List of ambassadors of the United States to Bangladesh

The United States ambassador to Bangladesh is the official representative of the president of the United States to the head of state of Bangladesh.

The United States officially recognized Bangladesh after its independence. In May 1972, the United States government opened its establishment and diplomatic residence with Bangladesh. In December 1972, the nation established its new constitution. The embassy in Dhaka was established on May 18, 1972, with Herbert D. Spivack as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim. Daniel O. Newberry served as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim, October 1972–April 1974. The first ranking ambassador arrived in April 1974. Relations have been continuous and developing since that time.

The United States Embassy in Bangladesh is located in Madani Avenue, Baridhara, Dhaka.

Ambassadors

President Nixon appointed Hermann F. Eilts as ambassador on September 11, 1972, but Eilts declined the appointment. The U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh holds the title Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

See also

• Bangladesh–United States relations
• Embassy of the United States, Dhaka
• Foreign relations of Bangladesh
• Ambassadors of the United States
• Ambassadors of Bangladesh

Notes

References

• United States Department of State: Background notes on Bangladesh

External links

• United States Department of State: Chiefs of Mission for Bangladesh
• United States Department of State: Bangladesh
• United States Embassy in Dhaka