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- "To be truly effective in the modern world, public diplomacy needs social media," says Tara Sonenshine, under secretary for public diplomacy and public affairs at the U.S. Department of State. http://1.usa.gov/TaLqEQ
Have our social media initiatives helped you better understand the United States and its policies?
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U.S. Embassy-Dhaka added a milestone from October 13, 2012 to their timeline: We... - Yesterday, October 17, was the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. What is the best way to lift people out of poverty in Bangladesh?
a) Education
b) Good Jobs
c) Fair Trade
d) New Agricultural Technologies
e) Tell us!
- Did you watch the second Presidential Debate between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney this morning? The debate took the form of a town meeting, where Americans asked questions to the candidates on foreign and domestic issues. Watch the full debate on the link below and let us know what you think:
http://edition.cnn.com/election/2012/debates/second-presidential-debate
- In collaboration with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), 35 YES Alumni Bangladesh volunteers organized workshops in 7 high schools and took to the streets of Dhaka to observe Global Handwashing Day on October 15-16. The volunteers directly trained more than 1800 students on personal hygiene and handwashing. On the streets of Dhaka, the volunteers distributed handwashing soaps to food vendors, while making them understand the importance of hygiene and cleanliness, and demonstrating proper handwashing techniques. A rally was also organized to create awareness among the general public.
- Happy World Food Day! Check out these amazing submissions to the International Youth World Food Day Poster Contest: http://bit.ly/PaR72X! How are youth raising awareness about important global issues in your community?
- Thank you for joining our Facebook chat today on the U.S. Election with Peter Fricke! We hope you enjoyed it.
Peter Fricke is a political officer at U.S. Embassy, Dhaka. Among other things, his job includes monitoring Bangladeshi politica...l parties and the electoral process in Bangladesh. Prior to his arrival in Dhaka in August 2011, Peter worked as a political officer at the U.S. Consulate General in Toronto, Canada, and as a consular officer at the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. He is originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota.See More
- TODAY @ 3.00-3.30 p.m.: Join Peter Fricke, a Political Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, for a chat about elections in the United States. What questions do you have about the elections in the United States? Here’s your chance to ask – post your questions below and we’ll see you online at 3 p.m. today!
(Note: The chat has ended for today. Thank you for joining.)
- Are you currently engaged in community development work? Do you have the potential to be a leader and change-maker in your community? Are you looking for a career development opportunity in the U.S. to increase your professional skills, exp...erience and networks? If you answered yes to the above questions, then you may be an excellent candidate for this year’s Community Solutions Program!See More
For more information and program application, check out http://1.usa.gov/R7E8Oc
Remember: Application deadline is October 31, 2012.
U.S. Embassy-Dhaka shared USAID Bangladesh's photo.
Yesterday, October 15, was International Day of Rural Women. First celebrated in 2008, it is a time to realize the important role women play in economical and social development. http://goo.gl/CLkDP
In what ways do women contribute to your community? To your life?
- Check out this cool Global Handwashing Day game: http://goo.gl/riQoR! Use a bar of soap and kill as many gems as possible before time runs out. Do you think games should be used to raise awareness about important issues such as washing your hands with soap to prevent disease?
- On October 13, a group of Bangladeshi library professionals gathered for a workshop jointly organized by UN Library Network in Bangladesh/United Nations Information Centre(UNIC), the American Center and Edward M. Kennedy Center for Public Service and the Arts. There, they discussed the role of libraries in a digital era, the importance of information access and the roles that library professionals have in cultivating the leaders and thinkers of tomorrow. What do you think the libraries of the future should look like or should offer students?
- Today is Global Handwashing Day! People across the world will celebrate this day, aimed at increasing awareness and understanding that washing ones hands with soap is an effective and affordable way to prevent disease. What can you do to educate people in your community about this issue? http://goo.gl/Chq5l
“Clean Hands Save Lives”
- Last month, the third annual Pacific Resilience Disaster Response Exercise and Exchange (DREE) 2012 was held in Dhaka by the Bangladesh Armed Forces Division and the U.S. Army Pacific. More than 180 personnel representing more than 70 organ...izations participated in a two-day table top exercise, analyzing and planning how to deal with various scenarios that may occur in the wake of a major disaster. Over 1,250 personnel then participated in a city-wide field training exercise, reacting to real-world scenarios ranging from search and rescue to evacuation of casualties to local hospitals. Read more about DREE in this great article by Syful Islam of the Financial Express: http://bit.ly/SSPCcrSee More
- Instead of returning to a NASA landing strip after circling the Earth, the space shuttle Endeavour’s runway became the streets of Los Angeles leading to its final museum display at the California Science Center. Check out more photos at http://lat.ms/SXwkme
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- Whenever your heart skips a beat, you can thank two U.S. physicians for identifying how that happens at the cellular level. They won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for it! What chemistry questions are you curious about? http://1.usa.gov/RoR9lg
(Photo credit: EPA)
- Every four years, Americans vote for President. Most select their candidates by primaries, which work like normal elections. Find out how Americans pick their presidential candidates through primaries at http://youtu.be/ePOux3mwQIw or http://1.usa.gov/QYqU7P.
