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00STATE117658	SUDANESE INVOLVEMENT IN TERRORISM [...] No summary [...]	2000-06-20 21:10:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	AR BG FR NL PREL PTER SU UNSC

02RANGOON1211	ROHINGYA REFUGEE UPDATE [...] (SBU) Summary: The Government of Burma has unofficially told UNHCR that it would accept 5,000 of the remaining 22,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. That would leave a residual 17,000 people in Bangladesh to be locally settled or otherwise accommodated. UNHCR Rohingya repatriation assist [...]	2002-09-20 00:08:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF PREL BM BG IN UNHCR
02RANGOON1310	ARAKAN ROHINGYA NATIONAL ORGANIZATION CONTACTS [...] (C) Summary: Under pressure from Bangladesh, the Arakan Rohingya National Organization (ARNO) contacted the Karenni National Progressive Party in late August 2002 regarding the possibility of relocating its bases to KNPP-controlled territory on the border between Thailand and Burma. According [...]	2002-10-10 05:01:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PINS PGOV PREL BG TH BM
02RANGOON1631	UNHCR CONTINUES TO PRESS BURMA ON FORCED LABOR IN [...] (C) Summary: UNHCR says that forced labor continues in northern Rakhine State, but maintains that there has been no significant new outflow of refugees from Burma. According to UNHCR's Resident Representative, he has pressed the government hard regarding forced labor, but may need additional [...]	2002-12-20 05:10:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PREF ELAB BG BM UNDP UNHCR
03ANKARA3288	Readout on FM Gul's Visit to Bulgaria: Energy [...] (SBU) Summary: MFA characterized FM Gul's recent visit to Bulgaria as a success. Turkish investment in Bulgaria and trade in energy were key subjects of discussion during the Gul visit. MFA told us that the agreement to buy electricity from Bulgaria may not be commercially sensible for Turk [...]	2003-05-20 13:52:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD ENRG EINV BG TU
03RANGOON161	UNHCR TO CLOSE IN BANGLADESH [...] (C) Summary: UNHCR tells us it plans to close down its refugee operations in Bangladesh at the end of 2003. In 2004, it will look at the possibility of closing its operations in Burma's northern Rakhine State. Whatever the merits of the decision in Bangladesh, in Burma, premature closure of [...]	2003-02-06 07:57:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PREF BG BM
03RANGOON167	WIN AUNG IN INDIA AND OTHER RECENT GOB TOURS OF [...] (C) Summary: The SPDC's recent trips to India, China, and Bangladesh, together with its exchanges with Thailand, are intended to shore up regional support for Burma in anticipation of a possible deterioration in Burma's relations with the West. According to the Director of MFA's Southwest and [...]	2003-02-07 03:15:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL BG IN BM
03RANGOON394	BANGLADESH PRIME MINISTER LOOKS EASTWARD, [...] (C) Summary: Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's three day visit to Burma produced understandings on trade, transport connections, and refugees. Terrorism was not discussed, but, according to the Bangladeshi Defense Attache, Bangladesh has continued with efforts to clean up its side of th [...]	2003-03-28 08:20:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ETRD PTER BG BM
04ABUDHABI3094	UAE TO BE FEATURED IN HBO CAMEL JOCKEY EXPOSE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Post has learned from two regional NGOs that HBO television will soon broadcast a documentary alleging that UAE camel racetracks continue to use foreign children as camel jockeys, despite the UAEG's September 2002 ban forbidding this practice. The program may also highlight miser [...]	2004-09-13 13:38:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL TC PK BG
04ABUDHABI4418	UAE OPENS FIRST CAMEL JOCKEY SHELTER AND REHABILITATION CENTER [...] (C) SUMMARY: The UAEG, in cooperation with the Ansar Burney Welfare Trust Association (a Pakistani NGO),opened the region,s first shelter and rehabilitation center for rescued child camel jockeys on December 2 near Abu Dhabi. Sixteen boys are already housed in the shelter, which can hold up [...]	2004-12-06 13:21:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	BG PHUM PK PREL TC
04BRUSSELS2593	MANY EU SUMMIT FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICY [...] (C) During the EU Summit June 17-18 in Brussels, EU sources tell us EU leaders will approve a range of pre-cooked decisions on a broad range of foreign policy topics so that they can focus on Constitutional Treaty negotiations and top-level appointments (septel). EU leaders are expected to en [...]	2004-06-17 15:52:00	Embassy Brussels	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR EAID XA XF TU HR RO BG EUN USEU BRUSSELS
04BRUSSELS4013	EUROPEAN COMMISSION CONCERNED ABOUT ROHINGYA [...] (SBU) Summary. The European Commission (EC) is concerned about the plight of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, including the lack of adequate educational opportunities for refugee children. Those living outside official refugee camps without official status are at greater risk. The EC would [...]	2004-09-21 12:02:00	Embassy Brussels	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF PREL BG BM EUN USEU BRUSSELS
04BRUSSELS4361	EU PLANNING EXPERTS MEETING ON THE SITUATION IN [...] No summary [...]	2004-10-08 15:52:00	Embassy Brussels	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PTER PINS ECON BG EUN USEU BRUSSELS
04DHAKA3141	JAMMAT-ISLAMI BANGLADESH DENY INVOLVEMENT IN [...] (C) On September 12, Ambassador met with Jammat-Islami Bangladesh (JMB) Assistant General Secretary Abdul Razzack and advisor Shah Abdul Hannan. Both stressed that the JMB (a partner in the ruling coalition) did not participate in the August 21 attack on the opposition Awami League and argued [...]	2004-09-13 09:01:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL PGOV BG
04DHAKA3149	FOREIGN SECRETARY THINKS INDIANS BEHIND AUGUST 21 [...] (C) DAS Torkel Patterson met with Foreign Secretary Shamsheer Chowdhury on September 13 with Ambassador Thomas and Poloff (notetaker). With renewed rains, downed trees and flooded roads blocking traffic, Patterson noted to Chowdhury the difficulties presented by the August flooding and expres [...]	2004-09-15 02:22:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV BG IN
04DHAKA3164	USG REJECTS REQUEST FOR SUPPORT FOR POSSIBLE COUP [...] (S) Summary: Retired Bangladesh Army Chief Khan asked for USG support in ending Bangladesh,s current administration and in bringing a government of national unity consisting of senior leaders of both major parties. Khan said Bangladesh,s only way out of dynastic government and the rise of Isl [...]	2004-09-16 04:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	BG PGOV PINR PREL
04DHAKA4266	EXCHANGE WITH CHAIRMAN OF EXTREMIST ISLAMIST GROUP [...] (C) Summary. At a chance encounter with polcouns, IOJ Chairman Fazlul Haq Amini denounced Jamaat Islami as power hungry, criticized the BDG on several fronts, opposed the proposed USD 2 billion Tata investment in Bangladesh, indicated the Awami League has offered him money to quit the ruling [...]	2004-12-15 06:04:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KISL PHUM PINR BG
04NEWDELHI5734	INDIA RATTLED BY DEVELOPMENTS IN BANGLADESH [...] (C) Summary: Bangladesh watchers in New Delhi have reacted with concern to recent violence there, citing the August 21 attack on opposition leader Sheikh Hasina as symptomatic of a deterioration in the country's political culture, fueling instability in Bangladesh which contributes directly to [...]	2004-09-10 14:09:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PGOV BG IN
04NEWDELHI7394	PRE-SAARC INDIA GOES EASY ON BANGLADESH [...] (C) Summary: Bangladesh Foreign Minister Morshed Khan's November 1 stop in New Delhi was officially scheduled to deliver India's invitation to January's SAARC Summit in Dhaka, but also provided an opportunity for bilateral discussions on festering cross-border issues. The GOI resisted the tem [...]	2004-11-19 14:32:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PTER KISL BG IN
04NEWDELHI7426	INDIA SAYS SAFTA ON CRUISE CONTROL [...] (C) Summary: The GOI is heading into the January SAARC Summit in Dhaka upbeat about having maintained an ambitious SAFTA (South Asia Free Trade Area) negotiating schedule that aims to have a document ready for member ratification by mid 2005. This optimism has prevailed despite apprehension i [...]	2004-11-22 13:45:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EAID ETRD PK BG IN GOI
04NEWDELHI8192	MEA STATEMENTS AND BRIEFINGS: MALAYSIA, SLOVAKIA, [...] Summary: This is another of our periodic messages summarizing public statements by MEA Spokesman Navtej Sarna and other MEA officials. Here we report Malaysian Prime Minister Badawi's and Slovak President Gasparovic's visits to India, Foreign Minister Natwar Singh's trip to South Korea and [...]	2004-12-28 11:21:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KNNP TSPA MY LO KS PK BG BM CE NP IN GOI
04RANGOON681	NEW BANGLADESH COMMERCIAL OFFICE: MUCH A-BUZZ [...] (SBU) Pol/Econ Officers paid a courtesy call on newly arrived Bangladesh Commercial Counselor Mohammed Aftabuzzaman on May 13, 2004. Aftabuzzaman has been charged with opening a commercial office and increasing bilateral trade between Burma and Bangladesh, which he characterized as currently [...]	2004-05-27 09:36:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ETRD BM BG
04STATE181797	PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT - BANGLADESH [...] No summary [...]	2004-08-24 14:15:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC CMGT ASEC BG
04THEHAGUE2582	NETHERLANDS/EU/BANGLADESH: DETERIORATING INTERNAL [...] (C) Summary: The Dutch share U.S. concerns regarding the deteriorating domestic situation in Bangladesh. In their capacity as EU President, the Dutch are organizing a "brainstorming session" on October 21 to develop a common EU approach to the situation. End Summary. "Bleak" Situation --- [...]	2004-10-08 10:33:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER PINS ECON BG NL
04THEHAGUE3332	NETHERLANDS/EU/BANGLADESH: BAN OF AHMADIYA [...] No summary [...]	2004-12-23 15:03:00	Embassy The Hague	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL PGOV PINS BG NL
05CALCUTTA101	ULFA BLASTS ACROSS ASSAM [...] (U) Over three days from March 8-10, a series of blasts rocked the Northeast Indian state of Assam. A senior Assam Police officer told Post that in a total of 17 violent incidents - bomb blasts and grenade attacks -- one policeman died, and three policemen and two civilians were injured. Th [...]	2005-03-10 14:08:00	Consulate Kolkata	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER PINS PGOV PREL BG IN
05CALCUTTA330	WEST BENGAL COMMUNIST PARTY LEADER EXPRESSES PRO-CAPITALIST [...] (SBU) Summary: On September 6, CG met State Secretary of the Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPM) and Politburo and Central Committee member Anil Biswas. While focusing on the need for industrialization in West Bengal, Biswas said that foreign direct investment (FDI) is welcome from any co [...]	2005-09-16 09:38:00	Consulate Kolkata	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PINR ECON EINV IN BG NP
05CALCUTTA418	ASSAM'S INSURGENT GROUPS QUIET FOR NOW BUT SOCIAL PROBLEMS [...] (SBU) Summary: November 5-10, CG made an introductory visit to the State of Assam, the gateway to India's Northeast. Ethnic insurgencies, poverty, drugs and economic stagnation have plagued Assam in recent history. However, some positive trends have emerged in moderating ethnic tensions and [...]	2005-11-21 12:50:00	Consulate Kolkata	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PINR ECON EINV EMIN ASEC SNAR IN BG
05DHAKA102	NARCOTICS ABUSE IN BANGLADESH ON THE RISE [...] (U) Summary: The number of Bangladeshi drug addicts is rising. While the media often focus on small-time dealers and destitute addicts, staff and a recovering addict at one NGO claim abuse is growing fastest among the relatively affluent, including college females. End Summary. 2. (U) The [...]	2005-01-09 08:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SNAR PGOV BG
05DHAKA1053	BANGLADESH: DHS BANS LIGHTERS ON FLIGHTS TO, FROM [...] No summary [...]	2005-03-10 03:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAIR PTER BG
05DHAKA1081	2005 U.S. TRADE SHOW - LARGEST EVER [...] On February 16-18, Embassy co-hosted with the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh the fourteenth annual U.S. Trade Show. This year's show, held at the Dhaka Sheraton, attracted an estimated 21,000 visitors. Despite political unrest and general strikes during the Trade Show planning p [...]	2005-03-13 10:23:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	BEXP ECON ETRD BG
05DHAKA1096	Media Reaction: U.S. Human Rights Report on [...] No summary [...]	2005-03-14 04:15:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA1114	Media Reaction: Syria;Dhaka [...] No summary [...]	2005-03-14 07:57:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA1117	CRITICAL UNDP REPORT ON "HARTALS" GENERATES [...] SUMMARY: UNDP has released a report detailing the socio-economic costs and popular antipathy to hartals, or nationwide political protest strikes. END SUMMARY. 2. In "Beyond Hartals: Towards Democratic Dialogue in Bangladesh," a distinguished panel of Bangladeshi academics and journalists [...]	2005-03-14 09:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV ECON BG
05DHAKA1118	BANGLADESH: EXCHANGE OF NOTES WITH BANGLADESH FOR [...] No summary [...]	2005-03-14 09:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MOPS PREL BG
05DHAKA1131	TARIQUE RAHMAN ON COUNTRY WIDE LISTENING TOUR [...] (SBU) Since the beginning of January, BNP Senior Joint Secretary Tarique Rahman has been conducting a country wide SIPDIS grass roots "listening" tour. At each subdistrict, he hosts political rallies with local leaders and party members. His agenda is full of stock BNP messages such as wa [...]	2005-03-14 09:55:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV BG
05DHAKA1135	PMO PRINCIPAL SECRETARY SPEAKS CANDIDLY [...] (S) Summary. PMO Principal Secretary Siddiqui told Ambassador that continued USG pressure on the BDG is essential to bring to justice the killers of Awami League leader Kibria, implied that PMO Political Secretary Chowdhury is tied to the local BNP officials fingered for ordering the Kibria at [...]	2005-03-14 10:05:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PREL PGOV PHUM ETRD BG
05DHAKA1142	ALLEGED KIBRIA KILLER ARRESTED WITH THREE [...] (SBU) On March 9, police formally arrested four persons in connection with the January 27 murder of former Awami League finance minister Shah AMS Kibria according to local press reports and other sources. The chief suspect is AKM Abdul Qayyum, a BNP leader in Habiganj, where Kibria was killed. [...]	2005-03-14 11:20:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER KCRM BG
05DHAKA1143	POLICE TURN BACK MARCHERS ON AHMADIYA MOSQUE [...] (SBU) Police suppressed and controlled the Khatme Nobuyat Movement's attempt on March 11 to siege an Ahmadiya mosque in Bogra following a week of processions throughout Bangladesh demanding the BDG declare Ahmadiyas as non-Muslims. There were no arrests or injuries. 2. (SBU) On March 13, A [...]	2005-03-14 12:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV KISL BG
05DHAKA1146	FINANCE MINISTER RAHMAN AND INDUSTRIES [...] During March 12-14, Finance Minister Saifur Rahman and Industries Minister Motiur Rahman Nizami, who is also leader of ruling coalition partner Jamaat Islami, denounced the Bangladeshi press for allegedly promoting a false and negative image of Bangladesh. 2. Rahman charged that Banglades [...]	2005-03-15 03:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR KPAO PREL BG OCII
05DHAKA1149	OPPOSITION PARTIES PUSH ELECTORAL PROCESS REFORMS [...] (SBU) On March 15, the Awami League (AL) and its opposition partners held a roundtable seminar on "Democracy and Election: necessity of reforming the caretaker government system" to promote "reforms" to guarantee free and fair elections. Participants argued for a consensus "non-partisan" hea [...]	2005-03-15 07:09:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BG BGD
05DHAKA1150	BOI UPBEAT ON POSSIBLE MEGA-FOREIGN INVESTMENTS [...] (C) Summary: BOI's Rahman expressed understanding of the postponement of the Bangladesh Road Show and reiterated his support for the event. In reviewing several major foreign investment proposals, Rahman noted that Bangladesh's diversifying FDI portfolio, especially with Middle Eastern invest [...]	2005-03-15 08:36:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD EPET PGOV BG
05DHAKA1175	Media Reaction: Middle East;Dhaka [...] No summary [...]	2005-03-16 08:00:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA1180	PM TO WORLD: DON'T TREAD ON US [...] (C) Summary. PM Zia, speaking in parliament, warned "foreigners categorically that Bangladesh will not be run by any diktats or orders of any foreign force." Her assertiveness reflects the BDG view that the geographical breadth of Bangladesh's economic and political ties insulates it from int [...]	2005-03-16 09:55:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BG
05DHAKA1247	ANTI-PERSONNEL LAND MINE STOCKPILE DESTROYED [...] On March 8, the MFA sent us a diplomatic note stating that as of February 28, 2005 it has destroyed all if its anti-personnel mines, while retaining some for training purposes as provided by the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mi [...]	2005-03-20 10:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PARM BG
05DHAKA1281	REACTION TO SECRETARY'S REMARK ABOUT BANGLADESH [...] In her March 16 interview with "India Today" in New Delhi, Secretary Rice commented, "There is more that we probably need to do on Bangladesh which is, I think, a place that is becoming quite troubling." 2. The English and Bangla language media widely reported this statement. On March 20 [...]	2005-03-21 10:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL BG OCII
05DHAKA1296	Media Reaction: Secretary of State Rice's comments [...] U.S. Secretary of State's South Asia Tour ------------------------------------------- "A Paradigm Shift in US Foreign Policy" Centrist English language newspaper "News Today" editorially comments (3/22): It seems that Condoleezza Rice, the new United States Secretary of State, is in the pro [...]	2005-03-22 09:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA1297	Media Reaction: Secretary of State Rice's South [...] U.S. Secretary of State's South Asia Tour ------------------------------------------- "The Visit of Condoleezza Rice" Conservative Bangla language newspaper "Ittefaq" editorially comments (3/20): What Condoleezza Rice said during her visit to India and Pakistan means that the U.S. wants to st [...]	2005-03-22 09:18:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA13	BELEAGUERED NGO LEADER HOPEFUL BDG WILL RELEASE [...] (C) Summary. Proshika Chairman Qazi Farooq is cautiously optimistic that "sympathetic" BNP leaders will release the USD 50 million in donor funds blocked for three years by the NGO Affairs Bureau because of Proshika's alleged financial and political misdeeds. Farooq blames Proshika's woes on [...]	2005-01-03 10:30:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM EAID BG
05DHAKA130	GAS WELL EXPLOSION [...] A gas field explosion in Sunamganj forced 10,000 people from their homes on January 8th, sparking widespread media and government speculation as to the cause and extent of the damages. Newspapers reported losses in millions of dollars and speculated that the fire would continue for 30 to 45 d [...]	2005-01-10 11:15:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ENRG EINV BG
05DHAKA1305	IMF ROUTINE REVIEW TEAM MAKES POSITIVE INITIAL [...] (C) An early March IMF preliminary review of the BDG's progress under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) program was positive, according to IMF country representative, Jonathan Dunn during a March 16 meeting with EconOff. Under the PRGF $500 million loan arrangement, the BDG must [...]	2005-03-22 10:20:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID EFIN ECON PREL BG
05DHAKA1313	KIBRIA CASE UPDATE [...] (C) Summary. Late March 22 the BDG passed us the confession statements and the inter-agency commission's report on the Kibria attack to pave the way for A/Legatt's meeting with the suspects, perhaps as early as next week. Police say they have completed the murder portion of the case but still [...]	2005-03-22 13:36:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KCRM PTER PGOV PREL BG
05DHAKA1354	Media Reaction: Secretary of State Rice's comments [...] U.S. Secretary of State's South Asia Tour ------------------------------------------- "Does Bangladesh Deserve All Those Adjective?" A page 1 commentary in centrist economic newspaper "Financial Express" opines (3/23): One cannot but be concerned by what US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice [...]	2005-03-23 10:14:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA1355	SIMULTANEOUS WATER, POWER AND GAS SHORTAGES PLAGUE [...] Summary: Inadequate utilities - gas, water and electricity - routintely plague Bangladesh, but new shortages and delivery problems have made the problem particularly acute now. While the shortages should ease in the coming months, solutions to the chronic problems have been slow to develop an [...]	2005-03-23 10:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON SENV ENRG BTIO BG
05DHAKA1399	ROHINGYAN LINKS TO EXTREMIST GROUPS AND PATTERNS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: A human rights activist briefed poloff about Rohingyan refugee connections to Islamic extremist groups and Rohingyan patterns of human smuggling. END SUMMARY 2. (SBU) Poloff recently met with Chris Lewa, a Belgian who works for Forum Asia in Bangkok and who has worked on Roh [...]	2005-03-24 09:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREF PHUM PGOV BG PTER PINR GTIP
05DHAKA1409	PRE-MONSOON STORMS HIT BANGLADESH HARD [...] (U) SUMMARY: On March 20, a tornado and hailstorm razed villages, crops, trees and electricity poles in Gaibandha and Rangpur in north Bangladesh. On March 22 and 23 a heavy windstorm hit several villages in Dhaka Division, again destroying crops and homes. At last count, 48 people were kill [...]	2005-03-24 10:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EAID BG BGD
05DHAKA1437	Media Reaction: Lebanon situation; Dhaka [...] No summary [...]	2005-03-28 04:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA1450	Media Reaction: Dr. Rice's reported comments on [...] No summary [...]	2005-03-29 09:03:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA1477	Media Reaction: Dr. Rice's reported comments on [...] No summary [...]	2005-03-30 04:40:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA1524	AMBASSADOR MEETS BANGLADESH'S NEW FOREIGN SECRETARY [...] (C) Summary: New Foreign Secretary Hemayetuddin reiterated familiar BDG themes during the Ambassador's first meeting with him. Ambassador Thomas welcomed recent BDG actions to combat terrorism and encouraged Bangladesh to sign the nine anti-terrorism conventions to which it is not yet a p [...]	2005-03-31 10:04:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PINR PGOV BG
05DHAKA1535	Media Reaction: State Department's Report on [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-03 06:02:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA1536	BANGLADESH STRIKE UPDATE [...] (SBU) The Awami League and its leftist allies, as part of its campaign to bring down the ruling government following the January 27 killing of Shah AMS Kibria, called for a dawn to 2 PM strike (hartal) in Dhaka and a dawn to dusk strike elsewhere in the country. The AL held no strike in Chit [...]	2005-04-03 07:27:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BG
05DHAKA1537	SAVE THE CHILDREN/BANGLADESH FY 2005 CALL [...] The purpose of this cable is to provide Mission concurrence with SCF call forward of 1,010 MT of bagged, Hard Red Winter (HRW) wheat; 170 MT of bagged, yellow split peas; and 170 MT of 4-liter can vegetable oil for arrival in September/October, 2005. 2. This SCF call forward level is 20% [...]	2005-04-03 08:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID BG
05DHAKA1550	CARE/BANGLADESH (CARE/B) ADVANCE MAY 2005 CALL [...] The purpose of this cable is to provide Mission concurrence with CARE/B advance May 2005 call forward of 3,000 MT of 208-liter drum refined soybean vegetable oil for arrival in August/September, 2005 under the SHOUHARDO program. 2. The call forward amount, 3,000 MT, is the first tranche [...]	2005-04-04 05:57:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID BG
05DHAKA1558	CHITTAGONG HILL TRACTS UPDATE [...] (SBU) Summary: Poloff recently visited the Chittagong Hill Tracts to meet with military/civilian officials and a broad range of civil society leaders. Eight years after the signing of the CHT peace accord, significant dissatisfaction persists among both the indigenous tribal groups and the su [...]	2005-04-04 11:15:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL PTER BG
05DHAKA1632	BANGLADESH GWOT ASSESSMENT [...] (S) Bangladesh's status as a moderate country with a small terrorist footprint could quickly change if steps are not taken to redress widespread Bangladeshi cynicism about the GWOT, the corruption that degrades all sectors of society, poor governance in general and ineffective law enforcement i [...]	2005-04-07 11:19:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PTER PREL BG
05DHAKA165	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BALANCE BUFFALO 05-1 [...] Embassy verifies that as of this date the Department of State possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by any of the Bangladesh armed forces units identified to participate in Balance Buffalo 05-1, 7 February - 11 March 2005. The units are: Bangladesh Army - 1st [...]	2005-01-12 06:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MASS PHUM PREL BG
05DHAKA1699	Media Reaction: Middle East; Dhaka [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-11 05:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA1701	TERRORISM FINANCE: BUISIR SUBMISSION - BANGLADESH [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-11 07:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KTFN ETTC BG
05DHAKA1704	Attacks in 2005 on "Un-Islamic" Targets [...] (SBU) Since 1999, there have been at least 18 unsolved bombings against the political opposition, cultural events, and other people and occasions viewed by Islamist extremists as "un-Islamic" (reftel). In 2005, there has been a clear broadening of such attacks. 2. (SBU) Media and other sou [...]	2005-04-11 09:42:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PTER KISL BG
05DHAKA1707	CHINESE PM'S VISIT REAFFIRMS STRONG BILATERAL TIES [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Chinese premier's two-day visit to Dhaka ended with a joint communiqu, nine accords, and renewed bilateral warmth after last year's tiff over the now-closed Taiwan trade office. The commercial payoff appears to be modest, in part because Bangladesh's economy is increasingly d [...]	2005-04-11 11:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ENRG ETRD CH BG
05DHAKA1731	BANGLADESH FACTORY DISASTER [...] Actions requested - see para 6. Background ---------- 2. On April 11 at approximately 0100 local, a nine-story garment factory building in the Savar Export Processing Zone near Dhaka collapsed. Reportedly built on swampy terrain or landfill, ground subsidence and an improperly constru [...]	2005-04-12 12:44:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV EAID ECON BG
05DHAKA1742	DAS GASTRIGHT'S VISIT TO BANGLADESH [...] (SBU) Summary and Introduction. On April 10-11, visiting SA DAS John Gastright discussed Bangladesh developments with Foreign Secretary Hemayetuddin, PMO Principal Secretary Kamaluddin Siddiqui, Awami League president Sheikh Hasina, UNOCAL Bangladesh Managing Director Andrew Fawthrup, British [...]	2005-04-13 08:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PGOV ENRG ECON BG
05DHAKA1744	TERRORISM FINANCE: AL-HIYARI DESIGNATION - [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-13 09:37:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KTFN ETTC BG
05DHAKA1745	TERRORISM FINANCE: LET SUBMISSION - BANGLADESH [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-13 09:40:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KTFN ETTC BG
05DHAKA1765	BANGLADESH EPZ LABOR ELECTIONS LURCH FORWARD [...] (SBU) Since Parliament's passage in 2004 of legislation to extend international labor standards to Bangladesh's Export Processing Zones (EPZ),local AFL-CIO Solidary Center (SC) representative Rob Wayss has closely monitored implementation, including the elections starting in December to the i [...]	2005-04-13 11:27:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB PHUM ETRD PGOV BG
05DHAKA1767	BDG TO ALLOW RESUMPTION OF ETV TELEVISION CHANNEL [...] (SBU) Summary: On April 12, the BDG cleared the Ekushey Television (ETV) application for a fresh license to resume operation after the Supreme Court ordered its closure two years ago. The BDG also gave clearances for two more TV channels owned, respectively, by two ruling party legislators. [...]	2005-04-16 07:16:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PTER KISL BG
05DHAKA1799	22 SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDER OF AL MP [...] (C) Summary: A Speedy Trial Tribunal has sentenced to death 22 people, mostly tied to the ruling BNP, for the May 2004 murder of Awami League MP Ahsanullah Master. AL leaders expressed satisfaction with the judgment but want the "godfathers" behind the attack identified and brought to justice [...]	2005-04-18 07:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PTER BG
05DHAKA1800	READOUT ON IMF VISIT TO BANGLADESH [...] (SBU) Summary: An IMF team visited Bangladesh from March 27 to April 9 to hold Article IV consultations and the third review of the economic program supported by the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF). The team's overall assessment was positive. Bangladesh is on target for appr [...]	2005-04-18 10:43:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EFIN ECON ETRD BG
05DHAKA1801	COMMUNITY OF DEMOCRACIES DEMARCHE [...] (SBU) Post convyed reftel points to MFA Americas Director Saquib Ali on April 18. There was no substantive response. THOMAS [...]	2005-04-18 11:24:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KDEM PREL BG
05DHAKA1802	50 INJURED IN ANTI-AHMADIYA ATTACKS [...] (SBU) On April 17, around 15,000 activists of the International Khatme Nabuat Movement (INKMB),a militant group dedicated to declaring Ahmadiyas non-Muslim, marched on an Ahmadiya mosque in Satkhira, in south-western Bangladesh, according to local media and Ahmadiya leaders. The marchers, br [...]	2005-04-18 12:01:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV BG
05DHAKA1805	Media Reaction: Admiral Fallons's Visit to [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-19 09:21:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA1807	EXTRA-JUDICIAL "CROSSFIRE" KILLINGS DROP SHARPLY [...] (SBU) Police "crossfire" deaths in March fell 62 percent from January, according to press reports compiled by prominent human rights NGO Odhikar. "Crossfires" by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) plummeted even more, from 12 in January to just two each in February and March. Regular police co [...]	2005-04-19 11:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PREL BG
05DHAKA1827	BDG PRESSED ON DUE PROCESS FOR SHOAIB CHOWDHURY [...] (SBU) On April 17, Ambassador raised the Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury case during PACOM Admiral Fallon,s meetings with Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khan and Principal Secretary Siddique. Ambassador said that Choudhury should be SIPDIS accorded due process as guaranteed by Bangladeshi Law [...]	2005-04-20 09:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV BG
05DHAKA1828	PACOM COMMANDER ADMIRAL FALLON'S VISIT TO [...] (U) Admiral William J. Fallon, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command, visited Bangladesh 16-17 April 2005. During the visit he had the opportunity to meet with Foreign Minister Morshed Khan; Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr. Kamal Uddin Siddique; Chief of Army Staff, LTG Hasan Mashhud C [...]	2005-04-20 09:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	MASS MARR OVIP PGOV BG
05DHAKA1851	BDG INTEL BRIEFING ON ISLAMIST MILITANTS [...] (C/NF) On April 18, a three-man team headed by Brigadier Asif Chowdhury, Foreign Intelligence Bureau director of the military Director General Forces Intelligence (DGFI),presented a 30-minute Power Point briefing at the Embassy to Ambassador, P/E counselor, DATT, and RAO on the investigation [...]	2005-04-20 11:24:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PTER KISL PGOV PREL BG
05DHAKA1856	INDO-BANGLADESH BORDER INCIDENT [...] (SBU) On April 16, an exchange of gunfire between the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) and the Indian Border Security Forces (BSF) on the northeastern border at Akhaura killed one BSF officer and at least three Bangladeshis, according to media and other reports. The incident occurred as the BSF Directo [...]	2005-04-21 02:30:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS PGOV IN BG
05DHAKA1860	Media Reaction: Admiral Fallons's Visit to [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-21 05:44:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA1866	BHUIYAN ASSURES AMBASSADOR OF BDG COOPERATION [...] (SBU) On April 20, Ambassador Thomas met with Minister of Local Government and BNP General Secretary Mannan Bhuiyan to reiterate USG concerns about protection for Ahmadiyas, extra-judicial killings and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB),political violence, the importance of the BDG's joining the UN [...]	2005-04-21 06:56:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM BG
05DHAKA1867	TATA FINISHES UPBEAT FEASIBILITY STUDY [...] (C) Summary: Indian corporate giant, Tata Group has finished its feasibility study and presented a Status Update Report to the Board of Investment for projects to produce power, steel and fertilizer in Bangladesh. The BOI Executive Chairman expects formal negotiations to start as early as ne [...]	2005-04-21 07:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EINV ECON PGOV BG
05DHAKA1907	AMBASSADOR VISITS AHMADIYA HEADQUARTERS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador demonstrated support for Ahmadiya demands for freedom of religion and protection under the law after BDG allegedly permitted attacks against them. 2. (U) Following a surge of violence against Ahmadiyas (REFTEL) in Bangladesh, Ambassador on April 22 met with Ahmadiya [...]	2005-04-24 10:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KISL PHUM BG
05DHAKA1919	Media Reaction: Myanmar; Dhaka [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-25 11:31:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA1922	AHMADIYAS ALLEGE JI BEHIND LATEST VIOLENCE [...] (C) Summary. After the recent anti-Ahmadiya attacks, Ambassador paid a well-publicized visit to the Ahmadiya central mosque to underscore USG support for the security and rights of Ahmadiyas. Ahmadiya leaders now say that Jamaat Islami was behind the attacks, which might explain why the BDG [...]	2005-04-25 14:16:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM KISL PGOV BG
