The United States welcomes the arrival of 106,000 doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine to Bangladesh on June 01, 2021.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 1 June, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: coronavirus, COVAX, COVID-19, Global Health, Health Assistance, U.S. & BD, USAID
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.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 15 November, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: coronavirus, COVID0-19, Health Assistance, Kurmitola Hospital, U.S. & BD, USAID, Ventilator
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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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 24 August, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ambassador Miller, AmbMiller, Bangladesh, coronavirus, COVID-19, Diplomatic Security Division, Humanitarian Aid, Humanitarian Assistance, personal protective equipment ppe, PPE, U.S. & BD, U.S. Funding, USAID
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.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 21 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, coronavirus, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance, Global Health, Humanitarian Aid, Humanitarian Assistance, Office of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Spokesperson, USAID
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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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 10 August, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ambassador Miller, coronavirus, COVID-19, Humanitarian Assistance, personal protective equipment ppe, PPE, U.S. & BD, U.S. Funding, U.S. Government, USAID
COVID-19 Information Last updated: 06/04/2023 Entry and Exit Requirements Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? Yes At present, U.S. citizens can enter Bangladesh with a valid visa or a “no visa required” seal. Visas on arrival are available. More information is available at
The Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington DC – Visa on Arrival (bdembassyusa.org) . Despite the availability of visa on arrival, the U.S. Embassy continues to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 23 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19
The American people’s generosity remains unmatched in the global fight against COVID-19. The Department of State and USAID are providing an additional $208 million in new humanitarian and health assistance to bolster our ongoing response efforts, helping the world’s most vulnerable overcome the devastation inflicted by this deadly virus. With today’s announcement, the State Department ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 15 July, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration, coronavirus, COVID-19, Global Health, Humanitarian Aid, Humanitarian Assistance, Office of the Spokesperson, Refugees, U.S. & BD
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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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 8 July, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Ambassador Miller, AmbMiller, Bangladesh, BRAC, coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Assistance, Humanitarian Aid, Humanitarian Assistance, U.S. & BD, U.S. Government, USAID, World Food Programme
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.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 18 June, 2020 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Bangladesh, U.S. Agencies | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance, Global Health, Humanitarian Aid, Humanitarian Assistance, U.S. & BD, U.S. Funding, USAID
U.S. Embassy Dhaka coordinated with the National Board of Revenue to distribute COVID-19 personal protective equipment to the Customs Department.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 17 June, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bangladesh, Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue, Chattogram, civil defense, coronavirus, COVID-19, fire service, Indo-Pacific, personal protective equipment ppe, PPE, U.S. & BD, U.S. Government, United States, USAID
Assalamualaikum, suvechha sobaike and a very good morning.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 15 June, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Speeches, U.S. & Bangladesh, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Ambassador Miller, AmbMiller, Bangladesh, coronavirus, COVID-19, Directorate General of Health Services, economic growth, Foreign Assistance, Humanitarian Assistance, U.S. & BD, USAID, USAID Mission Director
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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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 15 June, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Ambassador Miller, AmbMiller, Bangladesh, coronavirus, COVID-19, Directorate General of Health Services, economic growth, Foreign Assistance, Health Assistance, Humanitarian Aid, U.S. & BD, U.S. Funding, U.S. Government, United States, Urban Living, us assistance, USAID
The United States continues to lead in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, illustrated by recent announcements of new foreign assistance that are made possible through the American people’s generosity and the U.S. Government’s action.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 29 May, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, coronavirus, COVID-19, Global Health, Humanitarian Aid, Humanitarian Assistance, Office of the Spokesperson, USAID
As schools, businesses, and community organizations begin to resume operations during COVID-19, protect yourself and others when using public transportation: • Stay home when sick • Cover your coughs and sneezes • Wear cloth face coverings when physical distancing is difficult. • Practice hand hygiene before you leave and once you arrive at your destination. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 25 May, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: CDC, coronavirus, COVID-19
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.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 20 May, 2020 | Topics: News, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Alice Wells, Bangladesh, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, coronavirus, COVID-19, Indo-Pacific, Rohingya, Rohingya Refugees, u.s.Department of State, United States
Months into fighting the COVID-19 pandemic at home and abroad, the United States is continuing to lead the global charge against the pandemic, building on decades of leadership in life-saving health and humanitarian assistance.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 20 May, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, U.S. & BD, U.S. Funding, us assistance, USAID