- Are you a high school student (ages 15-17), interested in experiencing life in the United States? The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program is now accepting applications for academic year 2013-14!
For more information on the...YES Program and application process, check out the Program Announcement (http://1.usa.gov/X4jKQt) and Application Form (http://1.usa.gov/TKkD1K). Send your completed application with the required documents to iEARN-BD office by Nov. 29, 2012.See More
- We've Reached 300,000+ Likes!October 13Reaching this incredible milestone of 300,000+ fans on Facebook is a big achievement, and we could not have done it without your help. Thank you for making us a part of your social world!
- On October 11, Ambassador Mozena and USAID-Bangladesh Mission Director Richard Greene announced the commitment of US$200 million in development assistance to Bangladesh in fiscal year 2012 through the programs of USAID. This assistance, whi...ch is an increase of approximately US$ 17 million from the previous fiscal year, demonstrates the U.S. government’s ongoing support to the people of Bangladesh to achieve long-term development objectives as reflected in the Government of Bangladesh’s 6th Five Year Plan. http://1.usa.gov/RTK9iJSee More
- Interested in watching the U.S. Vice Presidential Debate on Foreign and Domestic Policy between Vice President Joe Biden and Republican challenger Paul Ryan? Friday morning at 7:00 am BST, click the link below to watch the debate live, and let us know what you think:
http://edition.cnn.com/election/2012/debates/first-presidential-debate
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- Did you know: When a girl in the developing world receives seven or more years of education, she marries four years later and has 2.2 fewer children? How do you think that impacts a society, a nation?
- Celebrating International Day of the Girl Child (14 photos)Millions of girls around the world face many challenges and barriers in their lives every day, which limit their ability to reach their full potential. The UN has established the “International Day of the Girl Child” (October 11) to help draw the world’s attention to recognize girls’ rights and the unique issues faced by them around the world. The American Center and USAID Bangladesh celebrated this important day's inaugural year at the EMK Center with children from USAID's basic education program PROTEEVA, and Room to Read – along with everyone's favorite Tuktuki and Halum from Sisimpur! — at Edward M Kennedy Center, EMK.
- ♫ Duniyate shob kichu korte pare meye.
Meye, meye, meye, ami meye! ♫
Our favorite girls from Sisimpur sing in celebration of "International Day of the Girl Child." Are you with them?
- Admiral Samuel Locklear III, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command, is visiting Dhaka to meet with military counterparts and government officials for discussions on military cooperation activities and regional security initiatives. Yester...day, Admiral Locklear attended a roundtable discussion with Bangladeshi journalists to discuss his visit, organized by the U.S. Embassy Dhaka. Earlier, Admiral Locklear, along with Ambassador Mozena, paid homage to the members of Bangladesh Armed Forces martyred during the Liberation War by placing a wreath at Shikha Anirban in Dhaka Cantonment. http://1.usa.gov/UKdbFvSee More
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- Today is the world’s first “International Day of the Girl Child,” recognizing girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world. This year’s theme is "Ending Child Marriage”. Why do you think it is important to stop child ...marriage?See More
a) Violates girls' rights
b) Disrupts girls’ education
c) Jeopardizes girls’ health
d) Denies girls their childhood
e) Limits opportunities and impacts all aspects of a girl's life
f) All of the above
- Tune in this evening for “A Conversation with Bangladesh” on Desh TV at 9:45 p.m.! U.S. Embassy Political Officer Joanna Schenke and U.S. Embassy Vice Consul Raj Sriram will discuss democracy and the upcoming U.S. Elections with Bangladeshi...Youth Exchange and Studies Alumni Muksud Chowdhury, Ruxmini Reckvan Q. Chowdhury, Tasmeem Mehzabeen Hussain, and Chowdhury Amir Abdullah. We hope that you’ll watch the show and share your feedback here. What do you think of the show and what topics of conversation would you like to see in the future?See More
U.S. Embassy-Dhaka shared a link.
