Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Peter Haas at Inauguration of Roots of Friendship
Good afternoon, Minister Shahriar, distinguished guests, partners, colleagues, and friends from the media.
Read More»Good afternoon, Minister Shahriar, distinguished guests, partners, colleagues, and friends from the media.
Read More»Good morning, everyone. It is a pleasure to be here today and to see so many of you again. Over the past two years, I have stood in front of you, the cotton industry, on a few occasions, and have always spoken about the need to lift the fumigation on-arrival requirement for U.S. cotton.
Read More»Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I would like to thank our hosts, the National Bureau of Asian Research and Independent University, Bangladesh, for inviting me here today.
Read More»The United Nations General Assembly declared May 3 as a day to celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom, to evaluate press freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacks on its independence, and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives practicing their profession.
Read More»Good afternoon. Thank you all for joining, and special thanks to the Solidarity Center, the IndustriAll Bangladesh Council, and the Daily Star for hosting this important event. It is an honor to be here today.
Read More»Good afternoon, Minister Khalid, Secretary Mohammad Abu Mansur, Director General Chandan Kumar Dey, friends from the media, and distinguished guests.
Read More»Good afternoon, everyone. I want to thank CGS and the Center for International Private Enterprises for hosting this event.
Read More»Good morning. Thank you, Minhaj, for inviting me to visit your facility. Last year, the United States and Bangladesh celebrated 50 years of friendship and diplomacy.
Read More»Good afternoon and thank you for being with us today. Thanks to my esteemed colleagues for joining me for this event.
Read More»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»Greetings from Dhaka. To those of you joining in Tokyo and online, I’d like to welcome you virtually to the Edward M. Kennedy Center, named in honor of the late U.S. Senator.
Read More»U.S. Ambassador Peter Haas hosted a reception at his residence for the members of the Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh on the evening of Wednesday evening.
Read More»Asalamu alaikum. My name is Julieta Valls Noyes, and I am the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State.
Read More»We stand today in the early years of a decisive decade. Not just for the Bay of Bengal, but for the broader Indo-Pacific region, and for the world.
Read More»Thank you, Mr. Ershad [Er-sh-AAHD], for the introduction and remarks. I am pleased to be here today to announce the start of the 28th annual U.S. Trade Show on October 27 at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel.
Read More»Good morning and thank you to the Center for Governance Studies and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Bangladesh Foundation for organizing this event and for having me here today.
Read More»Good afternoon and thank you to the leadership of the International Business Forum of Bangladesh for organizing this event and for having me here today. I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak with you today. Your vision of creating a climate where decisions at all levels are more transparent in order to build …
Read More»Five years after nearly a million Rohingya were driven from their homes in Burma, we find ourselves at a crossroads. In 2017, as the genocide unfolded ( in Burma), Bangladesh showed us all the meaning of generosity, of compassion, and of a shared sense of humanity. When others closed their eyes—and borders—to victims of violence …
Read More»Today, five years on, we reflect on the horrific events of August and September 2017 that forced around 800,000 Rohingya to flee from their homes in Myanmar to seek refuge in Bangladesh. We remain deeply grateful to the Government of Bangladesh and people of Bangladesh for their generosity and continuing hosting of Rohingya refugees.
Read More»Assalamu alaikum, Nomoshkar, and a very good morning. I am so pleased to welcome such an array of leaders from various political parties gathered in the same room. I have had the opportunity to sit down with many of you already – and I will continue to meet with politicians of all political parties as …
Read More»Tuesday, May 31, 2022 As Prepared Good morning. I had an opportunity last week to speak to a different group of editors and reporters to commemorate World Press Freedom Day. I began my remarks to them with a simple message; a message I would like to deliver to you, today: Thank you. Yours is a …
Read More»A free press is a key ingredient in a legitimate, free democracy. The founders of the United States found the idea of press freedom so important that it became the very First Amendment in our Bill of Rights.
Read More»As the United States and Bangladesh celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, I am excited for the future. And as I have said before, the United States is willing to go as fast as Bangladesh is to deepen and expand our bilateral relationship.
Read More»Over the past 50 years, we have built a robust relationship together, binding our cultures, peoples, and our economies. And the United States is ready to move as fast as Bangladesh wants to expand and deepen our ties.
Read More»Bangladesh and the United States share different, but strikingly similar, visions for the Indo-Pacific region.
Read More»On March 15, 2022, the new U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh, Peter Haas, presented his credentials to the President of Bangladesh, Md. Abdul Hamid. Ambassador Haas is honored to represent the United States in Bangladesh as we celebrate 50 years of bilateral relations.
