The relationship with the United States of America is one of the Bangladesh's most durable and important bilateral partnerships. The two countries enjoy unique ties of culture and history. Economically, the USA  has many direct investment, many US government and non government agencies and organizations are working in Bangladesh. Also Bangladesh  is  one of largest exporter of readymade garments to the U.S. These factors combined underline the variety and enduring nature of U.S.-Bangladesh links.

The Bangladesh Embassy works to maintain and broaden this relationship which is characterized by successful cooperation across a wide range of political, economic and security issues. Representatives from the Foreign Ministry and other  government agencies manage portfolios concerning economic, commercial and agricultural affairs, consular and immigration issues, customs, transportation, and law enforcement activities, as well as political and military relations, and public affairs.

Wings-wise Contact Persons of the Embassy and Emergency Contact Staffed 24/7 Cell Phone: 202-740-6305

Hours of Operation
All offices are closed on Saturday, Sunday, and on occasions during Holidays of America and Bangladesh.

Embassy operating hours are Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 pm,
but some Sections / Wings of the Embassy may differ.

Receiving Time: Applications for services (Like issue of new/duplicate passports, renewals and miscellaneous services on Passports, VISA, NVR, Dual Nationality Certificate, Travel Permit/Document etc) are accepted between 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Delivery time is between 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. No application is received after 1:00 PM except in the cases of emergencies, such as death or illness in the family

09/05/2019 - Holiday on Monday, September 09, 2019

The Embassy will remain closed on Monday, September 9, 2019 on the occassion of "ASHURA"

08/29/2019 - Participation of Foreign Publishers/ Organization/ Individual in Dhaka International Book Fair (Nov 21-27, 2019)

The "Dhaka International Book Fair 2019" will be held at the Shilpakala Academy premises in Dhaka, Bangladesh from November 21 - 27, 2019. The daily...

08/29/2019 - Holiday on Monday, September 02, 2019

The Embassy will remain closed on Monday, Spertember 02, 2019 in observance of the "Labour Day"

08/20/2019 - Holyday on 23 August 2019 (Occassion of Shuvo Janmastami)

The Embassy will remain closed on Friday, August 23, 2019 on the occassion of observing the SHUVO JANMASTAMI.

08/15/2019 - Messages on National Mourning Day 2019

Messgae from Hon'ble Presidet of Bangladesh (Bangla) (English) Message from Hon'ble Prime Minister of the Government of Bangladesh (Bangla)...

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