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.
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.
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.
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
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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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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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Baridhara, Dhaka - 1212, Bangladesh
Phone: (880) (2) 885-5500
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E-mail: DhakaPA@state.gov
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