America Week 2012 @ Chittagong
U.S. Embassy celebrated "America Week" in Chittagong Jan 30 - Feb 1 that highlighted the important ties between the people of the U.S. and Bangladesh, featuring booth exhibits, presentations, outreach events, and site visits showcasing U.S. Govt.-funded programs.
President Obama's 2012 State of the Union Address
"I’m a Democrat. But I believe what Republican Abraham Lincoln believed: That government should do for people only what they cannot do better by themselves, and no more."
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
Forty women from 37 countries joined Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the U.S. State Department December 15, 2011 to begin a new campaign to empower women.
Headlines & Anouncements
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Blueprint for an America Built to Last
Jan. 26, 2012 - In his State of the Union Address, President Obama laid out a blueprint for a U.S. economy that’s built to last.
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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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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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Study in USA
EducationUSA @ The American Center
Visit us Sunday - Thursday, 10.00 am - 4.30 pm
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Library
Archer K. Blood American Center Library
Visit us Sunday - Thursday, 10.00 am - 4.30 pm
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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Trafficking in Persons Report
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Human Rights Report Report
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Religious Freedom Report
Special Event
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Robert O. Blake, Jr. Travels to Bangladesh
Assistant Secretary of State for South & Central Asian Affairs Robert O. Blake, Jr. will travel to Bangladesh February 14-16 and participate in a series of education and university events.
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Contact Us
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Embassy of the United States of America
Madani Avenue, Baridhara, Dhaka - 1212, Bangladesh
Phone: (880) (2) 8855500
Fax: (880) (2) 9881677
E-mail: DhakaPA@state.gov
Open Sunday-Thursday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm*The American Center
Archer K. Blood American Center Library & Educational Advising Center
Plot No – 1, Progati Sharani, J - Block
Baridhara, Dhaka - 1212, Bangladesh
Phone: (880) (2) 885-5500
Fax: (880) (2) 9881677
E-mail: DhakaPA@state.gov
Open Sunday-Thursday, 10:00 am–4:30 pm*
* Except U.S. Mission Dhaka holidays
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