PRESS STATEMENT
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 26, 2020 One hundred years ago, American women braved censure, repudiation, and imprisonment to devote themselves to a simple cause: that women should have the right to vote and help build the foundation of representative government by and for the People. Through their perseverance and resolve, these fearless women campaigned in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 1 September, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Bangladesh, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Office of the Spokesperson, The Secretary of State, United States
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.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 5 August, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Europe & Eurasia, Human Rights, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, Speeches, U.S. & Bangladesh, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, China, Cyber Security, elections, human rights, Office of the Spokesperson, Russia, security, The Secretary of State
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Bangladeshi Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen to reaffirm the importance of the U.S.-Bangladesh relationship and discuss our continued cooperation to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 29 June, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Bangladesh, Foreign Minister, Office of the Spokesperson, SECRETARY POMPEO, The Secretary of State, U.S. & BD
Susan and I extend our warmest wishes to Muslims around the world who are celebrating Eid al-Fitr. Over the past month, Muslims at home and abroad have fasted, centered around spiritual reflection, community and values of gratitude, compassion, and generosity, and have adapted to practicing their faith and observing Ramadan in a world changed by ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 23 May, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Eid al-Fitr, Eid UL Fitr, Office of the Spokesperson, SECRETARY POMPEO, The Secretary of State
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: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Bangladesh, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, SECRETARY POMPEO, The Secretary of State, U.S. & BD, U.S. Funding, us assistance, USAID
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: Human Rights, News, U.S. & Bangladesh, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Bureau of Democracy, corona virus, coronavirus, COVID-19, human rights, Labor, Office of the Spokesperson, Press Freedom, Press Freedom Day, SECRETARY POMPEO, The Secretary of State, World Press Freedom
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: News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Bangladesh, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Global Health, Office of the Spokesperson, Ramadan, Ramadan 2020, Religious Freedom, ReligiousFreedom, SECRETARY POMPEO, The Secretary of State
President Trump has proclaimed January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Global estimates indicate that as many as 24.9 million people – adults and children – are victims of human trafficking.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 13 January, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Combating Drugs and Crime, Human Trafficking, Office of the Spokesperson, The Secretary of State
