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

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 and 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

03/04/2019 - Forthcoming Mobile Consular Services

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01/16/2019 - Students from USA for Admission in MBBS/BDS courses in Bangladesh

Embassy of Bangladesh Washington, DC, USA 16 January 2019 Results of Medical Admission for non-SAARC Foreign Students (from...

01/02/2019 - Admission of Foreign Student in AFMC

NOTICE Admission of Foreign Student in Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC): 1 st Year MBBS Course 2018-19 This is to...

01/01/2019 - Beaming Bangladesh : Latest Publication

As promised, we are proud to announce that the Embassy has successfully publisehd printed version of the " Beaming Bangladesh " on December 16, 2018. The...

08/15/2018 - Special Supplement on National Mourning Day

Special Supplement on the 43rd Anniversary of Martyrdom of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman & National Mourning Day 2018

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