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DSA one of the world’s most draconian laws for journalists: US

State Department principal deputy spokesperson said that one of the biggest reasons that Bangladesh fell to 10 places to 162 out of 180 countries in the latest World Press Freedom Index was the DSA

US announces in-person interview waivers for certain visa applicants in 2023

The United States has extended the authority of consular officers to waive in-person interviews for certain non-immigrant visa categories throughout 2023.

Bangladesh yet to meet minimum requirements for fiscal transparency: US report

A new US report says Bangladesh government has not met the minimum requirements of fiscal transparency although made significant progress towards meeting international requirements for the first time ever.

US greets Bengalis on Pahela Baishakh

The US Government and American people greet the Bengalis around the world on the occasion “Pahela Baishakh”, the first day of Bengali New Year.

‘US focused on improving situation for Rohingyas’

The United States remains focused on steps that will improve the situation for Rohingya refugees and all people in Myanmar as well as promoting accountability for those that were responsible for these atrocities, says Deputy Spokesperson at US Department of State Robert Palladino.

US official in Dhaka to discuss cooperation

Acting assistant secretary of US Department of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells arrives in Dhaka on a two-day.

Terrorism rose in Bangladesh last year: US

The US Department of State has said while terrorist attacks in 2016 decreased by 9 percent globally, at the same time Bangladesh

US to continue support to counter terrorism in Bangladesh

In light of the recent spate of killings of bloggers, intellectuals, and religious minorities in the country, the United States assures that they will continue to stand with Bangladesh in its efforts to counter terrorist activities prevailing in the country.

US deputy asst secy Todd to visit Dhaka this week

The US Department of State’s Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs William E Todd will lead an interagency delegation on a visit to Bangladesh.

April 11, 2023
April 11, 2023

DSA one of the world’s most draconian laws for journalists: US

State Department principal deputy spokesperson said that one of the biggest reasons that Bangladesh fell to 10 places to 162 out of 180 countries in the latest World Press Freedom Index was the DSA

December 24, 2022
December 24, 2022

US announces in-person interview waivers for certain visa applicants in 2023

The United States has extended the authority of consular officers to waive in-person interviews for certain non-immigrant visa categories throughout 2023.

September 10, 2022
September 10, 2022

Bangladesh yet to meet minimum requirements for fiscal transparency: US report

A new US report says Bangladesh government has not met the minimum requirements of fiscal transparency although made significant progress towards meeting international requirements for the first time ever.

April 13, 2019
April 13, 2019

US greets Bengalis on Pahela Baishakh

The US Government and American people greet the Bengalis around the world on the occasion “Pahela Baishakh”, the first day of Bengali New Year.

December 12, 2018
December 12, 2018

‘US focused on improving situation for Rohingyas’

The United States remains focused on steps that will improve the situation for Rohingya refugees and all people in Myanmar as well as promoting accountability for those that were responsible for these atrocities, says Deputy Spokesperson at US Department of State Robert Palladino.

August 29, 2017
August 29, 2017

US official in Dhaka to discuss cooperation

Acting assistant secretary of US Department of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells arrives in Dhaka on a two-day.

July 21, 2017
July 21, 2017

Terrorism rose in Bangladesh last year: US

The US Department of State has said while terrorist attacks in 2016 decreased by 9 percent globally, at the same time Bangladesh

May 13, 2016
May 13, 2016

US to continue support to counter terrorism in Bangladesh

In light of the recent spate of killings of bloggers, intellectuals, and religious minorities in the country, the United States assures that they will continue to stand with Bangladesh in its efforts to counter terrorist activities prevailing in the country.

May 11, 2016
May 11, 2016

US deputy asst secy Todd to visit Dhaka this week

The US Department of State’s Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs William E Todd will lead an interagency delegation on a visit to Bangladesh.

April 14, 2016
April 14, 2016

Bangladesh failed at times to control security forces: US

The United States has said the government of Bangladesh took 'limited measures' to investigate and prosecute cases of abuse and killing by security forces. The US, in its 2015 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, claimed authorities failed at times to maintain effective control over security forces.