05DHAKA1923	BANGLADESH - AMENDMENT TO LOA FOR ANTI-TIP [...] (SBU) 0n April 25, P/E counselor and RLA presented to Home Ministry Joint Secretary Mohammed Muhsin reftel text for initiating a new training and technical assistance program for BDG law enforcement personnel involved in combating trafficking in persons. 2. (SBU) Muhsin strongly welcomed th [...]	2005-04-25 14:25:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KCRM KWMN PHUM ASEC BG
05DHAKA1924	HOME MINISTER AGREES TO NEW LINES OF KIBRIA CASE [...] (C) Summary. On April 21. Home State Minister Babar and Foreign Policy Adviser Rahman agreed to Ambassador's proposal for pursuing new lines of investigation to supplement the BDG's case against the Kibria murder suspects and, in that context, to bring the FBI back to Bangladesh for another r [...]	2005-04-25 15:11:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PGOV KCRM PREL PHUM BG
05DHAKA194	Media Reaction: Iraq, Sudan;Dhaka [...] IRAQ ------- "The Chink in the Armor" Independent English language newspaper "Daily Star" editorially comments (1/17): There is evidence that the entire U.S. project in Iraq is hopelessly flawed and its armed forces are being vanquished by a ferocious guerilla army. The security situati [...]	2005-01-17 06:29:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA195	THE RETURN AND DEPARTURE OF SHEIKH HASINA'S [...] (C) Summary. Joy's three-week homecoming generated mixed feelings within the AL and little noticeable enthusiasm elsewhere. Pro-AL businessmen advised Joy, and his mother, to be patient with his political aspirations. End Summary. 2. (SBU) Awami League president Sheikh Hasina's son, Sajib [...]	2005-01-17 07:05:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BG
05DHAKA1953	Media Reaction: Asia-Africa summit in Jakarta; [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-26 06:23:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA1975	ADMIRAL FALLON'S VISIT TO BANGLADESH [...] (U) Admiral William J. Fallon, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command, visited Bangladesh 16-17 April 2005. During the visit he had the opportunity to meet with Foreign Minister Morshed Khan; Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr. Kamal Uddin Siddique; Chief of Army Staff, LTG Hasan Mashhud [...]	2005-04-27 09:00:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS PREL PTER PGOV BG

05DHAKA1976	THE SHAKY SEISMIC OUTLOOK FOR BANGLADESH [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Experts forecast a devastating earthquake in Bangladesh in the next ten years. Bangladesh is woefully ill prepared, but the BDG, backed by some academics, is slowly starting to address the associated challenges. END SUMMARY. 2. (SBU) Bangladeshi and foreign experts estimate [...]	2005-04-27 09:16:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV EAID BG
05DHAKA2018	ATTORNEY GENERAL HASSAN ARIFF RESIGNS [...] Summary. The unexpected resignation of the independent- minded Attorney General, over seemingly minor matters, could trigger the unfortunate departure of the Deputy Attorney General who energetically coordinates anti-TIP prosecutions. End Summary. 2. (SBU) Attorney General A.F. Hassan Ariff [...]	2005-04-28 07:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID ECON ETRD PGOV BG
05DHAKA202	TSUNAMI AND EARTH OBSERVATIONS: US PROPOSAL FOR [...] On January 19, we conveyed reftel points and proposed text language to MFA UN Affairs Director General Ismat Jahan, who had no substantive response. We are also providing copies to relevant officials at the BDG's Ministry of Food and Disaster Management. 2. The annual summit of the South [...]	2005-01-18 06:09:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID KSCA SENV BG UNESCO
05DHAKA2061	BDG DRAFTS ANTI-TERRORISM LEGAL AMENDMENTS [...] (C) The Law Cell of the Ministry of Home Affair (MHA) has drafted amendments to Section 121 of the Penal Code redefining "waging or abetting war" and to Section 3 of the Special Powers Act concerning sabotage to broaden their coverage and thereby their utility for counter-terrorism. A MHA law [...]	2005-05-02 03:23:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PHUM PGOV AFIN BG
05DHAKA2069	NEW GOVERNOR FOR BANGLADESH BANK [...] (U) Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed assumed command on May 2 as the new Governor of the Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of Bangladesh. Dr. Salehuddin was previously the managing director of the Palli Karma Sahayak Foundation (PKSF),a non-profit organization known for its work in micro-finance. He wa [...]	2005-05-02 07:57:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN PINR BG
05DHAKA2071	DETAINED BANGLADESHI JOURNALIST RELEASED ON BAIL [...] (SBU) On May 2, Bangladeshi journalist Showaib Chowdhury called us to confirm that he had been released on bail and to express appreciation for the Embassy's appeal to BDG officials to accord him full due process. Four persons, including his two attorneys, provided the taka 100,000 bail (abou [...]	2005-05-02 08:24:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM IS BG
05DHAKA2083	FOREIGN MINISTER CHALLENGES TERRORISM REPORT [...] (SBU) On May 2, Foreign Minister Morshed Khan blamed "organized vested interests" (read India and the Awami League) for creating the view that international terrorism exists in Bangladesh. Reacting to the Department's 2004 Country Reports on Terrorism, Khan told journalists that he sees no si [...]	2005-05-03 06:14:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PGOV BG
05DHAKA2085	Media Reaction: Country Report on Terrorism; Dhaka [...] No summary [...]	2005-05-03 08:07:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA2087	BANGLADESH SCENESETTER FOR A/S ROCCA [...] (C) Summary. We should acknowledge the surprising run of positive BDG actions since February, but push for more, especially against political and extremist violence. It is important to reiterate our concerns about terrorism, extremist Islam, minority rights, and a transparent and credible e [...]	2005-05-03 08:34:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM EAID KISL BG
05DHAKA2088	REVIEW PANEL TO RECOMMEND UN TERRORISM FINANCING CONVENTION [...] (C) On May 3, RLA and Econchief called on Finance Secretary Zakir Ahmad Khan to discuss the inter-ministerial SIPDIS panel Khan heads to review the UN Convention on Terrorist Financing. Khan stated that the panel would meet May 7 and formally recommend that the BDG sign the Convention. The [...]	2005-05-03 09:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	AFIN PTER BG
05DHAKA2089	BANGLADESHI HEALTH MINISTER TO ATTEND WHA [...] On May 2, the Health Ministry confirmed to us that Minister Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain has received Secretary Leavitt's invitation and plans to attend reftel meeting. We informed them of the meeting venue and time. CHAMMAS [...]	2005-05-03 09:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	BG TRBIO WHO
05DHAKA2094	REVIEW PANEL TO RECOMMEND UN TERRORISM FINANCING [...] (C) On May 3, RLA and Econchief called on Finance Secretary Zakir Ahmad Khan to discuss the inter-ministerial SIPDIS panel Khan heads to review the UN Convention on Terrorist Financing. Khan stated that the panel would meet May 7 and formally recommend that the BDG sign the Convention. The [...]	2005-05-03 23:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	AFIN PTER BG
05DHAKA2173	Media Reaction: U.K. Elections; Dhaka [...] No summary [...]	2005-05-08 03:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA2185	Media Reaction: U.K. Elections; Dhaka [...] No summary [...]	2005-05-09 03:00:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII BGD
05DHAKA2198	CHITTAGONG MAYORAL ELECTION [...] (SBU) Summary. Early reports from Chittagong indicate a generally peaceful and orderly election with Awami League incumbent Mohiuddin Chowdhury running neck and neck with his BNP rival, Civil Aviation State Minister Mohammed Nasiruddin. Several weeks ago, Chowdhury was the clear front-runner, [...]	2005-05-09 08:15:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM BG BGD
05DHAKA2215	CHITTAGONG MAYORAL ELECTION RESULTS: AWAMI LEAGUE [...] (U) In a generally peaceful and orderly election with only scattered reports of irregularities, the current Chittagong mayor, Awami League's ABM Mohiuddin Chowdhury, won with 350,891 votes while the BNP challenger, Mohammad Nasiruddin received 259,410 votes. 2. (SBU) The Chief Election Com [...]	2005-05-10 07:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM BG BGD
05DHAKA222	BANGLADESH: REQUEST FOR AGRICULTURE BIOTECHNOLOGY [...] The U.S. Mission in Dhaka is pleased to submit three project proposals totaling $13,000 for agriculture biotechnology outreach funds through EB. The Bangladesh government (BDG) has taken the decision to use biotechnology in agriculture but has not yet succeeded in convincing all members of t [...]	2005-01-18 11:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD BG
05DHAKA224	BIHARI UPDATE [...] (SBU) Summary: While Bihari spokesmen continue to press for resettlement in Pakistan, many Biharis are integrating themselves into local life and say they want Bangladeshi citizenship. End Summary. ------------- Background ------------- 2.(SBU) The Biharis are an internally displaced gr [...]	2005-01-18 12:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREF BG PINR PHUM PTER
05DHAKA2243	LOYALTY AND ACCESS TRUMP TITTLES IN INFLUENCING PM [...] (S) Summary and Introduction. Reftel described the BDG's dysfunctional decision-making process and its control by a handful of individuals. Not much has changed since 2003. Loyalty, proximity, and length of service to PM Zia still count for far more than title or institutional position, but [...]	2005-05-11 02:16:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PGOV PREL BG
05DHAKA2265	A/S ROCCA MEETS WITH SHEIKH HASINA AND TOP AWAMI [...] (C) Summary: Awami League (AL) leader Sheikh Hasina expressed satisfaction with the recent AL mayoral election victory and recounted the continued deficiencies of the BNP led government during her meeting with A/S Rocca. The AL wants to run in the 2006/07 national elections but is concerned ab [...]	2005-05-13 10:19:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV BG
05DHAKA2270	Media Reaction: Assistant Secretary Christina [...] No summary [...]	2005-05-15 06:05:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA228	SUPPORTING HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY REPORT 04-05 [...] No summary [...]	2005-01-19 07:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	BG PHUM
05DHAKA2297	Media Reaction: Alleged Desecration of the Holy [...] No summary [...]	2005-05-17 04:01:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA2298	A/S ROCCA MEETS WITH BANGLADESH PM, MFA OFFICIALS [...] (C) Summary: In May 12 meetings with Prime Minister Zia and senior MFA officials, Assistant Secretary for South Asia Christina Rocca discussed law and order, governance, terrorism (reftel),democracy, human rights, and religious freedom, as well as regional issues. Alternately downplayin [...]	2005-05-17 05:31:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM BG
05DHAKA2300	SA A/S ROCCA'S MEETING WITH HOME MINISTER [...] (C) Summary: A/S Rocca,s discussion with the Minister of Home Affairs emphasized that internal security issues in Bangladesh are clearly on Washington's radar and have raised concerns about the country's stability. She suggested security issues would be a factor in determining the level of U. [...]	2005-05-17 07:03:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BG
05DHAKA2304	POST RESPONSE TO NEWSWEEK ALLEGATIONS [...] The response in Bangladesh to allegations in Newsweek that the Quran had been desecrated has been less severe than that in other countries in the region. Although the Foreign Ministry has called for a full investigation and punishment of the guilty, the local press has concentrated more on t [...]	2005-05-17 08:36:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO BG
05DHAKA2309	LABOR CONDITIONS IN THE BANGLADESH SHRIMP [...] (SBU) Summary: While Bangladesh wants to increase its annual shrimp exports from $300 million to a billion dollars over the next decade, current labor practices undermine its ability to boast productivity and win new markets. End Summary. 2. (U) Bangladesh's second largest export, after r [...]	2005-05-18 02:20:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB PGOV SENV PHUM BG
05DHAKA2314	DHAKA QUIET AFTER KILLING OF OPPOSITION OFFICIAL [...] (C) Summary. Local media and some Awami League (AL) leaders speculate that the May 17 killing in Dhaka of a minor party leader was the result of internal rivalries and not, as the AL publicly alleges, "government backed killers." End Summary. 2. (SBU) On May 17, three unidentified assail [...]	2005-05-18 07:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PREL BG
05DHAKA2316	UAE ORPHANAGE IN BANGLADESH NOT FOR REPATRIATED [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: There is no shelter or organization in Bangladesh run by the UAE based Zayed Foundation that cares for repatriated camel jockeys. END SUMMARY 2. (SBU) On May 18, poloff met with Sultan A. Al Romaithi, Advisor to the UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs, who was in Dhaka to a [...]	2005-05-18 08:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM KWMN ELAB BG CRM TC
05DHAKA2366	POST MFA UPDATE - GARMENT PRICES AND ORDERS DROP [...] Summary: Garment orders from the U.S. to Bangladesh have dropped by around 20 percent following the end of MFA quotas. The full impact, however, has not yet been felt as the industry finishes production of orders placed last fall. BGMEA projects a further drop in prices and orders if Bangl [...]	2005-05-19 08:16:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD PGOV ELAB BG
05DHAKA2367	BDG PASSES COPYRIGHT LAW, LONG ROAD AHEAD [...] Summary: The BDG passed the Copyright Act of 2005 to comply with WIPO standards. Although an important milestone, implementing regulations are not yet drafted. The 2005 Patent and Design Act is in the clearance process in the Law Ministry and the Trademark Law is expected to be sent for C [...]	2005-05-19 08:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KIPR ECON ETRD BG
05DHAKA2400	BANGLADESH: TERRORISM FINANCE: ADDITION OF JI-3 [...] No summary [...]	2005-05-24 07:56:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KTFN EFIN ETTC PREL PTER CVIS KVPR BG
05DHAKA2401	OPPOSITION REJECTS NEW CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER [...] (U) On May 23, the BNP government appointed Justice M.A.Aziz as Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) to replace M.A. Syed whose tenure ended May 22. Aziz is the ninth Chief Election Commissioner since independence and a member of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court. According to media r [...]	2005-05-24 07:56:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM BG BGD
05DHAKA2403	BANGLADESH: TERRORIST FINANCE: ELEHSSAN [...] No summary [...]	2005-05-24 07:56:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KTFN EFIN PTER KSEP CVIS KVPR BG
05DHAKA2407	OUTGOING CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER FRETS ABOUT [...] (C) Summary. Just retired Chief Election Commissioner Syed says reforms are critical for the next general election because of the unprecedented bitterness in Bangladeshi politics. His reform proposals focus on strengthening the integrity of the Election Commission and the voting process, as [...]	2005-05-24 07:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM BG BGD
05DHAKA2409	WIDENING SPLITS AMONG BANGLADESHI ISLAMIST GROUPS [...] (C) Summary. There is a widening, public split between mainstream Jamaat Islami and other, more extreme Islamist groups driven by ideological, personal, historical, and even material factors. While IOJ could drop out of the ruling coalition, the JI-BNP alliance -- grounded solidly in politica [...]	2005-05-24 10:07:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KISL PHUM PGOV PTER BG
05DHAKA2412	BANGLADESH: CUBAN CANDIDACY FOR THE ILO GOVERNING [...] No summary [...]	2005-05-25 02:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB PHUM PREL BG ILO
05DHAKA2414	ALLEGED MANAGEMENT RECRIMINATIONS AGAINST WORKERS [...] (SBU) Summary: Labor advocates allege factory management of improprieties and recriminations against union leaders during EPZ elections while BEPZA makes only tentative responses to address the allegations. End Summary. 2. (SBU) Coinciding with Worker Recreation and Welfare Committee (WRWC) [...]	2005-05-25 07:21:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB PHUM PGOV BG
05DHAKA2439	WTO SERVICES NEGOTIATIONS - BANGLADESH [...] Econoff delivered reftel points May 25 to Naziruddin Ahmed, Director General, WTO Cell, Ministry of Commerce. The DG said Bangladesh is working with the WTO and a private contractor arranged for by the WTO to conduct a study of the Bangladesh services sector, which will be used to inform pol [...]	2005-05-26 08:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD ECON BG WTO
05DHAKA247	DEMARCHE ON UN MILLENNIUM PROJECT REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2005-01-19 10:27:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	AORC EAID BG
05DHAKA2474	DHAKA - MAY 2005 VISAS VIPER MEETING AND STATUS REPORT [...] POST'S VISAS VIPER COMMITTEE MET ON MAY 31, 2005 AND HAS NO NEW ENTRIES TO SUBMIT FOR MAY 2005. 2. THE MEETING WAS CHAIRED BY CHARG D'AFFAIRES JUDITH A. CHAMMAS. THE VVP COORDINATOR AT EMBASSY DHAKA IS CONSULAR SECTION CHIEF ELIZABETH GOURLAY. CHAMMAS [...]	2005-05-31 02:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KVPR CVIS PTER ASEC PINR CMGT BG
05DHAKA248	GTIP INCLE PROPOSAL [...] Embassy Dhaka is pleased to propose the following project: Title: CAPACITY BUILDING OF DISTRICT POLICE ANTI-TRAFFICKING MONITORING CELLS TO MANAGE AN EFFECTIVE DATABASE AND COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING Potential Partner: IOM Project Duration: 2 years Objectives ---------- Increase the [...]	2005-01-19 10:29:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	BG PHUM KCRM
05DHAKA2484	CARE/BANGLADESH (CARE/B) JUNE 2005 CALL [...] The purpose of this cable is to provide Mission concurrence with CARE/B June 2005 call forward of 16,800 MT of Crude Degummed Soybean Oil (CDSO) in bulk for arrival in September/October, 2005 under the SHOUHARDO DAP. 2. The call forward (CF) amount, 16,800 MT of CDSO, has been approved f [...]	2005-05-31 06:21:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID BG
05DHAKA2490	REPORTED BDR/RAB CLASH WITH INDIAN INSURGENTS [...] (SBU) On May 27, Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel killed six Indian insurgents in a gunfight in Kamalganj, five kilometers from the border with Tripura state, according to local press reports. Bangladeshi security forces also reportedly launched a drive in the [...]	2005-06-01 08:09:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PHUM SNAR PREL IN BG
05DHAKA2491	RAB KILLS AWAMI LEAGUE ACTIVIST, APPARENTLY IN [...] (SBU) On June 1, local media reported that in Rampura, a suburb of Dhaka, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) killed Abul Kalam Azad Sumon, a Jubo League (the student wing of the Awami League) member. In a press release, RAB declared that the deceased was notorious criminal Goailya Sumon, and tha [...]	2005-06-01 08:29:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PREL BG
05DHAKA251	DHAKA - DEC 2004 VISAS VIPER MEETING AND STATUS REPORT [...] POST'S VISAS VIPER COMMITTEE MET ON DECEMBER 15, 2004 AND HAS NO NEW ENTRIES TO SUBMIT FOR DECEMBER 2004. 2. CHAIR FOR THE MEETING WAS DCM JUDY A. CHAMMAS AND COORDINATOR WAS CONSUL ELIZABETH GOURLAY. THOMAS [...]	2005-01-19 10:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KVPR CVIS PTER ASEC PINR CMGT BG
05DHAKA2535	COUNTERING RISING ANTI-USG SENTIMENTS [...] (SBU) Summary. Widely publicized allegations of USG abuse of Muslim prisoners and the Koran have aggravated strong anti-USG attitudes in Bangladesh. Although less intense than in many Muslim countries, negative attitudes about the USG in this historically friendly country permeate virtually a [...]	2005-06-02 06:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KISL PGOV BG
05DHAKA2566	POPPY FIELD CONFIRMED IN WESTERN BANGLADESH [...] (C) On May 30, Director General of the BDG's Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) Mohammed Kamaluddin Ahmed confirmed to enconoff reports of opium cultivation in Bangladesh. On the margins of a meeting between Ahmed and ICITAP TDYer, econoff raised reports from a local NGO that DNC investiga [...]	2005-06-05 06:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON KCRM SNAR BG
05DHAKA2570	Media Reaction: Koran Desecration and NewsWeek; Dhaka [...] No summary [...]	2005-06-05 07:24:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA2572	KIBRI INVESTIGATION PROVIDES SNAPSHOT OF POLITICS [...] (C) Police investigators of the murder of Awami League leader SMS Kibria examined the financial records of the accused mastermind, Abdul Quayyum, a businessman turned local BNP politician, who allegedly planned the murder of sitting parliamentarian Kibria and sought to frame his chief BNP r [...]	2005-06-05 07:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR ECON CVIS KCRM BG
05DHAKA2602	Media Reaction: Koran Desecration; Dhaka [...] No summary [...]	2005-06-06 06:20:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA2603	MEETING WITH RAB A/DG: "DUE PROCESS IS OUR [...] (C) Summary. A senior RAB officer described cross-fire killings to us as a necessary, short-term expedient. He appeared unaware of the Leahy amendment and its potential impact on army officers like himself. Like all RAB personnel, he exhibits an unmistakable swagger born from confidence that [...]	2005-06-06 06:35:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM KCRM PGOV BG
05DHAKA261	DHAKA - DEC 2004 VISAS VIPER MEETING AND STATUS REPORT [...] POST'S VISAS VIPER COMMITTEE MET ON DECEMBER 15, 2004 AND HAS NO NEW ENTRIES TO SUBMIT FOR DECEMBER 2004. 2. THE MEETING WAS CHAIRED BY DCM JUDITH A. CHAMMAS. THE VVP COORDINATOR AT EMBASSY DHAKA IS CONSULAR SECTION CHIEF ELIZABETH GOURLAY. THOMAS [...]	2005-01-24 02:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KVPR CVIS PTER ASEC PINR CMGT BG
05DHAKA2610	PMO HARDBALL AGAINST ERSHAD UNLEASHES BIZARRE SOAP [...] (C) Summary: In a riveting turn of events starting June 2, former President Ershad stripped his number-two wife Bidisha of all Jatiya Party positions, police then arrested her on theft and embezzlement charges, Bidisha threatened to kill her son and herself, Ershad divorced Bidisha as a bigamis [...]	2005-06-06 08:03:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM BG KDEN
05DHAKA2618	STAFFDEL MEETS WITH FOREIGN SECRETARY [...] (SBU) On June 4, HIRC staff member Jamie McCormick and poloff met, at MFA's request, for 45 minutes with Foreign Secretary Hemayetuddin. SIPDIS 2. (C) After discussing the historically positive relations between Bangladesh and the U.S., McCormick noted the growing concern in the U.S. ov [...]	2005-06-07 04:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL BG
05DHAKA2619	Media Reaction: Koran Desecration;Dhaka [...] No summary [...]	2005-06-07 23:20:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA2666	OPPOSITION KEEPS DISTANCING ITSELF FROM THE [...] (C) Summary. The Awami League is systematically opting out of the political process, a high-risk strategy that could severely limit its options at election time. End Summary. Opting Out ---------- 2. (C) Thus far in 2005, the opposition Awami League has decided to: A) Boycott by-ele [...]	2005-06-08 08:55:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM BG BGD
05DHAKA2702	NEW CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER PROMISES NEUTRAL [...] (C) Summary. The new Chief Election Commissioner says he has the tools and the commitment to do the job right, but his characterization of the notorious Dhaka 10 by-election last year as free and fair calls into question his credibility and candor. End Summary. 2. (SBU) On June 8, P/E cou [...]	2005-06-09 09:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM BG BGD
05DHAKA2748	AMBASSADOR PAYS FAREWELL CALL ON FINANCE MINISTER [...] (SBU) On June 12, Ambassador called on Finance Minister Saifur Rahman to discuss the latter's recent trip to Washington and other issues. He was accompanied by USAID Director George and econoff (notetaker). Septel reports Rahman's comments on the new BDG budget. 2. (C) Noting that he woul [...]	2005-06-13 09:01:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN PGOV EAID BG
05DHAKA2749	BANGLADESH UNVEILS ELECTION-FOCUSED FY 2006 BUDGET [...] (SBU) Summary: Finance Minister Saifur Rahman unveiled the FY 2006 (July 2005-June 2006) budget on June 10, generating controversy over extension of the "whitening of black money" provision and general concern that the budget is election focused and potentially inflationary with its strong em [...]	2005-06-13 09:55:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN ECON ETRD BG BGD
05DHAKA279	GTIP ESF PROPOSAL [...] No summary [...]	2005-01-24 08:35:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM KCRM BG
05DHAKA2798	NEW ALLEGATIONS OF AL INVOLVEMENT IN THE AUGUST 21 [...] (SBU) After months of silence, new accusations have exploded over the August 21 grenade attack on the leadership of the opposition Awami League (AL) that killed 23 persons. 2. (SBU) At a June 13 press conference, AL president Sheikh Hasina, who has apparently lost complete hearing in one ear [...]	2005-06-15 09:45:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PHUM BG
05DHAKA2799	THE IMPORTANCE OF MOVING FORWARD WITH TIFA [...] (C) In light of the upcoming TPSC meeting, I would like to stress our compelling political, economic, and potentially commercial reasons for securing a TIFA with Bangladesh. 2. (C) I understand that the key issue is whether to add explicit references to bribery and corruption. As you know, [...]	2005-06-15 10:06:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ECON PGOV BG
05DHAKA2842	AMBASSADOR PAYS GOODBYE CALL TO OPPOSITION LEADER [...] (C) On June 16, Ambassador paid a final call to opposition leader Sheikh Hasina. Also present were MP Alhaj Syed Abul Hossain, Abdul Jalil, Awami League Secretary General, and poloff (notetaker). Hasina had three concerns: attacks on the Awami League (AL),the need for free and fair elections [...]	2005-06-19 06:43:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV BG
05DHAKA2879	ENERGY STATE MINISTER RESIGNS; CORRUPTION CITED AS CAUSE [...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister Zia demanded Energy Minister AKM Mosharraf Hossain's resignation amidst corruption charges of accepting a luxury car from an energy firm. Mosharraf defends himself saying that an energy partner properly provided the car to him and that "vested quarters" are out to [...]	2005-06-20 08:27:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ECON BG
05DHAKA2880	SCENESETTER FOR U/S BURNS'S VISIT TO BANGLADESH [...] (C) As the most senior State official to visit Bangladesh since Secretary Powell in 2003, you will be warmly received by Bangladeshis and the BDG. Dynamic but chaotic, Bangladesh defies easy generalizations about its nature or future. Nevertheless, most trends are negative. Politics: The Ar [...]	2005-06-20 10:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	OVIP PGOV PTER PHUM PREL BG
05DHAKA290	SUGGESTED PRESS GUIDANCE - NYT MAGAZINE ARTICLE ON [...] In the January 23 edition of the New York Times Magazine, an article on Bangladesh entitled "The Next Islamic Revolution?" is generating significant local reaction. In the event it is raised at the noon press briefing or with SA/PB, we suggest the following guidance: Q: THE NEW YORK [...]	2005-01-24 10:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO PHUM PTER ASEC BG
05DHAKA2988	AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH CIVIL AVIATION MINISTER [...] On June 23, Ambassador Thomas met with Minister of Civil Aviation Mir Mohammad Nasiruddin. He was accompanied by EconOff as notetaker. They discussed Bangladesh's commitment to aviation security and compliance with the Chicago Convention; and progress in BDG's purchase of four Boeing 777s. [...]	2005-06-23 07:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD PGOV BG
05DHAKA3022	AHMADIYA MOSQUES BOMBED [...] (SBU) On June 24, two persons were injured after several crude "bombs" exploded at an Ahmadiya mosque in Brahmanbaria, eastern Bangladesh, according to press reports and Ahmadiya community contacts. Also that day, four bombs went off at an Ahmadiya mosque in Bhadugarh in the Brahmanbaria area. [...]	2005-06-27 07:38:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL BG
05DHAKA3030	Media Reaction: U.S.-Bangladesh Relations, Iranian [...] U.S.-Bangladesh Relations ---------------------------- "Burns' Praise for Bangladesh" Independent English "News Today" editorially comments (6/28): The United States' support to Bangladesh's development and democracy remains crucial for stability and progress in this country. Bangladesh [...]	2005-06-28 05:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA3042	Media Reaction: Under Secretary Nicholas Burns' [...] No summary [...]	2005-06-29 03:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA3060	Media Reaction: Visit of Nicholas Burns and [...] The Visit of Nicholas Burns and Gastright --------------------------------------------- "US Policy And Ahmadiyas" Independent English language newspaper "Bangladesh Observer" editorially comments (6/30): On the heels of US Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs Nicholas Burns' visit to D [...]	2005-06-30 03:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA3073	AMBASSADOR PAYS FAREWELL CALL ON PM [...] (C) On June 30, Ambassador Thomas paid his farewell call on PM Khaleda Zia. He was accompanied by EconOff as notetaker. The Ambassador thanked the PM for her continued cooperation with USG efforts and for her willingness to meet with USG visitors to Dhaka, most recently U/S Burns. He conveye [...]	2005-06-30 08:14:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM BG
05DHAKA3074	LICENSING CONDITIONS IN THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS [...] In Bangladesh, landline licenses are granted by division, a geographic unit approximately equivalent to a state or province. Licenses cost the same in all divisions and for all companies, at 20 million Tk (about 312,500 USD). Bangladesh Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (BTRC) told Eco [...]	2005-07-01 01:04:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ECPS ETRD ECON EU BG
05DHAKA3089	U/S BURNS'S MEETING WITH PRIME MINISTER [...] (C) Summary. During a broad bilateral review, PM Zia asserted that she wants free and fair elections for own electoral benefit, that an opposition that believes in democracy should participate in elections, cited her dismissal of a minister as evidence of her "unsparing" stance against corrupt [...]	2005-07-03 04:40:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV BG
05DHAKA3132	BEPZA CLAIMS PROGRESS ON ELECTIONS AND RESOLVING [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. BEPZA, with a revised count of factories that need to have elections, said that elections will be completed within weeks, arbitrators will be hired to resolve labor-management disputes, and "conciliators" will train workers on labor issues after elections, While a number of all [...]	2005-07-05 07:07:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ETRD PHUM PREL BG BGD
05DHAKA3175	PM TELLS ISLAMIC SCHOLARS TO LEAVE AHMADIYAS ALONE [...] On July 3, according to local press reports, PM Begum Khaleda Zia met with a delegation of Islamic scholars to discuss government recognition for Qwami madrassah education and maintaining peace and order within society. 2. Zia urged the delegation to guard against groups trying to create [...]	2005-07-07 08:38:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM BG
05DHAKA3176	CDA RAISES CONCERNS ABOUT ALLEGED NSI HARASSMENT [...] (SBU) Summary. CDA expressed concern to BDG officials over reports of escalating harassment by a BDG intelligence officer of USG labor program partners and personnel, including an American citizen. END SUMMARY. 2. (SBU) Since summer 2004, the USAID-funded American Center for Internationa [...]	2005-07-07 08:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ETRD CASC PGOV PHUM BG
05DHAKA3177	BIMAN CRASH PROMPTS BDG APPROVAL OF NEW AIRCRAFT [...] Summary: A Biman Bangladesh flight, inbound from Dubai carrying 215 passengers, crash landed and skidded off the runway in Chittagong on July 1. Mechanical and pilot error have been alleged as cause. No one was seriously injured but, according to Biman officials, the airplane is completely [...]	2005-07-07 08:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD ECON PGOV BG
05DHAKA3178	CELLPHONE CONNECTION TAX CHOKES SECTOR GROWTH [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The BDG has attempted to squeeze private cellphone providers with a new tax on SIM/RIM cards. The four largest cellphone providers, already in control of the most lucrative portion of the cellphone user market, have balked, leading to a new tax that will be passed along to the [...]	2005-07-07 09:11:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KMCA ECON KSCA ECPS EFIN ETRD PGOV TSPL BG
05DHAKA3200	BANGLADESH: USG CANDIDACY FOR SEAT ON WORLD [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-10 07:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	SCUL BG UNESCO
05DHAKA3203	Media Reaction: G 8 summit, London Blast, Iraq; [...] G-8 Summit ------------- "Limited Gain at G-8: Disappointment Over Environment" Independent English language newspaper "Daily Star" editorially comments (7/10): In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on London, there was much speculation that the G-8 summit at Gleneagles would be side- [...]	2005-07-10 08:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA3247	BANGLADESH 2005 FLOOD CONDITION REPORT NO. 1 [...] Summary. July and August are peak monsoon months in Bangladesh. The monsoon was moderately active during the first week of July. Currently there is no flooding in the country and the last five days have passed without measurable rainfall. All the rivers in the four river basins of Banglad [...]	2005-07-11 06:34:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID BG IT TH NP IN
05DHAKA3248	BANGLADESH: MDA: FOLLOW-UP WITH OIC [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-11 06:44:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PREF PHUM PREL BG ICRC
05DHAKA3249	FIRST RAINS BRING FLOODS TO BANGLADESH, [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Despite record-breaking floods during last year's monsoon season, national and local Dhaka governments appear ill prepared to prevent floods this year. Prime Ministerial promises not-withstanding, media and BDG sources report that water pumps have not been upgraded or serviced, [...]	2005-07-11 09:01:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID ECON ENRG SENV TPHY BG BGD
