IPBF connects CEOs, project developers, government officials and sources of financing for priority infrastructure in emerging Indo-Pacific economies. Through speeches, breakout panels and business matchmaking, participants will learn and share their insights on the latest trends, opportunities and solutions to support infrastructure across all sectors. The IPBF is also an opportunity to learn more about […]
This innovative new project will significantly boost livestock productivity, improve market access and implement climate-smart practices in 16 targeted districts, ultimately benefiting more than 250,000 livestock farmers. The press release said the project will introduce advanced production technologies, improve animal health and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with Bangladesh's national climate goals. By connecting […]
US President Joe Biden has nominated diplomat David Slayton Miles as the new US Ambassador to Bangladesh. The White House confirmed this on Thursday. According to its website, his name has been sent to the Senate for approval. According to the rules, the President nominates a diplomat as ambassador, who is sent to the US […]
Explaining to IPS, Maxwell Martin said that most of the world's trade takes place in this region, while economic development is also taking place keeping this region at the center. Therefore, emphasis is being laid on the interests of important regions of the world, free and open future, economy and prosperity. Maxwell Martin described Bangladesh […]
The US Embassy has registered a case against five Bangladeshis for alleged involvement in human trafficking. US Embassy official Michael Lee registered a case at Gulshan Police Station on Monday. The accused include Mofizur Rahman, Ashraful Alam Bhuiyan, Mohammad Zaman, Bhasani and Mohammad Noor Alam. In the matter, Lee said in the statement that Mofizur […]
Later, the US Embassy in Dhaka posted a photo of Peter Haas and Moeen Khan on its X (formerly Twitter) handle. “Embassy Dhaka is committed to promoting democracy, transparency, tolerance, good governance and respect for human rights,” the embassy wrote in its social media handle. Democracy flourishes when every voice is heard. Nice to meet […]
The BNP statement further said, “The people of the country have moral support for peaceful and non-violent programs. The allegation of a foreign diplomat helping BNP in organizing rallies is completely unexpected and unprecedented. “Such an unrealistic statement goes against the will of the people to restore democracy, as it appears.” Describing Russia as a […]
After the meeting, JPA General Secretary Mujibul Haq said that the letter urged for unconditional talks between the parties. The same letter will also be sent to Awami League and BNP, he said. “The United States seeks peaceful, free and fair elections and calls on all parties to refrain from violence and exercise restraint,” U.S. […]
According to Home Ministry sources, officials have drawn up the AGB to provide escort services to embassies, which generally provide protocol to ministers and ministers of state. If someone wants an embassy escort service, officials will send an AGB team to the embassy in exchange for payment of a certain amount of money. However, according […]
The Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Assistant performs a wide range of consular duties associated with providing nonimmigrant visa (NIV) services, in accordance with the NIV unit’s standard operating procedures and established visa processing guidelines. The incumbent performs data entry, document review, correspondence, passport disclosure, visa printing and other general office functions. It is important to pay […]
A press release signed by Mohammad Sharif Mahmood, senior public relations officer of the Ministry of Home Affairs, was issued today, Monday, with details of the discussions. The press release said Peter Haas met Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan at 2:30 pm yesterday, Sunday. In the meeting held in a very cordial atmosphere, the upcoming elections, […]
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas today inaugurated the new location of the Edward M. Kennedy (EMK) Center in Gulshan. EMK Center is now located at Level 6, Grand DelVista, CES(A) 1/A, Road #113, Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka. A joint effort between the U.S. Embassy and Jago Foundation, the EMK Center aims to foster knowledge exchange, […]
In line with the one-day state mourning in Bangladesh, the United States Embassy in Dhaka will fly flags at half-mast to mourn the deaths of Palestinians in recent air strikes by Israel. Ambassador Peter Haas has ordered the embassy flag to be lowered to half-mast as the United States mourns the loss of every innocent […]
Experienced Bangladeshi professionals with ten or more years of professional experience, university faculty members and researchers from think-tanks and government or non-government organizations are invited to apply. Scholars selected for the program will receive a six to nine-month research or lecturing grant starting in September 2024. The program welcomes proposals on a wide range of […]
The United States has issued a comprehensive travel advisory for people planning to visit Bangladesh due to ‘crime, terrorism and upcoming general election threats’ here. The US specifically asked its citizens to reconsider travel to the Chattogram Hills due to ‘periodic communal violence, crime, terrorism, kidnapping and other security risks’. The US State Department issued […]