American Corner Chattogram

28/02/2026

To celebrate America’s 250th birthday and highlight the strength of American education, American Spaces in Bangladesh host monthly American English Learning Bootcamps for students and professionals. Participants strengthen their reading strategies, critical thinking, and global communication skills to prepare for higher education in the United States. Through structured guidance and focused practice, many participants are advancing toward success in American higher education in fields such as STEM, artificial intelligence, technology, and business.

আমেরিকার ২৫০তম জন্মবার্ষিকী উদযাপন এবং আমেরিকান শিক্ষার শক্তিকে তুলে ধরতে বাংলাদেশে আমেরিকান স্পেসসমূহ শিক্ষার্থী ও পেশাজীবীদের জন্য মাসিক আমেরিকান ইংলিশ লার্নিং বুটক্যাম্প আয়োজন করে। অংশগ্রহণকারীরা যুক্তরাষ্ট্রে উচ্চশিক্ষার প্রস্তুতির জন্য তাদের রিডিং কৌশল, সমালোচনামূলক চিন্তাভাবনা এবং বৈশ্বিক যোগাযোগ দক্ষতা শক্তিশালী করে। সুশৃঙ্খল দিকনির্দেশনা ও লক্ষ্যভিত্তিক অনুশীলনের মাধ্যমে অনেক অংশগ্রহণকারী STEM, AI, প্রযুক্তি এবং ব্যবসাসহ বিভিন্ন ক্ষেত্রে আমেরিকান উচ্চশিক্ষায় সাফল্যের পথে এগিয়ে যাচ্ছে।

28/02/2026

Foreign visitors who use Medicaid or government assistance to pay for their medical care in the United States are abusing the terms of their visas. These costs are passed on to the American taxpayer. If you abuse or are otherwise reliant on U.S. public benefits, you may be ineligible for future travel to the United States.

26/02/2026

The mission of the U.S. Embassy is to advance the interests of the United States, and to serve and protect U.S. citizens in Bangladesh.

25/02/2026

ভ্রমণের আগে নিয়মগুলো জেনে নিন। বি১/বি২ ভিজিটর ভিসা ব্যবসায়িক বৈঠক ও চুক্তি নিয়ে আলোচনার জন্য ব্যবহার করা যায়; তবে কাজ করতে হলে ভিন্ন ধরনের ভিসা প্রয়োজন। অনুমতি ছাড়া কাজ করলে দেশে ফেরত পাঠানো এবং/অথবা ভবিষ্যতে এদেশে প্রবেশে স্থায়ী নিষেধাজ্ঞার সম্মুখীন হতে পারেন।

Know the rules before you travel. A B1/B2 visitor visa can be used to conduct business meetings and negotiate contracts, but if you need to do work, then you need a different visa. Unauthorized employment can lead to deportation and/or a permanent ban from entering the country in the future.

23/02/2026

09/02/2026

Known as the "Father of Rice Breeding," American plant breeder Henry M. Beachell pioneered the Green Revolution in Asia, earning him the World Food Prize in 1996. Bangladeshi scientists used his "Miracle Rice" (IR8) as a parent line to develop tougher, localized varieties like BR-3, a success that led to the establishment of the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI). This American breakthrough helped transform Bangladesh into the world’s 3rd largest rice producer - a true testament to the power of shared innovation.

How have American innovations impacted agricultural growth in your community? We’d love to hear your stories in the comment!

08/02/2026

Developed by American virologist Dr. Jonas Salk, the polio vaccine transformed a once-feared disease into a preventable one, with the U.S. later becoming the largest donor to global eradication efforts. In Bangladesh, this life-saving innovation helped the nation become officially polio-free in 2014, protecting millions of children from paralysis and ensuring a healthier future.

Science doesn’t just innovate. It saves lives.

08/02/2026

Originally a U.S. military project, the Global Positioning System (GPS) was opened to the public in the 1980s, providing free high-accuracy signals to the world. Today, this American technology is the invisible engine of Bangladesh’s "on-demand" economy, powering every ride-share on Pathao and Uber and ensuring your Foodpanda delivery finds its way to your door through Dhaka's busiest streets.

Next time you book a ride or order a meal, remember the American satellites making it possible!

29/01/2026

Unveiled by Steve Jobs in California, the iPhone didn’t just change how we call people, it launched the global "App Economy." In Bangladesh, this American innovation paved the way for the mobile banking revolution (MFS) and the thriving freelance sector by setting high security standards, such as biometric logins, allowing millions to access the global economy and manage finances directly from their pockets.

How has smartphone technology changed your daily life? Share your story in the comments.

26/01/2026

Invented by American engineer Chuck Hull in 1983, "stereolithography" was patented in 1986 to build objects layer-by-layer directly from digital data. Today, this American breakthrough is transforming Bangladesh’s garment industry by reducing sample production times and helping local surgeons create life-saving, patient-specific medical models.

Come and learn about 3D printing and experiment at the EMK Center !

19/01/2026

আজ আমরা মার্টিন লুথার কিং জুনিয়র দিবস পালন করছি। ২৫০তম বার্ষিকীর পথে এগিয়ে যাচ্ছে যুক্তরাষ্ট্র, এই সময় আমরা অতীত ও বর্তমানের নেতাদের ঐতিহ্যকে উদযাপন করি।

Today we mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, we celebrate leaders past and present.