05DHAKA326	Media Reaction: Bush Inauguration, Iraq;Dhaka [...] BUSH INAUGURATION -------------------- "Of Two Presidential Inaugurations" Independent English language newspaper "New Age" editorially comments (1/25/05): Two presidential inaugurations in the past few days have naturally aroused two different kinds of feeling around the globe. The tho [...]	2005-01-25 07:04:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA3275	COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO TIMOTHY ARNEY [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes and grants country clearance for FBI Legal Attache Timothy T. Arney on his July 18-21, 2005visit. Control officer is Nancy Langston, Resident Legal Advisor, (office) 880-2-885-5500 ext. 2516, (home) 880-2-885-5573, (fax) 880-2-882-4008. 2. Hotel arrangements have [...]	2005-07-12 01:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC OTRA BG
05DHAKA3296	Media Reaction: Aftermath of the London Blast; [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-12 04:56:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA330	SCENESETTER FOR YOUR VISIT TO BANGLADESH [...] (SBU) We welcome your visit as an excellent opportunity to advance our bilateral economic agenda and specifically the importance of telecommunications for economic growth, modernization, and diversification. The last senior USG economic official to visit Bangladesh was A/USTR Ashley Wills, wh [...]	2005-01-25 11:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OVIP ETTC PGOV BG
05DHAKA3309	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CONTRACTOR. [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Mr. Shyam Lama, Country Team Leader, DELIVER/Washington on his July 20-August 5, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa in his passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3.E. below). Con [...]	2005-07-13 02:21:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA331	TERRORISM FINANCE: DARWISH DESIGNATION [...] No summary [...]	2005-01-25 11:34:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC EFIN PTER KSEP CVIS KVPR BG
05DHAKA3315	Media Reaction: Aftermath of the London Blast; [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-13 04:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA332	BDG ANTI-TIP EFFORTS UPDATE [...] (SBU) On January 25, Poloff and USAID counterparts met with Home Secretary Omar Farooq, Joint Secretary Mohammad Mohsin, and ASP Sahidullah Khan from the Police Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Cell for the monthly update on BDG anti-TIP measures. 2. (SBU) Mohsin distributed and discussed the la [...]	2005-01-25 11:43:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM KCRM BG
05DHAKA3341	CDA RAISES ISSUES WITH FOREIGN MINISTER KHAN [...] (C) Summary: CDA paid courtesy call on FM Morshed Khan and discussed several issues: Bangladeshi approval of remaining UN anti-terrorism conventions, their draft anti-Terrorism law, Bangladesh security services harassment of USG labor programs, AFL-CIO petition to lift BDG's GSP status, the K [...]	2005-07-14 05:23:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV BG
05DHAKA3342	HOME MINISTER SAYS BDG PLANS TO LAUNCH NEW [...] (C) Summary: Home Affairs Minister Babar, rebuffing an appointment with USG Passport officials, stated that Bangladesh has studied the passport systems of six or seven countries, hired an American-Bangladeshi consultant to implement a modern passport system and will float tenders later in the [...]	2005-07-14 05:36:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV BG
05DHAKA335	Media Reaction: Bush Inauguration;Dhaka [...] No summary [...]	2005-01-26 04:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA3371	COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO TIMOTHY BROWNING [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes and grants country clearance for U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Attorney, Timothy Browning, on his July 19-22, 2005 visit. Control officer is Dayle Johns, Economic Officer, Economic and Commercial Office; TEL: 880-2-885-5500 ext. 2206, (mobile) 011-804-344, (home) 88 [...]	2005-07-17 01:07:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD KIPR OTRA AORC ASEC BG
05DHAKA3372	CONTRACTOR COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CRAIG [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Mr. Craig Dickson on his August 5 to August 25, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining Bangladeshi visa in his passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3.E. below). The purpose of travel: Work on sub t [...]	2005-07-17 01:44:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA3375	BEPZA INVESTORS MEET TO DISCUSS WRWC AND OTHER [...] (SBU) Summary: BEPZA factory investors met with BEPZA Chairman Hossain on implementation of the EPZ law. Hossain told investors of the re-submission of the AFL-CIO's petition, candidly described the worker-management situation, stressing the problems are on both sides, and urged investors to [...]	2005-07-17 06:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB PREL PGOV ETRD BG
05DHAKA3386	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CONTRACTOR. [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Mr. Chris Wright, Communication Strategist, DELIVER/Washington on his July 30-August 04, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa in his passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3.E. bel [...]	2005-07-18 01:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG

05DHAKA3387	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CONTRACTOR. [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Mr. Todd Dickens, Consultant, PATH/DELIVER/Washington on his July 27- August 10, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa in his passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3.E. below). Con [...]	2005-07-18 01:35:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA3400	BANGLADESH: WAY-AHEAD FOR CREATING THE UN [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-18 05:22:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KUNR KPKO BG UNSC UNGA ECOSOC
05DHAKA3401	BANGLADESH: TERRORIST FINANCE: LIST 70T - [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-18 05:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KTFN EFIN PTER KSEP CVIS KVPR BG
05DHAKA3404	BANGLADESH: G-4 FRAMEWORK RESOLUTION ON UN REFORM [...] POLOFF delivered demarche (reftel) on July 18 to MFA UN Affairs Director Ismat Jahan. Mrs. Jahan had no substantive response. 2. CDA delivered demarche to Foreign Secretary Hemayatuddin, who said that Bangladesh has not yet formulated their position in regards to the G-4 resolution, bu [...]	2005-07-18 07:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL BG UNSC
05DHAKA3405	BANGLADESH LEADERS CONDEMN LONDON BOMBINGS [...] (U) Summary: Bangladeshi political leaders, including the Islamists, have condemned the July 7 bombings in London and expressed sympathy with the victims' families. Some Islamist leaders, however, suspect the bomb attacks were an "ill-attempt" to portray Muslims as terrorists. End Summary [...]	2005-07-18 07:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV BG
05DHAKA3406	OPPOSITION LEADER URGES USG TO ENSURE LEVEL [...] (C) Summary: Opposition leader Sheikh Hasina told CDA that the international community "has to ensure a fair election if you want to see us participate." Hasina complained of BNP coalition "terrorism" intimidating her supporters while noting the achievements of past Awami League governments. E [...]	2005-07-18 08:14:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV BG BGD
05DHAKA3407	BANGLADESH 2005 FLOOD CONDITION REPORT NO. 2 [...] Summary: This cable updates the information provided in the referenced cable. The monsoon was fairly active over the country last week. Light to heavy rainfall was recorded at many places over the Brahmaputra, the Ganges, the Meghna basins and South Eastern Hill basin. As a result, flash floo [...]	2005-07-18 08:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID BG IT TH NP IN BGD
05DHAKA3408	OPPOSITION UPS THE STAKES WITH AGGRESSIVE REFORM [...] (C) Summary: The Awami League's 31-point electoral "reform" program proposes major changes to the caretaker government system, the Election Commission, and general election procedures and qualifications. The BNP criticized the proposals as unnecessary and divisive, and suggested the AL take t [...]	2005-07-18 10:52:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV BG BGD
05DHAKA3412	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MS. DIANE PERONE'S VISIT [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes MS. Diane Perone on her o/a July 25 to Aug 13, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa in her passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3.E. below). Control Officer will be Bobbie Myers. [...]	2005-07-19 04:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA3414	AHMADIYAS HAIL IMPROVED POLICE RESPONSIVENESS [...] (SBU) Following several attempts to prevent the construction of an Ahmadiya mosque in the Uttara section of Dhaka since February, a group of alleged extremists vandalized the construction site on July 18. According to local press reports the vandalism occurred as police stood by idly. 2. [...]	2005-07-19 07:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV BG
05DHAKA3417	VISIT TO MAKESHIFT ROHINGYA CAMPS [...] (SBU) On July 15, poloff accompanied a delegation of eight donor country diplomats to visit makeshift Rohingya refugee camps near the city of Teknaf to emphasize to local officials the importance of improving the situation of the 200,000 plus estimated Rohingyan refugees living in squalor outsi [...]	2005-07-19 07:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREF PHUM BG
05DHAKA3418	SPLIT AMONG BANGLADESHI ISLAMIST GROUPS FESTERS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Jamaat Islami leaders assert they are unfazed by increased attempts by other Islamist elements to discredit JI as the principal voice of political Islam in Bangladesh. END SUMMARY 2. (SBU) On July 10, poloff met with AMM Bahauddin, editor of the Islamist oriented "Inquilab [...]	2005-07-19 08:04:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER BG JI
05DHAKA3419	NSDD38 - USAID STAFFING IN DHAKA, BANGLADESH [...] The following provides a formal NSDD-38 proposal to change the size, composition, or mandate of full-time, permanent USG positions in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This is an action request. In accordance with the provisions of NSDD-38, USAID/Bangladesh seeks to create a Project Development Officer p [...]	2005-07-19 08:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	BG AODE AMGT ABLD ASEC KMRS KSPR
05DHAKA345	AS POLICE "CROSSFIRES" SOAR, RAB NEARS THE 100 MARK [...] (C) SUMMARY: Spurred by a sharp spike the last three months, the 240 killings by police reported in 2004 are triple the 2003 figure. Of the 2004 total, 169 are "crossfires," or thinly-veiled extra-judicial killings. Although RAB accounts for fewer than half the crossfires, it retains preemine [...]	2005-01-26 13:19:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PGOV PHUM BG
05DHAKA3482	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR JOHN HAMMOND, PHILLIP [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes John Hammond and Phillip Assis on their July 22 to July 30, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa in their passports prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3.E. below). The purpose of trave [...]	2005-07-21 05:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA3494	COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO WILLIAM SUDMAN [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes and grants country clearance to William Sudman of the Department of Treasury on this July 25-28, 2005. Control officer is David Renz, Chief, Economic and Commercial Office; TEL: 880-2-885-5500 ext. 2532, (mobile) 0173-001-143, (home) 880-2-885-5567, (fax) 880-2-882-400 [...]	2005-07-21 07:00:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA3496	BDG ACCEDES TO EIGHT COUNTER-TERRORISM CONVENTIONS [...] (SBU) The BDG informed Post by Diplomatic Note dated July 18 that it has deposited its Instruments of Accession to the following eight Counter-Terrorism Conventions and Protocols: -- Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crime against Internationallly Protected Persons, including Di [...]	2005-07-21 07:23:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PTER BG
05DHAKA350	Media Reaction: Bush Inauguration;Dhaka [...] No summary [...]	2005-01-27 08:09:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA3529	COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR REBECCA K. [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Office of Foreign Disaster and Assistance (OFDA) Regional Advisor Rebecca K. Scheurer to travel to Bangladesh on July 26 to 28, 2005 and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa in her passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh [...]	2005-07-24 02:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA NP TH BG
05DHAKA3530	Media Reaction: Bomb blast in Egypt;Dhaka [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-24 02:58:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA3557	Media Reaction: Bomb blast in Egypt;Dhaka [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-25 05:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA3572	BANGLADESH 2005 FLOOD CONDITION REPORT NO. 3 [...] Summary: This cable updates the information provided in the referenced cable and e-mail. The monsoon was less active over the Brahmaputra, the Ganges and the South Eastern Hill basins last week. Light rainfall was recorded at all except one place in these three river basins. The Meghna basin [...]	2005-07-25 10:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID BG IT TH NP IN
05DHAKA3577	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DR. CAROL SHEPHERD. [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Dr. Carol Shepherd, Deputy Director, Reproductive Health Policy Project, on her August 08-20, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa in her passports prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3. [...]	2005-07-26 05:43:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA360	ANOTHER LETHAL ATTACK ON THE AWAMI LEAGUE [...] (C) Summary. The January 27 attack that killed former Awami League finance minister Kibria and at least three other party activists is the latest in a series of unsolved assaults on opposition leaders. There are reports of scattered AL protests, mainly in the area of the attack. It is uncle [...]	2005-01-28 11:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PGOV PREL PHUM BG BGD
05DHAKA3604	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MR. TIM MANCHESTER. [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Tim Manchester, Policy Project-China, on his July 30-August 10, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa in his passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3.E. below). Control Officer will [...]	2005-07-27 05:02:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA3607	COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO STACY BONNAFFONS [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes and grants country clearance for Ms. Stacy Bonnaffons, U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Regional Manager of Asia Business Development based in Bangkok during her July 30-August 2, 2005 visit. Control officer is Dayle Johns, Economic Officer, Economic and Comme [...]	2005-07-27 06:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	BMGT OTRA BEXP BG
05DHAKA3608	TERRORIST FINANCE: AMENDMENT TO NASCO BUSINESS [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-27 06:30:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KTFN EFIN PTER KSEP CVIS KVPR BG
05DHAKA361	LIST OF UNSOLVED BOMBINGS [...] According to local press reports, there have been 18 unsolved bombings in Bangladesh since 1999 (when the Awami League ruled) that have killed 140 persons and injured thousands more. Seven of those incidents were in Sylhet district, where former AL finance minister Kibria was killed on Januar [...]	2005-01-29 08:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER PHUM PGOV BG BGD
05DHAKA3611	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MS. COURTNEY BICKERT. [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Courtney Bickert, Policy Project, on her August 06-August 19, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa in her passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3.E. below). Control Officer will b [...]	2005-07-28 02:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA3612	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MR. JOHN HOLLEY. [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes John Holley, Consultant, Policy Project, on his August 06-August 27, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa in his passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3.E. below). Control Officer [...]	2005-07-28 02:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA362	IMF REP FEARS BDG IS LETTING PRGF PROGRAM DIE [...] (C) Summary. The IMF rep says the BDG has decided that letting the PRGF die is cheaper than the political and huge financial costs of privatizing the first state-owned bank. He wants key embassies to urge the BDG to reconsider but is not hopeful that the PRGF can be saved. End Summary. 2. [...]	2005-01-29 09:45:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID ECON PGOV BG
05DHAKA3628	CDA PAYS COURTESY CALL ON BOI EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN [...] (U) Summary: BOI Executive Chairman and Energy Ministry Advisor Mahmudur Rahman discussed his new role in the Ministry of Energy, Power and Natural Resources and his plans for reforms with CDA Chammas. He also discussed large investment deals that the BDG is currently negotiating with Indian [...]	2005-07-28 07:15:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EINV ENRG ETRD PGOV BG
05DHAKA3635	BANGLADESHI SCIENCE MINISTER WANTS NUCLEAR POWER [...] (S) SUMMARY: Bangladesh's Minister of Science has told U.S. officials he wants to obtain a commercial nuclear reactor to supply electric power to Bangladesh. No other BDG ministry has expressed support for Khan's proposal. Khan has also approached the Chinese with his interest in a reactor, c [...]	2005-07-28 07:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	ENRG ECON MNUC PARM PREL TRGY TSPL BG CH BGD
05DHAKA3636	US Sponsored IPR Conference Raises [...] Post organized a two-day IPR conference on July 20-21 to create public support for protection of intellectual property rights. The Conference, which centered on the visit of a USPTO attorney and IPR law professor, generated significant positive media attention and raised public awareness of [...]	2005-07-28 08:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KIPR ECON ETRD EINV BG
05DHAKA366	Media Reaction: Iraqi Elections; Dhaka [...] No summary [...]	2005-01-30 08:57:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA3669	ACTION - COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MANISH GARG [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Manish Garg on his 08/06 - 08/10/, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa in his passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3.E. below). Control Officer will be Mohammad Faruque, LC Repr [...]	2005-07-31 03:34:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA AMGT BG
05DHAKA3671	BANGLADESH: UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: GAINING [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-31 05:07:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL BG UNCHR UNGA
05DHAKA3681	Media Reaction: Terrorism and Islamic Apologists; [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-31 06:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA3682	CONTRACTOR COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR ROBERT D. [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Mr. Robert D. Saint on his August 20 to August 30, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining Bangladeshi visa in his passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3.E. below). The purpose of travel: To provide [...]	2005-07-31 07:01:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA3692	HOSPITALIZED BUSINESSMAN RELAYS EXPERIENCE OF [...] (U) SUMMARY: An apparently innocent victim of a well-publicized beating by RAB members narrated his experience to poloff from his hospital bed. End Summary. 2. (SBU) On July 19, SK Abubakkar Sultan, the Executive Director of a textile factory, told poloff from his hospital bed that he was [...]	2005-08-01 05:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM BG
05DHAKA3695	BEPZA AND RING SHINE FACTORY MANAGER COMPLAIN OF [...] (SBU) Summary: BEPZA Executive Chairman Hossain and factory representatives from Bangladesh's two largest export processing zones met with CDA to take issue with the recently filed AFL-CIO GSP petition. They alleged that nascent labor unrest in the EPZs was the result of "outside influences," [...]	2005-08-01 06:44:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB PGOV ETRD BG
05DHAKA3696	BANGLADESH 2005 FLOOD CONDITION REPORT NO. 4 [...] Summary: This cable updates the information provided in the referenced cable. The monsoon was less active over the Brahmaputra, the Ganges and the South Eastern Hill basins last week. Light rainfall was recorded at all except one place in these three river basins. The Meghna basin experien [...]	2005-08-01 07:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID BG IT TH NP IN BGD
05DHAKA3697	BANGLADESH: UNGA HIGH LEVEL ATTENDANCE AND [...] No summary [...]	2005-08-01 07:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV OVIP BG UNGA
05DHAKA3708	BANGLADESH: USG CANDIDACY FOR SEAT ON WORLD [...] No summary [...]	2005-08-01 08:42:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	SCUL BG UNESCO
05DHAKA3709	CHARGE AND FOREIGN SECRETARY DISCUSS TRAFFICKED [...] (SBU) During a July 28 meeting with Foreign Secretary Hemayetuddin, Charge raised USG concerns over reports that the Bangladeshi Embassy in the UAE is delaying the repatriation of rescued Bangladeshi camel jockey trafficking victims. 2. (C) Hemayetuddin replied that the repatriations are a [...]	2005-08-01 08:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM KCRM BG
05DHAKA3710	TWO CHRISTIAN NGO WORKERS KILLED [...] (SBU) On July 28, two Bangladeshi activists of Christian Life Bangladesh, a local NGO affiliated with the American Campus Crusade for Christ International, were killed in Faridpur north west Bangladesh. Police have arrested three persons and continue to investigate but have not reached any co [...]	2005-08-01 09:03:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PINS PGOV BG
05DHAKA3711	DHAKA PROPOSAL FOR EMBASSY SCIENCE FELLOWS PROGRAM - 2005 [...] This cable responds to reftel's invitation to apply for projects funded under the Embassy Science Fellows Program (ESFP). Two proposals follow. National Tuberculosis (TB) Control Programme of Bangladesh: --------------------------------------------- -------------- 2. Tuberculosis is a ma [...]	2005-08-01 09:20:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KSCA TSPL AMGT OTRA APER SENV ECON BG
05DHAKA3731	CDA CALLS ON MINISTER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND [...] (C) Summary: CDA called on Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives and Secretary General of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Abdul Mannan Bhuyian. He expressed confidence in the strength of the BNP four-party coalition, and stated that the recent IOJ by-election [...]	2005-08-02 04:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL EAID ASEC PTER BG
05DHAKA3733	PROGRESS ON BANGLADESH AML AMEMDMENTS [...] (C) Central Bank Governor Salehuddin Ahmed informed econoff July 27 that he had forwarded amendments to Bangladesh's anti-money laundering law to the Finance Minister for final review. Ahmed expects the Finance Minister will convene a senior level policy meeting within the next two weeks to [...]	2005-08-02 07:09:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN KTFN BG
05DHAKA3734	COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO STACY BONNAFFONS [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes and grants country clearance for Ms. Stacy Bonnaffons, U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Regional Manager of Asia Business Development based in Bangkok during her August 6-10, 2005 visit. Control officer is Dayle Johns, Economic Officer, Economic and Commercial [...]	2005-08-02 07:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	BMGT OTRA BEXP BG
05DHAKA3764	Media Reaction: Indo-U.S. Defense Agreement; Dhaka [...] No summary [...]	2005-08-03 07:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA3765	MANAGEMENT AND LABOR ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EPZ LAW [...] (SBU) Summary: BEPZA Chairman Hossain briefs investors on the progress in implementing the EPZ law and listened to worker's complaints about management's actions. End Summary. 2. (SBU) On July 30, laboff attended the Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority (BEPZA) monthly meeting, chair [...]	2005-08-03 09:29:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ETRD PHUM PGOV BG
05DHAKA3795	Cordial Bangladesh-India Trade Talks Yield Few Results [...] Summary: India and Bangladesh held trade talks August 1- 2 in Dhaka. Although both sides described the meeting as cordial, and some minor issues were addressed, there were no major breakthroughs. Both parties agreed to continue efforts to resolve pending issues. End summary. 2. The I [...]	2005-08-04 08:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD BG IN
05DHAKA3797	DHAKA - JULY 2005 VISAS VIPER MEETING AND STATUS REPORT [...] (SBU) POST'S VISAS VIPER COMMITTEE MET ON JULY 26, 2005 AND HAS NO NEW ENTRIES TO SUBMIT FOR JULY 2005. 2. (SBU) THE MEETING WAS CHAIRED BY CHARG D'AFFAIRES JUDITH A. CHAMMAS. THE VVP COORDINATOR AT EMBASSY DHAKA IS CONSULAR SECTION CHIEF ELIZABETH GOURLAY. CHAMMAS [...]	2005-08-06 23:24:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KVPR CVIS PTER ASEC PINR CMGT BG
05DHAKA3803	Media Reaction: GWOT: London Bombings, Central [...] GWOT: London Bombings ------------------------ "Ghost of Terror on Blair's shoulder" Pro-government Bangla language newspaper "Amar Desh" editorially comments (8/7): Britain is now seeing the specter of terrorism. The Last vestiges of human rights and liberalism are being eliminated with m [...]	2005-08-07 04:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA3815	COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR REBECCA K. [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Office of Foreign Disaster and Assistance (OFDA) Regional Advisor Ms. Rebecca K. Scheurer and USAID/DCHA/AA Special Assistant Ms. Jenny Marion to travel to Bangladesh on August 21 to 24, 2005 and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bang [...]	2005-08-07 05:57:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA NP TH BG
05DHAKA3816	BANGLADESH: TERRORIST FINANCE: DESIGNATION OF [...] No summary [...]	2005-08-07 05:57:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KTFN ETTC EFIN PTER KSEP CVIS KVPR BG
05DHAKA3841	PRE-SAARC THOUGHTS AT BANGLADESH THINK TANK SEMINAR [...] Summary: At a pre-SAARC think tank seminar on transport, trade and poverty eradiciation, Foreign Affairs Advisor Reaz Rahman, Foreign Minister Khan, and Indian MP Arjun Sengupta expressed their views on South Asian issues. End Summary. 2. On August 3, the South Asia Centre for Policy Studie [...]	2005-08-08 00:01:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV BG
05DHAKA3846	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CONTRACTOR. [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Tony Hudgins on his August 14-22, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa in his passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3.E. below). The purpose of Mr. Tony Hudgins's visit is to (a) [...]	2005-08-08 04:52:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA3847	Media Reaction: GWOT: London Bombings; Dhaka [...] GWOT: London Bombings ------------------------ "Measures to expel Muslims Will Be Disastrous For Britain" An op-ed article in anti-West Bangla language newspaper "Inqilab" opines (8/8): The meeting between Muslim leaders and leaders of the British government and the opposition had generated d [...]	2005-08-08 05:02:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA3851	TEA WITH ISLAMIST FIREBRANDS [...] (C) Summary. At their initiative, four senior Islamist scholars and clerics met with CDA to defend their stance on Ahmadiyas, urge greater USG-Islamist cooperation, and promise to fight extremism "if" any is found in Bangladesh. They argued that branding Ahmadiyas as non-Muslim would make them [...]	2005-08-08 08:07:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KISL PREL PTER BG PPAO
05DHAKA3852	BANGLADESH 2005 FLOOD CONDITION REPORT NO. 5 [...] Summary: This cable updates the information provided in the referenced cable. The overall flood situation in the country remains normal and the localized flood situation continued to improve. BDG and other humanitarian agencies are closely monitoring the situation and maintaining close cont [...]	2005-08-08 08:09:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID BG IT TH NP IN
05DHAKA3853	CHARGE MEETS WITH EDUCATION MINISTER [...] (C) SUMMARY: Education Minister Faruk discussed with CDA current BNP infighting, BNP's promising prospects for the next election, RAB, and Tariq Rahman's future in the party. His observations were exceptionally frank. END SUMMARY 2. (C) On August 7, CDA met for one hour with Minister of Ed [...]	2005-08-08 08:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BG
05DHAKA3854	BNP INFIGHTING INTENSIFIES [...] (SBU) Summary: BNP infighting has degenerated to public quarreling by ministers over patronage and other issues in Dhaka and several regional strongholds. An embarrassed BNP is trying to end the feuds, which at this point do not appear to pose a threat to the BNP's integrity or its prospects [...]	2005-08-08 09:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PTER KISL BG
05DHAKA3883	BDG PROGRESS ON ACCESSION TO UN TERROR FINANCING [...] (SBU) In reftel, post reported that BDG plans to accede to the Convention on the Suppression of Financing of Terrorism. On August 8, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General Fazlul Karim confirmed to Resident Legal Advisor (RLA) that Bangladesh will be a party to the U.N Convention on t [...]	2005-08-09 07:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PTER BG
05DHAKA3884	FINANCE MINISTER DISCUSSES CHALLENGES FACING [...] (C) Summary: Finance Minister Rahman told CDA he is satisfied with the economy's performance in FY05. He cited several factors, including continued high oil prices, which may adversely affect the economy going forward. End summary. 2. (U) CDA Judith Chammas paid a courtesy call on Financ [...]	2005-08-09 08:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN ECON KCRM KTFN BG
05DHAKA3901	CDA PRESSES BDG ON KIBRIA CASE [...] (S) Summary. CDA told BDG officials the Kibria case continues to receive high-level USG scrutiny, and expressed frustration that since May our requests for cooperation have produced only delays and half-measures. The USG, she said, does not want to be in the awkward position of saying BDG co [...]	2005-08-10 08:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PGOV PREL BG
05DHAKA3903	INDIAN EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER VISITS BANGLADESH [...] (C) Summary: BDG and Indian High Commission contacts describe Indian Foreign Minister Singh's visit as a positive resumption of dialogue, though little if any progress was made on key issues. The Bangladeshi focus is now on the upcoming visits of the Indian water resources and commerce minis [...]	2005-08-10 09:25:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL PGOV BG
05DHAKA3905	PETITION TO SUSPEND GSP BENEFITS FOR BANGLADESH [...] (C) Summary. BEPZA's implementation of the 2004 EPZ law has been problematic, and there are cases of serious management mistreatment of workers, but the overall picture is mixed. Therefore, in the absence of "substantial new information warranting further consideration of the issue," we belie [...]	2005-08-10 11:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB ETRD PREL PGOV BG
05DHAKA3942	Media Reaction: GWOT: London Bombings, Israel, [...] GWOT: London Bombings ------------------------ "Is Tony Blair on the right track to combat terrorism in Britain?" An editorial page article in English language newspaper "Daily Star" by former ambassador Harun ur Rashid opines (8/10): Political observers believe the basic fault lies in t [...]	2005-08-11 04:03:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA3943	Media Reaction: Iran; Dhaka [...] No summary [...]	2005-08-11 04:04:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA3977	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MR. NOEL ANDERSON, [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Mr. Noel Anderson on his o/a August 14 - August 18, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa in their passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3.E. below). The purpose of the visit is to [...]	2005-08-11 07:42:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG RP
05DHAKA3981	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR SARAH ALKENBRACK. [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Sarah Alkenbrack, Senior Research Associate, Policy Project, on her August 13- 24, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa in her passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3.E. below). C [...]	2005-08-11 07:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA3982	RECENT CASES OF DISTURBANCES FOR MINORITY [...] (U) In the space of six weeks, there have been three reported cases of disturbances in minority communities in different parts of Bangladesh: a forced eviction of 65 indigenous and Hindu families in Dinajpur District, north west Bangladesh; Christian owned shops set on fire in Barisal Divisio [...]	2005-08-11 08:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM BG
05DHAKA4009	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CONTRACTOR [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Mr. Peter Davis of Development Training and Services on his August 21 to August 26, 2005, visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining Bangladeshi visa in his passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 4.D. and 4.E. below). [...]	2005-08-14 09:44:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA4011	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR RUSS PROFOZICH AND GARY [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Mr. Russ Profozich, Dy. Chief of Party and Mr. Gary Staats, Sr. Consultant, Nexant SARI/E on their August 22 to August 26 and August 19 to September 03, 2005 visits respectively and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining Bangladeshi visas in [...]	2005-08-15 03:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG IN
05DHAKA4040	Media Reaction: Iranian Nuclear Program; Dhaka [...] No summary [...]	2005-08-16 08:09:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA4041	BDG NOMINATION FOR POST OF UNESCO EXTERNAL AUDITOR [...] (SBU) MFA informed post via diplomatic note that it is nominating Asif Ali, BDG Comptroller and Auditor General, to the post of UNESCO External Auditor for the term 2006-2011. It sought USG support for Ali's candidacy, citing Bangladesh's membership in various UN and international auditing bod [...]	2005-08-16 09:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL BG UNESCO
