US Deputy Chief of Mission JoAnne Wagner has joined local STEM educators and students to inaugurate the 2021 “STEM Olympiad for Girls” competition and a discussion programme to encourage young women and girls to pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineer, and mathematics (STEM) fields.   During the two-day virtual event, funded by the Embassy’s Public Affairs Section and in partnership with RoboLab, more than 200 middle school, high school, and undergraduate students from all eight divisions completed STEM challenges and quizzes, participated in mentor discussions with female Bangladeshi scientists and engineers, and celebrated their achievements in an awards ceremony held recently. Read STEM education for girls: New project launched in Bangladesh

Chargé d’Affaires at US Embassy in Dhaka JoAnne Wagner has said the United States is interested in the development plans for the Chittagong Port due to its role as gatekeeper for Bangladesh’s export economy.