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A twelve-member American dance company, Dakshina, based in Washington, D.C. and led by Daniel Phoenix Singh, will present a dance performance entitled “Experience the Movement” at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy at 7:00 p.m. on January 3, 2010.

The company will present its award-winning fusion works, modern dance pieces, and “Dreams,” a piece choreographed by Anna Sokolow (1910-2000), the late modern dance pioneer.

Tickets (costing Tk. 200, Tk. 500, and Tk. 1000 depe… Continue

A year-long partnership between the Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization (S/CRS) and the U.S. Embassy to Bangladesh in Dhaka has resulted in the FY 2011 Bangladesh Mission Strategic Plan (MSP) being recognized by the U.S. Department of State as the “MSP of the Year.”… Continue

A Bangladeshi exchange student shared information about his culture with local students for International Education Week Nov. 16-20.

Rafid Khan, 16, who is here for one academic year until June 2010, spoke to students at the Egg Harbor Township High School, where he is a student, and Fernwood Middle School.

He spoke about Bangladesh history and religious culture, the Bangladesh bride and groom, presented a video “Beautiful Bangladesh” and presented a cultural performance.

Khan applied for the… Continue

U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh James F. Moriarty opened America Week at the Parjatan Motel in Rajshahi today. From December 8-10 people can visit more than 40 different booths and learn more about studying at a U.S. university, applying for a U.S. visa, or participating in a U.S. Government development project. Booths will be open from 11 am to 5 pm on December 8 and from 10 am to 5 pm on December 9-10.

Admission to all America Week events is free. A full schedule of events is posted at… Continue

Intersat Africa Ltd and Voices of Africa for Sustainable Development created the Rural Internet Kiosk. The Rural Internet Kiosk (RIK) is an independent self contained solar powered kiosk featuring three industrial design computer terminals, a manned administrator terminal, and broadband wireless Internet connectivity. RIK has been designed to concentrate on connecting rural areas and urban villages (slums) where the population has no access to ICT infrastructure. Access to knowledge is a basic h… Continue