Connecting emerging Indo-Pacific countries on climate

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 […]

US to invest $34 million in Bangladesh Climate Smart Livestock Project

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 Embassy files case against five Bangladeshis for links to human trafficking

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 […]

BNP condemns Russian spokesperson’s statement on Bangladesh: Aspirations of democracy have been hurt

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 […]

US Embassy in Dhaka is looking for Visa Assistant: job description, qualifications and salary

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 […]

America opens applications for Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program

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 […]

America cautions its citizens against traveling to Bangladesh

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 […]