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»
U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Donations to Bangladesh Surpass 100 Million Mark
Today, U.S. Ambassador Peter Haas joined Dr. Selina Hayat Ivy, Mayor of Narayanganj, and students from the Narayanganj Collectorate Preparatory School to mark the delivery of over 100 million (ten crore) U.S. COVID-19 vaccine donations to Bangladesh since the beginning of the pandemic. Read More»
The United States Donates Additional Six Million Pfizer Vaccines to Bangladesh; U.S.-Donated Doses Now Exceed 45 Million
This latest donation enables Bangladesh to continue expanding immunizations in hard-to-reach areas and provide boosters to vulnerable citizens. U.S. government COVID-19 assistance to Bangladesh exceeds $121 million. Dhaka, February 8, 2022 — The United States donated an additional six million (60 lakh) doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to Bangladesh via COVAX. These are just the ... Read More»
The United States Donates Another 10 Million Pfizer Vaccines to Bangladesh; U.S.-Donated Doses Now Exceed 38 Million
The United States donated an additional 10 million (1 crore) doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to Bangladesh, a gift from the American people. Read More»
Supporting Multilateral Responses to the COVID-19 Crisis
The United States is providing an additional $580 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to support seven partners who are working tirelessly in our global fight against COVID-19. Read More»
United States Donates Another 1.78 Million Pfizer Vaccines to Bangladesh, Raising the Total Amount of Donations to 18.5 Million
This timely U.S. Pfizer vaccine donation enables Bangladesh to expand its immunization drive to youth ages 12 and up across the country. U.S. government COVID-19 assistance to Bangladesh now exceeds $121 million. Read More»
United States Again Delivers Emergency Medical Supplies to Bangladesh to Combat Covid-19
Today, the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), delivered to Bangladesh its most recent shipment of emergency medical supplies to save lives, stop the spread of COVID-19, and meet the urgent health needs of the Bangladeshi people. Read More»
U.S. Government Deploys Emergency COVID-19 Supplies to Protect Health Workers in Bangladesh
Last night, as part of its ongoing emergency assistance to countries in South Asia, the U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), airlifted urgent medical supplies to help Bangladesh battle its latest COVID-19 surge. Read More»
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Unveils Strategy for Global Vaccine Sharing, Announcing Allocation Plan for the First 25 Million Doses to be S
As we continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic at home and work to end the pandemic worldwide, President Biden has promised that the United States will be an arsenal of vaccines for the world. Read More»
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»
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press on the COVID Response
Since the United States recorded its first COVID-19 death in February 2020, more than 550,000 Americans have died in the pandemic. Read More»
USAID to Provide Initial $2 Billion to Propel Global Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
Today, thanks to Congress and the generosity of the American people, President Biden announced that the United States intends to provide an initial $2 billion, out of a total planned $4 billion, to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to support the Gavi COVAX Advance Market Commitment (Gavi COVAX AMC) to provide COVID-19 vaccines for 92 low- ... Read More»
Ambassador Miller Visits Kallyanpur
Life for residents in the underserved settlement of Kallyanpur in Dhaka city, Bangladesh, was slowly improving thanks to a USAID - US Agency for International Development urban food program to assist COVID-19 victims, implemented by the World Food Programme and BRAC. Read More»
U.S. Embassy Provides COVID-19 Response Equipment to Dhaka Metropolitan Police Gulshan Crime Division
U.S. Embassy Dhaka distributed personal protective equipment (PPE) to Dhaka Metropolitan Police Gulshan Crime Division in support of Government of Bangladesh COVID-19 response efforts. DHAKA, November 19, 2020 – Today, United States Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl Miller and Embassy representatives of the Diplomatic Security Service Regional Security Office provided essential personal protective equipment (PPE) to Shudip Kumar Chakraborty, the ... Read More»
The United States Provides Ventilators to Bangladesh to Respond to COVID-19
The United States Government, through U.S. Embassy Dhaka and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has delivered 100 pledged state-of-the-art ventilators to Bangladesh to assist its fight against COVID-19. Read More»
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»
Ambassador Miller Launches E-Mentoring Platform for Doctors to Treat COVID-19 in Bangladesh
Platform will provide online learning and mentoring for nearly 4,000 local doctors by connecting them with national professors of medicine at Dhaka Medical College Hospital and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) and U.S. experts at the University of Michigan’s Internal Medicine Residency Program and Center for Global Health Equity. Read More»
