U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh
Recent News About U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh
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U.S. Embassy launches tech startup pitch contest; winner advances to SelectUSA Summit
The U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh has announced a national pitch competition aimed at tech entrepreneurs, with the winner set to represent Bangladesh at the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026 in the United States.
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U.S. Embassy monitors magnitude 5.5 earthquake in Bangladesh; operations remain normal
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake was reported in Bangladesh on November 21, 2025, at 10:38 a.m. local time.
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U.S. Embassy Dhaka opens applications for 2026-27 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program
The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka has announced the opening of applications for the 2026-2027 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program.
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Bangladesh firms agree to buy $1 billion in U.S. soybeans
A group of Bangladesh’s leading soy crushing companies—Meghna Group, City Group, and Delta Agro—have agreed to purchase $1 billion worth of U.S. soybeans over the next year.
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U.S. releases 25th annual report on global human trafficking
The U.S. Department of State has released the 25th edition of its Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, which aims to encourage countries to address forced labor and sex trafficking.
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U.S. releases human rights report following political transition in Bangladesh
After weeks of large-scale student protests in Bangladesh and violent clashes resulting in hundreds of deaths, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left the country on August 5.
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United States and Bangladesh conduct joint Pacific Angel exercise for disaster response
Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson visited Zahurul Haque Cantonment in Chittagong on September 16 to observe Exercise Pacific Angel 25.
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CDC adds Bangladesh to Level 2 health notice for Chikungunya precautions
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added Bangladesh to its Level 2 – Practice Enhanced Precautions Traveler’s Health Notice for Chikungunya in the Indian Ocean region.
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U.S. Embassy Dhaka seeks proposals for English Language Specialist Program
The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka has announced a call for proposals for the English Language Specialist Program (ELSP), an initiative led by the U.S. Department of State.
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U.S. Embassy Dhaka seeks proposals for Fulbright Specialist Program focusing on America 250
The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka has announced a call for proposals for the 2025 U.S. Fulbright Specialist Program (FSP).
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United States and Bangladesh complete Tiger Shark joint military exercise
The United States and Bangladesh have completed the joint military exercise Tiger Shark, aimed at strengthening defense cooperation and building capacity between their armed forces.
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CDC adds Bangladesh to global dengue health notice
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added Bangladesh to the Global Dengue Travelers’ Health Notice.
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Applications open for Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 2026-2027
The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka has announced the opening of applications for the 2026-2027 Hubert H. Humphrey (HHH) Fellowship Program.
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Fulbright FLTA program invites Bangladeshi educators for 2026-27 applications
The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka has announced the opening of applications for the 2026-2027 Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program.
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U.S. Embassy alerts citizens in Bangladesh amid rising protests
Due to a rise in protest activities across Bangladesh, the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka has issued a demonstration alert advising American citizens to remain vigilant.
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U.S. Embassy warns of traffic disruption due to BNP gathering in Dhaka
The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has issued a routine message regarding potential disruptions due to a gathering organized by the Bangladesh National Party (BNP).
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Bangladesh becomes 54th signatory of Artemis Accords during summit ceremony
Bangladesh recently became the 54th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, a significant step in promoting international collaboration in space exploration.
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U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh advises caution amid April 7 demonstrations
Demonstrations are anticipated to occur throughout Dhaka and other cities in Bangladesh on April 7, 2025.
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U.S.-grown food aid arrives for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
This week, a shipment of 17,000 metric tons of food aid for Rohingya refugees arrived in Chattogram, Bangladesh.
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Women protest leaders from Bangladesh to be honored at international award ceremony
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and First Lady Melania Trump will preside over the 19th annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards ceremony on April 1.