Bangladesh Embassy, USA

09/30/2021

Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurates ‘Bangladesh House’ – the official residence of the Ambassador – in Washington, D.C. She planted a tree at the residence premises and offered special ‘Munajat’ on the occasion.

09/25/2021

Hon'ble Prime Minister H.E. Sheikh Hasina arrives in Washington D.C. after attending the 76th United Nations General Assembly in NewYork. She has been received by Ambassador M Shahidul Islam and Mrs Jasmeen Islam.

Hon'ble Prime Minister H.E. Sheikh Hasina arrives in Washington D.C. after attending the 76th United Nations General Assembly in NewYork. She has been received by Ambassador M Shahidul Islam and Mrs Jasmeen Islam.

09/24/2021

Hon'ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina seeks US investment in ICT, Renewable Energy:

Hon'ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina delivered a key-note speech at the Executive Business Roundtable titled "Bangladesh Forward: The Frontier for Growth", organized by U.S.-Bangladesh Business Council on September 21, 2021 in New York in honor of the Prime Minister. The Hon’ble Prime Minister sought U.S. investment in Bangladesh's promising sectors such as information and communication technology (ICT), renewable energy, agro-processing, blue economy, tourism and hi-tech parks. The Prime Minister hoped that the US-Bangladesh Business Council will continue to play a decisive role in further strengthening existing bilateral trade relations with duty-free access and other trade privileges in the US market. She assured Bangladesh Government's whole-hearted support to expand economic partnership between two nations.

PM's ICT Adviser Sajeeb Ahmed Wazed spoke at the roundtable while Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam, were also present there. The business council's President Nisha Biswal, who moderated the roundtable, made opening remarks. US-Bangladesh Business Council members and US and Bangladesh business leaders also took part in it."

09/23/2021

via Twitter @BDAmbassadorUSA

via Twitter @BDAmbassadorUSA

09/20/2021

Ambassador M Shahidul Islam receives Hon'ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in New York on 19 September 2021. Hon'ble Prime Minister is attending the 76th United Nations General Assembly.

Ambassador M Shahidul Islam receives Hon'ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in New York on 19 September 2021. Hon'ble Prime Minister is attending the 76th United Nations General Assembly.

09/18/2021

The Chief of Bangladesh Army (CAS) attended the Indo-Pacific Armies Chief’s Conference (IPACC) from 13 to 15 September 2021 in Hawaii, USA. The Army Chiefs/Senior Delegates of Bangladesh, Indonesia, Korea, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, Chile, Japan, Maldives, Thailand, UK, New Zealand, Singapore, France, and USA attended the program. The focus of the conference was Global Environmental Change and its impact on Indo-Pacific Countries and UN Peace keeping Operations. The Chiefs witnessed a live firing demonstration under a battle field scenario organized by 25 Infantry Division of US Army Pacific on an island. CAS General Shafiuddin attended separate bilateral meetings with US Army Pacific Commanding General General Charles A. Flynn, Army Chief of Thailand General Poolsaward, Army Chief of Indonesia General Andika, Maldives Army Commander Brig Gen Latheef and Singapore Army Chief Brig Gen Choo.

09/18/2021

AABEA and Bangladesh Embassy (DC) Webinar: Future of Economic Growth in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Embassy partners with AABEA to examine the future of economic growth in Bangladesh:

Bangladesh Embassy in Washington DC and American Association of Bangladeshi Engineers and Architects (AABEA) jointly held a webinar on 'The Future of Economic Growth in Bangladesh'. Bangladesh has set a target to be an advanced economy by 2041 with a 9.02% average GDP growth during 2021-2041. The progress secured in the last decade has created a solid foundation towards this goal. However, there are debates regarding the sustainability of economic growth earned in the past few years. The webinar focused on Bangladesh’s plans for achieving projected GDP growth within the set timeframe. Bangladesh Ambassador to USA, H.E. M Shahidul Islam was present as the Chief Guest and Economic Minister Mr. Mahadee Hassan was present as the Keynote Speaker. The event was presided by Engineer Faisal Quadir PhD, President of AABEA and moderated by Dr. Anis Ahmed. Follow the link below to watch the entire session:

HE Ambassador M Shahidul Islam, Chief Guest, Embassy of Bangladesh, Washington, DC, USA.Mr. Md. Mahadee Hassan, Minister (Economic)Keynote talk: “The future...

09/18/2021

Apparel makers seek fair prices, duty cut from US

https://www.thedailystar.net/business/economy/news/apparel-makers-seek-fair-prices-duty-cut-us-2173706

Local apparel makers have sought fair prices from their US buyers and urged the US government to cut tariffs on garment items sourced from Bangladesh.