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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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 11 May, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ambassador Miller, AmbMiller, civil defense, coronavirus, COVID-19, fire service, FSCD, Indo-Pacific, personal protective equipment ppe, PPE, surgical masks, U.S. & BD, U.S. Government
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.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 3 May, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights, News, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Bureau of Democracy, corona virus, coronavirus, COVID-19, human rights, Labor, Office of the Spokesperson, Press Freedom, Press Freedom Day, World Press Freedom
On behalf of the U.S. government, the U.S. Embassy is transmitting a press release from the U.S. Export Import Bank (EXIM) to ensure that Bangladeshi importers and buyers of U.S. products and services are aware of new measures to temporarily expand the types of financing EXIM can provide as part of the U.S. government’s efforts ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 30 April, 2020 | Topics: Agriculture, Business, Commercial Affairs, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: American Business, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, Commercial Affairs, coronavirus, COVID-19, Economic Affairs, EXIM Bank, Financing Program
I wish all Muslims, both in the United States and across the world, a blessed and peaceful Ramadan.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Global Health, Ramadan, Ramadan 2020, Religious Freedom, White House Statement
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
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Global Health, Office of the Spokesperson, Ramadan, Ramadan 2020, Religious Freedom, ReligiousFreedom
The United States Embassy in Dhaka is open and continues to provide emergency services to American citizens and emergency visa services on a case-by-case basis. The Embassy remains committed to working with the Government of Bangladesh and with other Bangladeshi friends and partners to respond to COVID-19.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 13 April, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: charter flight, coronavirus, COVID-19, U.S. citizens
Registration for the chartered flight to Washington, D.C. on Monday, April 13, 2020 has ended. All confirmed passengers and those on the stand-by list have received an e-mail with further instructions. Unless you received an e-mail from the Embassy, please do not come to the airport on Monday.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 12 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, travel alert
The safety and welfare of American citizens in Bangladesh is the U.S. Embassy’s highest priority. The Embassy is open and continues to provide assistance and services to American citizens as well as emergency visa services on a case-by-case basis.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Emergency Services, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: charter flight, coronavirus, COVID-19, U.S. & BD, U.S. citizens
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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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: Ambassador Miller, AmbMiller, coronavirus, COVID-19
The Government of Bangladesh announced on March 21 it will prohibit most – but not all -- incoming flights from landing at all international airports in Bangladesh. We strongly urge U.S. citizens to depart on the next available flight if you chose to travel.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 21 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, health alert
U.S citizens who are considering returning to the United States are urged to work with their airlines to make travel arrangements while flights are still available. Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahajalal International airport is operational, although flight schedules in and out of Bangladesh have been reduced.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19
U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to global impact of COVID-19.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 19 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: ALERT, coronavirus, COVID-19, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, travel alert
In response to the global COVID-19 outbreak, U.S. Embassy Dhaka has cancelled all routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments, starting March 19, 2020. We will resume regular visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 19 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Emergency Services, Immigrant Visas, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports, Visas | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Non Immigrant visas, U.S. citizens, visa appointments, Visas
This afternoon, we’re announcing new guidelines for every American to follow over the next 15 days as we combat the virus. Each and every one of us has a critical role to play in stopping the spread and transmission of the virus.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 16 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Speeches, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, White House Statement
U.S. Department of State recommends American citizens reconsider travel abroad due to global impact of COVID-19.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 15 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: ALERT, coronavirus, COVID-19
The U.S. government recently announced a commitment of $37 million in financing from the Emergency Reserve Fund for Contagious Infectious Diseases at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for 25 countries either affected by novel coronavirus COVID-19 or at high risk of its spread.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Emergency Services, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh | Tags: AmbMiller, coronavirus, COVID-19, U.S. Funding, U.S. Government, USAID
The U.S. Government announced today a commitment of $37 million in financing from the Emergency Reserve Fund for Contagious Infectious Diseases at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for 25 countries affected by novel coronavirus COVID-19 or at high risk of its spread.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 3 March, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Emergency Reserve Fund, USAID