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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.

By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 18 February, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ambassador Miller, ShareAmerica, U.S. & BD

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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 18 February, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ambassador Miller, ShareAmerica

Dhaka University Team Wins Bangladesh National Round of Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition 2021

Dhaka, February 15, 2021: The Dhaka University Team won the 5th Bangladesh National Round of Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, 2021 (Jessup) competition last weekend. The competition, hosted at East West University, was inaugurated on February 11. At the end of the final round on February 13 BRAC University was also announced ...

By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 15 February, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases

USAID Hands over New Multi-Purpose Disaster Shelter to Government in Naikhangchori, Bandarban

The new multi-purpose disaster shelter is one of 25 new multi-purpose disaster shelters and 96 existing cyclone shelters being funded and refurbished by the U.S. government to serve as both safe havens and as schools in Cox’s Bazar. Dhaka February 12, 2021 – Yesterday, on behalf of U.S. Embassy Dhaka, United States Agency for International ...

By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 12 February, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases