U.S.-Bangladesh Business Council

09/03/2025

USBBC Official Statement welcoming Ambassador-Designate Brent Christensen:

The Council remains dedicated to constructive engagement with both governments to advance shared priorities on economic growth and resilience, innovation partnerships and enhanced trade between the two nations. We look forward to supporting Ambassador-Designate Christensen’s efforts to build a stronger partnership between our two countries.

- Ambassador (ret.) Atul Keshap, President, U.S.-Bangladesh Business Council

07/31/2025

07/22/2025

The U.S.-Bangladesh Business Council is shocked and saddened by the devastating air crash in Dhaka.

We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives.

03/05/2025

USBBC Board Member Chevron Bangladesh donates a Frozen Section Machine to Dhaka's National Institute of Burn & Plastic Surgery, supporting cancer diagnosis & treatment.

Chevron Bangladesh has donated a Frozen Section Machine to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery (NIBPS), Dhaka. This machine is used for cancer diagnosis and detection. The official handover ceremony recently occurred at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery (NIBPS). ...

08/13/2024

Statement from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Bangladesh Business Council 🇺🇸🇧🇩

07/09/2024

Vistra Corp. hosted a delegation from Bangladesh at their Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility in California. Led by the Honourable Dr. Tawfiq Chowdhury, Energy Advisor to the Prime Minister, the group saw how Vistra integrates their battery energy storage systems into their commitment to reliability, affordability, and sustainability.

06/03/2024

Lastly, special thanks to the thought leaders and knowledge partners who provided our Executive Business Delegation with expert advice, detailed data, and helpful recommendations throughout the week!

06/03/2024

For the final session of our 2024 Executive Business Delegation, USBBC was privileged to host the Hon. Minister of Finance Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali, Hon. State Minister of Finance Waseqa Ayesha Khan, and officials from across the Ministry of Finance for a dinner conversation addressing Bangladesh’s macroeconomic landscape and new policies and reforms.

06/03/2024

Earlier this week, the USBBC Executive Business Delegation was hosted for a wonderful bilateral business dinner by the Hon. Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh, Amb. Masud Bin Momen Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh. The Hon. Foreign Secretary and USBBC Board Chair Steven Kobos addressed the group on facilitating investment and supporting Bangladesh’s important role in unlocking regional connectivity across South Asia.

06/03/2024

Dr. Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury, Hon. Energy Advisor to the Hon. Prime Minister of Bangladesh, met with USBBC Chair Steven Kobos and the Executive Business Delegation to discuss innovation in energy technology, long term partnerships with U.S. energy companies, and the growing demand for energy in Bangladesh’s economic development and growth.

06/03/2024

USBBC Chairman Steven Kobos, President Atul Keshap, and the entire delegation called on Honorable Commerce Minister Ahasanul Islam Titu to discuss catalyzing 🇺🇸-🇧🇩 commercial and trade ties across sectors like ICT and agriculture. Min. Titu noted increasing foreign direct investment in Bangladesh, diversifying supply chains of key commodities, and enhancing trade relations with the United States.

06/03/2024

Hon. U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas U.S. Embassy Dhaka and Mission Director USAID Bangladesh Reed Aeschliman addressed the USBBC Executive Business Delegation, highlighting the long-standing commitment of many U.S. companies to the economic growth of Bangladesh, and linking the American and Bangladeshi business communities on key policy initiatives in areas like digital economy, food and nutrition, and energy security.