American Week Begins In Rajshahi, Bangladesh In Early December

November 19, 2009 1:19 p.m. EST

Dhaka, Bangladesh (AHN) - Continuing a tradition of outreach across Bangladesh, the U.S. Embassy is sponsoring "America Week" in Rajshahi of Bangladesh in early December.

"America Week highlights the important ties between the people of the United States and Bangladesh by taking U.S. Embassy activities to the people outside the capital," a U.S. embassy press statement in the capital, Dhaka on Thursday.

This will be the second time that Rajshahi hosts America Week. Chittagong, Khulna, Barisal and Sylhet have hosted past America Weeks.

This edition of America Week features presentations, outreach and site visits showcasing U.S. government-funded programs in Rajshahi, according to the statement.

Visitors will have opportunities to learn more about studying at a U.S. university, applying for a U.S. visa, or participating in a U.S. government development project.

The embassy is also sponsoring screenings of critically-acclaimed American films.

Following a tradition of past America Weeks, people can visit more than 40 booths run by the U.S. Embassy, USAID and its development partners, and some U.S. businesses.

The booths and many presentations will be at the Parjatan Hotel. More information on this year's America Week schedule will be announced soon, the statement added.