Bangladesh Independence Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I would like to convey my warmest congratulations to the people of Bangladesh on your Independence Day.
Read More» Counselor of the U.S. Department of State Chollet’s Travel to Bangladesh and Pakistan
Counselor of the U.S. Department of State Derek Chollet will lead a U.S. delegation to Bangladesh and Pakistan February 14-18 to meet with senior government officials, civil society members, and business leaders to highlight the importance of our bilateral partnership and reaffirm our countries’ shared goals.
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U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain traveled to Cox’s Bazar and Dhaka, Bangladesh, April 17-20.
U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain traveled to Cox’s Bazar and Dhaka, Bangladesh, April 17-20.
Read More» Registration is Open for the Indo-Pacific Business Forum 2021
Registration is now open for the 2021 #IndoPacificBizForum on October 28-29. Engage virtually with the U.S. and #IndoPacific governments and business leaders on economic recovery, climate action, and digital innovation.
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2021 Investment Climate Statements
Buoyed by a young workforce and a growing consumer base, Bangladesh has enjoyed consistent annual GDP growth of more than six percent over the past decade, with the exception of the COVID-induced economic slowdown in 2020.
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Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry’s Visit to Bangladesh and Meetings with Prime Minister and Top Officials in the Govt. of Bangladesh
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry’s Visit to Bangladesh and Meetings with Prime Minister and Top Officials in the Government of Bangladesh
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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.
Read More» Sanctions on Two Burmese Entities in Connection with the Military Regime
Members of the Burmese military have taken increasingly disturbing actions aimed at their own citizens since February 1.
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Statement by USAID Acting Administrator Gloria Steele to Redirect $42 Million in Response to The Military Coup in Burma Immediately
USAID has stood shoulder to shoulder with the people of Burma for decades in their struggle for peace, democracy, and freedom.
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Statement by White House Spokesperson Jen Psaki on Burma
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.
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Burmese Military Arrests of Civilian Government Leaders
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.
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Embassy Dhaka is Accepting Applications for Community College Initiative Program 2021-22!
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.
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Apply for a New U.S. Government-Funded Leadership Program for Civil Society Leaders!
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» U.S. Department of Labor Releases Reports on International Child Labor And Forced Labor That Highlight China’s Labor Abuses
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.
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U.S. and Bangladesh Navies to Exercise Together in Bay of Bengal and Virtually during CARAT 2020
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 …
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2020 Indo-Pacific Business Forum Promotes Free and Open Indo-Pacific
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.
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USAID Announces Launch of More Than $28 Million in Activities to Advance Regional Energy Markets in South Asia
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.
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USAID and U.S. Retail, Apparel, and Footwear Companies Announce Memorandum of Understanding to Help Hard-Hit Supply-Chain Workers in Asia
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» Under Secretary Hale’s Call with Burmese State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi
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.
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Registration for the October 28 and 29, 2020 Virtual Indo-Pacific Business Forum is Open
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).
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Deputy Secretary Biegun’s Visit to Bangladesh
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.
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Remarks by Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun
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.
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Deputy Secretary Biegun’s Travel to India and Bangladesh
Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun will travel to India and Bangladesh October 12-16.
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Do You Want to Be A Force for Positive Change in Your Community? Interested in A Professional Development Opportunity in The United States?
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.
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Joint Statement Regarding the Vision for Advancing the U.S.-Bangladesh Economic Partnership
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 …
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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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Interested in Studying in The United States?
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» Online Press Briefing with Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Laura Stone, SCA, and JoAnne Wagner, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy Dhaka
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.
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United States Continues to Call for Justice and Accountability in Burma
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» UPDATE: The United States Continues to Lead the Global Response to COVID-19
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» Secretary Michael R. Pompeo At a Press Availability
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» Remarks By Secretary Esper at an International Institute for Strategic Studies Webinar on the U.S. vision for Security in the Indo-Pacific Region
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 …
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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.
Read More» UPDATE: The United States Continues to Lead the Global Response to COVID-19
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» Digital Briefing with Ambassador Alice G. Wells, Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
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» UPDATE: The United States Continues to Lead the Global Response to COVID-19
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» On-The-Record Briefing Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Samuel Brownback
MR BROWN: Everybody knows Ambassador Brownback. He’s going to read out some of his recent travels and talk to you generally about efforts related to religious freedom. This will be on the record, and you can use the audio, for those who have radio, for the duration of the opening statement and for questions. So, …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE: Acting Assistant Secretary Alice Wells Travels to Thailand and Bangladesh
Acting Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells will travel to Thailand and Bangladesh, November 1-7.
Read More» Statement of Alice G. Wells, Acting Asst. Secretary, Bureau of SCA, Before The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia & The Pacific
South Asia is a cornerstone of the President’s initiative to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific in which all nations are independent, strong, and prosperous. Our support for human rights in those nations is a key component of the accountable governance required for the initiative to succeed and for the people of the region to …
Read More» Winners for the 2019 Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs is pleased to announce the four winners for the 2019 Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE). The winners will be presented with the award in a ceremony on October 31, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. EDT at the State Department.
Read More» Media Registration for the Indo-Pacific Business Forum
The United States Government, in partnership with the Royal Thai Government, the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the Thai Chamber of Commerce, is sponsoring the Indo-Pacific Business Forum in Bangkok, Thailand on November 4, 2019.
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