US Department of State

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
11 April 2023, 07:10 AM

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.
24 December 2022, 04:23 AM

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.
10 September 2022, 07:38 AM

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.
13 April 2019, 10:09 AM

‘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.
12 December 2018, 05:16 AM

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.
29 August 2017, 05:12 AM

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
20 July 2017, 18:00 PM

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.
13 May 2016, 05:34 AM

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.
11 May 2016, 09:33 AM

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.
14 April 2016, 06:22 AM

US to honour Sara Hossain, 13 others tomorrow

The United States is going to honour 14 women across the world, including barrister Sara Hossain, for their exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for peace, justice, human rights, gender equality and women’s empowerment.
28 March 2016, 15:51 PM

Australia's cricket tour of Bangladesh could be scrapped within days

Australia's cricket tour of Bangladesh could be scrapped within days amid heightened warnings from Britain and the United States about the likelihood of militant attacks.
29 September 2015, 09:09 AM

US to urge Myanmar to help Bangladesh in migrant issue

United States will urge Myanmar to cooperate with Bangladesh particularly to rescue and provide immediate relief to migrants adrift,says deputy spokesperson of the US Department of State.
21 May 2015, 04:51 AM

US offers $20m in rewards on 'four IS leaders'

The US government is offering rewards totalling $20m (£13m) for information on what it says are four leaders of the Islamic State (IS) militant group.
6 May 2015, 04:10 AM

US calls upon all parties in Bangladesh to practice democracy

The US Department of State expresses hope that all parties in Bangladesh will follow democratic practices.
17 April 2015, 06:38 AM

US ready to assist Avijit’s killing probe

The United States is ready to assist in investigation into brutal killing of Bangladesh-born US citizen Avijit Roy, if sought, US Department of State Spokesperson Jen Psaki says
28 February 2015, 06:29 AM

Kerry seeks govt’s action to peacefully end violence

United States Secretary of State John Kerry calls for Bangladesh government's action to peacefully end the recent violence in the country and pulls up on political parties for targeting the civilians during agitation
20 February 2015, 06:05 AM