2007 Press Releases

Information Section

The American Center

The American Center, the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy, Dhaka issues press releases on various U.S. government policies, which includes official texts/transcripts/press releases of the various U.S. government departments and agencies, including press briefings, press conferences, statements, speeches and addresses of U.S. officials.

2008 | 2007 | 2006

• Eid-Ul Azha Message CDA a.i. Geeta Pasi (Audio) | In Bangla (December 19, 2007)

• Presidential Message on Eid Al-Adha | In Bangla (December 19, 2007)

• U.S. Ship Arrives To Commence Cyclone Relief Operations | In Bangla (November 24, 2007)

• Commander Of U.S. Pacific Command Visits Bangladesh, Discusses Relief Efforts | In Bangla (November 23, 2007)

• U.S. Sends Ships, Supplies to Cyclone-Devastated Bangladesh | In Bangla (November 20, 2007)

• USAID Administrator Arrives Tomorrow | In Bangla (November 19, 2007)

• Bangladesh: U.S. Government Disaster Relief Support Following Cyclone Sidr | In Bangla (November 19, 2007)

• President And Mrs. Bush Extend Condolences to Victims of Cyclone Sidr in Bangladesh | In Bangla (November 18, 2007)

• U.S. Government Disaster Relief Support Cyclone SIDR – Nov. 15, 2007 | In Bangla (November 16, 2007)

• Bangladeshi Students Engage Globally Through Learning Centers | In Bangla (November 8, 2007)

• U.S. –Bangladesh Joint Exercise Ends with Success | In Bangla (October 31, 2007)

• Islamic Development Bank Joins Broad Global Anti-Poverty Effort | In Bangla (October 24, 2007)

• U.S. Government Supports Regional Security Through Bilateral Military Exercises | In Bangla (October 22, 2007)

• Diversity Visa Applicants Must Meet Eligibility Requirements | In Bangla (October 9, 2007)

• United States To Provide Taka 1,373 Crore To Continue Health, Economic Growth And Environment Programs In Bangladesh | In Bangla (October 4, 2007)

• 2009 Diversity Visa Lottery Program Registration | In Bangla (September 27, 2007)

• Many Reporters Worldwide Face Prison For Criticizing Leaders | In Bangla (September 27, 2007)

• Addressing The Generational Challenge Of Global Climate Change | In Bangla (September 26, 2007)

• Muslims Find Spiritual Home at Midwestern Mosque | In Bangla (September 24, 2007)

• Muslim Students Observe Ramadan Away From Home | In Bangla (September 20, 2007)

• American Voters Increasingly Motivated By Foreign Policy | In Bangla (September 16, 2007)

• Interfaith Dialogue Helps Promote Tolerance, Understanding | In Bangla (September 13, 2007)

• Message from President George W. Bush on Ramadan | In Bangla (September 13, 2007)

• Independent Press Promotes The Public Interest, Journalist Says | In Bangla (September 6, 2007)

• President George W. Bush nominates James F. Moriarty to be Ambassador to Bangladesh | In Bangla (September 5, 2007)

• DV Interview Cancellation | In Bangla (September 4, 2007)
• Second Tsunami-Detection Station To Bolster Indian Ocean System | In Bangla (September 3, 2007)

• North American Leaders Prepare for Avian Flu Pandemic | In Bangla (August 28, 2007)

• In Defeat, U.S. Political Candidates Graciously Concede | In Bangla (August 28, 2007)

• U.S. Mission in Bangladesh to Close on August 30 to Observe Shab-E-Barat and September 2 on the Occasion of Labor Day (August 27, 2007)

• Message of U.S. President George W. Bush on Women’s Equality Day, 2007 | In Bangla (August 26, 2007)

• Mass Media Play Important Role in U.S. Elections | In Bangla (August 22, 2007)

• Olympic Program Helps Refugees, Displaced People Worldwide | In Bangla (August 19, 2007)

• Remarks for Charge D' Affaires, A.I. Geeta Pasi BIISS/APCC Workshop on “Democracy, Governance, And Security Reforms” (August 12, 2007)

• American Embassy Awards Micro-Scholarships to Madrassa Students | In Bangla (August 12, 2007)

• Satellite Flood Forecasts Save Lives, Livelihoods in Bangladesh | In Bangla (August 12, 2007)

• USAID Mission Director For Bangldesh Sworn In | In Bangla (August 2, 2007)

• New U.S. Citizens Dream Of Business Success, Raising Families | In Bangla (July 26, 2007)

• Forced Labor A Growing Problem Worldwide, U.S. Officials Say | In Bangla (July 25, 2007)

• Young American Muslims Encouraged To Seek Public-Service Careers | In Bangla (July 20, 2007)

• Arsenic Filter For Water Offers Hope To Millions | In Bangla (July 11, 2007)

• Organization of The Islamic Conference will Gain U.S. Envoy | In Bangla (July 5, 2007)

• Dr. Franklin's Plan | In Bangla (July 3, 2007)

• Home Of The Brave | In Bangla (July 3, 2007)

• Torpedo Patriotism | In Bangla (July 3, 2007)

• The Spirit Of Independence | In Bangla (July 3, 2007)

• Ambassador Butenis’ Remarks For The 231st Independence Day Celebration | In Bangla (July 3, 2007)

• Remarks By President George W. Bush At The 50th Anniversary And Rededication Ceremony Of The Islamic Center Of Washington D.C. | In Bangla (June 28, 2007)

• Standard Chartered Bank To Assume Non-Immigrant Visa Fee Collection Responsibilities For The U.S. Embassy | In Bangla (June 28, 2007)

• Eisenhower’s 1957 Speech At Islamic Center Of Washington | In Bangla (June 27, 2007)

• U.S. Muslims Increasing Their Political Involvement | In Bangla (June 26, 2007)

• US Provides Emergency Assistance To Victims Of Chittagong Flooding And Landslides (June 13, 2007)
• Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship 2008-09 Application Process Announced (June 10, 2007)

• Bomb Squad Exercise At U.S. Embassy Chancery In Dhaka | In Bangla (May 30, 2007)

• New Entry Point For Consular Visitors To U.S. Embassy Chancery In Dhaka | In Bangla (May 7, 2007)

• New Us Embassy Policies Help Student Visa Applicants | In Bangla (May 3, 2007)

• Remarks By Ambassador Patricia A Butenis: World Press Freedom Day (May 3, 2007)

• Procedural Changes In the Existing Fulbright Fellowship Application Process: Announcement to be Posted On the U.S. Embassy Website On April 23 | In Bangla (April 18, 2007)

• U.S. Community Offers Help When Mosque Suffers Fire Damage | In Bangla (April 16, 2007)

• International Women’s Day | In Bangla (March 5, 2007)

• U.S. Student Visas: Advice And Information | In Bangla (March 1, 2007)

• Bangladesh Imams Engage Communities To Fight Human Trafficking | In Bangla (February 27, 2007)

• Family Photographs And Applications For U.S. Visas | In Bangla (February 12, 2007)

• U.S. Responds To Declaration of State of Emergency | In Bangla (January 12, 2007)

• About U.S. Visas For Tourism And Business Travel | In Bangla (January 8, 2007)

• U.S. Supports Free, Fair And Credible Elections | In Bangla (January 5, 2007)