U.S. Welcomes the First Shipment of COVID-19 Vaccines from COVAX to Bangladesh
The United States welcomes the arrival of 106,000 doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine to Bangladesh on June 01, 2021. Read More»
Ambassador Earl Miller’s Remarks at the Handover Event of Donated U.S. Manufactured Ventilators to Bangladesh at Kurmitola General Hospital, Dhaka
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»
U.S. Embassy Provides COVID-19 Response Equipment to Dhaka Metropolitan Police Diplomatic Security Division
U.S. Embassy Dhaka distributed personal protective equipment (PPE) to Dhaka Metropolitan Police Diplomatic Security Division in support of its COVID-19 response efforts. 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»
U.S. Embassy Provides Additional COVID-19 Response Equipment to Bangladesh Prison Headquarters
U.S. Embassy Dhaka coordinated with the Ministries of Health and Home Affairs to distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) to COVID-19 first responders. Read More»
COVID-19 Information
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 ... Read More»
New Humanitarian and Health Assistance Bolsters U.S. Leadership in Response to 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 ... Read More»
United States Government Provides $7 Million in Food Assistance to Help Urban Poor in Dhaka Cope with COVID-19 Challenges
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. 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»
U.S. Embassy Provides COVID-19 Response Equipment to Bangladesh Customs Department
U.S. Embassy Dhaka coordinated with the National Board of Revenue to distribute COVID-19 personal protective equipment to the Customs Department. Read More»
Ambassador Miller’s Remarks at COVID-19 Doctors Training; New USAID Funding Announcement
Assalamualaikum, suvechha sobaike and a very good morning. Read More»
The U.S. Govt. Delivers More Than $173 Million in New Funding to Support Bangladesh’s COVID-19 Response
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. Read More»
UPDATE: The United States Continues to Lead the Global Response to COVID-19
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. Read More»
Protect Yourself When Using Transportation
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. ... 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»
Delivering on American Commitments in the COVID-19 Response with Additional Foreign Assistance
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. Read More»
U.S. Embassy Provides COVID-19 Response Equipment to Bangladesh First Responders
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 Read More»
Statement by Secretary Pompeo on the World Press Freedom
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»
EXIM Board Takes United Action in Response to COVID-19 to Support U.S. Exporters and Jobs with Unprecedented Financing Flexibility
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 ... Read More»
Presidential Message on Ramadan, 2020
I wish all Muslims, both in the United States and across the world, a blessed and peaceful Ramadan. Read More»
Secretary of State Pompeo’s Message on Ramadan, 2020
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»
United States and Bangladesh partner to help U.S. Citizens return home
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. Read More»
Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh
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. Read More»
United States and Bangladesh Partner to Help U.S. Citizens Return Home
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. Read More»
Ambassador Miller’s Message about the United States’ Enduring Commitment to the Bangladeshi People
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 ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy [Dhaka, Bangladesh] (March 21, 2020)
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. Read More»
Health Alert – U. S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh
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. Read More»
Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel
U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to global impact of COVID-19. Read More»
Information for Visa Applicants Regarding Coronavirus
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. Read More»
Remarks by President Trump, Vice President Pence, and Members of the Coronavirus Task Force in Press Briefing
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. Read More»
Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel
U.S. Department of State recommends American citizens reconsider travel abroad due to global impact of COVID-19. Read More»
United States Provides Assistance to Bangladesh to Respond to Novel 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. Read More»
Statement by USAID Administrator Mark Green on The Commitment of $37 Million in Assistance to Respond to Novel Coronavirus Covid-19
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. Read More»
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