FORCED MARRIAGE

Contact Info

Phone:

From within Dhaka:

882-3805 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Sunday through Thursday, or
885-5500 after hours, * ask for the Consular Section or duty officer.

From a cell phone in Bangladesh or from outside Dhaka:

02-882-3805 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm
02-885-5500 after hours, * ask for the Consular Section or duty officer.

From the US:

Contact your local authorities and/or the US Department of State in Washington DC toll-free at 1-888-407-4747, or the US Embassy in Dhaka at 011-880-2-882-3805 or 011-880-2-885-5500, * ask for the Consular Section or duty officer.
e-mail: DhakaACS@state.gov

Location: 
U.S. Embassy
Madani Avenue
Baridhara, Dhaka 1212
Bangladesh

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FORCED MARRIAGE

Forced marriages are not the same as arranged marriages.   Arranged marriages are a part of many cultural traditions and involve the free and full consent of both parties.  Some people, however, find themselves compelled to marry against their will, either in the United States or overseas.   This is called a forced marriage, and it is a human rights concern, as human rights principles seek to advance the freedom and inherent dignity of each individual.

If you are worried about yourself, a relative, or a friend becoming a victim of a forced marriage, we can help!  

If you are an American citizen visiting Bangladesh and have been, are being, or fear you will be forced into marriage against your will, please contact the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka Bangladesh:

From within Dhaka:

882-3805 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Sunday through Thursday, or
885-5500 after hours, * ask for the Consular Section or duty officer.

From a cell phone in Bangladesh or from outside Dhaka:

02-882-3805 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm
02-885-5500 after hours, * ask for the Consular Section or duty officer.
e-mail: DhakaACS@state.gov

Location: 

U.S. Embassy
Madani Avenue
Baridhara, Dhaka 1212
Bangladesh

If you are still in the United States of America, contact your local authorities and/or the US Department of State in Washington DC at 1-888-407-4747.

We can help!