05DHAKA4102	36 CAMEL JOCKEYS REPATRIATED FROM UAE [...] (SBU) On August 11, 36 Bangladeshi boys who were used as camel jockeys in the UAE were repatriated to Bangladesh. They were the first batch to return under an agreement the UAE signed in May with UNICEF. More than 150 boys are expected to return in several phases with assistance from UNICEF a [...]	2005-08-18 08:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM KCRM BG
05DHAKA4107	BANGLADESH 2005 FLOOD CONDITION REPORT NO. 6 [...] Summary: This cable updates the information provided in the referenced cable. The overall flood situation in Bangladesh is normal at present and within local coping capacity. Localized flood conditions are improving in most places. The Bangladesh Government (BDG) and relief agencies are moni [...]	2005-08-18 11:38:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID BG IT TH NP IN
05DHAKA4108	ZIA CUTS SHORT CHINA TRIP TO RETURN TO RATTLED [...] (S) SUMMARY: PM Zia is returning early to Bangladesh to cope with the aftermath of the 503 blasts that injured 191 and killed two. The BNP and the AL have blamed each other for the blasts, and the Awami League-led opposition has called protests for August 19 and a nationwide general strike fo [...]	2005-08-18 11:57:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PGOV PTER CASC BG
05DHAKA4135	Media Reaction: Israeli Withdrawal From Gaza; Dhaka [...] No summary [...]	2005-08-21 06:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA4151	MEDIA REACTION: IRAN; DHAKA [...] No summary [...]	2005-08-22 09:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA4152	COUNTRY CLEARANCE [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Mr. Paul Bell, a Local Government Association Specialist of ARD Inc. on his Sept 11, 2005 visit and grants country clearance - contingent, repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa in his passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3.E. below [...]	2005-08-22 09:40:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA4154	Bangladesh Garment Exports Post-MFA [...] Bangladesh Export Promotion Bureau reports that half yearly (January - June 2005) ready made garment (RMG) exports have increased by six percent (from $3,118 to $3,302 million) compared to the same period in 2004. These results reflect higher volumes at lower prices and mask variances among RM [...]	2005-08-22 10:05:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD EINV BG
05DHAKA4155	BANGLADESH 2005 FLOOD CONDITION REPORT NO. 7 [...] Summary: This cable updates the information provided in the referenced cable. The overall flood situation in Bangladesh is localized and within local coping capacity. The Bangladesh Government (BDG) and relief agencies are monitoring the situation and are in contact with key disaster partner [...]	2005-08-22 10:06:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID BG IT TH NP IN BGD
05DHAKA4159	BANGLADESH: DEMARCHE ON ADDRESSING THE THREAT OF [...] No summary [...]	2005-08-22 11:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	TBIO ECON PREL SOCI BG KSTH WHO
05DHAKA4188	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MS. REBEKAH EUBANKS [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes MS. Rebekah Eubanks on her o/a September 03 22, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa in her passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3.E. below). Control Officer will be Bobbie Myer [...]	2005-08-23 05:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA4189	RAB ANNIVERSARY ANALYSIS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The controversial Rapid Action Battalion has developed into a popular fixture in the BDG's otherwise lowly-regarded law enforcement architecture, thanks mostly to its perceived crime-busting prowess built on its 117 "cross-fire," or extrajudicial, killings of criminal suspects. [...]	2005-08-23 08:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV BG
05DHAKA4197	CONTRACTOR COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DR. [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Dr. Jefferson Fox of East West Center on his August 27 to September 2, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining Bangladeshi visa in his passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3.E. below). The purpose of [...]	2005-08-24 04:14:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA4205	BDG MADHUPUR FOREST PROJECT STILL DISTURBING GARO [...] (C) On August 21, Poloff met with Garo community leaders at the Pirgacha Mission about the BDG National and Eco Park projects' effects on the local Garo community in the Madhupur Forest in northern Bangladesh. Father Eugene Homrich, an American priest and director of the Pirgacha Mission for t [...]	2005-08-24 10:31:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM EAGR SENV BG
05DHAKA4206	HEALTH MINISTER BLAMES FOREIGN SOURCES FOR AUGUST [...] (C) Summary: During a meeting with the Health Minister, CDA discussed the August 17 attacks, the general and law and order situation, and the impact on Bangladesh's image. Hussein blamed outside sources (India) for the attacks. He said the reason for political violence is not religious, it's [...]	2005-08-24 11:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PGOV CASC PREL BG
05DHAKA4207	AUGUST 17 BOMBING INVESTIGATION CONTINUES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Bangladesh Government continues its investigations to determine the masterminds behind the August 17 bombings. The arrest of a former Islamic Foundation director has created significant publicity. The PM and BNP General Secretary assure the public that the BDG is doing all [...]	2005-08-24 11:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PGOV PTER CASC BG
05DHAKA425	BANGLADESH STRIKE WINDS DOWN [...] (C) Summary: The 60-hour strike called to protest the January 27 grenade attack that killed former Awami League finance minister Kibria is winding down amid reports of scattered violence and injuries. AL MP's are boycotting tonight's delivery of President Ahmed's annual address to Parliament. [...]	2005-01-31 10:52:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BG
05DHAKA4255	COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR SCOTT LAMPMAN, [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes EAI/TFCA Secretariat, Director Scott Lampman to travel to Bangladesh on September 11 to 16, 2005 and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa in his passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3.E. below) [...]	2005-08-29 06:06:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA NP TH BG
05DHAKA4268	BANGLADESH 2005 FLOOD CONDITION REPORT NO. 8 [...] Summary: This cable updates the information provided in the referenced cable. The monsoon was fairly active over Bangladesh during the past week. The overall flood situation in Bangladesh is localized and within local coping capacity. The flood situation continues to improve in most areas. T [...]	2005-08-29 09:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID BG IT TH NP IN BGD
05DHAKA4290	MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ'S CRISIS OVER CONSTITUTION; [...] No summary [...]	2005-08-30 04:38:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA4291	BANGLADESH: CHILD LABOR UPDATE 2005 [...] Following is an update and review of the child labor report pegged to questions posed in reftel. a) Bangladesh has not promulgated new laws or regulations on minimum age/s for employment since ratification of ILO Convention 182. In June 2003, the government listed 11 occupations as the wors [...]	2005-08-30 10:58:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI PGOV BG USAID
05DHAKA4293	Bangladesh Finance Minister To Lead World [...] Bangladesh Finance Minister Saifur Rahman will lead the Bangladesh delegation to the annual meeting of the World Bank-IMF. During this visit, the delegation will also attend the High Level Plenary Meeting of 60th session of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss the MDG's Developmen [...]	2005-08-30 10:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EFIN EAID ECON BG
05DHAKA430	AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH LAW MINISTER AND POLITICAL [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. On January 31, Ambassador met with Law Minister Moudud Ahmed to express concern about the Kibria killing and the rise in extra-judicial killings. He also raised ratification of UN Counter-terrorism conventions, the Ahmadiyyas, a pending DOE agreement with the BDG to manage nu [...]	2005-02-01 08:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER BG

05DHAKA4330	BANGLADESH: UNGA HIGH LEVEL ATTENDANCE AT 60TH UNGA [...] Following is updated information about Bangladesh participation in the 60th UNGA in New York per Reftel. A. Attendance of Head of State: President Iajuddin Ahmed is NOT/NOT attending the 60th UNGA. B. Attendance of the Head of Government. --Name: Begum Khaleda Zia, Title: Prime Min [...]	2005-08-31 09:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV OVIP BG UNGA
05DHAKA4334	Bangladesh ruling coalition wins a by-election [...] (U) On August 30, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate, Shah Abu Zafar, won a parliamentary by- election in a traditional Awami League constituency, defeating rival Mufti Sharafat Hossain of Islamic Unity Council (IOJ). Out of more than 323,000 voters, less than half voted. BNP' [...]	2005-09-01 04:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL BG BGD
05DHAKA4345	DEBATE SURFACES OVER MARTIAL LAW LEGITIMACY [...] (SBU) Summary: On August 31, the appellate panel of the Supreme Court stayed for two months the August 29 High Court judgment that had nullified the fifth amendment to the constitution. The fifth amendment validated promulgation of martial law after the 1975 assassination of President Sheikh M [...]	2005-09-01 09:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV BG
05DHAKA4347	BANGLADESH: FOOD AID AND THE WTO [...] No summary [...]	2005-09-01 10:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID EAGR BG AID WTO
05DHAKA4354	KHASIA INDIGENOUS LAND ISSUES IN MOULVIBAZAAR [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In the wake of a recent attack on Khasia betel leaf crops, Khasia indigenous groups continue to try and resolve land claims with the government. Media reports may have exaggerated the scope of the attack. END SUMMARY 2. (SBU) On August 27-30, Poloff visited the Moulvibazaar [...]	2005-09-01 11:40:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM BG
05DHAKA4355	SECURITY FORCES PATROLLING BORDERING VILLAGES FOR [...] (SBU) On August 27-30, Poloff visited the Moulvibazaar district, located in northeast Bangladesh in the Sylhet division, to visit indigenous groups to investigate a report of a recent attack and forced eviction of a Khasia village (septel) and to follow up on media reports of the deaths of six [...]	2005-09-01 11:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM BG
05DHAKA4392	Media Reaction: Aftermath of Katrina; Dhaka [...] No summary [...]	2005-09-06 09:37:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA4393	RECENT CONFERENCE ON BIOTECHNOLOGY IN AGRICULTURE: [...] SUMMARY: The U.S. Embassy and the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) held a successful conference on biotechnology in agriculture on August 24 in Dhaka. The conference targeted public and private sector opinion makers, researchers, government officials, and end-users in a positio [...]	2005-09-06 10:30:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	TBIO EAGR ECON BG
05DHAKA4394	UAE's Dhabi Group to Invest $1 Billion in [...] The Dhabi Group of the United Arab Emirates will invest about $1 billion in Bangladesh in several sectors including telecommunications, hospitality, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure. Their commitment is contained in a memorandum of understanding with the Board of Investment (BOI),signed [...]	2005-09-06 10:31:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EINV BEXP ECON ETRD BG
05DHAKA4395	BANGLADESH 2005 FLOOD CONDITION REPORT NO. [...] Summary: This cable updates the information provided in the referenced cable. The monsoon was moderately active over Bangladesh during the past week. The overall flood situation in Bangladesh is not at the alarm stage. The flood situation continues to improve in most areas. The Bangladesh G [...]	2005-09-06 10:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID BG IT TH NP IN BGD
05DHAKA4410	Media Reaction: Aftermath of Katrina; Dhaka [...] No summary [...]	2005-09-07 05:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA4413	COMMERCIAL ADVOCACY AND EXPORT PROMOTION EFFORTS JULY [...] (U) This cable catalogs Embassy actions in promoting U.S. exports to Bangladesh and to assist U.S. businesses win tenders and contracts or settle trade and investment disputes during July 2004 to June 2005. Eexamples of Embassy "success stories" in expanding market opportunities for American [...]	2005-09-07 08:19:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ABUD BEXP ECON AMGT BG
05DHAKA4435	CHARGE VISITS CHITTAGONG HILL TRACTS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: From August 23 to 25, Charge D'Affaires visited the Chittagong Hill Tracts with poloff (notetaker) and interviewed government, military, journalists and representatives from civic action groups. CDA distributed book bags with Bangla-English dictionaries, school supplies, and a [...]	2005-09-07 11:31:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PTER BG
05DHAKA4440	PRESSING THE BDG ON THE AUGUST 17 INVESTIGATION [...] (C) Summary. We are pressing the BDG hard to step up its investigation of the August 17 blasts and to show it recognizes the blasts are a turning point in the development of Islamist extremism in Bangladesh. With seven alleged bombers saying they belong to Jamaat ul-Mujahdin Bangladesh, ther [...]	2005-09-08 13:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PGOV BG
05DHAKA4447	Media Reaction: Aftermath of Katrina, U.S. Supreme [...] Aftermath of Katrina ----------------------- "Katrina Fallout Issues: Tragedy Compounded by Governance Failure" English language newspaper "Daily Star" editorially comments (9/8): The destruction of the city of New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina and the accompanying massive loss of life ha [...]	2005-09-10 04:55:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA4483	Media Reaction: Iraq Constitution Bangladesh-U.S. [...] Iraq Constitution -------------------- "Iraq Constitution Points To War On Terror's Agenda" Independent English language newspaper "New Age" front-page article comments (9/11): The US-led invasion of Iraq dubbed as the "war on terror" sparked off by the twin tower bombings in New York fou [...]	2005-09-11 10:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA4565	BANGLADESH 2005 FLOOD CONDITION REPORT NO. 10 [...] Summary: This cable updates the information provided in the referenced cable. The monsoon was light to moderate over Bangladesh during the past week. The flood situation continues to improve in most places of the country. The Bangladesh Government Flood Forecasting and Warning Center reports [...]	2005-09-12 11:06:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID BG IT TH NP IN BGD
05DHAKA4566	HIS BOSS SAYS QUAYYUM WAS FRAMED FOR KIBRIA'S [...] (C) Summary: The Chairman of one of Bangladesh's largest conglomerates believes that his employee, the key defendant in the Kibria assassination, was framed, though he says he does not know by whom or why. He contradicted statements by Quayyum and Political Secretary Haris Chowdhury denying t [...]	2005-09-12 12:24:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PREL BG
05DHAKA4567	HIS BOSS SAYS QUAYYUM WAS FRAMED FOR KIBRIA'S [...] (C) Summary: The Chairman of one of Bangladesh's largest conglomerates believes that his employee, the key defendant in the Kibria assassination, was framed, though he says he does not know by whom or why. He contradicted statements by Quayyum and Political Secretary Haris Chowdhury denying t [...]	2005-09-13 01:19:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PREL BG
05DHAKA4602	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR COURTNEY BICKERT. [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Ms. Courtney Bickert, Policy Project, on her September 24-October 5, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa in her passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3.E. below). Control Officer [...]	2005-09-14 10:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA4603	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MARGARET ROWAN AND SARAH [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Margaret Rowan and Sarah Alkenbrack, Policy Project, on their September 24-30, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa in their passports prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3.E. below). Co [...]	2005-09-14 10:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA4605	ACTION - COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR ROY ROBINSON [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Roy Robinson on his 09/17-25/2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa in his passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3.E. below). Control Officer will be Katrina Martin. Contact infor [...]	2005-09-14 10:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA AMGT ASEC PTER BG
05DHAKA4657	CHARGE CONVOKED FOR PRESS CHARACTERIZATION OF AMCHAM REMARKS [...] (C) Summary. MFA convoked Charge to object to the timing and substance of her well-publicized remarks to the American Chamber of Commerce on current, mainly economic, trends in Bangladesh. Her references to corruption, the impact of violence on investment, and the need for political parties [...]	2005-09-18 01:44:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL CASC ELAB PHUM BG
05DHAKA4658	CHARGE CONVOKED FOR AMCHAM REMARKS [...] (C) Summary. MFA convoked Charge to object to the timing and substance of her well-publicized remarks to the American Chamber of Commerce on current, mainly economic, trends in Bangladesh. Her references to corruption, the impact of violence on investment, and the need for political parties [...]	2005-09-18 01:44:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL CASC ELAB PHUM BG
05DHAKA4694	MEDIA REACTION: US-BANGLADESH RELATIONS, UNGA [...] No summary [...]	2005-09-18 07:19:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA4704	TERRORISM FINANCE - AL-AKHTAR TRUST INTERNATIONAL [...] No summary [...]	2005-09-18 09:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KTFN PTER EFIN BG UN
05DHAKA4744	TERRORISM FINANCE LIST 72T DR. ABDUL LATIF SALEH [...] No summary [...]	2005-09-21 07:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KTFN ETTC PTER EFIN BG UN
05DHAKA4796	AVIAN INFLUENZA IN BANGLADESH ONLY A MATTER OF [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: There is currently no indication of avian influenza (AI) in Bangladesh. Conditions, however, are ripe for the emergence of AI: Almost no general public awareness of the problem; very poor public health infrastructure; a government without the political will to make and enforce [...]	2005-09-23 02:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR TBIO ECON ETRD PREL SENV BG CDC EPA FAO FEMA FDA
05DHAKA4797	AVIAN INFLUENZA IN BANGLADESH ONLY A MATTER OF [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: There is currently no indication of avian influenza (AI) in Bangladesh. Conditions, however, are ripe for the emergence of AI: Almost no general public awareness of the problem; very poor public health infrastructure; a government without the political will to make and enforce [...]	2005-09-23 02:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR TBIO ECON ETRD PREL SENV BG CDC EPA FAO FEMA FDA
05DHAKA4805	BANGLADESH 2005 FLOOD CONDITION REPORT NO. 11 [...] Summary: This cable updates the information provided in the referenced cable. The monsoon was light to moderate over Bangladesh during the past week. The flood situation continues to improve in most places of the country. The Bangladesh Government Flood Forecasting and Warning Center (FFWC) [...]	2005-09-25 05:56:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID BG IT TH NP IN BGD
05DHAKA4849	BANGLADESH SAYS NO TO WESTERN-SPONSORED ELECTION [...] No summary [...]	2005-09-26 12:20:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM BG BGD
05DHAKA4861	BANGLADESH 2005 FLOOD CONDITION REPORT NO. 12 [...] Summary: This cable updates the information provided in the referenced cable. The monsoon was light to moderate over Bangladesh during the past week. The flood situation continues to improve in most places of the country. The Bangladesh Government Flood Forecasting and Warning Center (FFWC) [...]	2005-09-27 08:03:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID BG IT TH NP IN BGD
05DHAKA491	SECRETARY RICE'S LETTER OF CONDOLENCE TO AWAMI [...] No summary [...]	2005-02-02 07:52:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	BG OPDC PREL
05DHAKA4910	IMAM YAHYA HENDI BUILDS BRIDGES TO BANGLADESHI MUSLIMS [...] Summary: Visiting Bangladesh on the Speakers Program September 22-27, Imam Yahya Hendi addressed thousands of Bangladeshis - from students to ministers -- about Islam in America and the role of women in Islam at mosques, madrassas and other fora. He was exceptionally well received and effectiv [...]	2005-09-29 07:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP PREL KPAO BG
05DHAKA500	BYE BYE BANGLA BHAI? [...] (C) Summary: After a six-month hiatus, self-styled Islamist vigilante Bangla Bhai is back in the news. An embarrassed BDG has reiterated orders for his arrest, but it is unclear if this embarrassment is enough to bring to heel the politically-connected mystery man. End Summary. 2. (C) In [...]	2005-02-02 11:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER KISL PGOV PREL BG
05DHAKA503	BDG ANGRY REACTION TO SAARC POSTPONEMENT [...] (C) BDG cabinet members, opposition and civil society expressed anger with India over the SAARC cancellation announced February 2. Cabinet members told ambassador that Delhi made the announcement without giving Dhaka prior notification and after telling them earlier in the day that the conference [...]	2005-02-03 04:16:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL BG IN PK NP SAARC
05DHAKA51	MDB LOAN REVIEW PROCEDURES -- POC FOR BANGLADESH [...] No summary [...]	2005-01-04 09:52:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EFIN EAID ECON EINV PREL BG
05DHAKA514	STRIKE SITREP [...] (SBU) After a day's pause, the Awami League renewed its hartal (strike) program with a dawn-to-dusk hartal on February 3. With a comparatively heavier police presence, observers as of 1600 local report slightly more rickshaws and motor vehicles on Dhaka streets compared to the previous progra [...]	2005-02-03 09:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL BG
05DHAKA517	BANGLADESH: 2003/2004 END USE MONITORING REPORT [...] In response to reftel, American Embassy Dhaka is pleased to provide the following information regarding end use of INL-provided assistance in Bangladesh. 2. Procedures: Forensics Advisor Howard Dobres visited the testing laboratory operated by the Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) in [...]	2005-02-05 13:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON SNAR AFIN BG
05DHAKA524	Media Reaction: President Bush's State of the Union [...] No summary [...]	2005-02-06 08:42:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA5329	BANGLADESH'S TRADE PERFORMANCE IN FY 2005 [...] Summary: Bangladesh's imports during the FY 2005 (July 2004-June 2005) increased by 24% to $13.2 billion, compared to FY 2004 ($10.65 billion). Exports, on the other hand, rose to $8.7 billion, an increase of 15% over FY 2004 ($7.57 billion). The overall trade deficit widened from $3 billion [...]	2005-10-23 10:14:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD EINV BG
05DHAKA539	BANGLADESH ROAD SHOW [...] This is an action cable. Please see para 2 and 12 for requested action. 2. Summary and Action Request: Post has been working with the BDG to plan and organize a series of trade shows and seminars in US cities to promote Bangladesh as a potential US investment destination and to promote t [...]	2005-02-07 09:45:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD BEXP ECON BG
05DHAKA550	BANGLADESH STRIKE SITREP [...] (SBU) The Awami League's 36-hour hartal (strike) program that ended February 6 left one police officer dead, three other officers injured, 80 civilians hurt and 500 arrested in scattered incidents throughout the country, according to reports. In Dhaka, police used tear gas and clubs to disperse [...]	2005-02-07 10:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL BG
05DHAKA554	PM ZIA PROMISES FULL SUPPORT FOR "FBI" ASSISTANCE [...] (C) Summary. PM Zia promised full support for U.S. law enforcement consultants investigating the January 27 attack, expressed a strong preference for the FBI because of its positive profile in Bangladesh, and attributed hartal violence and a bombing at the Khulna press club to the Awami Leagu [...]	2005-02-07 12:03:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PGOV KCRM BG
05DHAKA555	AMBASSADOR-PM ZIA MEETING [...] (SBU) On February 7, Ambassador called on Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to discuss her request for U.S. law enforcement consultants in the investigation of the January 27 attack that killed Awami League leader, and former finance minister, Shah Kibria (ref a). Also present were P/E counselor (no [...]	2005-02-07 12:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER BG IQ
05DHAKA558	Media Reaction: President Bush's State of the Union [...] No summary [...]	2005-02-09 02:35:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA5584	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR LYNDAL BARRY AND SARAH [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Lyndal Barry, Director of Mekong HIV/AIDS Project, Internews Network, and Sarah Breul, Program Associate, Internews Network on their November 24 November 28, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa in his/her [...]	2005-11-13 07:29:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA5592	13TH SAARC SUMMIT CONCLUDES; AFGHANISTAN INVITED [...] Summary: SAARC leaders concluded a successful 13th summit on November 13 with decisions to admit Afghanistan to membership, create a South Asia Poverty Alleviation Fund, implement SAFTA on schedule and implement the additional protocol on terrorism. Preparation paid off; the summit ran sm [...]	2005-11-14 08:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL ECON PTER BG SAARC AID
05DHAKA5593	ASSASSINATION OF TWO JUDGES SPARKS COURT PROTESTS [...] (SBU) Summary: An IED thrown at a court commuter van killed two judges and injured four others in southern Bangladesh. Home State Minister Babar speculated to reporters that Jamaatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB),the alleged perpetrator of the August 17 and October 3 bomb blasts, was behind th [...]	2005-11-14 11:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER KISL PGOV BG
05DHAKA5594	ASSASSINATION OF TWO JUDGES SPARKS COURT [...] (SBU) Summary: An IED thrown at a court commuter van killed two judges and injured four others in southern Bangladesh. Home State Minister Babar speculated to reporters that Jamaatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB),the alleged perpetrator of the August 17 and October 3 bomb blasts, was behind th [...]	2005-11-15 00:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER KISL PGOV BG
05DHAKA5595	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MARGARET ROWAN, POLICY PROJECT [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Margaret Rowan, Senior Planning and Finance Advisor of Policy Project, on her December 11-17, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa on her passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3.E. [...]	2005-11-15 02:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA5596	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR JEFF KALLMEYER [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Jeff Kallmeyer on his November 27- December 7, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa on her passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3.E. below). Control Officer will be Sheri-Nouane [...]	2005-11-15 02:14:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA5600	BANGLADESH:DEMARCHE DELIVERED IRAN RESOLUTION [...] No summary [...]	2005-11-15 09:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL BG UNHCR
05DHAKA5626	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CONTRACTOR. [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Shyam Lama on his November 29-December 10, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa on her passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3.E. below). Control Officer will be Sheri-Nouane Johns [...]	2005-11-17 06:01:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA5627	"SUICIDE" BOMBER MARKS ESCALATION OF EXTREMIST [...] (S) Summary. The November 15 assassination of two provincial judges, and the perception that the attacker meant to martyr himself for Islamic glory, marks a worrisome growth in the evolution of Islamic extremism in Bangladesh. The recurring attacks on the judiciary have upped the political s [...]	2005-11-17 11:04:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PTER KISL PGOV PREL ASEC BG
05DHAKA5633	MONGA - CYCLES OF POVERTY AND HUNGER IN NORTHERN [...] (U) SUMMARY: Each fall and winter, the northern rural agricultural districts of Bangladesh experience "monga," a period of severe food insecurity coupled with high seasonal unemployment as a result of natural gaps in the normal planting season on which these regions depend. Government food p [...]	2005-11-20 04:15:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID EAGR ECON PGOV TBIO BG AGR CARE CDC
05DHAKA5636	BANGLADESH: DEMARCHE DELIVERED INTERNATIONAL [...] No summary [...]	2005-11-20 04:38:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	AORC EWWT KTIA PHSA BG IMO
05DHAKA5643	BANGLADESH RECRIMINATIONS TOWARDS LABOR RESTART [...] (SBU) BDG security elements are again pressuring a USAID labor partner organization. In July, the National Security Intelligence (NSI) started visiting the offices of the Bangladesh Independent Garment Union Federation (BIGUF) on a regular basis to ask questions about the identity of the labo [...]	2005-11-20 08:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB PHUM PREL PGOV ETRD BG
05DHAKA5644	COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR FARHANA AHMAD, [...] DHAKA OPHN/USAID REQUEST COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR FARHANA AHMAD, COORDINATOR, WHITE RIBBON ALLIANCE (WRA) BANGLADESH, AREBA PANNI, POLICY COORDINATOR, POLICY PROJECT, AND DR. JAHANGIR HOSSAIN, NSDP PROJECT. THEY WILL TRAVEL TO AGRA, INDIA, ARRIVING ON DECEMBER 2, 2005 BY INDIAN AIRLINES, FLIGNT [...]	2005-11-20 09:55:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA5647	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MARY ELLEN STANTON. [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Mary Ellen Stanton on her December 8- 16, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa on her passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3.E. below). Control Officer will be Sheri-Nouane Johnso [...]	2005-11-21 01:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA5648	DHAKA BRACES FOR MASS OPPOSITION RALLY [...] (C) Summary: Dhaka is bracing for the Awami League's plan to hold its biggest rally in Dhaka since the August 21, 2004, grenade attack on AL leaders that killed 22 persons and wounded 200 hundred. Sheikh Hasina and her leftist coalition partners will demand the implementation of electoral and [...]	2005-11-21 08:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER BG
05DHAKA5649	GALIB'S PEOPLE REACH OUT TO EMBASSY TO PROCLAIM [...] (C) Summary. Two senior figures in Prof. Galib's Ahle Hadith group assured us that perceptions that their leader supports violence and terrorism are false and the work of Jamaat Islami and the leftist media. They requested regular Embassy contact and invited us to visit their headquarters an [...]	2005-11-21 10:11:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KISL PTER PGOV BG
05DHAKA5650	BANGLADESHI EFFORTS TO BRING JMB BOMBERS TO JUSTICE [...] (S) Summary. A disorganized, inter-agency BDG effort continues to scramble to catch JMB bombers and prevent future attacks, but investigators have failed to arrest seven senior JMB leaders or learn how the bomb attacks were organized, financed, and coordinated. The BDG remains receptive to US [...]	2005-11-21 11:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PTER KISL ASEC PGOV BG
05DHAKA5652	LEVERAGING A NEW OPENING TO ENCOURAGE BDG ACTION [...] (S) Summary. There is dawning BDG recognition that its normal strategy for dealing with terrorism -- denial and procrastination -- is cracking in the face of JMB's continuing campaign of violence. We therefore have a new opening to press the BDG to combat extremism by delivering directly and [...]	2005-11-21 13:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PREL PGOV KISL PTER BG
05DHAKA5654	BANGLADESH: INTERIM TIP REPORT [...] Embassy Dhaka appreciates the opportunity to report Bangladesh's continuing progress in its anti-trafficking efforts (ref a). The information below comes largely from the International Organization for Migration (IOM),The Asia Foundation, the Home Ministry, and USAID. 2. Sustaining the h [...]	2005-11-22 01:21:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KCRM KWMN PHUM PREL SMIG BG
05DHAKA5659	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR SARBINDER SINGH, N.V. SESHADRI, [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Mr. Sarbinder Singh, Deputy Regional Program Manager; Mr. N.V. Seshadri, CCO India; Mr. Upali Daranagama, CCO Sri Lanka; Mr. Subodh Adhikari, CCO Nepal; Mr. Syed Farrukh, CCO Pakistan and Mr. Dan Vincent, CCO Afghanistan on their December 1 to December 10, 2005 visit and [...]	2005-11-22 01:40:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG IN NP
05DHAKA5698	BANGLADESH DONORS CONFERENCE [...] Summary. The BDG and donor community, aka Local Consultative Group (LCG),met under the chair of the BDG Minister of Finance on November 15-17. This was the annual development forum meeting with three key changes. First, the BDG chaired whereas in the pass they co-chaired with the World Bank [...]	2005-11-22 10:00:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PREL PGOV ECON BG
05DHAKA5702	BANGLADESH: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ADDITIONAL GENEVA [...] No summary [...]	2005-11-23 04:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	AORC PHUM PREF PREL IS SZ BG ICRC
05DHAKA5703	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DONALD CLARK [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Mr. Donald Clark, Mission Director USAID/Nepal on his December 05 to December 08, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa in his passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 4.D. and 4.E. below). Cont [...]	2005-11-23 04:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG NP
