Bangladesh Embassy, USA

H.E. The Ambassador participated in the first-ever Semiconductor roadshow in Silicon Valley (San Jose), USA on June 11, organized by the Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA). This roadshow aims to broaden connections with US tech companies, foster collaboration, encourage "brain gain," and connect with the Bangladeshi diaspora working in the US tech sector. The Commercial Counsellor also participated in the Arizona chapter of this roadshow on June 07, 2026. The roadshow is covering 5 major US tech cities.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh H.E. Ms. Shama Obaed Islam addressed a roundtable discussion at the Atlantic Council where she highlighted Bangladesh’s democratic transition, economic openness, and commitment to balanced and pragmatic foreign policy. Following the roundtable, State Minister held a bilateral meeting with the Executive Vice President of the Atlantic Council, Ms. Jenna Ben-Yehuda.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh H.E. Ms. Shama Obaed Islam met with International Republican Institute (IRI) President Dr. Daniel Twining at the IRI headquarters in Washington DC. She appreciated the IRI’s longstanding partnership in supporting Bangladesh’s democratic development.