Read More»It is a pleasure to once again welcome a life-saving donation of one million COVID-19 vaccines—a gift from the United States and the American people to the people of Bangladesh.
Read More»As prepared. As-salamu alaikum. Two air deliveries from the United States, one tonight and another in about eight hours, are bringing 2.5 million doses of Moderna vaccine to Bangladesh. This is a gift, at no cost, from the American people. We share these vaccines with the singular objective of saving lives. Because it is the right thing to do. It is what Americans do in times of need. When …
Read More»The United States is the largest donor to the COVAX global initiative for equitable global COVID-19 vaccine access. This second shipment of donated vaccines builds on over $84 million in COVID-19 response assistance to Bangladesh. Dhaka, July 3, 2021 — Ambassador Earl R. Miller greeted the arrival of the United States’ gift from the American people …
Read More»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»It is an honor to be here with you today to mark this momentous occasion.
Read More»On behalf of the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Bangladesh on your 50th anniversary of independence and the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Read More»Dhaka, Bangladesh March 21, 2021 As prepared. As-salamu alaykum. Good evening, everyone. Thank you, Ayreen, for the kind introduction. It’s an honor to join all of you to kick-off the “Unite for Change: End Human Trafficking” workshop. iCAN Foundation and the team at the U.S. Embassy and American Corner Chittagong have put together an impressive …
Read More»Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield U.S. Representative to the United Nations New York, New York March 19, 2021 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you for convening us to commemorate this important day. And I thank the Secretary-General, Madam High Commissioner, and Dr. Iweala, for your leadership in pressing us all to do more toward the …
Read More»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»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»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»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»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»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»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»“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»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»Good day, everyone. As-salamu alaykum. Warm greetings from Dhaka. There’s a wonderfully forgiving phrase I used in southern Africa when there were far too many distinguished dignitaries to properly recognize: all protocols observed. But I would like to thank Ambassador Kim and his team for hosting this important workshop. And thank all participants. What an …
Read More»Assalamualaikum, suvechha sobaike and a very good morning.
Read More»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»I wish all Muslims, both in the United States and across the world, a blessed and peaceful Ramadan.
Read More»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»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 …
Read More»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»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»Thank you President Rozario and the Bangladesh Christian Association for your kind invitation to celebrate the occasion of the association’s Golden Jubilee.
Read More»Assalamu alikum and good morning. On behalf of the United States, thank you for inviting me here today for the closing ceremonies of the Disaster Response Exercise and Exchange. It is an honor to speak at such an important multinational event.
Read More»Assalamu alaiykum, Nomosh-kar, Shu-BHO Shon-DHA, and a very good evening to you all. It is an honor and a privilege to be here tonight. Thank you to my friends at the U.S. Cotton Council for bringing us all together for this great event this evening.
Read More»The United States’ foreign direct investment in Bangladesh and total foreign direct investments in the Indo-Pacific totals nearly $1 trillion – we are committed to upholding freedom of the seas. The United States has defended human rights and fundamental freedoms and championed free, fair, and reciprocal trade in the region, as you all know, for …
Read More»Facebook Live Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Good morning from the United States Embassy in Dhaka! I’m Ambassador Earl Miller, and I’m pleased to have a chance to speak directly with you and the U.S. Embassy’s nearly seven million Facebook followers. I’m coming to you live via Facebook because today is an important day for the …
Read More»September 7, 2019 – It’s a pleasure to join you today for the first EducationUSA Fair in Bangladesh in four years! Dhaka is the first stop in the EducationUSA South Asia Fall Tour 2019, which includes Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network of over 425 international student advising …
Read More»As delivered. Assalamualaikum. Nomoshakar. Honorable faculty of Dhaka University, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen – Good Afternoon. I am truly honored to be here to celebrate academic research and Dr. Nasreen’s book Narratives of Gender Diversity. As a Fulbright Fellow alumna, recently returned from Rice University in Texas –there is a huge Bangladeshi-American community in …
Read More»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 …
Read More»The strength of the U.S. private sector is one of our country’s core competitive advantages. I am proud that the United States is the single biggest market for Bangladeshi exports and the largest investor in Bangladesh. U.S. companies are bringing some of the best and most innovative technologies to this country.
Read More»The United States encourages the Government of Bangladesh to hold, as the Honorable Prime Minister has said, “free, fair, and credible elections”. We’re concerned about the recent incidents of violence in 18 districts throughout the country. Everyone, no matter the political party or sentiment, should act peacefully and responsibly. All sides must eschew violence. Violence …
Read More»Bangladesh is critical to the United States in so many ways—we enjoy a robust trade and investment relationship, close cooperation on counterterrorism and peacekeeping, a strong development partnership, and extensive people-to-people ties.