05DHAKA5706	BANGLADESH OPPOSITION HOLDS MEGA RALLY SAFELY [...] No summary [...]	2005-11-27 07:07:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER BG
05DHAKA5708	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR SHARON HSU [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Ms. Sharon Hsu, Presidential Management Fellow, EGAT/I&E/E, USAID/W for her December 03 to December 08, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa in her passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 4.D. [...]	2005-11-27 07:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG IN
05DHAKA5810	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR VIVEK TALVADKAR [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Mr. Vivek Talvadkar, Executive Vice- President, NRECA international Ltd. on his December 16 to December 20, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa in his passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph [...]	2005-11-28 07:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA5813	BANGLADESH: POST TERRORISM REPORTING OFFICER [...] No summary [...]	2005-11-28 07:42:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER ASEC EFIN KCRM CBG BG
05DHAKA5815	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR RAFAEL OBREGON [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Rafael Obregon on his December 10-16, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa on his passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3.E. below). Control Officer will be Sheri-Nouane Johnson, D [...]	2005-11-28 08:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA5833	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR ASIMA MUBESHAR [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Ms. Asima Mubeshar, Executive Assistant, SARI/Energy, Islamabad on her December 04 to December 08, 2005 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa in her passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 4.D. and [...]	2005-11-29 09:58:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG IN
05DHAKA5837	SUSPECTED JMB SUICIDE BOMBERS KILL EIGHT, WOUND [...] (C) Summary. Suspected JMB suicide bombers killed at least eight persons and wounded dozens in separate courthouse attacks this morning in Chittagong and Gazipur, according to police and media reports. PM Zia denounced JMB as an enemy of Bangladesh, and the opposition Awami League has backed [...]	2005-11-29 11:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER ASEC KISL PREL BG
05DHAKA603	AMBASSADOR AND USAID DIRECTOR MEET WITH FINANCE [...] SUMMARY: On February 6, Ambassador, USAID Director, and PA officer (note taker) met with Finance Minister Saifur Rahman to discuss the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA). The USAID Director presented a list of benchmarks, developed by the Mission, directed at assessing Bangladesh's commitment [...]	2005-02-09 10:07:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	BG PREL PGOV EAID
05DHAKA6043	BANGLADESH INCSR DRAFT - PART I [...] No summary [...]	2005-12-11 01:11:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR BG
05DHAKA6044	BANGLADESH INCSR DRAFT - PART I [...] No summary [...]	2005-12-11 01:11:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR BG
05DHAKA606	Media Reaction: Middle East;Dhaka [...] No summary [...]	2005-02-10 05:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA6064	TERRORISM FINANCE: ASG INDIVIDUALS - BANGLADESH [...] No summary [...]	2005-12-12 05:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KTFN EFIN PTER PREL BG
05DHAKA6065	TERRORISM FINANCE: LIST 74 - BANGLADESH [...] No summary [...]	2005-12-12 05:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KTFN EFIN PTER PREL BG
05DHAKA607	DHAKA - JAN 2005 VISAS VIPER MEETING AND STATUS REPORT [...] (SBU) POST'S VISAS VIPER COMMITTEE MET ON JANUARY 25, 2005 AND HAS NO NEW ENTRIES TO SUBMIT FOR JANUARY 2005. 2. (SBU) THE MEETING WAS CHAIRED BY DCM JUDITH A. CHAMMAS. THE VVP COORDINATOR AT EMBASSY DHAKA IS CONSULAR SECTION CHIEF ELIZABETH GOURLAY. THOMAS [...]	2005-02-10 06:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KVPR CVIS PTER ASEC PINR CMGT BG
05DHAKA6127	JMB DEPUTY COMMANDER CAUGHT [...] (S/NF) Summary. Rapid Action Battalion personnel have caught reputed JMB deputy commander Ataur Rahman Sunny. The breakthrough came in Dhaka the evening of December 13 but has reportedly been kept quiet to further the JMB dragnet. A major seizure of arms and explosives in Dhaka the morning o [...]	2005-12-14 09:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER KISL PGOV BG
05DHAKA6129	REQUEST TO SUPPORT IRAQI ELECTION [...] (SBU) On December 14, Charge asked PMO Principal Secretary Kamal Uddin Siddiqui for a BDG statement of support SIPDIS on the Iraq elections (reftel). Siddiqui took the point. 2. (SBU) Comment: We will follow up with the BDG after the election, and report accordingly. CHAMMAS [...]	2005-12-14 10:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KDEM KPAO IZ BG PROV
05DHAKA6143	BANGLADESH: 2005 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERROR [...] The POC for Embassy Dhaka is Robert Wong, Political Officer. Email: wongre@state.gov. The report will also be sent to Rhonda Shore and Ed Salazar via email. 2. BEGIN TEXT GENERAL ASSESSMENT The Bangladesh government affirms full support for the global war on terror, and in [...]	2005-12-15 06:27:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER ASEC KISL PGOV KCRM BG
05DHAKA6144	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BALANCE BUFFALO 06-1 2ND [...] This is an action request. See Paragraph 4. 2. The following units are scheduled to take part in Exercise Balance Buffalo 06-1 initiating deployment in January 2006: Bangladesh Army: 1st Para Commando Battalion. Bangladesh Air Force: Commandos from 101 Special Flying Unit, 9 Squadron, a [...]	2005-12-15 06:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MASS PHUM PREL BG
05DHAKA6145	POC FOR MULTILATERAL DEVELOPMENT BANK LOAN REVIEW [...] No summary [...]	2005-12-15 06:30:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EFIN EAID ECON EINV PREL BG
05DHAKA6148	CAUTION ON POSSIBLE NORTH KOREAN ILLICIT FINANCIAL [...] No summary [...]	2005-12-15 07:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KJUS KNNP KTFN BG TAGS
05DHAKA6190	DISSENT FROM A CHIEF ZIA ADVISOR [...] (C) Summary: PMO insider Siddiqui told Charge at least 50 BNP MP's want to drop Jamaat Islami from the ruling coalition, acknowledged that the BDG has failed to recognize JMB's terrorist potential, and accused Tarique Rahman of arranging the release of Bangla Bhai's reputed number two. Siddiq [...]	2005-12-15 10:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL BG JI
05DHAKA6191	BUSINESS NERVOUS, BUT NOT HURT, BY JMB ATTACKS [...] (C) Summary: The business community in Bangladesh is thus far unaffected by increasing violence by the JMB. Business leaders are concerned, however, that escalating violence will at some point begin to take its toll, yet they are reluctant to press aggressively for government action. A high [...]	2005-12-15 11:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER ECON EFIN EAID PREL BG
05DHAKA6193	2006 INSCR PART II - BANGLADESH [...] No summary [...]	2005-12-18 01:15:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EFIN KCRM KTFN PTER SNAR BG
05DHAKA6194	2006 INSCR PART II - BANGLADESH [...] No summary [...]	2005-12-18 01:15:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EFIN KCRM KTFN PTER SNAR BG
05DHAKA6195	BUSINESS NERVOUS, BUT NOT HURT, BY JMB ATTACKS [...] (C) Summary: The business community in Bangladesh is thus far unaffected by increasing violence by the JMB. Business leaders are concerned, however, that escalating violence will at some point begin to take its toll, yet they are reluctant to press aggressively for government action. A high [...]	2005-12-18 01:21:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER ECON EFIN EAID PREL BG
05DHAKA6218	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CONTRACTOR [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes Mr. Douglas S. Franklin on his o/a January 13 or 14, 2005 to o/a April 30, 2006 visit and grants country clearance, contingent repeat contingent on obtaining a Bangladeshi visa in his passport prior to arrival in Bangladesh (see Paragraph 3.D. and 3.E. below). Control O [...]	2005-12-19 03:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
05DHAKA625	Media Reaction: Middle East Summit, Iraq; Dhaka [...] MIDDLE EAST SUMMIT --------------------- "Mahmoud Abbas' Leadership" Independent English language weekly "Holiday" editorially comments (2/11): The deal struck by Mahmoud Abbas and Ariel Sharon in Sharm el Sheikh last week should ignite some kind of cheer in those who have regularly wished [...]	2005-02-13 10:58:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA6251	2005 REVIEW: A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE [...] (S) How Bangladesh looks depends on where you stand. For many, the view is disturbing: the country's government is unable or unwilling to cope with, and sometimes even acknowledge, its many obvious sores. Politics are bitter, parochial, and winner take all. But there's another perspective. [...]	2005-12-20 10:57:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PREL PGOV PTER KISL ETRD BG
05DHAKA6275	VISITING THE MEGA-MADRASSA OF AN ISLAMIST [...] (C) Summary: Maulana Kamaluddin Jafri is the principal of a growing 2,000 student Saudi-backed madrassah complex. He condemns JMB violence but speculates the U.S., India, the Awami League, and an international Jewish "conspiracy" might be the JMB's true patrons. In a cordial meeting with polo [...]	2005-12-20 12:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER KISL PGOV BD BG
05DHAKA6293	CHARGE'S MEETING WITH HOME MINISTER [...] (C) Summary: Home Affairs Minister Babar told Charge that RAB is now the lead law enforcement agency on combating the JMB terrorist attacks and counter-terrorism. He also said JMB is aware that their string of violent attacks is not sanctioned by Islam, and therefore their prime motivation mus [...]	2005-12-21 06:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER KISL PHUM PGOV BG
05DHAKA6297	BNP/JI COALITION STRAINED BUT NOT BROKEN [...] (C) Calling Jamaatul Mujahedin Bangladesh (JMB) "de-railed romantics," BNP MP and party whip Rezaul Bari Dina told poloff that he didn't think that the attacks will continue. He credited the police's numerous arrests of key Jamaatul Islami Bangladesh (JMB) figures for stopping the bombings t [...]	2005-12-21 09:43:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PGOV KISL BG

05DHAKA6298	BDG ASSURES THAT BIG ANTI-AHMADIYA EVENT WILL BE [...] (SBU) On September 30, the anti-Ahmadiya group International Khatme Nabuwat Movement Bangladesh (IKNMB) reiterated their demand that the BDG declare Ahmadiyas to be non-Muslims. If the government does not meet their demands by December 22, they threatened, IKNMB would take over all the Ahmad [...]	2005-12-21 10:05:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KISL BG
05DHAKA6303	JMB: WINDED OR DOWN FOR THE COUNT? [...] (C) December 22 marks the second week since the last attack, in Netrakona, which at that point looked like the most ruthless in an escalating and quickening campaign of violence waged by Jamaatul Mujahidin Bangladesh (JMB). The focus has shifted from attacks to apparent breakthroughs in the a [...]	2005-12-21 10:11:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER KISL ASEC PGOV BG
05DHAKA6330	DHAKA MINISTERIAL TAKES MODEST STEPS TOWARDS MORE [...] Summary: The Eighth BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting agreed to modest steps to enhance cooperation among its seven South Asian and Asian members during its December 18-19 meeting in Dhaka. The key agreement was on implementation of the BIMSTEC FTA in goods on July 1, 2006 and a commitment to a [...]	2005-12-22 09:25:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD ECON PREL BG BIMSTEC
05DHAKA6335	PM ZIA AT BNP GRAND RALLY WARNS OPPOSITION [...] (SBU) Prime Minister Zia rallied an estimated 100,000 to 200,000 BNP faithful on Dec 22, at the Paltan Maidan outdoor parade grounds, a normal crowd size by Bangladeshi political rally standards. Zia criticized the opposition for not accepting her call to resolve the national crises of bomb [...]	2005-12-22 10:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PGOV BG
05DHAKA6352	JI LEADER ASSURES CDA THAT JI HAS NO TIES TO JMB [...] (C) Summary. Jamaat-E-Islami Leader Muhammed Kamaruzzaman called on Charge December 21 to deliver a message that Jamaat-E-Islami Bangladesh (JIB) was not involved with Jamiat Ul Mujahidin Bangladesh (JMB). The discussion also involved Kamaruzzaman's involvement within Islami Chatra Shibir [...]	2005-12-22 11:43:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER BG
05DHAKA6356	JI LEADER ASSURES CDA THAT JI HAS NO TIES TO JMB [...] (C) Summary. Jamaat-E-Islami Leader Muhammed Kamaruzzaman called on Charge December 21 to deliver a message that Jamaat-E-Islami Bangladesh (JIB) was not involved with Jamiat Ul Mujahidin Bangladesh (JMB). The discussion also involved Kamaruzzaman's involvement within Islami Chatra Shibir [...]	2005-12-23 07:01:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER BG
05DHAKA6366	COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR MR. SAYED SARWER [...] (U) AmEmbassy Dhaka requests country clearance for Mr. Sayed Sarwer Hussain, Agricultural Specialist and Ms. Ferdousi Ara, Administrative Assistant, USDA/FAS for their travel to India from January 11 through January 15, 2006. 2. (U) The purpose of their travel is to attend the FAS Strateg [...]	2005-12-27 03:00:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR OTRA BG
05DHAKA6367	AHMADIYA COMMUNITY UNTOUCHED BY WEEKEND [...] The International Khatme Nabuwat Movement Bangladesh (IKNMB) and a splinter organization, Khatme Nabuwat Andolon Bangladesh (KNAB) staged protests this weekend over the government's refusal to declare Ahmadiyas non-Muslims. When they attempted to march towards the Dhaka City Central Jail and [...]	2005-12-27 03:06:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV BG
05DHAKA86	NGO CONCERN PLANS TO WITHDRAW FROM ROHINGYA [...] (C) Summary: Citing harassment from the BDG NGO Affairs Bureau, NGO Concern has decided to withdraw from Rohingya refugee camps. UNHCR says they plan on taking over Concern's programs until they find a permanent replacement. END SUMMARY 2. (SBU) On January 4, Concern Country Director Columba [...]	2005-01-06 08:16:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREF BG
05DHAKA867	RESPONSE: INVITING WOMEN LEADERS TO A FORUM ON [...] (U) In response to reftel A, post contacted potential invitees Salma Ali and Dr. Shahnaz Huda and extended an invitation to attend the March 8 Washington Women's Forum with First Lady Laura Bush and Secretary of State Rice as scheduled speakers. Dr. Huda regretted that she will not be able to [...]	2005-02-28 09:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM KWMN PGOV BG
05DHAKA906	BDG PROVIDES LIMITED KIBRIA CASE MATERIALS [...] (SBU) On March 1, Home Ministry Joint Secretary Mohammad Mohsin conveyed to us the following Kibria investigation case materials: -- 34 photographs of the crime scene, bloodied victims, and apparent grenade fragments/pieces -- "The Investigation Report on Explosion Incident" -- A small sket [...]	2005-03-01 11:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	KCRM PTER PGOV BG
05DHAKA909	BANGLADESH PONDERS FATE OF ULFA CHIEF [...] (C) Summary: United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) Secretary General Anup Chetia's seven year prison sentence SIPDIS expired on February 25 but he remains in "safe custody," according to Alana Khan, Secretary General of Bangladesh Society for Enforcement of Human Rights (BSEHR). Khan said [...]	2005-03-02 08:15:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER KCRM PGOV BG
05DHAKA913	FOLLOW UP ACTIONS ON RADIOLOGIC MATERIAL IN [...] (SBU) Following the visit of the DOE team to Bangladesh in May 2004, Gammatech, Ltd. in Chittagong was identified as the most critical radiologic security concern in Bangladesh. On February 22, EconOff visited the defunct Gammatech factory to check on the status of the facilities and the radio [...]	2005-03-02 09:57:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ENRG MNUC PARM PTER TRGY BG
05DHAKA914	ARRESTED DR. GALIB: TERRORIST OR DUPE? [...] (SBU) Following the February 23 arrest of professor Muhammad Asadullah al-Galib and 16 other alleged militants, and the banning of two related organizations, JMJB (Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh) and JMB (Jamaat ul-Mujahidin Bangladesh),newspapers continue to describe professor Galib as an [...]	2005-03-03 10:14:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PTER KCRM PGOV BG
05DHAKA917	Opposition announces agitation plans [...] (U) On March 2, opposition Awami league (AL) and its leftist allies announced a month-long agitation aimed at ouster of the BNP government. The agitation plans announced by AL president Sheikh Hasina include 'no confidence human walls' at all 64 district headquarters on March 13 and at upazil [...]	2005-03-03 10:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV BG
05DHAKA918	Media Reaction: U.S. Human Rights Report on [...] No summary [...]	2005-03-03 10:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA937	BANGLADESH ANNUAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] (U) This Anti-Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report will cover efforts by the Bangladesh Government (BDG) during the time period from March 2004-March 2005. Embassy point of contact is Political Officer Charlene Wang, telephone number 880-2-885-5500 extension 2148, IVG post-code Dhaka #583, fax [...]	2005-03-03 12:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB BG USAID
05DHAKA95	BANGLADESH: SEMI-ANNUAL REQUEST FOR NAMES, TITLES [...] No summary [...]	2005-01-06 11:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PINR PREL BG
05DHAKA954	Media Reaction: U.S. Human Rights Report on [...] U.S. Human Rights Report on Bangladesh ----------------------------------------- "The Government Should Perform Its Duty" Independent Bangla language newspaper "Jugantor" editorially comments (3/4): The U.S. human rights report on Bangladesh has commented that the government's human right [...]	2005-03-06 07:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05DHAKA997	Media Reaction: U.S. Human Rights Report on [...] U.S. Human Rights Report on Bangladesh ----------------------------------------- "Calling somebody a thief by his master for the crime he committed for him" An editorial page article in independent Bangla "Prothom Alo" by columnist Farhad Mazhar opines (3/7): The U.S. Human Rights Report ha [...]	2005-03-07 09:05:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
05NEWDELHI1075	INDIA: SAARC DECISION SENT A MESSAGE TO DHAKA [...] (C) Summary: The GOI remains unapologetic about the last minute cancellation of the SAARC Summit and the resulting unhappiness in Dhaka. In this context, on February 9, the MEA urged PolCouns not to underestimate the extent to which developments in Bangladesh influenced India's decision not to atte [...]	2005-02-10 12:56:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER ECIN ENRG BG IN
05NEWDELHI1298	INDIA SAYS SAARC STILL ALIVE, SUMMIT HINGES ON NEPAL/BANGLADESH ACTIONS [...] (C) Summary: In contrast with the predominant view in the Indian media that by opting out of the Dhaka Summit, India dealt a fatal blow to SAARC, the GOI told us it remains committed to the organization. MEA Joint Secretary (SAARC) V. Ashok told PolCouns and Poloff on February 16 that he was [...]	2005-02-18 12:06:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ETRD ECIN PK NP BG IN SAARC
05NEWDELHI1426	FOREIGN SECRETARY EMPHASIZES NEIGHBORS' IMPACT ON INDIA [...] (C) Summary: In a carefully considered February 14 speech on New Delhi's South Asia policy, Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran unveiled a more muscular approach toward India's neighborhood that reflects the GOI's shifting view of its role in the world. Departing from the standard GOI line on the [...]	2005-02-24 13:43:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECIN KDEM NP BG PK CE IN SAARC
05NEWDELHI1427	NOTHING MAJOR FROM JACK STRAW'S NEW DELHI VISIT [...] (C) Summary: Foreign Secretary Jack Straw's February 16-18 visit to India yielded "nothing major," according to the UK High Commission, and was distinctly low key compared to earlier stops in Kabul and Islamabad. Straw signed two immigration/law enforcement agreements, and discussed Indo-Pak [...]	2005-02-24 14:09:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KCRM IN NP BG AF UK INDO PAK
05NEWDELHI227	AID TO THE TIGERS: ON THE SAME PAGE [...] (C) Summary: In a January 7 meeting with MEA Director (Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives) Taranjit Singh Sandhu, PolCouns explained the USG position on tsunami disaster relief for Tiger controlled areas in Sri Lanka, including the US intention not to deploy military forces to LTTE areas. Sandhu res [...]	2005-01-10 13:34:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL AEMR EAID MASS PTER SOCI CE BG IN
05NEWDELHI2410	SAARC: NO SUMMIT IN SIGHT, SAFTA ON TRACK [...] (SBU) Summary: Prospects for a rescheduled SAARC Summit in 2005 are diminishing amidst scheduling difficulties and Indian concerns over the coup in Nepal and instability in Bangladesh. In a March 30 meeting with USAIDoff and Poloff, MEA Joint Secretary (SAARC) V. Ashok expressed optimism, ho [...]	2005-03-31 11:47:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD ECIN PREL IN PK NP BG SAARC
05NEWDELHI2792	DAS GASTRIGHT ENCOURAGES COORDINATION ON BANGLADESH [...] (C) Summary: In an April 18 meeting with MEA Joint Secretary Neelam Deo (Bangladesh),SA DAS John Gastright SIPDIS emphasized that all concerned countries, not just India and the US, should encourage the BDG to improve its governance. Deo agreed that Bangladesh was still at a point where it could r [...]	2005-04-13 13:52:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER KISL IN BG US
05NEWDELHI2925	NARAYANAN WORRIED ABOUT NEPAL AND BANGLADESH, PLEASED WITH MUSHARRAF VISIT [...] (C) Summary: Meeting with SA A/S Rocca and Charge on April 18, Indian NSA MK Narayanan expressed concern about trends in Nepal and Bangladesh. On Nepal, the King had no policy to restore democracy or defeat the Maoists, which worried New Delhi because the insurgents were becoming more aggres [...]	2005-04-19 11:31:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER IN BG NP PK
05NEWDELHI2964	REGIONAL DIALOGUE WITH A/S ROCCA: BANGLADESH, SRI [...] (C) Summary: During the April 18 Regional Dialogue meeting with SA Assistant Secretary Christina Rocca, Joint Secretary Neelam Deo (Bangladesh, Sri Lanka) expressed SIPDIS satisfaction that the USG's assessment of trends in Bangladesh had moved closer to New Delhi's. Her comments focused [...]	2005-04-20 12:07:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KDEM BG CE AF IN
05NEWDELHI2968	INDIA WARNS OF "REPERCUSSIONS" FOLLOWING [...] (C) Summary: On April 16, India's Border Security Force (BSF) engaged the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) on the border between the Northeastern state of Tripura and Southeastern Bangladesh in what the MEA has called a "fierce gun battle," which ultimately resulted in the death of an Indian officer. [...]	2005-04-20 13:15:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS BG IN
05NEWDELHI3308	INDIA UPBEAT WITH SHEINWALD ON CHINA AND PAKISTAN; [...] (C) Summary: Aside from nuclear issues (septel) UK NSA Sir Nigel Sheinwald's April 25-26 visit to New Delhi stuck to familiar ground, with the PM, NSA Narayanan, and Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran providing an encouraging backdrop for SIPDIS the September 7-8 India-EU and India-UK Summits. [...]	2005-05-02 13:20:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EAID PK IZ NP BG CH IN AF UK INDO PAK
05NEWDELHI3769	MEA PROVIDES "NEXT STEPS" FOR US-INDIA CT JWG [...] (U) This is an Action Request -- see Para 4. 2. (U) Summary: MEA Director (Americas) Renu Pall recently gave Poloff the GOI's understanding of the next steps agreed to at the August 31-September 1, 2004, Sixth Meeting of the India-US Counter-Terrorism Joint Working Group (CTJWG),with a r [...]	2005-05-19 11:50:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET	PTER PREL EFIN SNAR TBIO IN AF PK CE BG NP US INDO PAK
05NEWDELHI388	SAARC SUMMIT: WHAT'S THE HOLD UP? [...] (C) Summary: The GOI has not yet agreed to the proposed February 7-9 dates for the SAARC Summit, and media reports indicate New Delhi has suggested February 6-7 instead. The MEA remains tightlipped about the reasons for delay, but some New Delhi foreign policy watchers speculate that the SAAR [...]	2005-01-14 10:30:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ETRD BG PK IN SAARC
05NEWDELHI4234	GOI WATER ISSUES FLOWING SLOWLY WITH PAKISTAN AND [...] (C) Summary: In recent meetings with SA Bureau's S&T Officer for Pakistan and Bangladesh Marcella Szymanski, the MEA emphasized GOI commitment to working with Bangladesh to create water sharing agreements to benefit both countries and to resolving its water issues with Pakistan consistent with [...]	2005-06-07 03:10:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EWWT SENV BG PK IN INDO PAK
05NEWDELHI4330	INDO-BANGLADESHI RELATIONS SOUR [...] (C) Summary: Relations between India and Bangladesh have soured since the April 16 killing of a BSF guard along the India-Bangladesh border, with increased concerns about illegal migration and terrorist groups along the border and calls for a more aggressive Indian policy towards the GOB. At [...]	2005-06-09 05:15:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER KCRM KWMN BG IN
05NEWDELHI5048	U/S BURNS' DISCUSSIONS ON SOUTH ASIAN ISSUES [...] (C) Summary: U/S Nicholas Burns met with Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran on June 25 to review Indo-Pak SIPDIS relations, Iran, Nepal, Bangladesh, and briefly Sri Lanka. Although pleased with the groundswell of support for people-to-people exchanges with Pakistan, Saran warned that a single [...]	2005-07-01 12:12:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PK AF IR NP BG CE IN US
05NEWDELHI5521	INDIAN WOMEN CONTINUE TO FACE OBSTACLES IN POLITICS [...] Summary: Despite an impressive list of accomplishments, including several current Chief Ministerships and presidency of the Congress party, Indian women continue to face cultural and practical barriers to their participation in politics. Female political leaders insist that greater women's par [...]	2005-07-18 10:16:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV KWMN PINR SOCI IN AF BG PK
05NEWDELHI6032	WEST BENGAL FRETS OVER ALLEGED ISI CONTAGION [...] (C) A two day visit to Calcutta revealed surprisingly deep anxiety over the presence in West Bengal of terrorist cells and radical Islamist groups allegedly linked to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The starkest message during PolCouns' August 1-2 visit came from Home Secretary [...]	2005-08-04 11:18:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL KISL IN BG PK
05NEWDELHI6036	INDIA'S SAARC PRIORITIES: SAFTA IS KEY [...] (C) Summary: In a July 28 meeting, newly appointed MEA Joint Secretary for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) P.K. Kapur highlighted the GOI's priorities for the November 12-13 meeting in Dhaka, including the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA),a poverty and infrast [...]	2005-08-04 14:08:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ETRD ECIN EAID BG SL NP PK ML BU IN SAARC
05NEWDELHI6519	NATWAR DECRIES BANGLADESHI DENIAL, QUESTIONS SAARC [...] (C) The Ambassador used an August 23 meeting with Foreign Minister Natwar Singh to probe Indian thinking on next steps in Bangladesh, underling our hope that we will be able to develop the same kind of fluid information exchange and close coordination of diplomatic strategies that characterizes [...]	2005-08-24 13:24:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER KDEM IN BG SAARC
05NEWDELHI6915	INDIAN DEPUTY NSA UPBEAT ON PAKISTAN, HESITANT ON [...] (C) Summary: Deputy NSA VK Nambiar told A/DCM and Poloff on September 7 that he was optimistic the Indo-Pak peace process would continue to make slow progress, and looked forward to PM Manmohan Singh's meeting with President Musharraf during the UNGA summit. Nambiar highlighted instability i [...]	2005-09-08 08:39:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER KNNP IN IR PK BG INDO PAK
05NEWDELHI7345	ALL EYES ON VAJPAYEE AS ADVANI AND RSS TUSSLE [...] (C) Summary: The BJP's leadership conclave in Chennai ended with a bang when LK Advani picked a very public fight with the Hindu right-wing RSS over the future ideological direction of the party. On September 18, Advani finally submitted to RSS pressure to resign (in December) as party pres [...]	2005-09-20 12:38:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PGOV PINR PREL PTER IN PK BG
05NEWDELHI7400	RISING BANGLADESHI MIGRATION IN INDIA AND THE [...] (C) As India grows increasingly concerned about Islamic extremism in Bangladesh, there is a rising paranoia about the number of Bangladeshi migrants, the nature of a more radicalized Islam that they bring to border areas, and changes in political demographics in the Northeast. This problem i [...]	2005-09-22 11:41:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PBTS SMIG PTER BG IN
05NEWDELHI8011	INDIA AND BANGLADESH TRADE SPITBALLS IN INDIAN [...] (C) Summary: In the past two weeks, India and Bangladesh have been fighting a war of words in the press over Bangladeshi allegations of Indian involvement in the August 17 blasts and the arrest of five Bangladeshi criminals in Kolkata At a September 30 press conference, concluding an otherwi [...]	2005-10-14 13:35:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER KCRM KWMN BG IN
05NEWDELHI826	REACTING TO NEPAL, INDIA WILL NOT ATTEND THE SAARC SUMMIT [...] (C) Summary: The MEA announced on February 2 that India will not attend the SAARC Summit scheduled for February 6-7 in Dhaka. Both publicly and privately, GOI officials cited both King Gyanendra's actions in Nepal on February 1, and the security situation in Dhaka following the violence of J [...]	2005-02-02 12:59:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL IN BG PK NP SAARC
05NEWDELHI8749	OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: GOI PROPOSES US OBSERVER STATUS AT SAARC [...] (U) For SA: SEE ACTION REQUEST PARA 8. 2. (C) Summary: In a surprise development, the GOI has told us that it would welcome US participation as an Observer to SAARC. At a South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit briefing on November 16, MEA Joint Secretary (SAARC) P.K. [...]	2005-11-17 13:25:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ETRD ECIN AORC BG SL NP PK ML BU IN SAARC
05NEWDELHI876	GOI NON-PAPER ON ATTACKS ON (BANGLADESH) AWAMI [...] (C) On January 27, MEA Director (Americas) Renu Pall gave us the following non-paper list of summer 2004 attacks on Awami League leaders in Bangladesh. This non-paper was originally referenced by our GOI interlocutors during the August 31-September 1, 2004 US-India Counterterrorism Joint Wor [...]	2005-02-04 08:47:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET	PTER PREL IN BG
05NEWDELHI877	GOI NON-PAPER ON ATTACKS ON BANGLADESHI AHMEDIYAS [...] (C) On January 27, MEA Director (Americas) Renu Pall gave us the following non-paper on 2003-04 attacks against Ahmediyas in Bangladesh. This non-paper was originally referenced by our GOI interlocutors during the August 31-September 1, 2004 US-India Counterterrorism Joint Working Group (CTJ [...]	2005-02-04 08:50:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET	PTER PREL IN BG
05NEWDELHI878	GOI NON-PAPER ON MAJOR ARMS SEIZURES IN BANGLADESH [...] (C) On January 27, MEA Director (Americas) Renu Pall gave us the following non-paper list of 2003-04 arms seizures in Bangladesh. This non-paper was originally referenced by our GOI interlocutors during the August 31-September 1, 2004 US-India Counterterrorism Joint Working Group (CTJWG) meet [...]	2005-02-04 08:52:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET	PTER PREL IN BG
05NEWDELHI9080	GOI "CONSTRUCTIVELY ENGAGED" IN BURMA, UPBEAT ON [...] (C) Summary: MEA J/S (Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Myanmar) Mohan Kumar was candid about India's need to continue engaging in Burma and optimistic that PM Singh had begun to "clear the air" during his bilateral meeting with President Zia in Bangladesh. Acknowledging Indian competition with the [...]	2005-12-01 12:30:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM PTER BG BM IN SA
05NEWDELHI9088	TIP TIDBITS - CHILD LABOR, FEMALE FETICIDE, CHILD [...] (U) The following describes a variety of news reports and GOI actions on child labor, female feticide and child marriage that we have been following over the past few weeks. LARGEST RAID IN DELHI HISTORY ---------------------------- 2. (U) On November 21, "The Hindu" reported in their mo [...]	2005-12-02 05:21:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED	KCRM PHUM KWMN SOCI OTRA PREL SMIG BG
05NEWDELHI9752	GOI NON-PAPER ON LINKAGES AMONG TERRORIST GROUPS [...] (S) MEA Joint Secretary (Pakistan/Afghanistan/Iran) Dilip Sinha in a December 27 meeting passed to Acting DCM a 10-page non-paper on connections among various terrorist groups, entitled "Inter-Group Linkages". The terrorist groups addressed in the non-paper include the following: al-Qaida an [...]	2005-12-27 12:42:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET	PTER PREL PGOV EFIN PINR SNAR IN PK BG AF
05NEWDELHI997	NEW NSA SIGNALS COMMITMENT TO US-INDIA [...] (C) Summary: In his first meeting with the Ambassador since his elevation as National Security Adviser, MK Narayanan identified progress in US-India relations as one of the three or four top priorities that the PM has tasked him to focus upon. Although Narayanan was uninformed about Phase 2 o [...]	2005-02-08 12:49:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ETTC PTER BG NP IN PK US
05RANGOON1199	SOUTH ASIAN VIEWS ON BURMA: ENGAGE THE GENERALS [...] (C) Summary: The Burmese regime has generally looked North and East (China and ASEAN) for its foreign political relationships and to China and Thailand for its primary economic ties to the outside world. India's two-year old policy of sustained engagement with the current SPDC regime, howeve [...]	2005-10-21 09:37:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BM IN PK CE NP BG
05SOFIA1477	NEW BULGARIAN FOREIGN MINISTER DISCUSSES IRAQ, [...] (C) SUMMARY. Foreign Minister Ivailo Kalfin told Charge' August 22 that Bulgaria would not follow the "Spanish model" in its withdrawal from Iraq. Instead, the Bulgarian departure, planned to take place before the end of the year, will be done in close consultation with the U.S. and other Coa [...]	2005-08-23 15:12:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR EINV ETTC OVIP LY IZ BG
05SOFIA1618	BULGARIAN INTERIOR MINISTER DEFENDS CONTROVERSIAL [...] (S) SUMMARY. Interior Minister Rumen Petkov argued in his first meeting with Ambassador Beyrle for both deeper and more formal cooperation on intelligence and law enforcement matters. He called for the signing of a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) or a memorandum of understanding on law [...]	2005-09-19 14:14:00	Embassy Sofia	SECRET	PREL PGOV ASEC KCRM PINR BG