For High School Students and Teachers: Learn about academic study and teaching opportunities in the USA! TONIGHT @ 8.30 pm BST, join an online discussion with Robin Lerner, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchange, as she talks about the J-1 visa programs for students and teachers to go to the U.S. Tune in live at: http://goo.gl/8AX60U.S. Embassy-Dhaka shared EMK Center's album.
Yesterday, the EMK Center hosted an evening of traditional American folk songs curated by Naila Azad Nupur and performed by Chotu Khan, Imran Rabbani, Neda Shakiba, and Nabil Salahuddin from the band S.O.S. Dedicated to American journalist ...and musician Daniel Pearl, who was brutally murdered in Pakistan on January 30, 2002, the musical event was part of the “Daniel Pearl World Music Days,” an entire month of worldwide "Harmony for Humanity" concerts that reminds the world of the principles by which Daniel lived, the universal power of music and our shared humanity. http://www.danielpearlmusicdays.org/See More
- The American Center, U.S. Embassy Dhaka invites Bangladeshi applicants for the 2013 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program! The program is for senior university faculty and researchers at think-tanks and relevant NGOs for advanced research and ...university lecturing in the United States. Application deadline: Sunday, December 2nd.See More
For more information, please refer to the program anouncement (http://1.usa.gov/UGfAB1) and
program details & instructions (http://1.usa.gov/T40Chr).
- United Nations has declared October 11 “International Day of the Girl Child” to recognize the challenges and power of girls.
Do you think education is the path out of poverty? Rita Conceição thinks so. After growing up poor in Brazil, Rita's determination got her to university, and her desire to help other girls led her to found Bahia Street. http://goo.gl/DbIRL
U.S. Embassy-Dhaka shared a link.
How does the U.S. Presidential Election work? This video explains the start of the process – how parties pick their candidates.
Text transcript at http://goo.gl/fw3C1.- Musician Christina Aguilera and the head of the corporation that includes KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, receive awards for fighting global hunger. How are you contributing to reducing hunger where you live? http://goo.gl/IuzQK
(Photo credit: AP Image)
U.S. Embassy-Dhaka shared EMK Center's photo.
Visit the "Bravery of Women Freedom Fighters" Exhibition at the EMK Center, being held until Saturday, October 13th! This exhibition is dedicated to the grace and courage of Bangladeshi women – as wives, daughters, mothers, activists, intellectuals, and as the most vulnerable victims and courageous fighters in Bangladesh’s Liberation War. We salute you!
- Last week, the U.S. Embassy Dhaka organized a discussion session on the U.S. election process at the American Center. Noted experts on U.S. politics and governance, and U.S. Embassy officials talked about the U.S. Election Results Management System; the architecture and operations of the Electoral College; the political parties’ nomination process and the National Conventions.
U.S. Embassy-Dhaka shared EMK Center's photo.
Celebrated freedom fighters Akku Chowdhury and Taramon Bibi (B.P.), and rights-activist Wasfia Nazreen, speak and inspire audience at the EMK Center on October 4. Check out more photos from the event at http://goo.gl/l5vza.
Don't forget to "like" the EMK Center's Facebook page for updates on upcoming events.
- Today is Columbus Day, celebrated in the United States every year on the second Monday in October to remember explorer Christopher Columbus' arrival to the Americas on October 12, 1492. http://goo.gl/SkqCU
- Embassy Closure:
The U.S. Embassy Dhaka will be closed on Sunday, October 7, in observance of Columbus Day, an American holiday. This closure includes the Consular Section and the American Center’s Archer K. Blood Library and EducationUSA. For emergency services involving American citizens, please call 885-5500 and ask for the duty officer. - Happy World Teachers’ Day! Today, we honor all teachers who shape the next generation of leaders here in Bangladesh and around the world. Check out the many exchange programs the U.S. Department of State offers, exclusively for teachers around the world: http://owl.li/ebYWT
- Did you know: Buttons were used in U.S. politics as early as George Washington’s time? Political buttons — including these from the 2008 U.S. campaign — have signaled support for politicians and are immensely popular. http://goo.gl/a8bi8
- Facebook Chat with the Ambassador:
What does it take to become the next Asian Tiger, the Royal Bengal Tiger? Join Ambassador Dan Mozena for a live Facebook chat THIS AFTERNOON at 2.00-3.00 PM to share ideas. Ambassador Mozena will discuss the opportunities and challenges of Bangladesh’s becoming an Asian tiger. Post your questions and ideas in the comment section below!