Read More»Thank you for your hospitality in hosting this lunch. I appreciate your essential role in managing the engine of Bangladesh’s economy, helping to lift hundreds of thousands of workers out of poverty, and making Bangladesh a key player in global trade.
Read More»U.S. companies literally help Indo-Pacific partner nations reach for the stars. SpaceX, one of America’s most innovative firms, recently launched Bangladesh’s first-ever indigenous communications satellite.
Read More»Welcome to the U.S. Embassy and happy early 4th of July! Tomorrow, Americans all over the world will celebrate this holiday with family and friends. As many of you know, this is my last Independence Day celebration as the U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh. I could not be more grateful to have all of you here …
Read More»SECRETARY POMPEO: Welcome, everyone to the State Department. We are incredibly proud to be hosting this event today. I want to thank Ivanka Trump for joining us at this event for the second year in a row now. Your personal engagement with this issue matters an awful lot. It illustrates the administration’s complete commitment to and …
Read More»Good evening, it is my pleasure and honor to be here celebrating Bangladesh’s national Independence Day. Thank you for your very kind introduction Ambassador Ziauddin. It is wonderful to see you again. Your many years of service to your nation are a credit to you and the skill of the diplomats of the Bangladesh Foreign …
Read More»We have all waited several years for this day. At times, some of us thought this day might not come. Yet we remained patient. But now through the persistence of you, our Bureau of Counterterrorism, the FBI, and ICITAP we can finally say that our patience has paid off. For our friends present who may …
Read More»What an honor it is to be with all of you at the 18th Convocation of American International University Bangladesh to celebrate the accomplishments of today’s graduates and to commend the dedication and commitment of AIUB’s esteemed faculty, staff, administration, and, of course, the parents, guardians and family members who worked endlessly; who put in …
Read More»I am excited to be at NSU today to launch our first American Center Pop-Up of 2018! Thank you all for welcoming Deputy Assistant Secretary Rosenblum, my staff, and me to your campus. We chose to come to NSU because we know all of you, like so many American university students and faculty, value life-long …
Read More»Thank you Major General Rahman for that introduction and thank you to the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies for hosting this event today. I’m grateful for the opportunity to talk about the U.S. vision for a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, and to do so here in Dhaka is a great honor. Our …
Read More»Embassy of the United States of America Public Affairs Section Tel: 880-2-5566-2000 Fax: 880-2-9881677, 9885688 E-mail: DhakaPA@state.gov Website: https://bd.usembassy.gov U.S. Ambassador Marcia Bernicat’s Remarks at the American Alumni Association (AAA) Awards Dinner Dhaka, November 24, 2017 Dr. Gowher Rizvi, Adviser to the Prime Minister on International Affairs; Mr. Md. Shahriar Alam, M.P., State Minister for Foreign …
Read More»On behalf of the United States Government, I’m delighted to be here today to recognize the importance of women’s participation in Bangladesh’s democratic development. I’d like to thank the Chief Election Commissioner, Mr. K.M. Nurul Huda, and senior political leaders for their support and for their commitment to strengthening Bangladesh’s democracy.
Read More»We stand together in solidarity with the survivors of gender-based violence; we stand with the women, girls and allies who have bravely spoken out against harassment, rape, and domestic violence. And we stand with the voiceless, the shamed, and all those who are forced to live in silence.
Read More»MODERATOR: Good afternoon excellencies, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you all for coming to the joint press briefing by the honorable state counsellor and the union minister for foreign affairs of Myanmar, and the honorable country of the United States.
Read More»I am pleased to be back in Dhaka for the U.S.-Bangladesh Partnership Dialogue. I would like to thank Foreign Secretary Haque and the Government of Bangladesh for hosting me.
Read More»Assalam-u-Alaikum, nomoshkar, and good morning! I’m honored to be here today to help welcome Dhaka into the Zero TB Cities Initiative.
Read More»I am delighted to be back among you here at BIPSOT for this, my third visit. I was impressed then, as I am even more so now, by what has been created here, and what potential is in store with these beautiful new facilities. Please accept my sincere appreciation for hosting this dedication today. It …
Read More»Birthdays are an enjoyable occasion. They are a time to remember the wonder and hope of youth while reflecting on the passage of time and dreams fulfilled — or yet to be realized.
Read More»Fellow stakeholders — because we are all stakeholders; we have formed a unique group dedicated to strengthening the world’s foremost ready-made garment sector and the dedicated workers who play a key role in making the sector a world leader.