05SOFIA1675	BULGARIA PUSHING TO RESOLVE IRAQ & SHARED BASES [...] (C) Summary. Foreign Minister Kalfin told Amb. Beyrle September 28 that Bulgaria intends to have selected a follow-on mission in Iraq prior to the October 17 Bush-Purvanov meeting in Washington. He said that Bulgaria wishes to focus on the draft Defense Cooperation Agreement during next week [...]	2005-09-29 16:09:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MOPS PREL BG IZ LY
05SOFIA1683	BULGARIA WANTS TO CONSULT WITH EU BEFORE COMMITING [...] (SBU) Pol/Econ Off and Agricultural attache delivered the talking points regarding the International Partnership on Avian Influenza and upcoming Senior Officials meeting to the Ministry of Health and Agriculture Ministry respectively. Dr. Angal Kunchev, the head epidemiologist at MOH, and Rado [...]	2005-09-30 14:04:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	TBIO ECON PREL SOCI BG KSTH WHO
05SOFIA1685	BULGARIAN INTERIOR MINISTER SAYS HE WILL DISBAND [...] (S) SUMMARY: Interior Minister Rumen Petkov's appointment of a "Citizen's Advisory Council" consisting largely of retired Communist-era security officials has caused a domestic political uproar in Bulgaria that has forced the Socialist-led government into some quick backtracking. Petkov told A [...]	2005-09-30 15:34:00	Embassy Sofia	SECRET	PREL PGOV ASEC KCRM BG
05SOFIA1741	BULGARIAN PRESIDENT'S AGENDA FOR OCTOBER 17 WHITE [...] (C) SUMMARY. Ambassador Beyrle met the evening of October 10 with President Purvanov at the President's request to discuss Purvanov's upcoming visit to Washington. Purvanov provided a non paper outlining "key points" for his meeting with President Bush (ref A and para 4 below). He confirmed [...]	2005-10-12 11:54:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KDEM MARR MOPS EINV OVIP IZ LY BG
05SOFIA1767	BULGARIA SCRAMBLES TO RESPOND TO NEARBY THREAT OF [...] (SBU) Bulgarian authorities are intensifying efforts to respond to a possible outbreak of avian flu in Bulgaria after several cases of bird flu were confirmed in neighboring Romania and Turkey over the weekend. So far no cases of avian flu have been discovered in Bulgaria. Officials from the [...]	2005-10-13 14:45:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	TBIO ECON PREL SOCI BG KSTH WHO
05SOFIA1808	BULGARIA CONFIRMS MANPADS COMPONENTS SHIPPED, [...] (S) SUMMARY: The GOB confirmed that 50 MANPADS components were shipped to Egypt after the conclusion of a U.S.-Bulgarian bilateral agreement intended to take Bulgaria out of the commercial MANPADS business. The GOB maintains it never committed to preventing this sale and claims a misunderstan [...]	2005-10-20 06:52:00	Embassy Sofia	SECRET	PARM PREL MASS MARR BG
05SOFIA1962	BULGARIA'S PREPARATION FOR AVIAN FLU [...] (U) The following is post's response to reftel: A) PREPAREDNESS/COMMUNICATION --Does the government have a preparedness plan/strategy for preventing avian flu from becoming a pandemic and containing a pandemic once it occurs? If the country has a strategy, how capable is it of implementin [...]	2005-11-23 14:29:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED	TBIO ECON PREL SOCI BG KSTH WHO
05SOFIA436	BULGARIAN LEADERS ASSERT SOLDIER KILLED BY U.S. [...] (C) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST. Bulgarian Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg Gotha and President Georgi Purvanov called the Ambassador to their offices March 7 to assert that the Bulgarian soldier killed in Iraq on March 4 died as a result of friendly fire by U.S. forces. In separate, back-to- [...]	2005-03-07 13:13:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR MOPS IZ BG
06AMMAN6886	WHERE HAVE ALL THE BANGLADESHIS GONE? [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In an attempt to stem labor violations in Jordan's Qualifying Industrial Zones (QIZs),the Ministry of Labor (MoL) took an informal decision in late May to halt all approvals of work permits for Bangladeshis and overturn any previous approvals for Bangladeshis who had not yet tra [...]	2006-09-07 03:44:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	ELAB ETRD PHUM GTIP KTEX JO IN BG
06AMMAN8318	MINISTERS REMAIN ENGAGED ON LABOR PROBLEM; [...] (C) SUMMARY: Minister of Labor (MoL) Salem and Minister of Industry and Trade (MoIT) Zu'bi offered the Ambassador varying interpretations of the labor challenges Jordan faces in the QIZ sector. Both agreed the issue needs constant attention. With both ministers, the Ambassador covered the fo [...]	2006-11-07 16:16:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB ETRD GTIP KTEX BG JO
06AMMAN8341	QIZ MANAGERS COMPLAIN ABOUT GOJ LABOR CRACKDOWN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: U.S. garment buyer representatives, QIZ estate owners, and factory operators have started to complain in recent weeks about the state of Jordan's QIZ industry. Contacts say they are losing revenue as costs rise and machines sit idle with no workers available. Some owners have h [...]	2006-11-08 16:12:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB ETRD GTIP KTEX JO BG
06AMMAN8656	JORDAN'S MINISTER OF LABOR RE-APPOINTED AND [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Minister of Labor Basem Salem was re-appointed in the cabinet re-shuffle announced November 22 (reftel). Salem intends to re-double efforts to address labor problems in Jordan. Salem feels that Jordan's policy decision to readily admit its labor problems has been well receiv [...]	2006-12-03 05:18:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ETRD GTIP KTEX JO BG
06BEIJING5919	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PACIFIC AREA SPECIAL [...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. SEE PARAGRAPH 4. 2. THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS ARE SCHEDULED TO TAKE PART IN PASOC 2006, 3-8 APRIL 2006. 3. THE NAMES AND DATES OF BIRTH OF THE OFFICIALS ARE AS FOLLOWS: SENIOR COLONEL ((ZHANG)) GUANGBIN, STAFF OFFICER, MILITARY TRAINING DEPARTMENT, GENERAL STAFF [...]	2006-03-30 08:38:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PREL BG
06CALCUTTA306	NORTHEAST INDIAN STATE MEGHALAYA STRUGGLES WITH SOCIAL AND [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: July 7-8, 2006 ConGen visited the Northeast state of Meghalaya to meet senior government officials and to attend a regional conference on trafficking in persons in the capital, Shillong. Meghalaya's persistent insurgency problem appears to have moderated, with the two dominant [...]	2006-07-18 09:28:00	Consulate Kolkata	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM ECON KWMN EMIN ASEC IN BG
06CALCUTTA349	UNITED LIBERATION FRONT OF ASOM CONDUCTS DEADLY EXPLOSIVE [...] (SBU) In the run-up to India's August 15 Independence Day celebrations, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) conducted two deadly explosive attacks in the Northeast Indian state of Assam. On August 11, six policemen were killed when a landmine exploded under a police convey conducting [...]	2006-08-14 12:36:00	Consulate Kolkata	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER PINR ASEC CASC IN BG NP
06CALCUTTA413	SHADOW LINES - INDIA STRUGGLES WITH SECURITY ON ITS EASTERN [...] (C) Summary. Porous borders with Bangladesh and Burma present a serious threat to India's security that India so far has been unable to manage effectively. In West Bengal, politicians, intelligence, law enforcement, and academics all agree on the growing problem of Islamist infiltration int [...]	2006-09-13 12:11:00	Consulate Kolkata	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR PGOV PREL BG IN NP PK
06CALCUTTA463	DHAKA POL/ECON COUNSELOR DUNDAS MCCULLOUGH INTERACTS WITH [...] (U) Summary: On October 5, Embassy Dhaka Pol/Econ Counselor Dundas McCullough visited Calcutta to assess Indian perspectives on security and infiltration of terrorists from Bangladesh into India and for an overview of India's economic relationship with Bangladesh. The prevailing sentiment in [...]	2006-10-16 13:08:00	Consulate Kolkata	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PBTS ECON IN BG NP PTER
06CALCUTTA464	INDIA'S LOOK EAST ECONOMIC POLICY - JUST LOOKING, NOT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: India continues to adopt a contradictory attitude in its trade relations with its Eastern neighbors, claiming to seek more bilateral trade agreements but placing severe limits and barriers to those agreements to make them essentially meaningless. The opening on July 1 of Indo-C [...]	2006-10-17 11:52:00	Consulate Kolkata	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD EINV WTRO EIND IN NP BG
06CALCUTTA541	MUSLIMS LAMENT LACK OF JOBS, EDUCATION IN WEST BENGAL [...] (C) SUMMARY: On November 8-9, Poloff visited the majority Muslim district of Murshidabad along the West Bengal-Bangladesh border to discuss socioeconomic and security concerns with district officials, local politicians, and journalists. Discussions echoed the findings of the Rajinder Sachar Com [...]	2006-12-03 17:03:00	Consulate Kolkata	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL IN BG PGOV PTER
06CALCUTTA542	WEST BENGAL OFFICIALS TALK BANGLADESH, BORDER SECURITY [...] (C) SUMMARY: In light of recent political tensions in neighboring Bangladesh, post has engaged West Bengal state government officials on their views of the situation and the impact on the India-Bangladesh border. The government contacts had a general preference for the Awami League as they be [...]	2006-12-03 17:03:00	Consulate Kolkata	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER PINR PREF XD IN BG
06CALCUTTA71	ASSAM STARTS STATE ASSEMBLY ELECTIONEERING [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On February 11 Congress Party Chairwoman Sonia Gandhi traveled to the Northeast Indian state of Assam to inaugurate her party's campaign for the May 2006 state assembly elections. Her presence reflected Congress' concern about retaining its hold on Assam, following recent setba [...]	2006-02-16 13:06:00	Consulate Kolkata	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PTER SOCI BG IN
06DHAKA1052	DHAKA GRANTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE TO MARY JO MELANCON [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes and grants country clearance for Mary Jo Melancon and Kirsten Kings's March 5 through March 11 visit. Control officer is Nancy Langston, Legal Attache, Political/Economic Section (office) 880-2-885-5500 ext. 2516, (home) 880-2-885-5573, (fax) 880-2-882-4008. 2. Ho [...]	2006-03-02 08:31:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	BG KCRM ASEC EFIN PREL PTER OTRA
06DHAKA1053	JMB CHIEF ABDUR RAHMAN SURRENDERS [...] (C) Summary: Early March 2, JMB chieftain Abdur Rahman and two accomplices surrendered to police after a 30-hour standoff inside an upscale house in Sylhet. Bangladeshis are expressing relief, while opposition Awami League figures claim the BDG staged the affair to mask its ties to JMB and pa [...]	2006-03-02 09:03:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER ASEC PGOV KISL BG
06DHAKA1072	HASINA DISMISSES ZIA'S OFFER OF DIALOGUE [...] (SBU) On March 1, opposition Awami League (AL) leader Sheikh Hasina dismissed as unnecessary Prime Minister Zia,s offer in parliament to form a committee to discuss proposed electoral reforms. Speaking to a mass rally in Chittagong, Hasina declared that her proposals were clear and required n [...]	2006-03-02 10:31:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM BG
06DHAKA1107	CONGRESSMAN CROWLEY MEETS WITH MFA MORSHED KHAN [...] (SBU) Summary: Congressman Crowley met with Morshed Khan and discussed terrorism, elections, protection of minorities, the BDG economy and corruption, and possible reductions in US AID funding. Khan reviewed the BDG's positive actions on counterterrorism, expressed optimism about the elections, [...]	2006-03-05 08:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KDEM ETRD PTER IR BG
06DHAKA1108	CONGRESSMAN CROWLEY MEETS AWAMI LEAGUE LEADERS [...] (SBU) Summary. Congressman Joseph Crowley met with Awami League (AL) leader Sheikh Hasina, with several AL members and embassy officials. Hasina and others said the international community and election monitors need to better understand the election situation in Bangladesh, perhaps by arriving [...]	2006-03-05 08:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PTER PGOV BG
06DHAKA1109	CONGRESSMAN CROWLEY MEETS WITH JAMAAT ISLAMI [...] (SBU) Summary: Congressman Crowley and embassy officials met with JI's top leadership including Amir Nizami. Crowley noted JI's contributions in counter terrorism, asked JI to promote respect for minority rights, sought avoidance of election violence and intimidation, raised corruption issues, [...]	2006-03-05 08:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD PREL PTER BG
06DHAKA1142	AVIAN INFLUENZA: SITUATION UPDATE MARCH 5 [...] Summary: An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in India (Ref B) has eventual consequences for Bangladesh, although no tripwires have been crossed. Progress has been made at post in disseminating information to AmCits and Embassy personnel, as well as in increasing post's ab [...]	2006-03-06 09:25:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLO AEMR BG
06DHAKA1143	BDG CONFRONTED BY FAILURE TO INVEST IN POWER SECTOR [...] (SBU) Summary: The chronic electricity shortage in Bangladesh has turned acute this winter. Steady economic growth and the corresponding growth in electricity demand have begun to overwhelm the country's aging generating capacity. "Load shedding" (controlled blackouts) occurs more regul [...]	2006-03-06 09:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG PGOV EAGR BG
06DHAKA1160	KIBRIA APPEAL RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH 7 [...] The Kibria hearing scheduled for March 5 was reset for March 7 due to a crowded court docket. The Appellate Division will hear arguments on whether the investigation should be re-opened. The appeal may be reset yet again if cases on the docket scheduled before the Kibria matter take up the ent [...]	2006-03-06 12:06:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	BG PGOV PHUM KCRM
06DHAKA1241	IAGGA REPORT SUBMISSION FOR BANGLADESH [...] (U) Post is pleased to provide its submission for the 2004-2005 International Anticorruption and Good Governance Act as requested reftel. 2. (SBU) Begin text: Bangladesh Government Efforts: The Government of Bangladesh (BDG) established an independent Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC [...]	2006-03-09 10:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM PGOV BG
06DHAKA1242	USCIRF VISIT TO BANGLADESH [...] Members of the United States International Commission on Religious Freedom (USCIRF) visited Dhaka from February 26 to March 2 and met with Bangladeshi religious, political, civil society and economic leaders to discuss the state of religious freedom and efforts to protect and promote the righ [...]	2006-03-09 11:18:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM KIRF PGOV BG
06DHAKA1243	A DAY WITH REPATRIATED CAMEL JOCKEYS [...] SUMMARY: Poloff visited the shelter for repatriated camel jockeys to get a sense of their pre- and post- repatriation life. Three boys talked about the difficulties they faced in the UAE, and that they were generally glad to be home, but that in many ways life continues to be difficult for the [...]	2006-03-09 11:56:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM KOCI SMIG BG
06DHAKA1251	DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY VISIT A SUCCESS; NUCLEAR [...] (U) Summary: The Department of Energy's visit to Dhaka was successful in moving forward on the Radiological Threat Reduction Program. After a two-year build up, contracts were signed at the Science Ministry, and a vendor has been hired to complete work. A demarche on the U.S.-India Nuclear [...]	2006-03-12 00:45:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG PREL KSCA PARM KNNP OTRA ETTC IN BG
06DHAKA1252	DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY VISIT A SUCCESS; NUCLEAR [...] (U) Summary: The Department of Energy's visit to Dhaka was successful in moving forward on the Radiological Threat Reduction Program. After a two-year build up, contracts were signed at the Science Ministry, and a vendor has been hired to complete work. A demarche on the U.S.-India Nuclear [...]	2006-03-12 00:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG PREL KSCA PARM KNNP OTRA ETTC IN BG
06DHAKA1364	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BALANCE BUFFALO 06-2 [...] This is an action request. See Paragraph 4. 2. The following units are scheduled to take part in Exercise Balance Buffalo 06-2 initiating deployment in MAY 2006: Bangladesh Army: 1st Para Commando Battalion. Bangladesh Air Force: Commandos from 101 Special Flying Unit, (Tpt Wing). [...]	2006-03-14 09:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PREL BG
06DHAKA1365	MANAGEMENT ACCEPTS UNION; BUYERS PLEDGE INCREASED [...] (SBU) Summary: After management fired a newly formed union's members, corporate social responsibility compliance agents, trade groups and labor organizers successfully negotiated the reinstatement of fired workers and union officers. Shortly after the settlement, buyers tripled the garment or [...]	2006-03-14 10:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ETRD PGOV BG
06DHAKA1366	CONGRESSMAN CROWLEY, PM ZIA DISCUSS ELECTIONS, [...] (C) Summary: Congressman Joseph Crowley thanked PM Khaleda Zia on February 22 for her government's recent steps to protect religious minorities, praised steps to control extremism and stressed the importance of free, fair and transparent elections. He encouraged a stronger response to cor [...]	2006-03-15 00:42:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL KDEM KCRM BG
06DHAKA1367	CONGRESSMAN CROWLEY, PM ZIA DISCUSS ELECTIONS, [...] (C) Summary: Congressman Joseph Crowley thanked PM Khaleda Zia on February 22 for her government's recent steps to protect religious minorities, praised steps to control extremism and stressed the importance of free, fair and transparent elections. He encouraged a stronger response to cor [...]	2006-03-15 00:42:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL KDEM KCRM BG
06DHAKA1464	BANGLADESH: 2004/2005 END USE MONITORING REPORT [...] The End Use Monitoring Report for Bangladesh follows per reftel. 2. Procedures: Econoff visited the Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) lab in Dhaka to examine the INL-funded equipment and to question personnel about its maintenance and use. Lab staff members were cooperative in showing [...]	2006-03-16 09:45:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	AFIN SNAR ECON BG
06DHAKA1525	WELCOME TO SCA: THE BANGLADESH AGENDA [...] (C) It's not George Harrison's Bangladesh anymore. Major advances in health, education, and food security have given Bangladesh a stability and a future that seemed unthinkable just 20 years ago. Bangladeshis are tolerant, moderate people who generally live at peace with their Hindu and Chri [...]	2006-03-20 09:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PREL PTER KISL KDEM BG
06DHAKA1526	MEETING WITH JOURNALIST SALAHUDDIN SHOAIB CHOWDHURY [...] On March 16, poloff met with journalist Salahuddin Shoaib Chowdhury at his request to discuss his 2003 arrest for attempted travel to Israel and his still-pending sedition charges. As a condition of his bail, Chowdhury's passport has been confiscated by the home ministry. 2. Chowdhury st [...]	2006-03-20 09:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM BG
06DHAKA1527	FACTORIES COLLAPSE AND BURN; EXPERTS HOLD MEETING; [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-20 09:58:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ETRD PGOV BG
06DHAKA1528	FACTORIES COLLAPSE AND BURN; EXPERTS HOLD MEETING; [...] (SBU) On March 14, in the wake of the Phoenix factory collapse in Dhaka which killed 21 and injured 50, and of the KTS factory fire in Chittagong which killed at least 61 and injured over a 100, and the Radiant Sweater company fire which killed 3 and injured 22, the Center for Policy Dialogue [...]	2006-03-20 10:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ETRD PGOV BG

06DHAKA1561	FINAL APPEAL BY KIBRIAS REJECTED BY APELLATE COURT [...] On March 20, the Appellate Division of the High Court rejected the appeal of the Kibria family to re-open the investigation of the murder case. The judge ruled from the bench, affirming the earlier holding that only the trial court had the jurisdiction to determine whether or not a new invest [...]	2006-03-21 10:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	BG KCRM PGOV PHUM
06DHAKA1565	ACCUSED AWAMI LEAGUER SAYS HE IS NOT JMB [...] (C) Summary: In a public confession captured JMB commander Ataur Rahman Sunny alleged that AL Religious Advisor Mohammad Abdullah is part of JMB. Poloff spoke to Abdullah, who said that he has never met Sunny, nor anyone from JMB, firmly believes in AL's secular orientation, and speculates tha [...]	2006-03-22 04:58:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	KISL PGOV PREL BG
06DHAKA1599	PM ZIA'S SON TARIQUE MAY RUN FOR PARLIAMENT SEAT [...] (SBU) On February 19, media reported that the eldest son of PM Khaleda Zia, Tarique Rahman, said he would run for a Parliament seat if nominated. Rahman, who is the joint Secretary General of the BNP, said that his campaign would SIPDIS highlight the successes of the current regime, such as [...]	2006-03-23 07:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BG
06DHAKA1600	GOVERNMENT AND OPPOSITION NEGOTIATE TERMS OF [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-23 07:40:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL BG
06DHAKA1740	EYEWITNESSES PLACE KTS FACTORY FIRE DEATHS AT OVER [...] (SBU) Summary: Media reported that a fire on February 23 at the Chittagong KTS Textile factory killed 61 people and injured over a hundred. Laboff spoke to KTS factory workers who described the fire which destroyed the factory, left hundreds of workers searching for work, others seeking unpaid [...]	2006-03-30 08:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ETRD PHUM PGOV BG
06DHAKA1743	BEPZA HIRES LABOR CONCILATORS IN ANTICIPATION OF [...] (SBU) Towards the end of 2005, the Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority (BEPZA) hired two labor "conciliators" pursuant to chapter five --Conciliation and Arbitration -- of the EPZ Workers Association and Industrial Relations Act, 2004 (the EPZ Law). According to the law, the concilia [...]	2006-03-30 09:04:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ETRD PGOV BG
06DHAKA1863	SCA DAS GASTRIGHT MEETING WITH SHEIKH HASINA [...] (C) Summary. Opposition Awami League (AL) president Sheikh Hasina expressed concern over the lack of movement on investigating or prosecuting JMB and JMJB suspects, and reiterated her call for international investigation of terrorist incidents in Bangladesh. She also urged the international [...]	2006-04-04 08:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER BG
06DHAKA1864	AVIAN INFLUENZA: BDG STOPS, THEN AUCTIONS, [...] Bangladesh has made strides in its plans to prepare against an eventual AI outbreak. A recent case in Rajshahi suggests that more than mere planning is necessary, as customs agents reportedly auctioned off thousands of smuggled Indian chicks that the border patrol forces successfully interdi [...]	2006-04-04 09:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR TBIO AMED AMGT ASEC CASC KFLO AEMR BG
06DHAKA1865	SCA DAS GASTRIGHT MEETINGS AT MFA [...] (S) Summary: In a meeting with Foreign Ministry officials, DAS Gastright commended the BDG on recent arrests of terrorist leaders and stressed the need for further investigations and timely prosecutions. DAS Gastright offered continued technical assistance in counterterrorism efforts, especi [...]	2006-04-04 09:35:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PREL PGOV UNGA UNSC BG
06DHAKA1866	CHURCH BURNING IN HILL TRACTS [...] (U) On April 2, local newspapers reported that arsonists burned down a church in the remote village of Lambopara in the Khagrachhari Hill District of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, apparently in retaliation for the conversion of local Buddhists to Christianity. 2. (SBU) Two Bangladeshi journa [...]	2006-04-04 10:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM KIRF BG
06DHAKA1959	BANGLADESH BANK FINES ISLAMI BANK BANGLADESH FOR [...] (U) Summary: Bangladesh Bank (BB) (the central bank of Bangladesh) fined Islami Bank Bangladesh on April 5 for violation of the country's anti-money laundering law (AML) in connection with an account linked to the JMB. The 100,000 taka ($1400) fine is the maximum fine authorized under the [...]	2006-04-06 09:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN ETTC KTFN PTER BG UK
06DHAKA1975	DHAKA GRANTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE TO STEVE OSTROFF [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-09 07:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KSCA TBIO OSCI OTRA BG
06DHAKA2000	RIHS STILL IN BANGLADESH, PRESS REPORTS DESPITE [...] (SBU) Local media have speculated broadly on the visit of a Kuwait-based official of the Revival of Islamic Heritage Society (RIHS) to discuss the future of the NGO allegedly linked to Jamaatul Mujahidin Bangladesh (JMB),the terrorist group responsible for a wave of bombing and suicide attack [...]	2006-04-10 10:30:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN ETTC KTFN PTER BG
06DHAKA2001	RIHS STILL IN BANGLADESH [...] (SBU) Local media have speculated broadly on the visit of a Kuwait-based official of the Revival of Islamic Heritage Society (RIHS) to discuss the future of the NGO allegedly linked to Jamaatul Mujahidin Bangladesh (JMB),the terrorist group responsible for a wave of bombing and suicide attack [...]	2006-04-10 10:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN ETTC KTFN PTER BG
06DHAKA2078	FORMER COMMANDER LOOKS BACK ON RAB'S ORIGINS AND [...] (S/NF) Summary: The former deputy commander of RAB recounted the origins of the controversial anti-crime unit, disparaged the skills and integrity of police, and cited the interrogations of JMB suspects to suggest that the BDG's zeal in arresting the August 17 bombers ironically triggered as r [...]	2006-04-13 09:40:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER KISL KCRM PHUM BG
06DHAKA2145	BDG CONCESSIONS DEFUSE KANSAT UPRISING [...] (SBU) Late April 16, demonstrators in Kansat (reftel) and the BDG struck a deal ending a three-month popular uprising over electricity prices and regulation. Except for the resignation of local BNP MP Shahjahan Miah, the BDG delegation of five senior area BNP leaders conceded every demand by [...]	2006-04-17 10:31:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM BG
06DHAKA2146	AMBASSADOR'S INTRODUCTORY CALLS AT MFA [...] (C) Summary. MFA officials assured the Ambassador of their strong support for U.S.-Bangla relations, and of the BDG's commitment to combat extremism and conduct free elections. Foreign Minister Khan hoped the Secretary would soon visit Bangladesh, reiterated his request for CT equipment and [...]	2006-04-17 10:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PHUM PROG BG
06DHAKA2147	BDG CONCESSIONS DEFUSE KANSAT UPRISING [...] (SBU) Late April 16, demonstrators in Kansat (reftel) and the BDG struck a deal ending a three-month popular uprising over electricity prices and regulation. Except for the resignation of local BNP MP Shahjahan Miah, the BDG delegation of five senior area BNP leaders conceded every demand by [...]	2006-04-17 10:35:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM BG
06DHAKA2167	AVIAN INFLUENZA: SITUATION UPDATE APRIL 12 [...] On April 12, the Mission Avian Influenza working group met to review the preparedness stance at post and in-country. While there have been no major developments in the last month, additional measures have been taken to notify AmCits and Mission personnel about AI as suggested in Ref A. As par [...]	2006-04-18 06:00:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLO AEMR BG
06DHAKA2185	OPPOSITION SIT-IN AT PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE COULD [...] (SBU) The Awami League-led opposition alliance is pressing forward with plans to hold on April 19 a sit-in in front of the Prime Minister's Office from 1100 to 1300 local. Their declared objective is to trap Prime Minister Khaleda Zia inside her office in support of their demands for electoral [...]	2006-04-19 00:35:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL BG
06DHAKA2207	OPPOSITION SIT-IN ENDS WITHOUT MAJOR VIOLENCE [...] (SBU) On April 19, sporadic clashes between opposition activists and police in two downtown Dhaka areas injured some 60 persons and led to limited nearby property damage, according to press reports and other sources. Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at approximately 1000 demonstrator [...]	2006-04-19 10:23:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PHUM BG
06DHAKA2221	BANGLADESH DELIVERED DEMARCHE REQUEST: URGING [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-20 06:24:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KNNP KTIA MNUC PARM PREL PHSA EWWT BG
06DHAKA2224	STRIKES CONTINUE AS OPPOSITION PRESSES FOR REFORMS [...] (SBU) On April 20, the Awami League led 14 party opposition, held its dawn to dusk hartal throughout the country. As of 1600 local, the hartal was widely observed, with a number of AL supporters seen throughout Dhaka enforcing the hartal. As normal, government owned buses operated, as did pri [...]	2006-04-20 08:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BG
06DHAKA2296	BANGLADESH CONFRONTED WITH HEROIN PROBLEM [...] (U) Summary: Intercepted heroin shipments to the UK spawned government attention to a drug problem that Bangladesh has been reluctant to acknowledge. A recently released report by the BDG on the matter reveals gaping holes in the country's counter-narcotics program. Although narcotics te [...]	2006-04-24 00:34:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KCRM SNAR PGOV PTER BG
06DHAKA2378	BANGLADESH: LOCAL G8 CTAG MEETING [...] (SBU) On April 18, Dhaka based G8 countries embassies met at the Russian embassy for the local CTAG meeting chaired by Russia. Represented countries included France, German, UK, Australia, European Commission, Switzerland, Japan, Italy, Canada, and Russia, mostly at the Chief of Mission level. [...]	2006-04-25 08:31:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PGOV PREL BG
06DHAKA238	JMB BOMBER SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS [...] (SBU) On January 15, the Kishoreganj town court, located 100 kilometers north of Dhaka, sentenced Jamaatul Mujahedin Bangladesh (JMB) regional commander Obaidullah Sumon, aged 25, to 15 years of "rigorous imprisonment" and fined him 2,000 taka (50 USD) for possession of four kilos of gunpowder [...]	2006-01-17 11:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER KCRM PGOV BG
06DHAKA239	STACKING THE ELECTION COMMISSION [...] (SBU) On January 16, President Iajuddin Ahmed, acting on the advice of PM Zia, appointed two new commissioners to the Election Commission (EC): BNP loyalists Mahfuzur Rahman, former High Court Justice, and S.M. Zakaria, the now former Secretary of the EC. Both men are expected to side with [...]	2006-01-17 11:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM BG KGOV BGD
06DHAKA2440	BANGLADESH CAPTURES TERROR LEADERS [...] (SBU) BDG security forces have captured Khaled Saifullah and Salauddin, (who goes by only one name),the remaining two members of Jamaatul Mujahedin Bangladesh (JMB) terrorist group's seven man Majlish-i-Shura or ruling council. According to media reports, Khaled Saifullah was captured on Apri [...]	2006-04-26 09:29:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER KISL KCRM BG
06DHAKA2450	AMBASSADOR'S COURTESY CALL ON HOME MINISTER. [...] (SBU) On April 23, Ambassador paid an introductory call on Home Affairs Minister of State Lutfuzzoman Babar. Home Secretary Raj Hossain, Joint Secretary Ahkter Ahmed, MFA SIPDIS Americas DG Shahidul Islam, and RLA (notetaker) were also present. 2. (C) Babar thanked the USG for its gro [...]	2006-04-27 01:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER BG
06DHAKA2451	AMBASSADOR'S INTRODUCTORY MEETING WITH LAW MINISTER [...] (SBU) Summary: Law Minister Ahmed stated that legislation to separate the judiciary from the executive branch will be presented to parliament before the caretaker government takes over in October. He agreed to support a financial crimes task force and accepted RLA's assistance in drafting langu [...]	2006-04-27 02:02:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	BG PGOV PREL PTER
06DHAKA246	Media Reaction: Resignation of Saddam's Trial Judge; Dhaka [...] No summary [...]	2006-01-18 06:35:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII SIPDI
06DHAKA2466	DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON ROHINGYAS [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-27 08:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PREF PREL BG BM
06DHAKA2484	AMBASSADOR'S COURTESY CALL ON PM ZIA [...] (SBU) On April 26, Ambassador paid a 20-minute courtesy call on Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. PMO Additional Secretary Manirul Islam, two other PMO officials, MFA DG SIPDIS Americas Shahidul Islam, and P/E counselor (notetaker) were also present. 2. (C) Ambassador opened by presenti [...]	2006-04-30 06:02:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL BG
06DHAKA2485	AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION [...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador Butenis and USAID Director called on Dr. Md. Osman Farruk, Minister of Education on 23 April 2006. The planned 30 minute call lasted almost one hour, with the Minister touching on everything from the BDG,s successes in education to his predictions on the upcoming elec [...]	2006-04-30 06:02:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	BG PGOV PHUM PREL PTER
06DHAKA2494	AMBASSADOR'S COURTESY CALL ON MINISTER FOR LOCAL [...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador and LGRD Minister/BNP Secretary General Abdul Mannan Bhuiyan discussed RAB's recent capture of top terrorist leaders (reftel),prospects for AL/BNP dialogue, and the BNP-JI coalition in the upcoming election. End Summary. 2. (SBU) On April 26, Ambassador made her [...]	2006-04-30 07:29:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV EAID BG
06DHAKA250	DHAKA COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO ASSISTANT [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes and grants country clearance for SA A/S Christina Rocca's January 26-28 visit. Control officer is Sarah Duffy, Economic Officer, Political/Economic Section (office) 880-2-885-5500 ext. 2180, (home) 880-2-885-5570, (fax) 880-2-882-4008, (mobile) 880 0171 595 661. 2 [...]	2006-01-18 10:24:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT BG OTRA PREL UK
06DHAKA2503	AMBASSADOR'S COURTESY CALL ON AWAMI LEAGUE [...] (C) Summary. Hasina stated she "wants" to participate in elections but major changes are necessary to ensure a free and fair process. She credited foreign pressure for the capture of JMB leaders, and reiterated her view that the most senior levels of the BNP were behind the 2004 grenade attac [...]	2006-04-30 11:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV BG
06DHAKA2521	TERRORISM FINANCE: JI-4 (LIST 77) BANGLADESH [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-01 03:15:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KTFN PTER EFIN BG