International Community in Bangladesh Visit Cox’s Bazar, Reiterate Support for Bangladesh and Commitment to Rohingya Response
Representatives of the international community in Bangladesh, concluded a two-day visit to Cox’s Bazar and the Rohingya refugee camps. Read More»
Ambassador Miller Meets with New Health Secretary Md. Abdul Mannan
Ambassador Miller and CDC Country Director Michael Friedman met with new Health Secretary Md. Abdul Mannan to discuss COVID-19 collaboration and the continued U.S. commitment to help ensure the health and safety of the Bangladeshi people. Read More»
U.S. Embassy Dhaka Closed on September 6 in Observance of American Labor Day
The U.S. Embassy, including the Consular Section, will be closed on Sunday, September 6, 2020, in observance of U.S. federal holiday Labor Day. 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»
United States Government Provides Fast COVID-19 Testing Machines and Biosafety Equipment to TB Hospital in Bangladesh
Today, Ambassador Earl R. Miller visited the 250-bed Tuberculosis (TB) Hospital in Shyamoli, Dhaka to observe how U.S. government-provided GeneXpert machines can detect COVID-19 within 45 minutes and handed over equipment to improve diagnosis of multi-drug resistant TB (MDR-TB). Read More»
Bangladesh Flood Victims to Receive Emergency Assistance from U.S. Government
As floods spread across Bangladesh, the U.S. government is providing relief assistance, which builds on more than $7 billion in development assistance to Bangladesh since 1971. 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»
U.S. Embassy Provides Covid-19 Response Equipment to Bangladesh Armed Forces Division in Sixth Handover
U.S. Embassy Dhaka distributed personal protective equipment (PPE) to Bangladesh Armed Forces Division in support of its COVID-19 response efforts. Read More»
U.S. Embassy Launches Song to Honor COVID-19 Frontline Workers
USAID partnered with ABC Radio (FM 89.6), prominent musician Fuad Al Muqtadir, and a group of talented young Bangladeshi singers, including Zohad, Elita, Xefer, Rafa, Tashfee, Palbasha, Emil, and Issa for a special tribute to Bangladesh’s real-life superheroes. 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»
U.S. Embassy’s Webinar Series on Dark Web and Cryptocurrency Provides Tools to Fight Transnational Crime and Terrorism
Almost 50 Bangladeshi criminal justice officials and financial analysts will participate in the series, learning how dark web and cryptocurrency technology facilitates cross-border criminal activity, and how to detect and deter it. Read More»
U.S. Embassy Provides Covid-19 Response Equipment to Bangladesh Police 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»
Ambassador Miller’s Remarks at Virtual Launch of USAID Urban Poor At-Risk Food Assistance Program
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»
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»
Embassy Provides COVID-19 Response Equipment to Kamalapur Railway General Hospital
U.S. Embassy Dhaka coordinated with the Ministries of Health and Railways to distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) to the COVID-19 response facility, the second in a series of planned distributions. DHAKA, May 28, 2020 – United States Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl Miller and Embassy representatives of the U.S. military’s Indo-Pacific Command delivered today essential personal ... 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»
Amb. Miller joins Minister Alam, Beximco CEO Husain & others for first PPE shipment to USA
This Beximco Group & Hanes flagship partnership is the best of U.S.-BD working together to beat COVID-19. 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»
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»
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»
Ambassador Miller’s Remarks at Official Launch Ceremony for Online COVID-19 Course for Doctors
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»
The United States Government Provides Over $22 Million for Fighting COVID-19 in Bangladesh
Funding builds on more than $1 billion in health assistance to Bangladesh over the past 20 years, and includes funding for the free, online COVID-19 training course for doctors across Bangladesh inaugurated via a virtual ceremony today. 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»
What can I do to protect against novel coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Wondering what you can do to protect yourself and your family and friends from novel coronavirus, aka COVID-19? Your personal actions can make a difference. Watch the video to know more. 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»
Town Hall – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh
Town Hall – U.S. Embassy [Dhaka, Bangladesh] (March 19, 2020) Location: Bangladesh Event: U.S. citizens are invited to a Virtual Town Hall with Ambassador Earl R. Miller on Monday, March 23 from 15:30 p.m.—16:30 p.m. via Zoom. Ambassador Miller will discuss COVID-19 in Bangladesh and participate in a Q&A session. U.S. Embassy Consular staff will ... 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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