Read More»On behalf of the United States Embassy in Bangladesh, I am honored to be here to help launch such an important effort. We know that our two countries benefit when we work together to solve and overcome obstacles. Our ability to respond and adapt to natural disasters is one of those challenges. By sharing and …
Read More»In the past, you have heard me start with praise for all the successes that the RMG sector in Bangladesh has made in recent years, and they are remarkable. But my message today is that responses from the United States will largely depend on what happens here in Bangladesh. And this is about the future, …
Read More»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. …
Read More»Good morning! I can’t think of a better way to start the day than with some of Bangladesh’s brightest young leaders. So thank you to Korvi and to all of you for inviting me to be part of your National Youth Assembly.
Read More»January 28, 2017: One of the strongest connections between Bangladesh and the United States is our profound respect for education, commitment to teaching, and passion for learning. An exceptional education can change and improve a person’s life. An exceptional university can change and improve a community. DIU is an exceptional university with a mission to …
Read More»I am so proud to be here today for the opening of Coca-Cola’s new bottling plant. This is an achievement that I know Coca-Cola has been working hard towards since I arrived in Bangladesh. I would especially like to welcome and congratulate Coca-Cola Executives Irial Finan and John Murphy – I was fortunate to be …
Read More»I am so pleased to be with all you this evening as we celebrate Nari Uddug Kendra’s accomplishments. For 25 years – a quarter century! – Nari Uddug Kendra has devoted itself to promoting gender equality and human rights and by fostering the personal and political empowerment of women and girls.
Read More»We are honored to be joined by Professor Dr. Abdullah, Vice Chancellor of Northern University of Business and Technology, Khulna, our partner host institution for this American Corner. I am so pleased to have the opportunity to visit the American Corner in Khulna, and to welcome you to this special program to commemorate the 16 …
Read More»Over the past forty five years, Bangladesh has made tremendous progress in improving the food security of its people. We have witnessed remarkable gains in agricultural productivity to the point where Bangladesh is now almost self-sufficient in rice production.
Read More»Secretary Kerry (Aug. 29): “We welcome this nation’s participation in all three of President Obama’s signature development initiatives: health care, food security, and the all-encompassing issue of climate change.”
Read More»Assalamu alaiykum and a very good afternoon to all of you. Today I have had a truly enlightening and impressive visit to the Beximco Pharmaceuticals plant in Tongi and I am excited to be able to mark this momentous occasion with all of you.
Read More»Assalam Alaikum and belated Eid Mubarak! Good afternoon. I am very glad that I could join the American Chamber of Commerce for the July meeting. I look forward to hearing more about the timely subject of safeguarding Bangladesh’s digital platform.
Read More»Violent extremism is a global threat. As we have seen too frequently, international terrorist groups can recruit and operate anywhere. I am here to offer U.S. assistance and support for Bangladesh’s own efforts against terrorism and extremism.
Read More»The Governments of the United States and Bangladesh, led respectively by U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon and Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Shahidul Haque, convened the fifth annual Partnership Dialogue on June 23-24, 2016, in Washington, D.C. Both sides highlighted the growing bilateral ties between Bangladesh and the United States and reaffirmed …
Read More»Assalamu alaikum. Shubo shonda. Ramadan Mubarak. Welcome everyone and thank you for joining us tonight. I am delighted to share this Iftar with you. As Muslims across the world come together this month to reflect upon the responsibility that human beings have to God and to one another. Ramadan is a blessed time; a time …
Read More»I am very happy to be here with the students of Independent University Bangladesh to celebrate World Environment Day. Environmental problems respect no borders. Addressing them and achieving sustainable management of natural resources worldwide requires the cooperation and commitment of all countries. This is a real opportunity to generate positive environmental action in the coming …
Read More»As I hope you have learned from the décor tonight, the theme of our Independence Day celebration this year is “great rivers.” Both our countries are blessed to lay claim to some of the world’s legendary rivers. These rivers have sustained and inspired Americans and Bangladeshis for generations.