06DHAKA2573	JMB TERRORIST INVESTIGATION MARCHES ON--UP TO A [...] (S) Summary. The BDG's pursuit of JMB crossed a huge threshold in April with the capture of the last two members of JMB's senior leadership body. Overall, some 693 alleged JMB activists have been arrested, 141 criminal cases have been filed, and 31 defendants have been convicted and sentence [...]	2006-05-03 05:19:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PTER KISL PGOV PHUM BG
06DHAKA2578	BANGLADESH DELIVERED DEMARCHE ON UN HUMAN RIGHTS [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-03 10:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	BG KUNR PHUM PREL UNCHR
06DHAKA2662	BANGLADESH: DEMARCHE INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-08 08:20:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR AORC PREL UN BG
06DHAKA2666	BANGLADESH: DEMARCHE DELIVERED HCOC - ENCOURAGING [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-08 10:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	MTCRE PREL MNUC KSCA ETTC TSPA BG
06DHAKA2667	BANGLADESH: DEMARCHE DELIVERED MAY 9-13 D-8 SUMMIT [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-08 10:52:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PTER MOPS BG
06DHAKA2681	PRE ELECTION JOCKEYING CONTINUES [...] (SBU) Summary: The Election Commission issued a voter list based on a fresh voter canvas, which showed a 22 percent increase over previous election lists. AL SYG Jalil responded to BNP SYG Bhuiyan to ask for mutual concessions in creating an acceptable dialogue committee to discuss AL demands f [...]	2006-05-09 09:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL KISL BG
06DHAKA2682	BANGLADESH: DEMARCHE DELIVERED UN HUMAN RIGHTS [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-09 10:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KUNR PHUM UNHRC PREL BG
06DHAKA273	BFIF FY06 PROPOSALS FOR BANGLADESH [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes the opportunity to submit the following request, totaling $11,000, for the FY06 Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF). Support from BFIF FY05 grants resulted in numerous achievements (ref B),and continues to position the Embassy's U.S. Trade Center to expand its a [...]	2006-01-19 01:01:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	BEXP ABUD ETRD EINV BTIO BG
06DHAKA2739	FORMER PRESIDENT CALLS HOUSE FIRE BNP [...] (C) Summary. Former president B. Chowdhury and his son Mahi label the mysterious early morning fire that enveloped three areas of their Dhaka home an assassination attempt by BNP elements fearful of their party's allegedly growing popularity. BNP desire to deter the defection of restless parl [...]	2006-05-15 08:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV BG
06DHAKA274	BANGLADESH: DELIVERED DEMARCHE ON REPORTING IRAN [...] No summary [...]	2006-01-19 07:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KNNP PARM PREL AORC BG
06DHAKA2741	BANGLADESH: IMF CONDUCTS FIFTH REVIEW OF PRGF [...] (C) Summary: An IMF mission conducted the fifth review of Bangladesh's Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) from April 30 - May 10. Although identifying several actions the BDG must take, the IMF mission was generally satisfied with progress to date. Key issues are reducing fuel p [...]	2006-05-15 08:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN EAID IMF BG
06DHAKA2746	SCENESETTER FOR VISIT TO BANGLADESH OF TREASURY [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-16 03:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PTER EFIN BG
06DHAKA275	BANGLADESH:DELIVERED DEMARCHE ON UN REFORM [...] No summary [...]	2006-01-19 07:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KUNR PREL PHUM ADCO BG
06DHAKA2799	NARCOTICS ARREST: BIG FISH FOR LAW AND ORDER? [...] (C) Summary: The recent arrest of a prominent businessmen led to the BDG pronouncement of success against heroin traffickers in the country. The chairman of a large food export company is the government's "big fish" in the case, despite his arrest being based solely on the confessions of j [...]	2006-05-17 10:19:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KCRM SNAR PGOV PTER BG
06DHAKA280	YOUR VISIT TO BANGLADESH [...] (S) Everything and nothing has changed in Bangladesh since your last visit in May 2005. JMB's stunning onslaught of violence finally forced the BDG to acknowledge that terrorism and extremism exist in Bangladesh, but domestic politics remain as polarized and painful as ever. Your BNP and MFA [...]	2006-01-20 11:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PREL PTER KISL KDEM BG BGD
06DHAKA2841	OPPOSITION, MEDIA SHARPEN ATTACKS ON VOTER LIST [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Election Commission released its draft voter list on May 3, and gave the public until May 21 to submit corrections. The opposition Awami League and the media harshly criticize the list as having excess voters and numerous omissions. Prominent NGOs believe the problems are [...]	2006-05-18 09:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL KISL BG
06DHAKA2886	EXCHANGE OF NOTES WITH BANGLADESH FOR JULY 2-8 [...] (S) On May 21, we proposed to MFA Americas-Pacific DG Shahidul Islam an exchange of diplomatic notes per reftel in support of the port visit of the USNS Mercy. We stressed the importance the USG places on such agreements and of a timely and positive response. 2. (U) We will follow up with [...]	2006-05-21 09:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	MARR MOPS PREL KTIA BG
06DHAKA3002	GARMENT WORKERS PROTESTS ERUPT IN VIOLENCE [...] (U) Summary: Garment worker protests at a Savar factory May 22 quickly spilled over to other factories and then into the Dhaka Export Processing Zone (DEPZ). Police were slow to respond, but had the situation under control by late afternoon. Reports indicate one death, several injuries [...]	2006-05-23 11:23:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ELAB ECON ASEC BG
06DHAKA3053	RUMORS SWIRL AS DHAKA RETURNS TO NORMAL [...] (SBU) Summary. Dhaka returned to normal on May 24, with only scattered processions after yesterday's rash of attacks on as many as 300 garment factories. An unclear mix of garment workers and others participated in the violence that injured approximately 100 persons, few if any seriously. The [...]	2006-05-24 12:36:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ASEC BG
06DHAKA3063	ELECTION COMMISSIONER PLEDGES TO IMPLEMENT COURT [...] (C) Summary. CEC Aziz promised Ambassador he will fully honor a Supreme Court order to revise rather than create a brand new voter list. He charged a "powerful section" (the Awami League) and the media with misrepresenting his actions to spread chaos and undermine elections. Despite calls for [...]	2006-05-25 12:20:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM BG
06DHAKA3064	UNHCR BRIEFING ON ROHINGYA CAMPS [...] (C) After visiting the Rohingya refugee camps, UNHCR Bureau of Asia-Pacific Director Janet Lim briefed the diplomatic corps on the situation there and the proposed UNHCR response. The physical conditions of the camps have deteriorated since her December 2004 visit, she said, the BDG continue [...]	2006-05-29 01:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREF BG
06DHAKA3079	A/S TREASURY PATRICK O'BRIEN MEETS BANGLADESH [...] (SBU) Summary: May 17 and 18, Department of Treasury (Treasury) Office for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes Assistant Secretary (A/S) Patrick O'Brien visited key Bangladesh officials involved in counter-terrorist financing (CTF) policy making and implementation. Accompanying A/S O'Bri [...]	2006-05-29 07:36:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER EFIN BG
06DHAKA3147	CONSPIRACY THEORIES SWIRL IN DHAKA [...] (C) Summary. Last week's garment factory riots, and the sudden illness of President Ahmed, rekindled conspiracy rumors across the spectrum regarding alleged moves to subvert or substantially change the electoral process. The least far-fetched may be that PM Zia would, as an insurance policy [...]	2006-05-31 10:43:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM BG
06DHAKA3321	JAMMAT MP FOR A HINDU CONSITIUENCY [...] (U) On a recent trip through the southwest, PolOff met with Golam Parwar, a Jamaat Islami MP. Parwar represents the Dumuria area of Khulna district, a constituency that is 35-40% Hindu and voted for Awami League (AL) consistently prior to 2001. As it is highly unusual for Hindus to support [...]	2006-06-07 09:09:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KISL BG
06DHAKA3330	FINANCE MINISTER FRETS ABOUT THE UPCOMING BUDGET, [...] (C) Summary: According to Asian Development Bank (ADB) ResRep Hua Du, Finance Minister Saifur Rahman is frustrated by his declining influence as a senior advisor to the PM. He told Du that he wants development partners to know that he understands the need to act on key issues, like cutting [...]	2006-06-07 10:35:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL EFIN ETRD EAID BG
06DHAKA338	TILTING AT WINDMILLS [...] (C) Kamal Hossain is the principal drafter of Bangladesh's constitution and the country's most prominent civil libertarian. Foreign minister in Sheikh Mujib's government, he left the Awami League, he says, to protest the AL's embrace of black money and thugery in post-Ershad politics. As cha [...]	2006-01-23 08:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM KDEM PTER BG BGD
06DHAKA3389	CLASHES MARK OPPOSITION'S DHAKA SIEGE PROGRAM [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-11 16:09:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM BG
06DHAKA3449	FINANCE MINISTER DELIVERS FY 2007 BUDGET [...] (U) Summary: Finance Minister Saifur Rahman presented an ambitious budget to Parliament on June 8 designed, he said, to balance stakeholder interests and address the needs of the three governments - current, caretaker, and next elected -- that will be responsible for its implementations. P [...]	2006-06-12 12:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN EAID PGOV PREL BG
06DHAKA3453	IMPROVING BANGLADESHI COUNTER TERRORISM [...] (C) ACTION REQUEST: See Paragraphs 14 and 22. 2, (S) Summary: After discussion of current mission Counter Terrorism efforts, embassy believes that enhancement to current programs is justified and should be explored. Embassy believes that next steps include steps towards initiation of a Rewa [...]	2006-06-13 10:42:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PTER KCRM KISL EAID ASEC BG
06DHAKA3454	ELECTION COMMISSION ANNOUNCES NEXT STEPS REGARDING [...] Summary. Nearly three weeks after the Supreme Court announced its nullification of the "fresh" voter list, and a week after receiving the formal court order, the Election Commission (EC) finally met on June 12 to discuss implementation of the decision. The steps announced by the EC include sev [...]	2006-06-13 11:02:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV BG
06DHAKA3455	DISREGARD: IMPROVING BANGLADESHI COUNTER TERRORISM [...] REFTEL SENT IN ERROR. Please disregard. Corrected final cable to be sent. BUTENIS [...]	2006-06-13 12:19:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER KCRM KISL EAID BG
06DHAKA352	SPECULATION ON BDG'S FAILURE TO CATCH JMB LEADERS [...] (SBU) On January 19, 2,000 police and paramilitary personnel cordoned off an area in Kushtia, 120 kilometers west of Dhaka, to hunt for fugitive JMB leader Bangla Bhai, according to police and media reports. Five helicopters, a huge deployment for Bangladesh, supported the effort reportedly t [...]	2006-01-23 11:25:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PTER KCRM PGOV BG
06DHAKA3535	FISSILE MISSLE CUTOFF TREATY: BANGLADESH DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-15 01:35:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PARM KNNP CDG BG MNUC UN
06DHAKA3538	TABLIGH-E-JAMAAT: ISLAMIC REVIVALISM STRIKING DEEP [...] (S) Summary. Tabligh-e-Jamaat (TJ) is a transnational Islamic missionary movement that has deep roots in Bangladesh. Its followers here probably number in the millions, and the organization's influence extends to every corner of the country. The most unique feature of TJ is its emphasis on [...]	2006-06-15 04:37:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PGOV PINR PINS PTER BG
06DHAKA354	JAMAAT ISLAMI LEADER DISCUSSES POLITICS [...] (C) Summary: On January 19, Poloff met Jamaat Islami Assistant Secretary General Abdul Quader Molla in his JI offices. Molla predicted that the AL would join the election, and said JI would welcome Ershad's party to the BNP/JI alliance. He saw no long-term fallout from JMB's attacks on JI's [...]	2006-01-24 01:31:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KISL PGOV PREL BG JI BGD
06DHAKA3555	SOUTHWEST BANGLADESH: SECURITY AND THE 2006-07 [...] Summary: PolOff and PolFSN recently visited the Southwestern area of Bangladesh, which for over thirty years has seen some of the worst ultra-Maoists violence and where numerous atrocities were committed against minorities during the 2001 election. While civil society expressed concern ab [...]	2006-06-15 09:36:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PHUM BG
06DHAKA3570	WEEK OF PROTESTS CONSIDERED A SUCCESS BY OPPOSITION [...] SUMMARY: The Awami League (AL) and its 14-party alliance declared a 36-hour hartal on June 13 and 14 on the heels of their "siege of Dhaka" program. The hartal appeared to be better observed than previous ones, with some incidents of violence. The AL views the action as a success, and has an [...]	2006-06-15 10:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM BG
06DHAKA3571	WEEK OF PROTESTS CONSIDERED A SUCCESS BY OPPOSITION [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Awami League (AL) and its 14-party alliance declared a 36-hour hartal on June 13 and 14 on the heels of their "siege of Dhaka" program. The hartal appeared to be better observed than previous ones, with some incidents of violence. The AL views the action as a success, and has [...]	2006-06-15 11:06:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM BG
06DHAKA358	BANGLADESH: DEMARCHE DELIVERED FINAL NEGOTIATIONS [...] No summary [...]	2006-01-24 07:36:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL SENV ETRD ECON PGOV BG
06DHAKA3598	UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL DEMARCHE ON BANGLADESH [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-19 07:29:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL BG
06DHAKA360	Media Reaction: U.S. cooperation in combating Terrorism; [...] No summary [...]	2006-01-24 09:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
06DHAKA361	HOME MINISTER ASSURES PEACE CORPS OF FULL [...] (C) Summary: Home Minister of State Babar told Peace Corps Chief of Security that security would be tightened at all Peace Corps sites and urged Peace Corps Volunteers (PCV) are staying and urged that the organization remain in Bangladesh so as not to give in to the terrorists. 2. (SBU) O [...]	2006-01-24 12:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PGOV ASEC BD BG
06DHAKA3680	PM SECRETARY SIDDIQUI DISCUSSES ELECTIONS WITH [...] (C) Ambassador Butenis discussed the upcoming elections with Dr. Kamal Siddiqui, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, during a brief June 18 courtesy call. Dr. Siddiqui welcomed the attention of the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia as the "four key partners". He said these partners [...]	2006-06-20 07:52:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM BG
06DHAKA3690	STILL UNDER FIRE, ELECTION COMMISSION ADJUSTS [...] (U) SUMMARY. The Election Commission (EC) is trying to move forward with plans for the voter list in the wake of the Supreme Court decision which nullified the "fresh" enumeration. The EC was forced to backtrack on its plans to use some of the information gathered in the nullified enumeration, [...]	2006-06-20 10:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM BG
06DHAKA3725	BDG CONTEMPLATES POSSIBLE PRESIDENTIAL RESIGNATION [...] (C) Summary: The BDG is considering replacing ailing President Iajuddin Ahmed out of concern that his poor health will prevent him from running his office during the term of the caretaker government ahead of next January's parliamentary elections. PM Zia favors giving Ahmed some more time eith [...]	2006-06-21 10:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM BG
06DHAKA3742	BANGLADESH MERGES ONTO THE INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY [...] Summary: With the inauguration of the submarine communication cable, the first land-based internet connection in the country, Bangladesh hopes to position itself as a competitor in the regional technology boom. Overnight, internet capacity has increased six-fold. Government and businessmen [...]	2006-06-22 10:36:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ECPS TINT ECON TNGD BG
06DHAKA381	TERRORISM FINANCE: SAJID MOHAMMED BADAT (LIST 75) [...] No summary [...]	2006-01-25 06:43:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KTFN EFIN PTER KSEP UK BG UN
06DHAKA382	Media Reaction: Iran; Dhaka [...] No summary [...]	2006-01-25 06:44:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
06DHAKA3887	AVIAN INFLUENZA: SITUATION UPDATE JUNE 21 [...] On June 21, the Mission Avian Influenza Working Group met to discuss updates to the preparedness stance at post and in-country. Since Ref C reports, significant changes in the country's detection infrastructure have been planned. The Department of Health and Human Services, has entered into [...]	2006-06-29 09:44:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KFLU AMGT ASEC CASC AMED AEMR BG
06DHAKA3888	ANTI-AHMADIYA PROTESTS IN DHAKA FIZZLE OUT [...] SUMMARY. A new wave of anti-Ahmadiya protests in Dhaka fizzled out when attempts by the extremist Khatme Nabuwat Andolan Bangladesh (KNAB) movement to take over an Ahmadiya mosque were thwarted by police. The quick police reaction diffused a potentially violent situation with minimal violence [...]	2006-06-29 10:14:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL BG
06DHAKA3889	IMPROVING BANGLADESHI COUNTER TERRORISM [...] (C) ACTION REQUEST: See Paragraph 21. 2. (S) Summary: Embassy thoroughly reviewed USG Counter Terrorism assistance to Bangladesh and believes that enhancement to current programs is fully justified and should be explored. Paragraph 21 outlines proposed next steps. We do not believe that [...]	2006-06-29 10:58:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PTER KCRM KISL EAID ASEC BG
06DHAKA3940	TWO DEAD AS OPPOSITION TRANSPORTATION BLOCKADE [...] (U) SUMMARY. On July 2 the Awami League (AL)-led transportation blockade of the country turned violent. Both an opposition activist and a policeman died during the protests, while over 100 people were injured. The AL and its opposition coalition partners announced a dawn-to-dusk hartal for J [...]	2006-07-03 11:09:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM ASEC CASC BG
06DHAKA412	COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR MAHMUDA RAHMAN KHAN TO [...] USAID/Bangladesh requests country clearance for Ms. Mahmuda Rahman Khan to travel to Lahore, Pakistan o/a January 31 o/a February 4, 2006. She plans to arrive Lahore on January 31, 2006 at 1515 on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) PK267 and depart on February 4, 2006 at 0705 on Pakistan [...]	2006-01-26 06:42:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG PK
06DHAKA4169	AMBASSADOR VISITS KIBRIA FAMILY [...] (U) On July 9, the Ambassador paid a call on the Kibria family, the third in a series of five visits to families of victims of political violence. Asma Kibria, Shah Kibria's widow, son Reza (an academic formerly resident in Brisbane, Australia),daughter Nazli, Reza's wife, and several grandch [...]	2006-07-10 10:29:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KDEM BG
06DHAKA4254	QUAD "TEA GROUP" DISCUSSES ELECTIONS WITH PM'S [...] (C) Ambassador hosted a dinner for Reaz Rahman, the Prime Minister's Foreign Policy Advisor, on July 9. British High Commissioner Anwar Chowdhury and Australian High Commissioner Doug Foskett also attended. (Canadian High Commissioner remains out of the country.) The purpose of the dinner was [...]	2006-07-12 09:42:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM PHUM BG
06DHAKA429	SCA A/S ROCCA MEETS WITH MFA OFFICIALS [...] (C) Summary and Introduction: SCA A/S Christina Rocca discussed concerns over the rise in extremism and terrorist acts, upcoming elections, and governance issues. MFA officials assured her that BDG is committed to addressing these issues and has made significant progress in combating terrori [...]	2006-01-27 07:56:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER ETRD BG BGD
06DHAKA431	A/S ROCCA MEETS WITH BANGLADESH PM ZIA [...] (C) Summary: In a January 26 meeting with Prime Minister Zia, Assistant Secretary for South Asia Christina Rocca discussed extremism, elections and political violence and delivered the President's letter to the PM. PM Zia reiterated her commitment to speak out forcefully against extremism [...]	2006-01-27 08:07:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER KDEM KCRM BG BGD
06DHAKA4339	BANGLADESH: LIMITED REACTION TO HOSTILITIES [...] Bangladeshi reaction to the hostilities between Israel and Lebanon has thus far been muted. Responding to media questions, a spokesman for the MFA condemned Israeli attacks and called on Israel to halt its "aggressive" actions. The BDG has not issued a formal statement. 2. Media rep [...]	2006-07-16 09:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER PGOV ASEC BG IS LE
06DHAKA4399	MUMBAI BLASTS - BDG OFFICIALS DENY INDIAN NEWS [...] Bangladesh State Minister for Home Affairs Babar has denied as "ridiculous" reports in the Indian press that explosives used in the Mumbai blasts were brought from Bangladesh. He suggested the news reports might be a counterpoint to similar news reports in Bangladesh alleging Indian links [...]	2006-07-17 10:16:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER PGOV BG
06DHAKA4408	DHAKA GRANTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE TO HARDEEP SANDHU [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes and grants country clearance for Hardeep Sandu, Epidemiologist, NIP, CDC, HHS for July 20- August 18 visit. Control officer is Phillip Smith, Public Health Advisor, WHO; TEL: 880-2-875-4505. 2. Per reftel, traveler has made arrangements at the Radisson Water Garde [...]	2006-07-18 07:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	BG KSCA OTRA
06DHAKA4409	DHAKA GRANTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE TO MARC ALAIN [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes and grants country clearance for Marc Alain Widdowson, Medical Epidemiologist, NCID, HHS/CED on his July 21-26 visit. Control officer is Dr. Steve Luby, Head, Programme of Infectious Diseases and Vaccine Sciences, ICDDR, B; TEL: (mobile) 88-01711-593-416, (home) 880-2- [...]	2006-07-18 09:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BG
06DHAKA4410	DHAKA GRANTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE TO GAVIN GRANT [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes and grants country clearance for Gavin Grant, Epidemiologist, NCID, HHS/CDC for July 23 to August 1 visit. Control officer is Dr. Steve Luby, Head, Programme of Infectious Diseases and Vaccine Sciences, ICDDR, B; TEL: (mobile) 88-01711-593-416, (home) 880-2-885-5583. [...]	2006-07-18 09:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	BG KSCA OTRA

06DHAKA4412	BANGLADESH RMG SECTOR LABOR UNREST - CAUSES AND [...] Nearly two months after labor unrest exploded into violence outside of Dhaka, the ready-made garment (RMG) industry has largely returned to normal. Agreements negotiated between industry and labor groups must still be implemented, with a decision on the most contentious issue -- raising th [...]	2006-07-18 11:34:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB ETRD ECON PHUM BG
06DHAKA4413	JATIYA PARTY POSITIONED AS POSSIBLE "KINGMAKER" IN [...] (C) SUMMARY. Speculation about the political future of former President Ershad is on the increase in Bangladesh. Ershad and his Jatiya Party (JP) have stepped up negotiations with both the BNP and Awami League (AL),with particular emphasis on the ruling BNP-led coalition, in preparation for t [...]	2006-07-18 12:07:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM ASEC CASC BG
06DHAKA4435	PARTIES INCH CLOSER TO TALKS AS PRE-ELECTION GAMES [...] (C) SUMMARY. The opposition Awami League appeared to score a string of victories. The Election Commission retreated from the last of its controversial decisions regarding implementation of the Supreme Court decision on the voter list, and the BDG withdrew two amendment proposals that had gene [...]	2006-07-20 01:16:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM ASEC CASC BG
06DHAKA4700	JUDICIARY IS "SHAKING BADLY" OVER DISSATISFACTION [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador's dinner for four of Bangladesh's most respected legal figures indicated that a "catastrophe" was looming in the judiciary which the former Chief Justice described as "shaking badly" due to the Chief Justice's inability to deal with government interference. End Summary. [...]	2006-07-27 09:38:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	BG PGOV PREL PTER
06DHAKA4741	REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PARTICIPATION [...] (U) This is an action request. See para three. 2. (SBU) The following participants have been selected for "ATA-5181 - Explosive Incident Countermeasures" training: Name: Md. Taherul Haq Chauhan Rank: Assistant Police Commissioner Department: Detective Branch Dhaka [...]	2006-07-31 08:05:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC PTER BG
06DHAKA4743	BANGLADESH: DIPLOMATIC NOTE DELIVERED ON FRAMEWORK [...] No summary [...]	2006-07-31 09:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER KAWC PHUM PINR BG
06DHAKA4811	ERSHAD NEARS ANNOUNCEMENT ON JOINING 4-PARTY [...] (C) SUMMARY. Speculation increased this week that former President Ershad is poised to announce an alliance of his Jatiya Party (JP) with the BNP-led Four-Party Alliance. Ershad confirmed to us that a formal coalition was nearly certain and that there are only a few issues left to resolve, in [...]	2006-08-03 06:06:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BG
06DHAKA4973	KIBRIA FAMILY TELLS A/S BOUCHER ONLY MILITARY [...] On August 3, SCA A/S Richard Boucher met for 40 minutes with the family of slain political leader A.M.S. Shah Kibria at their residence to reiterate USG condolences and receive an update on their efforts to bring Kibria's killers to justice. Present were Mrs. Kibria, son Reza, his wife and th [...]	2006-08-08 04:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV PREL BG
06DHAKA4974	KIBRIA FAMILY TELLS A/S BOUCHER ONLY MILITARY [...] (SBU) On August 3, SCA A/S Richard Boucher met for 40 minutes with the family of slain political leader A.M.S. Shah Kibria at their residence to reiterate USG condolences and receive an update on their efforts to bring Kibria's killers to justice. Present were Mrs. Kibria, son Reza, his wife a [...]	2006-08-08 04:19:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV PREL BG
06DHAKA4975	A/S BOUCHER PUSHES AWAMI LEAGUE TO PARTICIPATE IN [...] (C) Summary: During A/S Boucher's election-focused meeting with Sheikh Hasina, the Awami League president acknowledged that her party's legitimacy hinges on participating in the electoral process. She would not, however, rule out an opposition boycott. Boucher pused for Awami League partici [...]	2006-08-08 05:18:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV BG
06DHAKA4994	COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO OPIC OFFICER, RICHARD [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes and grants country clearance for OPIC Officer, Richard Corrigan for your August 16-17 visit. Control officer is Sarah Duffy, Economic Officer, Economic and Commercial Office; TEL: 880-2-885-5500 ext. 2180, (fax) 880-2-882-4008. 2. Per reftel, no mission assistance ha [...]	2006-08-08 10:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	BG EINV OTRA
06DHAKA5025	BOUCHER DISCUSSES ELECTIONS, EXTREMISM AND [...] (C) SUMMARY. On August 3, A/S Boucher met separately with Acting Foreign Secretary Moniruzzman and Reaz Rahman, the Prime Minister's Advisor for Foreign Affairs Rahman acknowledged concerns about the Chief Election Commissioner's performance but was upbeat on Bangladesh's relationship with [...]	2006-08-09 04:00:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	BG PGOV PREL
06DHAKA505	RECORD-BREAKING BISWA IJTEMA ENDS IN BANGLADESH [...] (SBU) On January 30, after three days, Biswa Ijtema, the world's second largest annual congregation of the Muslim Ummah, ended. Media estimated that a record-breaking 2.5 to 3.5 million Bangladeshis attended, most of them on the last day, along with over 4500 foreigners from over 60 countries. [...]	2006-01-30 11:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KISL PGOV BG
06DHAKA5051	JATIYA PARTY MP: NO DECISION HAS BEEN MADE ON [...] (C) On August 10, Jatiya Party M. P. Ghulam Quader told poloff that President Ershad has only said he is prepared to join the four-party alliance, but no decision has been made whether to join or not. Quader discounted reports that he advocated joining Awami League or would split with Jatiya P [...]	2006-08-10 09:57:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV BG
06DHAKA5224	ANNIVERSARY OF AUGUST 17 NATIONWIDE BLASTS [...] (C) One year after the nationwide blasts that rocked Bangladesh, political parties of all hues are holding commemorative rallies in Dhaka to condemn terrorism and Jamaatul Mujahidin Bangladesh, the group charged with the blasts and a subsequent wave of attacks. Some local media called for the [...]	2006-08-17 09:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER KISL PGOV PREL BG
06DHAKA5332	INDO-BANGLADESH RELATIONS SHOW NEW STRAIN [...] (S) Summary. After a brief respite between the Dhaka SAARC summit in October and Prime Minister Zia's visit to New Delhi in March, Indo-Bangladeshi relations are again showing strain. Given India's support for the opposition Awami League, Indian antagonism towards the current government, and [...]	2006-08-22 08:23:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PTER PGOV KISL IN BG
06DHAKA5350	BANGLADESH REPORTS: INVENTORY AND REPORTING [...] Dhaka has no INL-funded, USG-titled personal property acquired with INL Program Development and Support funds. As such, post is compliant with all INL property management procedures. BUTENIS [...]	2006-08-22 09:52:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KCRM ASUP SNAR BG
06DHAKA536	A/S ROCCA'S MEETING WITH JAMAAT ISLAMI CHIEF [...] (C) Summary: JI amir Nizami told A/S Rocca that JMB has "no support anywhere in the country" and that the BDG has destroyed JMB's field activists. He denied any ties between JI and JMB, declared the next elections will be free and fair, and lobbied for closer US/BDG relations. End summary. [...]	2006-02-01 04:19:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL PGOV BG
06DHAKA5377	BANGLADESH GRANTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE TO USGS [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes and grants country clearance for John Whitney, Research Geologist, USGS for his September 19 to 29 visit. Local contact is Sarah Duffy, Economic Officer, 880-2-885-5500, extension 2180, duffysa@state.gov. 2. Per reftel, post will make arrangements for a travel ex [...]	2006-08-23 10:09:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	BG KSCA OTRA TPHY
06DHAKA5388	LAST CALL! CORRUPTION AT THE END OF THE BNP [...] (C) Summary: The BNP led government is engaged in an apparently unprecedented level of grand corruption in its waning days in power. Greed and the need to finance upcoming political campaigns are driving the upswing. The widely held belief that members of the Prime Minister's and other se [...]	2006-08-24 09:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PGOV KCRM BG
06DHAKA5422	FADING JUDICIARY REPUTATION TAKES TWO MORE HITS [...] (SBU) Summary. The appointment of 17 dubious judges to the High Court and the dropping of two more corruption charges against former President Ershad have further sullied the reputation of Bangladesh's judiciary. End Summary. Judges of Ill Repute -------------------- 2. (SBU) On August [...]	2006-08-24 12:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV BG
06DHAKA5434	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR "ATA-6001 - PREVENTING [...] (U) This is an action request. See para three. 2. (SBU) The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Diplomatic Security Anti-Terrorism Assistance Preventing Attacks Against Soft Targets (PAAST) course from September 16-23, 2006 in Washington, D.C. Post vetting was [...]	2006-08-27 05:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC PHUM BG MASS MARR PREL KCRM
06DHAKA5452	DEMONSTRATIONS AT COAL MINE TURN VIOLENT [...] Police and the Bangladesh Rifles opened fire August 26 on demonstrators in Phulbari (Northwest Bangladesh) protesting UK listed Asia Energy Corporation's plans to begin open cast coal mining in the area. At least seven protestors were killed and 60-300 people were injured, according to rep [...]	2006-08-28 10:27:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ENRG EINV PGOV EMIN BG
06DHAKA5515	EXPORT ZONE CHAIRMAN OUTLINES PLANS FOR DEALING [...] (U) Summary. Economic officers visiting the Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority (BEPZA) on 27 August were surprised to find themselves meeting with BEPZA Executive Chairman, Brigadier General Ashraf Abdullah Yussuf, for over forty minutes instead of the head of BEPZA's statistics off [...]	2006-08-31 06:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EIN ELAB ETRD EIND BG
06DHAKA5516	AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE: AUGUST 2006 [...] On August 21, the Mission Avian Influenza Working Group (AIWG) met to discuss updates to the preparedness stance at post and in-country. Success in Bangladesh will be the result of improved surveillance and detection methods; the USG is contributing significantly towards this goal. 2. Pr [...]	2006-08-31 06:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT ASEC CASC AMED KFLU AEMR BG
06DHAKA563	SCA A/S ROCCA'S MEETING WITH GENERAL ERSHAD [...] (SBU) On January 27, SCA A/S Christina Rocca met with Jatiya Party chairman General Ershad. Charge and conoff (notetaker) were also present. 2. (C) Asked to comment on the current state of affairs in Bangladesh, Ershad replied, &You mean fundamentalism and the Election Commission?8 [...]	2006-02-02 00:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV BG BGD
06DHAKA564	SCA A/S ROCCA'S MEETING WITH AWAMI LEAGUE LEADER [...] (C) Summary: Sheikh Hasina complained that the ruling BNP-JI coalition seeks to eliminate all opposition in the run-up to the next election, and that given a free and fair choice, the Bangladeshi people would naturally choose the Awami League as their leaders. However, she declined to m [...]	2006-02-02 00:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV BG BGD
06DHAKA5645	BANGLADESH: DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO ATTENDEES OF NAM [...] (SBU) On 4 September, Ambassador demarched several key issues (reftel) to Minister of Foreign Affairs Morshed Khan. 2. (C) Ambassador requested Bangladesh to support Guatemala's candidacy to the United Nations Security Council. Khan said that the newly appointed Venezuelan Ambassador based [...]	2006-09-05 06:55:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL UNGA PTER PHUM UN BG
