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Embassy of the United States in Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Embassy of United States in Dhaka, Bangladesh located at Madani Avenue, Baridhara. The United States Mission to Bangladesh includes other agencies of the U.S. Government, including the Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Defense Attache Office.

  • Embassy Address

    Madani Avenue, Baridhara
    Dhaka 1212
    Bangladesh

  • Telephone

    +880 2-55662000

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday Closed
    Thursday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Friday Closed
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Monday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – 📅 Muharram is on Wednesday (in 7 days)

    🕒 Current time in Dhaka: 4:01 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at Madani Avenue, Baridhara, the embassy is near the key landmark Hatirjheel Lake. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of the United States in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Muharram: June 17 Flag of Bangladesh
  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Independence Day: July 4 Flag of United States
  • Milad un-Nabi: August 25 Flag of Bangladesh

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of the United States in Dhaka, Bangladesh:

  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Issue first-time passports
  • Renew expired passports
  • Amend passports to show change of name, validity, or to correct errors
  • Selective Service registration
  • Renunciation of U.S. nationality
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America (CRBA)
  • Provide emergency assistance for U.S. citizens traveling abroad

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Bangladeshi passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter the United States.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to United States without a visa. The most common types of United States visas are the following.

  • Nonimmigrant Visas
    • Business/Tourist visa
    • Work visa
    • Student visa
    • Exchange visitor visa
    • Transit/Ship crew visa
    • Religious worker visa
    • Domestic employee visa
    • Journalist and media visa
    • Treaty traders and treaty investors visa
  • Immigrant Visas
    • Family-based immigration
    • Fiancé(e) visa (K-1)
    • Religious workers visa
    • Employment-based immigration
    • Diversity visa (DV)
    • Returning resident visa (SB-1)

Head of Mission

Brent T. Christensen, Ambassador

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of United States in neighboring countries or regions of Bangladesh.

See also

Quick Facts

  • United States established a consulate in Dhaka in 1949
  • American diplomatic relations with Bangladesh established in 1972
  • U.S. Embassy at Dhaka was established on May 18, 1972
  • First Ambassador: Davis Eugene Boster

Bangladesh in United States

Bangladesh has 8 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
    (5.56 km away)
    Dhaka
    Get Directions

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This page was last edited on 23 March 2026 at 09:28 AM (EST).

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