer Dak on December 14 due to security concerns.
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Seventy-four years ago, on the heels of the most destructive war in the history of the world, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and cemented a core principle: human rights are universal. People of every nationality, race, gender, disability, religion, and age are entitled to these rights. All …
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Asalamu alaikum. My name is Julieta Valls Noyes, and I am the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State.
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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.
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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» 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» 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.
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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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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» 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» 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» 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» President Trump has proclaimed January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Global estimates indicate that as many as 24.9 million people – adults and children – are victims of human trafficking.
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