09/18/2021

via twitter @BDAmbassadorUSA

via twitter @BDAmbassadorUSA

09/18/2021

via twitter @BDAmbassadorUSA

via twitter @BDAmbassadorUSA

09/18/2021

The Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington D.C. has introduced the electronic passport (e-passport) services for catering to the needs of Bangladeshi diaspora in the USA. Ambassador of Bangladesh M Shahidul Islam and Secretary of Security Services Division of the Home Ministry Md. Mokabbir Hossain jointly inaugurated the services at the Embassy in Washington on September 17, 2021.

The Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington D.C. has introduced the electronic passport (e-passport) services for catering to the needs of Bangladeshi diaspora in the USA. Ambassador of Bangladesh M Shahidul Islam and Secretary of Security Services Division of the Home Ministry Md. Mokabbir Hossain jointly inaugurated the services at the Embassy in Washington on September 17, 2021.

09/18/2021

ওয়াশিংটন ডিসিতে বাংলাদেশ দূতাবাসে ই-পাসপোর্ট সেবা চালু - usanewsonline.com

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ইউএসএনিউজঅনলাইন.কম, নিউইয়র্ক: ওয়াশিংটন ডিসিতে অবস্থিত বাংলাদেশ দূতাবাস মার্কিন যুক্তরাষ্ট্রে বসবাসরত প্রবাস.....

08/16/2021

With vow to transform grief into strength Bangladesh Embassy Washington DC observes National Mourning Day | daily sun

https://www.daily-sun.com/post/570911/With-vow-to-transform-grief-into-strength-Bangladesh-Embassy-Washington-DC-observes-National-Mourning-Day

The Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington DC observed National Mourning Day commemorating the 46th anniversary of martyrdom of the Father of Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with due solemnity. The embassy officials paid their rich tributes to the departed souls of Bangabandhu Sheikh

07/13/2021

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06/05/2021

Ambassador of Bangladesh to U.S.A, His Excellency M Shahidul Islam, has seen-off the airlift of the USAID COVID-19 response relief to Bangladesh from the Travis Airforce Base, California on 04 June 2021. Another airlift is scheduled on 08 June 2021.

05/26/2021

বুদ্ধ পূর্ণিমা উপলক্ষে মহামান্য রাষ্ট্রপতি এবং মাননীয় প্রধানমন্ত্রী প্রদত্ত বানী

05/25/2021

The forthcoming schedule of mobile Consular Services to be offered by the Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington, DC held at the First Location: 3665 Club Drive, Duluth, GA 30096 on Wednesday – Thursday, 26 – 27 May 2021;
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Second Location: 2071 Beaver Ruin Road, Norcross, GA 30071 on Friday – Saturday, 28 – 29 May 2021;

The Notice has also been posted to the Embassy's website:
http://www.bdembassyusa.org/index.php?page=mobileconsularannouncement

The forthcoming schedule of mobile Consular Services to be offered by the Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington, DC held at the First Location: 3665 Club Drive, Duluth, GA 30096 on Wednesday – Thursday, 26 – 27 May 2021;
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Second Location: 2071 Beaver Ruin Road, Norcross, GA 30071 on Friday – Saturday, 28 – 29 May 2021;

The Notice has also been posted to the Embassy's website:
http://www.bdembassyusa.org/index.php?page=mobileconsularannouncement

05/14/2021

পবিত্র ঈদুল ফিতর উপলক্ষ্যে মহামান্য রাষ্ট্রপতি ও মাননীয় প্রধানমন্ত্রী প্রদত্ত বাণী |

04/22/2021

[EN] Leaders Summit on Climate - Day 1

Watch Live the speech of Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the Leaders Summit on Climate-
https://youtu.be/6xa7yyypznY

Session 1Raising Our Climate AmbitionPresident Biden and Vice President Harris will open the inaugural session of the Summit. This sessionwill underscore the...

04/21/2021

Leaders Summit on Climate - United States Department of State

Thursday (22nd April, 2021) at 8 AM Eastern time (6 PM Bangladesh Standard Time) Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will deliver her speech at the 'Leaders Summit on Climate'.

Watch LIVE here - www.state.gov/climatesummit

What is the Leaders Summit on Climate? On March 26, the President invited 40 world leaders to participate in the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate April 22-23, 2021. As the U.S. Government reenters the global climate fight, President Biden is convening this summit early in his presidency to ensure...

04/08/2021

পরবর্তী নির্দেশনা না দেয়া পর্যন্ত পূর্বনির্ধারিত সকল মোবাইল কনস্যুলার সেবাগুলো স্থগিত করা হয়েছে।

04/04/2021

To whom it may concern

To whom it may concern

04/03/2021

The Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington, D.C. expresses solidarity with the 'World Autism Awareness Day' under the blue light of hope with its theme, 'Inclusion in the workplace'.

The Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington, D.C. expresses solidarity with the 'World Autism Awareness Day' under the blue light of hope with its theme, 'Inclusion in the workplace'.

04/02/2021

DC Mayor declares 26 March 2021 Bangladesh Day.

DC Mayor declares 26 March 2021 Bangladesh Day.

03/30/2021

Mandatory 14 days institutional quarantine for the passengers coming to Bangladesh.

Reviewing the deterioration tendency of COVID-19 pandemic throughout the country and globally, with effect from 0001 BST on 31 March 2021, until further notice:

(i) Irrespective of the COVID-19 vaccination, all passengers coming to Bangladesh shall mandatorily possess & show ‘PCR based COVID-19 negative certificate’ during departure from origin and on arrival at the Airport. The PCR test shall be done within 72 hours of the flight departure time.

(ii) On arrival in Bangladesh, all passengers originating from any European country including UK, shall have to complete mandatory 14 (fourteen) days institutional quarantine at government facilities or government approved hotel at passenger’s own expenses. Upon completion of the quarantine period COVID-19 PCR test will be carried out and the passenger will be released if the test result is Negative.

(iii) Passengers originating from any other countries except Europe and UK, shall strictly have to complete a 14 (fourteen) days home quarantine if no COVID-19 symptoms are found on-arrival health check in Bangladesh. But, if any COVID-19 symptoms are detected/observed, he/she shall have to complete mandatory 14 (fourteen) days institutional quarantine at government facilities or government approved hotel at passenger’s own expenses.

03/26/2021

Video Message from Honorable Prime Minister of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh on the Occasion of Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Independence and National Day of Bangladesh

03/26/2021

মহান স্বাধীনতা ও জাতীয় দিবস উপলক্ষ্যে মহামান্য রাষ্ট্রপতি, মাননীয় প্রধানমন্ত্রী. মাননীয় পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রী ও মাননীয় পররাষ্ট্র প্রতিমন্ত্রীর বাণী

03/25/2021

'গণহত্যা দিবস' উপলক্ষ্যে মহামান্য রাষ্ট্রপতি ও মাননীয় প্রধানমন্ত্রীর বাণী

03/25/2021

We are very happy to present to you the first-ever newsletter published by the Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington DC. It is the 'March 2021' edition of 'Bangladesh News.' We solicit your kind opinion to improve further in our next edition.

03/17/2021

জাতির পিতা বঙ্গবন্ধু শেখ মুজিবুর রহমান এর জন্মশতবার্ষিকী ও জাতীয় শিশু দিবস ২০২১ উপলক্ষে মহামান্য রাষ্ট্রপতি, মাননীয় প্রধানমন্ত্রী, মাননীয় পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রী ও মাননীয় পররাষ্ট্র প্রতিমন্ত্রী এর বাণী

03/09/2021

On the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children’s Day, 2021, the Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington DC has organized “Art/ Drawing” competition for children living in greater Washington, D.C. area (D.C., Maryland and Virginia). The subject and age group are as follows:

Children of different ages would participate in the competition in three categories on the basis of their study grade:
Group A: Up to Grade 05
Group B: Grade 06 to Grade 08
Group C: Grade 09 to Grade 12

Subject of the Art/ drawing:
“Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman”

Submission (by mail/ email) Address & Deadline:
By 05.00 pm, March 15, 2020
Mailing Address:
Embassy of Bangladesh
3510 International Drive NW, Washington, DC-20008
Email: [email protected]

Participants are requested to clearly mention their group, full name, age, parents’ contact no. & email at the top of their arts/drawings.

The winners of the competition will be communicated in due course.

All parents and guardians are requested to kindly encourage their kids to participate in the competition.

03/07/2021

Webinar on historic 7 March

Live

03/07/2021

ঐতিহাসিক ৭ই মার্চ উপলক্ষ্যে মহামান্য রাষ্ট্রপতি ও মাননীয় প্রধানমন্ত্রীর বাণী

03/07/2021

Bangladesh Television - YouTube

Hon’ble Prime Minister of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh has kindly given her consent to virtually join in the program to celebrate the “Historic 07th March” 2021 at 1500 hours (Bangladesh time) on 07 March 2021. The program will be held at Bangabandhu International Conference Center, Dhaka and will be telecast live at the page as well as youtube channel of BTV. The links are as follows:
page: https://www.faceboo.com/btv.gov.bd
Youtube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClzwimpLoZu9us9MwalLbtA

Bangladesh Television (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ টেলিভিশন), also known by the acronym BTV, is the state-owned Television network in Bangladesh. It started broadcasti...

03/07/2021

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