US for people-to-people ties with Bangladesh

United States is keen to strengthen people-to-people ties with Bangladesh by promoting American higher education among local students, enabling them to gain world-class expertise and contribute to building a "new Bangladesh."

"We are interested in promoting American education, so that many Bangladeshis can really contribute to this new Bangladesh retuning from the US with world class American education," US embassy's public affairs counselor Stephen Ibelli told media after an event held at Gulshan's the Edward M. Kennedy (EMK) Centre, reports BSS.

Ibelli noted approximately 14,000 Bangladeshi students are currently enrolled in universities and colleges across the US, the highest number ever.

"This is a wonderful way to connect our two nations," he said underscoring the potential for educational exchanges to strengthen bilateral ties.

In addition to academic programmes, the US Embassy also facilitates professional exchange visits, sending around 100 Bangladeshi professionals to the US each year.

"We are always interested in enhancing people-to-people connections between Bangladesh and the US," Ibelli remarked.

There are over 4,000 universities and colleges in the US, providing ample opportunities for Bangladeshi students to pursue their academic goals.

Ibelli emphasised EducationUSA centres, located in Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet, Khulna, Barishal, and Rajshahi- offer free information and guidance on studying in the US.