(Note: The session has ended. Thank you for joining!)
U.S. Embassy-Dhaka shared EMK Center's photo.
The inaugural EMK Center Symposium on "Bangladeshi and American Studies: Local Responses to Global Challenges" - October 2, 2012.
- New visa programs have made travel to the United States even easier. Where would you like to go in the U.S.? http://goo.gl/ww36F
- Interested in watching the first U.S. Presidential Debate on Domestic Policy between President Obama and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney? Tomorrow morning at 7.00 am BDT, click the link below to watch the debate live, and let us know what you think!
http://edition.cnn.com/election/2012/debates/first-presidential-debate
(Photo credit: Getty Images)
- Up to 50 million viewers are expected to tune in October 3rd (October 4th morning in Bangladesh) to the first of three U.S. Presidential Debates. As the candidates prepare, U.S. comedians eagerly await – late night comedy shows like “Saturd...ay Night Live” will be monitoring the debates for material to satirize “a candidate’s most cartoonish qualities”. http://goo.gl/vfcSySee More
Do you think comedy shows like these can affect voters’ choices and influence the elections?
U.S. Embassy-Dhaka shared a link.
TODAY @ 5.30 pm BDT: Join the third annual web chat with women change makers, who will share how they are using the power of new media and technology to change lives and create solutions for today’s most pressing issues. Click http://goo.gl/VV13R to participate in this video/audio web chat. You can also follow the conversation on Twitter by using the hashtag #WPLive.- What is the most memorable thing you have seen in nature? You can find fantastic views of nature near San Francisco, but what else can you catch on the coast? See more here: http://goo.gl/axrJt
- Free and fair elections are the keystone of any democracy. Do you agree?
Every four years, Americans elect a President and Vice President. Every two years, Americans elect all 435 members of the U.S. House of Representatives and approximately one-third of the 100 members of the U.S. Senate. Learn more about the U.S. elections at http://goo.gl/QmrZG.
- Miami has beautiful beaches, superb shopping, and is choc-full of culture, but did you know that the Everglades National Park has been a World Heritage Site since 1979? http://goo.gl/VF1iJ
Which animal would you like to see if you visited Miami?
a) Manatee
b) Crocodile
c) Florida Panther
d) Other – tell us!
U.S. Embassy-Dhaka shared EMK Center's album.
Check out these photos of the EMK Center's Grand Opening in Dhanmondi! With a mission “to engage, inspire, connect, and empower citizens of all ages to better themselves, their communities, and our world,” the EMK Center welcomes you!
- Today is World Habitat Day! This year’s slogan “Changing Cities, Building Opportunities” was chosen because “cities are the engines of growth”. As a result, better urban planning and sustainable development is needed to meet the needs of people living in and moving to cities. What is your vision for the city of the future?
Learn more at http://www.unhabitat.org/
- In partnership with the Liberation War Museum, the American Center of U.S. Embassy Dhaka announces the grand opening of the Edward M. Kennedy Center for Public Service and the Arts (EMK Center) in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. The EMK Center welcomes you all!
Check out EMK Center’s Facebook page for updates and upcoming programs: http://www.facebook.com/EMKCenter
- Communities Celebrating Culture: Through the years, neighborhoods in the U.S. transform with each new cultural arrival. Help us celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and read about the way a community in New Jersey celebrates its Peruvian roots at http://goo.gl/D472D
What community celebrations do you attend?
U.S. Embassy-Dhaka shared a link.
Did you think you missed the deadline to share your great Technology Idea and compete for 1st place of $25,000? You didn’t! The GIST Tech-I Competition deadline has been extended through Monday, October 2nd at 3:00 am BDT. Click the link below to upload your inspirational 2-minute video and executive summary. Videos can be uploaded through Vimeo and YouTube.U.S. Embassy-Dhaka shared a link.
Check out the “I’m a City Changer” website, a new global platform to share and spread individual, corporate and public initiatives to improve our cities. What steps should be taken to improve city living? http://bit.ly/xbWeFC
