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John Kerry Confirmed as Secretary of State
January 30, 2013 - Massachusetts’ John Kerry is moving from the U.S. Senate — where he offered advice and consent on U.S. foreign policy — to the State Department, where he will implement it.
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President Obama on Immigration Reform
January 29, 2013 - Speaking at a Nevada school with a student body that is more than half Hispanic, President Obama said he is upbeat about the prospects for U.S. immigration reform.
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Obama, Biden Begin Their Second Terms
January 21, 2013 - In a public ceremony attended by nearly 1 million, supported and watched by millions more on TV, President Obama challenged Americans to work together to uphold the promise of democracy and meet the challenges of the 21st century.
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The 113th Congress Convenes in Washington
January 3, 2013 - Washington focuses its attention on welcoming the newest incarnation of its legislative branch.
Headlines & Anouncements
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U.S. Embassy Dhaka Announces New Visa Facilitation Program
January 6, 2013 - This program exempts certain qualified returning foreign visitors from another interview with a consular officer.
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U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Cecil Haney Visits Bangladesh
January 15, 2013 - Admiral Haney met with military counterparts and government officials for discussions on military cooperation activities and regional security initiatives.
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Applications Open: Asia Pacific Leadership Program FY 2013-14
Applications should be submitted as soon as possible and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until March 1, 2013.
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Appilcations Open: TEA and ILEP Programs FY 2014
Application deadline: March 20, 2013 (TEA); March 25, 2013 (ILEP).
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Study in USA
EducationUSA
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Library
Archer K. Blood Library
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More News from the Embassy
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American Center Staff Visit the American Corner in Sylhet
Feb. 4, 2013 - Cultural Affairs Officer Mike Harker and IRC Director Dr. Syed Robiul Bashar met with IVLP and TEA exchange program alumni at American Corner, Sylhet.
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Ambassador Mozena Attends American International University Bangladesh (AIUB) Convocation
Jan. 31, 2013 - “Choose to wrap yourselves in a cloak of greatness, of integrity, of caring about yourself, your family and your community, of building a great nation.” Ambassador's remaks »
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American Band Ari Roland Jazz Quartet in Dhaka
Jan. 28, 2013 - The American Center, in partnership with the EMK Center, brought the Ari Roland Jazz Quartet to Dhaka for a second time! Photos »
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Roundtable Discussion with Dr. Thomas Frieden
Jan. 27, 2013 - Dr. Thomas Frieden, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is visiting Bangladesh to discuss U.S.-Bangladesh cooperation in public health issues.
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Ambassador’s Trip: Habiganj-Sylhet-Sunamganj-Moulvibazar
Jan. 26, 2013 - Ambassador Mozena and his envoy visited USAID projects in the region and met with implementing partners, beneficiaries and the local community.
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Assistant Secretary Robert Blake on a "A Conversation with Bangladesh"
Jan. 23, 2013 - Robert Blake discusses U.S.-Bangladesh relations, the recent South Asia Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium, and the New Silk Road on "A Conversation with Bangladesh". Watch the video »
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The U.S. provides $100,000 to assist Bangladeshis affected by the recent cold wave.
Jan. 19, 2013 - The assistance provided 20,000 blankets (two blankets per 10,000 households) in five districts: Dinajpur, Sirajgonj, Pabna, Jamalpur, and Mymensingh.
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Trafficking in Persons Report
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Human Rights Report Report
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Religious Freedom Report
Emergency Contact
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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
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Archer K. Blood Library & EducationUSA
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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*
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