Continuing the tradition to outreach across Bangladesh, the US embassy is sponsoring a three-day ‘America Week’ in Khulna beginning today.
America Week highlights the important ties between the people of the US and Bangladesh by taking the embassy’s activities to people outside Dhaka.
This will be the second time that Khulna hosts America Week. Chittagong, Rajshahi, Barisal and Sylhet have hosted past America Weeks, says a press release.
This edition of America Week celebrates the theme of “partnership” and features presentations, outreach and site visits showcasing US government-funded programmes in Khulna.
Admission to all America Week events is free and visitors will have opportunities to learn about studying at US universities, applying for a US visa or participate in US government’s development projects.
The programme highlights include a cricket match between local youths and Khulna Police Force, with guest appearances by national players Khaled Mahmud Shujan, Khaled Masud Pilot, Mehrab Hossain Opi and Salma Khatun.
A live concert featuring the band Groove Trap, a skit performed by characters of the acclaimed children’s show Sisimpur along with film screenings and interactive theater performances will be also held.
The US embassy, USAID and its development partners and US companies will run more than 50 booths. The booths and most of the presentations will be held at Khulna Club, open from 11:30am to 5:00pm today and from 10:00am to 5:00pm tomorrow and January 26.