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Read More»Today, we celebrate World Press Freedom Day. Established by the United Nations, it offers us an opportunity to celebrate the essential role that press freedom plays in democracy. As President Obama said, World Press Freedom Day is “a time for us to reflect and honor all those journalists who are languishing in jail as we …
Read More»I am devastated by the brutal murder of Xulhaz Mannan and another young Bangladeshi this evening in Dhaka. Xulhaz was more than a colleague to those of us fortunate to work with him at the U.S. Embassy. He was a dear friend. Our prayers are with Xulhaz, the other victim, and those injured in the …
Read More»DHAKA, April 25, 2016 — The men and women of the U.S. State Department join me today in condemning the barbaric murder of Mr. Xulhaz Mannan, a locally-hired employee of our embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and another of his activist friends. We are profoundly saddened by the loss of one of our own in such …
Read More»DHAKA, April 25, 2016 — The U.S. Government deplores the brutal murders this evening in Dhaka, Bangladesh that took the life of Xulhaz Mannan. An employee of the U.S. Agency for International Development, Mr. Mannan served the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka with distinction, and he worked on behalf of his fellow Bangladeshis as a voice …
Read More»DHAKA, April 25, 2016 — “Today, USAID lost one of our own. On behalf of our entire team, I send our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of USAID Foreign Service National Xulhaz Mannan, who was brutally murdered in Bangladesh today. We condemn this cruel and inhumane act of violence and add our …
Read More»DHAKA, APRIL 24, 2016 — We condemn the senseless killing of Professor Rezaul Karim Siddiquee and mourn his loss. I have spoken with people who knew him well, and have learned about a humble, cultured man who loved the sitar and provided donations to local mosques. No claims made by violent extremists will overshadow his …
Read More»DHAKA, APRIL 14, 2016 On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I am delighted to wish a happy and prosperous New Year to Bengalis everywhere. We rejoice along with all those from Bangladesh, India, and around the world who gather today to celebrate the arrival of the new year.
Read More»I am pleased to be with you today for this important event, and I thank you all for joining us. This conference has provided a valuable opportunity to take stock and assess Bangladesh’s accomplishments in combatting human trafficking.
Read More»Good morning everyone! Thank you Ambassador Bernicat, Vice Chancellor Siddique, and Chairman Haque for the opportunity to join you here at Dhaka University. It is a privilege to visit this renowned institution, which was the beating heart of your people’s struggle for freedom, democracy, and independence.
Read More»Good afternoon. Thank you for the chance to share some thoughts after a very engaging and productive convening of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium. The opportunity IONS presents to meet with such an august group of naval leaders from the Indian Ocean region and beyond is priceless.
Read More»I am so pleased to be here today to celebrate with you the induction of two beautiful Boeing 737-800s into the Biman fleet. I am so proud to know that these planes, two out of a fleet of ten new Boeing planes, will be part of Bangladesh’s extraordinary story of growth and exceptionally promising future.
Read More»Good afternoon. Thank you for joining me today, on what is my first trip to Bangladesh. I am particularly excited to visit just a few days before the commemoration of Victory Day.
Read More»Over the past two decades, Bangladesh has made tremendous progress in developing its natural resources for the benefit of its people. Since 1997, the U.S. Government and Government of Bangladesh have partnered to establish collaborative management—or co-management—systems for protected forests and wetlands, including the precious Sundarbans mangrove forest.
Read More»I have been looking forward to speaking with the Diplomatic Correspondents because there are so many important stories to share about the U.S. – Bangladesh relationship. Our two countries have a common vision not just for our bilateral relationship, but for the region.
Read More»It is an honor to be here today at Issa Khan and to see our strong bilateral relationship at work between the Bangladesh Navy and the United States Navy. I recently participated in the fourth annual U.S.-Bangladesh Bilateral Security Dialogue, where our governments reviewed the successes of our security cooperation and discussed ways in which …
Read More»On behalf of Ambassador Marcia Bernicat, I want to thank you for inviting me here today to close the most important Disaster Response Exercise and Exchange (DREE) we have ever executed in Bangladesh. I have been paying close attention to the planning and execution of this DREE, and I can say it is the most …
Read More»It is an honor and a privilege to be here today to speak with you about an issue of the greatest importance: improving the business and investment climate in order to strengthen the economic ties between the United States and Bangladesh.
Read More»Over the past forty-five years, Bangladesh has made tremendous progress in improving the food security of its people. We have witnessed remarkable gains in agricultural productivity to the point where Bangladesh is now almost self-sufficient in rice production. Extreme poverty has decreased over the years, and as a result of greater access to health care, …
Read More»Thank you to the BGMEA for inviting me to join you today. The readymade garment sector, represented by the factory owners as well as the men and especially the women working in this sector, has been the engine behind the remarkable story of Bangladesh’s economic growth.
Read More»I have quickly come to appreciate that one of the most extraordinary qualities about Bangladesh and Bangladeshis is your profound respect for history. You know history, you share history and you are guided by it. So, the message I want to bring to you today about “Brand Bangladesh” is this: the Bangladeshi RMG industry as …
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