Amb. Mozena on Countering Violent Extremism
U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh Dan Mozena delivers remarks at the Regional Conference on Countering Violent Extremism through Strategic Communications at Ruposhi Bangla Hotel, Dhaka, on January 16, 2012.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., who is remembered in the U.S. on the third Monday of January each year, is perhaps best known as America’s chief spokesman for non-violent activism as a result of his leadership role in the U.S. civil rights movement.
Women Issues Envoys Visit Bangladesh
Congresswoman Betty McCollum and Melanne Verveer, Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues, make women and girls the focus of their visit to Bangladesh, January 4-10, 2012.
The Women in Public Service Project Launches
December 15, 2011 - Forty women from 37 countries joined Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the U.S. State Department December 15 to begin a new campaign to empower women.
Headlines & Anouncements
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USAID Celebrates 50th Anniversary and 40 Years with Bangladesh
On January 12, 2012, USAID celebrated 50 years of global assistance and 40 years with Bangladesh at a gala event in Radisson Hotel.
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Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) will be offered in Dhaka on Feb. 10, 2012
Interested in becoming a Foreign Service Officer? Deadline to schedule test seats at overseas sites: Jan. 25, 2012. Click on the link above to register or for more information.
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Applications for ILEP and TEA Programs FY 2013 are now open
Deadline for applications: March 6, 2012. For details, click on the link above.
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U.S. Elections: 2012 Primary Schedule
Dec. 28, 2011 - Republican voters start the process of choosing their nominee for the 2012 U.S. Presidential Elections.
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More News from the Embassy
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Remarks by Amb. Mozena at RAB's Internal Enquiry Cell Graduation
January 18, 2012 - Ambassador Dan Mozena delivered his remarks at the Internal Enquiry Cell Graduation Ceremony at Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Headquarters, Dhaka. Read this in Bangla »
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Science Envoy Travels to Bangladesh, January 10-13
U.S. Science Envoy Rita Colwell traveled to Bangladesh, where she discussed cooperation on global health, climate change, Feed the Future, and women and youth in science. Read a newspaper feature on her visit »
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Ambassador Mozena's Greetings on Police Week 2012
January 3, 2012 - In recognition of Police Week 2012, Ambassador Mozena, on behalf of the U.S. Embassy, extends his appreciation to the police forces of Bangladesh for their efforts to protect and serve the people of Bangladesh. Read this in Bangla »
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Amb. Mozena at SWADS Commissioning and Megaports Inauguration
Highlighting U.S.-BD partnership to counter terrorism and strengthen maritime security, Ambassador Mozena observed the President’s Parade of the Bangladesh Naval Academy Graduation, attended the Special Warfare and Dive Salvage unit (SWADS), and participated alongside PM Sheikh Hasina in the inauguration of the Megaports Initiative at Chittagong Port Authority.
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Special Adviser Ronan Farrow Visits Bangladesh, Dec. 9-12, 2011
During his visit, Ronan Farrow, Special Adviser to the U.S. Secretary of State, inaugurated the Ambassador's Youth Council in Bangladesh, highlighted the importance of youth participation in political and civil society and how the U.S. Government plans to engage young people across Bangladesh.
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Secretary Clinton Speaks on Internet Freedom from The Hague
"What we do today to preserve fundamental freedoms online will have a profound effect on the next generation of users. More than two billion people are now connected to the internet, but in the next 20 years, that number will more than double."
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U.S. Embassy Delegation Inaugurates Cyclone Shelter in Cox’s Bazar
Ambassador Dan Mozena and USAID Mission Director Richard Greene, accompanied Lt. Gen. Francis Wiercinski, Commanding General, U.S. Army Pacific, to Cox’s Bazar on a visit to disaster preparedness and food security projects funded by the U.S. Government.
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Ambassador Dan Mozena inaugurates a public exhibition of the Embassy's "Express Yourself" arts initiative
The U.S. Embassy concluded a highly successful arts initiative called Nijeke Prokash Koro/Express Yourself that brought together American and Bangladeshi artists, at Dhaka Art Center, December 8-17, 2011.
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Secretary Clinton Delivers Remarks in Recognition of International Human Rights Day
"Universal human rights include freedom of expression and freedom of belief, even if our words or beliefs denigrate the humanity of others. Yet, while we are each free to believe whatever we choose, we cannot do whatever we choose, not in a world where we protect the human rights of all."
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Trafficking in Persons Report
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Human Rights Report Report
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Religious Freedom Report
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Live Webcast: President Obama’s State of the Union Address
Wednesday, January 25 at 8 am BDT
Join an interactive webcast of President Obama’s State of the Union Address, live from the U.S. Congress. Watch and discuss the President's achievements over the past year, as well as his vision for America in 2012, right here on our Streaming Video page.
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