US Assistant Secretary S Paul Kapur arrived in Dhaka on Tuesday on a two-day visit to "strengthen strategic ties" between Bangladesh and the United States and explore opportunities in diverse areas. “We warmly welcome Assistant Secretary S Paul Kapur to Bangladesh. Assistant Secretary Kapur will engage with government officials and business leaders to strengthen US-Bangladesh strategic ties,” said the US Embassy in Dhaka on Tuesday night. Assistant Secretary Kapur’s visit builds upon recent momentum to advance President Trump’s vision for a robust and mutually beneficial US-India partnership. Paul Kapur was sworn in as assistant secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs on October 22, 2025.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 03, 2026 16:17 UTC