06DHAKA5653	BANGLADESH: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON TRANSFER OF [...] (C) Ambassador delivered demarche (reftel) to Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Morshed Khan. Khan said that the MFA met with the Home Ministry, confirmed the identity and nationality of detainee Mubaruk Hasheem, and plans to have interministerial meetings on the procedures to hand over the i [...]	2006-09-05 10:36:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PHUM PINS KAWC BG
06DHAKA5706	FOREIGN MINISTER KHAN STILL HAS FOREIGN RELATION [...] (C) Summary: Foreign Minister Khan requested a meeting with Secretary Rice during the time he would be in the United States, outlined his views to improve relations with India, and confirmed that Bangladesh hopes to open an embassy in Afghanistan by the end of the year. End Summary. 2. (C) [...]	2006-09-07 04:31:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER BG
06DHAKA5709	SAUERBREY TOURS ROHINGYA CAMPS, DISCUSSES REFUGEE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration Ellen R. Sauerbrey visited Bangladesh from August 21 to 23, 2006. During the visit she toured Rohingya refugee camps and met with government and international officials to solicit their views on the refugee sit [...]	2006-09-07 05:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	BG PREF PHUM
06DHAKA5723	OPPOSITION-LED SIEGE ON ELECTION COMMISSION ENDS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Sporadic clashes broke out between demonstrators and police when the Awami League-led opposition launched a siege of the Election Commission (EC) on September 6 demanding reform of the electoral process and caretaker government. Dozens of protestors, including the political sec [...]	2006-09-07 11:22:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM ASEC CASC BG
06DHAKA5724	BLUE LANTERN PROGRAM ANNUAL UPDATE [...] No summary [...]	2006-09-07 11:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KOMC KSEP ETTC BG
06DHAKA5766	NGO WORKERS ARRESTED IN ADVANCE OF OPPOSITION [...] (SBU) Police across Bangladesh have arrested at least 100 members of Proshika, a giant human development NGO, to prevent them from participating in upcoming anti-government programs organized by the opposition Awami League. According to press reports, the Proshika members were arrested without [...]	2006-09-11 11:06:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KCRM PREL BG
06DHAKA5768	SQUABBLE RESOLVED BETWEEN CIVIL SOCIETY LEADER AND [...] (C) Summary. Diplomatic facilitation resolved a bizarre but potentially serious squabble between a civil society leader and the head of the GOB's Board of Investment. Neither protagonist was innocent of blame, but the dropping of defamation charges against CPD's Deb Bhattacharya is a notable [...]	2006-09-11 12:42:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM BG
06DHAKA5796	GOB PROVIDES NAMES FOR S&T COMMITTEE [...] (C) Summary. After three years of foot-dragging, the GOB has provided names for an advisory committee to activate the 2003 Bangladesh-U.S. Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation. The GOB names reflect a strong nuclear bias and Science Minister Khan's determination to pursue [...]	2006-09-12 11:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	TSPL PREL BG
06DHAKA5797	TWO AWAMI LEAGUE MP'S INJURED IN CLASHES WITH [...] (SBU) Approximately 100 persons, including Awami League MP's Mohammaed Nasim, a former Home Minister, and Assaduzzaman Nur received modest injuries today during the opposition's march on the Prime Minister's Office, according to press and police reports. Police used tear gas and batons to rep [...]	2006-09-12 12:34:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL BG
06DHAKA5828	LOGJAM OVER ROHINGYAS RESOLVED WITH SIGNING OF [...] (C) The annual sub-agreement between UNHCR and the GOB regarding UNHCR's work in Rohingya refugee camps was finally signed on September 7 (reftel). UNHCR Country Representative Pia Pritz-Phiri credited Ambassador and PRM A/S Sauerbrey's recent visit to Cox's Bazar, and our follow-up meetings wi [...]	2006-09-13 07:24:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	BG PREF PHUM
06DHAKA5836	NDI MISSION PROVIDES BLUNT ASSESSMENT OF [...] (SBU) Summary and Introduction. The National Democratic Institute (NDI) conducted a pre-election assessment of the political environment in Bangladesh from September 8 to 11. Its team was led by former Senator Tom Daschle and included former New Zealand Prime Minister and World Trade Organiza [...]	2006-09-13 11:36:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM ASEC CASC BG
06DHAKA5839	AMBASSADOR BUTENIS DISCUSSES ELECTIONS WITH [...] (C) Ambassador Butenis met September 14 with President Iajuddin Ahmed to solicit his views on the current political situation, the upcoming elections, and his role during the caretaker government. The President expressed confidence in his ability to fulfill his constitutional role during th [...]	2006-09-14 11:00:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM BG
06DHAKA5892	FACILITATING POLITICAL DIALOGUE: "PLEASE DO [...] (S) Summary. As Bangladesh's polarized political parties count down to the arrival of the Caretaker regime in late October, we, with support from our Canadian, British, and Australian colleagues, are working publicly and privately to promote dialogue between the opposition Awami League and the [...]	2006-09-18 11:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PREL PGOV KDEM BG
06DHAKA590	OPPOSITION CONTINUES PROTESTS WITH NATION-WIDE [...] No summary [...]	2006-02-02 09:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KCRM BG BGD
06DHAKA5911	SOLICITATION FOR 06 INCLE FUNDS FOR TIP [...] Per reftels, Post is forwarding the following TIP proposal submitted by Post in consultation with the Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Training and Development (OPDAT) at the US Department of Justice. This is the same proposal that was submitted by Post on February 14, 2006 for a USD 190,000 [...]	2006-09-19 06:45:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL BG
06DHAKA5933	IMF PRGF REVIEW TEAM GENERALLY POSITIVE,BUT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. An IMF team met with BDG officials and with donor countries in preparation for Executive Board review of the next $71 Million tranche under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF). The tone of the IMF team's meeting and informal discussions with donor countries was [...]	2006-09-20 01:35:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EFIN ECON IMF BG BD
06DHAKA5970	AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE [...] Post's Avian Influenza Working Group met Sept. 20 to introduce and orient new members Dr. John Christensen (RMO) and Calvin Levo (FMO) and to receive updates from sections. 2. FMO expressed a desire to explore increasing Post's cash-on-hand supply as part of pandemic and general emergency [...]	2006-09-23 08:40:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	TBIO KFLU KSCA PREL WHO BG
06DHAKA6038	FROM MICRO-CREDIT TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP: SUCCESS [...] SUMMARY: Citigroup Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Citigroup, recently presented its Second Annual Micro-Entrepreneurship Awards. Micro-credit is closely associated with Bangladesh, since Bangladesh was one of the first countries where the concept was widely employed to meet the financ [...]	2006-09-26 11:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EAID SOCI XD BG
06DHAKA6077	GARMENT WORKERS TAKE TO STREETS [...] (SBU) On September 30, media reported that garment workers from several factories ransacked police stations and damaged 50 vehicles to protest for better pay. Police responded with rubber bullets and teargas, resulting in 50 police officers injured along with several journalists. 2. (SBU) [...]	2006-10-02 04:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ETRD PGOV BG
06DHAKA6091	AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH OPPOSITION LEADER HASINA [...] (C) During a September 27 one-hour meeting with Ambassador to discuss her pending visit to the United States, Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina reaffirmed her commitment to discuss election reforms with the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party. Hasina stated that her notional travel d [...]	2006-10-03 10:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM BG
06DHAKA6109	FORMER POWER MINISTER CLAIMS WHISTLEBLOWING LED TO [...] (U) The Prime Minister appointed Ukil Abdus Sattar as Power Secretary on October 3. Sattar replaces Anarul Kabir Talukder, who was forced to resign on September 29, just three months after taking over as Power Secretary. Talukder was forced out following attacks on power company offices an [...]	2006-10-04 10:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	ENRG PGOV KDEM KCRM BG
06DHAKA6110	INTER-PARTY DIALOGUE INCHES FORWARD [...] (C) Summary. After several false starts, the secretaries general of the two main parties are poised to meet in parliament to talk about talks on the upcoming election. There is little hope of a breakthrough as both parties remain wedded to hard-line positions, but the breathless press coverage [...]	2006-10-04 11:19:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PHUM BG
06DHAKA6179	QUAD AGREEMENT ON BANGLADESH ELECTION THRESHOLDS [...] (C) On October 4, the U.S., U.K., Australian, and Canadian heads of mission met and gave final approval for the UK-drafted elections threshold paper and the U.S.-drafted caretaker government engagement framework (see below). The heads of mission also discussed efforts to promote dialogue and [...]	2006-10-05 13:04:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM BG UK AS CA
06DHAKA6184	QUAD AGREEMENT ON BANGLADESH ELECTION THRESHOLDS [...] (C) On October 4, the U.S., U.K., Australian, and Canadian heads of mission met and gave final approval for the UK-drafted elections threshold paper and the U.S.-drafted caretaker government engagement framework (see below). The heads of mission also discussed efforts to promote dialogue and [...]	2006-10-06 03:36:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM BG UK AS CA
06DHAKA6185	REITERATING URGENCY REGARDING NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR [...] No summary [...]	2006-10-08 10:05:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KNNP PARM BG
06DHAKA6186	REITERATING URGENCY REGARDING NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR [...] No summary [...]	2006-10-09 01:37:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KNNP PARM BG
06DHAKA6190	STATUS OF FRAMEWORK FOR RELEASE OF BANGLADESHI [...] (C) We continue to engage with Foreign and Home Ministry officials to create an acceptable framework for the repatriation from Guantanamo of Bangladeshi national Mubarrak Hussain bin Abul Hashem. 2. (C) On September 25, MFA Americas Director Mahbub Saleh affirmed to poloff that Hashem is in [...]	2006-10-09 09:42:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PHUM PINS KAWC BG
06DHAKA6192	POLICE FOIL LATEST ANTI-AHMADIYA PROTEST [...] On October 6, Police have thwarted another attempt by the International Khatme Nabuwat Movement Bangladesh (IKNMB),an anti-Ahmadiya militant organization, to seize an Ahmadiya mosque in the Purba Nakhampara area in Dhaka approximately five kilometers from the chancery. IKNMB supporters began [...]	2006-10-09 10:55:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL BG
06DHAKA6224	INTER-PARTY DIALOGUE CONTINUES [...] (C) Summary. The secretaries general of the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party and the opposition Awami League held today their fourth round of election talks. The Awami League's Abdul Jalil afterwards told reporters the two sides are close to agreement on an unidentified issue, but media, [...]	2006-10-10 11:06:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM KDEN BG
06DHAKA6225	CONTROVERSIAL JOURNALIST IN HIDING AFTER DISPUTED [...] (C) SUMMARY. Controversial Bangladeshi journalist Shoaib Chowdhury is in hiding following an attack on him last week at his newspaper office. He has been in touch with us multiple occasions to express concerns about his safety. We have flagged with the Home Minister, the Foreign Secretary, a [...]	2006-10-10 11:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM ASEC CASC BG
06DHAKA623	GRAND RALLY MARKS END OF LONG MARCH;AL PROMISES [...] (U) On February 5, following a three day march from all quadrants of the country, the Awami League and other opposition parties held a large rally in Dhaka. The leader of the opposition Sheikh Hasina stated that the AL would return to Parliament this week, in order to formally present its d [...]	2006-02-07 08:45:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM BG
06DHAKA6257	JOURNALIST "SAFE AT HOME" AFTER NIGHT IN HIDING [...] (SBU) At 2030 hrs on October 11 Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury called POLOFF to provide an update of his situation. Choudhury told POLOFF that he was now "safe at home." Choudhury said his lawyer had arranged "anticipatory bail" for him on an arrest warrant regarding the charges filed against h [...]	2006-10-11 16:42:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM ASEC CASC BG
06DHAKA6258	GARMENT WORKERS RAMPAGE [...] (SBU) Local media reported that garment workers blocked roads, ransacked over 100 factories, and looted storefronts in the Dhaka areas of Mipur, Uttara, Gazipur and to a limited extent Savar over a period of four hours on 10 October. Police fired blank shotgun rounds and deployed tear gas in an [...]	2006-10-12 02:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ETRD PGOV BG
06DHAKA6261	JOURNALIST'S SEDITION CASE HEARING UNEVENTFUL [...] (SBU) On October 12, the Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Court held a charge framing hearing on the sedition case against journalist Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury. An Embassy observer was present for the hearing, which lasted just five minutes. The defense attempted to compel the court to review a [...]	2006-10-12 11:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM BG
06DHAKA6262	HOME MINISTER PROVIDES BACKGROUND ON CHOUDHURY CASE [...] (C) SUMMARY. Charge d'Affaires a.i. met with Home Minister Lutfozzaman Babar on October 12 to discuss journalist Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury. Charge informed Babar that the Embassy remains very engaged in the Choudhury case. She reminded the Home Minister of U.S. focus in the case, namely to [...]	2006-10-13 11:22:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BG
06DHAKA6263	HOME MINISTER PROVIDES BACKGROUND ON CHOUDHURY CASE [...] (C) SUMMARY. Charge d'Affaires a.i. met with Home Minister Lutfozzaman Babar on October 12 to discuss journalist Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury. Charge informed Babar that the Embassy remains very engaged in the Choudhury case. She reminded the Home Minister of U.S. focus in the case, namely to [...]	2006-10-13 11:25:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BG
06DHAKA6264	HOME MINISTER PROVIDES BACKGROUND ON CHOUDHURY CASE [...] (C) SUMMARY. Charge d'Affaires a.i. met with Home Minister Lutfozzaman Babar on October 12 to discuss journalist Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury. Charge informed Babar that the Embassy remains very engaged in the Choudhury case. She reminded the Home Minister of U.S. focus in the case, namely to [...]	2006-10-13 11:25:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BG
06DHAKA6265	HOME MINISTER PROVIDES BACKGROUND ON CHOUDHURY CASE [...] (C) SUMMARY. Charge d'Affaires a.i. met with Home Minister Lutfozzaman Babar on October 12 to discuss journalist Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury. Charge informed Babar that the Embassy remains very engaged in the Choudhury case. She reminded the Home Minister of U.S. focus in the case, namely to [...]	2006-10-13 11:25:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BG
06DHAKA627	KIBRIA MURDER TRIAL ADJOURNS UNTIL LATE FEBRUARY [...] (SBU) Summary: The judge of the Kibria murder trial denied most defense motions before adjourning it until late February at the earliest. End Summary. 2. (SBU) On February 7, eight defendants charged with the January 27, 2005, murder of A.M.S. Shah Kibria went on trial in a speedy tribunal [...]	2006-02-07 11:02:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KCRM PHUM BG
06DHAKA628	KIBRIA MURDER TRIAL ADJOURNS UNTIL LATE FEBRUARY [...] (SBU) Summary: The judge of the Kibria murder trial denied most defense motions before adjourning it until late February at the earliest. End Summary. 2. (SBU) On February 7, eight defendants charged with the January 27, 2005, murder of A.M.S. Shah Kibria went on trial in a speedy tribunal [...]	2006-02-07 12:00:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KCRM PHUM BG BGD
06DHAKA6299	NATIONAL WAGE BOARD OFFERS INCREASED MINIMUM WAGE [...] (SBU) On 12 October, the National Wage Board, composed of representatives from labor, government and management, announced what they insisted was the Board's final recommendation to increase the minimum wage for garment workers from 930 to 1,662.50 taka (25 USD) per month. If approved by the [...]	2006-10-16 10:03:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ETRD PGOV BG
06DHAKA630	SOLICITATION FOR INCLE FUNDS [...] Per 2005 STATE 221416, post is forwarding the following TIP proposal submitted by The Asia Foundation (TAF). Given the limited resources available through INCLE this year, we do not feel this is this is a strong proposal. The problems addressed in this proposal are either adequately address [...]	2006-02-08 01:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL BG
06DHAKA6301	INTER-PARTY ELECTION TALKS RESUME: MORE FORM OVER [...] (SBU) On October 16, Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary-general Mannan Bhuiyan and Abdul Jalil, his SIPDIS counterpart from the opposition Awami League, met for 45 minutes in the fifth round of inter-party talks on the upcoming election. Afterwards, both leaders told reporters they had [...]	2006-10-16 10:21:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PHUM PGOV BG
06DHAKA6304	SECURITY TOPS LIST OF PRE-ELECTION CONCERNS IN [...] (C) SUMMARY. Observers in the Chittagong area, where high levels of violence and fraud are expected in the upcoming election, see security as their biggest concern. Like other parts of Bangladesh partially stabilized by the deployment of the notoriously aggressive Rapid Action Battalion, they [...]	2006-10-16 10:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BG
06DHAKA6305	CONTROVERSIAL JOURNALIST FILES SUIT AGAINST "JMB [...] (C) SUMMARY. On October 16, journalist Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury updated us on his recent suit against the government to remove "JMB judges" from the bench, his sedition case, and the status of his case against his alleged attackers on October 5. Choudhury also provided the names of govern [...]	2006-10-16 11:11:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BG
06DHAKA6328	TEXTILE AND APPAREL STATISTICS AND COMPETITIVENESS [...] Summary: The Bangladesh textile and ready-made garment (RMG) industry has thrived following the end of quotas under the multi-fiber arrangement. Although the industry benefits from U.S. and EU restrictions on Chinese goods, other factors including low labor costs, strong relations with major [...]	2006-10-18 08:29:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD ECON KTEX BG
06DHAKA6346	BEPZA PLANS FOR WORKER ASSOCIATION ELECTIONS [...] (SBU) Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority (BEPZA) Deputy Secretary Morshed Alam discussed with laboff BEPZA's plans to prepare for Workers Association (WA) elections. Alam confirmed BEPZA will announce its plans to factory managers, and BEPZA counselors and administrators before the en [...]	2006-10-19 08:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ETRD PGOV BG
06DHAKA6368	"STOLEN FILMS" ALLEGEDLY AT ROOT OF DISPUTE WITH [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The October 5 incident involving journalist Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury took a new turn with the revelation that the person he accused of attacking him, Hussain Khan Helal, is a U.S. citizen. POLOFF met with Helal when he came to the Embassy's Consular Section to complain abo [...]	2006-10-19 11:52:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM BG
06DHAKA6390	BANGLADESH GUANTANAMO DETAINEE [...] (C) PolOff spoke with MFA Director of the America and Pacific Wing Mahbub Saleh on October 22 to discuss the BDG's October 16 diplomatic note (ref a) regarding the Bangladesh detainee. Saleh acknowledged the note did not expressly respond to the conditions in the Embassy's July 31 diplomatic [...]	2006-10-23 12:07:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PHUM PINS KAWC BG
06DHAKA6392	ELECTION REFORM DIALOGUE LIMPS FORWARD [...] (U) BNP General Secretary Mannan Bhuyian and Awami League (AL) General Secretary Abdul Jalil held their sixth formal dialogue meeting October 23 to discuss AL demands for electoral reforms in advance of the January 2007 elections. The meeting lasted a brief 20 minutes and there were no formal [...]	2006-10-23 12:20:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV BG
06DHAKA641	Media Reaction: Victory of Hamas;Dhaka [...] No summary [...]	2006-02-08 05:18:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
06DHAKA6411	ELECTIONS: NEW PARTY LAUNCHED; DIALOGUE ENDS; [...] (U) Former President Badruddoza ("B") Chowdhury and disgruntled BNP MP Col. Oli Ahmed launched their new Liberal Democratic Party on October 27 in Dhaka. Although the launch of the new party was not unexpected, many among the BNP were surprised by the number of BNP defections to the new party [...]	2006-10-27 09:36:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BG
06DHAKA6416	STREET CLASHES CONTINUE AS POLITICAL LEADERS [...] (C) Summary. Street clashes in Dhaka resumed on Sunday as President Ahmed met separately with representatives of the four major parties to seek common ground for finding Bangladesh's next chief caretaker adviser. The ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party, its coalition partner Jamaat Islami, a [...]	2006-10-29 10:58:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM BG
06DHAKA6422	PRESIDENT SWORN IN AS CARETAKER CHIEF ADVISER [...] (C) Summary. President Ahmed's surprise selection as head of the caretaker government does not end Bangladesh's political crisis, but gives the country a much-needed breather. The opposition has sensibly adopted a wait-and-see attitude on whether Ahmed acts to produce, as promised, free and f [...]	2006-10-30 09:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM BG
06DHAKA6455	OPPOSITION LISTS 11 DEMANDS BY NOVEMBER 3, [...] (SBU) On October 30, Awami League president Sheikh Hasina met with and challenged Caretaker Chief Adviser Ahmed to prove his neutrality by taking action by November 3 on 11 fronts: A) The Chief Election Commissioner and three election commissioners must be removed, and all election officer [...]	2006-10-31 07:11:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM BG
06DHAKA6493	HASINA TELLS AMBASSADOR ELECTION COMMISSIONERS [...] (C) Summary. Opposition leader Hasina indicated to Ambassador some flexibility on her demands for caretaker government action but underscored the centrality of "reconstituting" the Election Commission to avert renewed street violence after November 3. She discounted as cosmetic Chief Adviser [...]	2006-11-01 07:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM BG
06DHAKA6521	CARETAKER GOVERNMENT ADVISORS APPOINTED [...] (SBU) Summary. The opposition Awami League fared well with its nominees for caretaker advisers, though portfolios have yet to be assigned. Sporadic political violence persists, mostly outside of Dhaka. Under apparent pressure from the former ruling party, the caretaker government reversed two [...]	2006-11-01 10:16:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM BG
06DHAKA6539	KHALEDA ZIA ASSURES AMBASSADOR HER PARTY OPPOSES [...] (SBU) Late November 1, Ambassador and poloff (notetaker) called on former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at her residence on the military cantonment. Morshed Khan, recently Foreign Minister, and Manan Bhuiyan, secretary general of her Bangladesh Nationalist Party, were also present. 2. (C) Amb [...]	2006-11-02 09:23:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM KDEM BG
06DHAKA6540	JAMAAT ISLAMI LEADER BLAMES AWAMI LEAGUE FOR [...] (U) On November 2, the Ambassador and Poloff (notetaker) met with Jamaat Islami (JI) Ameer and outgoing Minister for Industry Motiur Rahman Nizami. JI Secretary General and outgoing Minister for Social Welfare Ali Hassan Mohammed Mujahid, Assistant Secretary General Mohammed Kamaruzzaman, and [...]	2006-11-02 09:56:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM BG
06DHAKA6545	ERSHAD TELLS AMBASSADOR HE WILL SOON ANNOUNCE HIS [...] (C) On November 2, Ambassador and poloff (notetaker) met with Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman and former President Ershad along with JP Secretary General Ruhul Amin Howlander and International and Diplomatic Affairs Secretary Golam Moshi. Ershad said that he would announce his joining the Bangladesh [...]	2006-11-02 10:36:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV BG
06DHAKA6582	OPPOSITION LEADER BLINKS ON ULTIMATUM [...] (C) On November 3, Awami League president Sheikh Hasina unexpectedly extended until November 11 her deadline for government action on her 11 demands pertaining to the upcoming elections. 2. (C) According to Awami League contacts, she made the decision because of assurances from Chief Advise [...]	2006-11-06 10:56:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM BG
06DHAKA6613	CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER RULES OUT RESIGNATION [...] (C) Summary. Controversial Chief Election Commissioner Aziz told Ambassador the constitution and his commitment to a successful election preclude his resignation. End Summary. 2. (SBU) On November 6, Ambassador and poloff (notetaker) called on Chief Election Commissioner Muhammad Aziz. Al [...]	2006-11-07 10:07:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM BG
06DHAKA6634	SCENESETTER FOR A/S BOUCHER'S VISIT TO BANGLADESH [...] (C) Bangladesh is fixated on looming elections. Turbulent in the best of times, this year they are plagued by violence, a possible boycott, a wobbly caretaker government, a meddling former ruling party, and an aggressive opposition divided on whether it really wants an election. Despite faci [...]	2006-11-09 08:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM BG
06DHAKA6635	SCENESETTER FOR A/S BOUCHER'S VISIT TO BANGLADESH [...] (C) Bangladesh is fixated on looming elections. Turbulent in the best of times, this year they are plagued by violence, a possible boycott, a wobbly caretaker government, a meddling former ruling party, and an aggressive opposition divided on whether it really wants an election. Despite faci [...]	2006-11-09 08:19:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM BG
06DHAKA6636	SEARCH FOR ALLEGED CHILD WORKERS AT HARVEST RICH [...] Summary: After a labor rights group acccused the Harvest Rich Garment factory of using child labor, Harvest Rich denied the allegations and produced some of the alleged child workers, who said they are 18 or older. Visiting buyers were unable to find any evidence of child workers, while NLC was [...]	2006-11-09 08:21:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ETRD PGOV CASC BG
06DHAKA6642	SECOND DAY OF OPPOSITION BLOCKADE GRIPS BANGLADESH [...] (SBU) Summary. In the second day of the nationwide transportation blockade led by the Awami League, one demonstrator in Dhaka was killed and several dozen injured. Clashes, however, were sporadic, the number of demonstrators was relatively modest, and the violence was less than many had feared [...]	2006-11-13 11:00:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM BG
06DHAKA6644	NATIONWIDE BLOCKADE CONTINUES AMID NEW TALKS [...] (SBU) Summary. There were no reports of major violence on the third day of the opposition's nationwide blockade. Last night, government officials met with representatives of the opposition coalition to discuss options for breaking the political impasse, and will meet with the former ruling c [...]	2006-11-14 10:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV BG
06DHAKA6647	DHAKA INCHES BACK TO NORMAL AMID RUMORS OF [...] (C) Summary. There were no reports of major incidents during the fourth day of the opposition's nationwide transportation blockade program in Bangladesh. Traffic is nearing normal levels in many areas of Dhaka, and demonstrators appear more festive than confrontational. Two Awami League lead [...]	2006-11-15 10:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV BG
06DHAKA6660	BLOCKADE SUSPENSION HINGES ON ELECTION COMMISSION [...] (C) Summary. Privately, the Awami League says that purging the Election Commission would secure its participation in the upcoming election, but many Bangladeshis doubt Chief Adviser Ahmed would let that happen and fear that an intensified nationwide blockade will resume on Monday. End Summary [...]	2006-11-16 10:29:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV BG
06DHAKA6662	DEA BASIC DRUG ENFORCEMENT TRAINING PROPOSAL AND [...] SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST. Pursuant to a 2002 Bilateral Letter of Agreement on Law Enforcement and Narcotics Control, Post Econ officer and regional DEA representatives in New Delhi propose to conduct a two week course April 2-13, 2007 designed to provide GOB participants basic training in t [...]	2006-11-19 00:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR PGOV BG
06DHAKA6665	BOUCHER STRESSES NON-VIOLENCE, DIALOGUE, AND FREE [...] (C) Summary. Assistant Secretary Boucher stressed to Bangladeshi political leaders U.S. government support for free, fair, credible and peaceful elections, and urged all parties to refrain from violence. Chief Advisor Ahmed expressed confidence that elections would take place peacefully and [...]	2006-11-19 08:21:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM BG
06DHAKA6668	RENEWED OPPOSITION BLOCKADE LOOMS [...] (SBU) Summary. With the two major parties still deadlocked over the composition of the Election Commission, the opposition's nationwide transportation blockades seems set to resume on Monday. End Summary. Blockade Set To Resume ---------------------- 2. (SBU) Late November 18, Presiden [...]	2006-11-19 10:45:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV BG

06DHAKA6683	TODAY'S ACTION AWAY FROM THE STREETS [...] (C) Summary. Embattled Chief Election Commissioner Aziz may be contemplating a long leave of absence, which could remove one opposition flash point, but the Awami League now demands that Chief Adviser Ahmed also go before lifting its nationwide blockade. Rumors that Chief Adviser Ahmed suffe [...]	2006-11-20 11:06:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PHUM PGOV BG
06DHAKA6692	EMBATTLED CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER EDGES CLOSER [...] (C) Summary. Though many pitfalls remain, new flexibility from both sides may soon produce a reconstituted election commission and an end to the nationwide blockade. End Summary. Exit Strategies for Aziz ------------------------ 2. (SBU) As the opposition's renewed nationwide transpor [...]	2006-11-22 10:01:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV BG
06DHAKA6709	OPPOSITION AGITATION CONTINUES AS ELECTION DATE [...] (SBU) Summary. The opposition continues to press wide-ranging demands through the courts and in the streets, but it is unclear whether it is prepared to resume its nationwide blockade. The Election Commission's announcement today that the election will be on January 21 may heighten anxieties [...]	2006-11-27 09:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV BG
06DHAKA6719	ZIA TO AMBASSADOR: YOU'RE ALL PRO-AWAMI LEAGUE [...] (SBU) Late November 29, Ambassador met for 75 minutes with Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia, who has recently taken the initiative to reach out to key chiefs of mission. Former Foreign Minister Morshed Khan, party secretary general Mannan Bhuiyan, and former foreign affairs [...]	2006-11-30 07:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV BG
06DHAKA6724	BANGLADESH HEADS TOWARD RENEWED OPPOSITION BLOCKADE [...] (SBU) Summary. The government and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party have offered some changes in the election schedule, but the Awami League says this is not enough to avert a resumption of its nationwide blockade. Political tensions are inching up, as reflected by an apparent rampage this af [...]	2006-11-30 10:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PHUM PGOV BG
06DHAKA6738	EMERGING LEADERS IN BANGLADESH (C-NE6-01896) [...] No summary [...]	2006-12-04 09:11:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PINR PGOV BG
06DHAKA6739	OPPOSITION REJECTS COMPROMISE PACKAGE BUT TALKS [...] (C) Summary. Opposition leaders dismissed a compromise package and vowed to press on with their nationwide blockade program, but talks continue to break the logjam. The blockade is not being vigorously enforced, but inter-city transportation arteries are blocked, and some officials fear a pr [...]	2006-12-04 09:38:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV BG
06DHAKA6763	HASINA RULES OUT NEW TALKS WITH INTERIM MINISTERS [...] (C) Summary. As the army deployed today nationwide "to aid civil administration," Awami League president Sheikh Hasina told Ambassador there is no point in resuming talks with Caretaker Government advisers because "they know our position and they know what to do." Publicly, the Awami League [...]	2006-12-10 09:35:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PHUM BG
06DHAKA6767	CARETAKER ADVISERS REPORTEDLY RESCIND RESIGNATIONS [...] (C) Summary. Chief Adviser Ahmed has reportedly persuaded at least three of the four advisers who tendered their resignations today to step back and join other advisors in a meeting with Ahmed to discuss their concerns about his performance. In response to press reports of the resignations, [...]	2006-12-11 09:44:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PHUM PGOV BG
06DHAKA6777	CHIEF ADVISER ASSURES ARMY WILL BE NEUTRAL [...] (C) Summary. Chief Adviser Ahmed told Ambassador that controversial Election Commissioner Modahbir Chowdhury will be replace with a pro-Awami League civil servant, and that army units deployed in aid to civil administration have strict instructs to act neutrally. End Summary. 2. (SBU) On [...]	2006-12-13 07:57:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV BG
06DHAKA6780	HASINA REPORTEDLY ORDERS TROOPS TO PREPARE FOR [...] (C) At 1430 local December 13, Awami League Organizing Secretary Mukhul Bose called us to report that he had just SIPDIS left a meeting where party president Sheikh Hasina had instructed mid-level officials to prepare for elections. She reportedly stated she would continue to voice various [...]	2006-12-13 08:55:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV BG
06DHAKA6782	GASTRIGHT PRESSES NON-VIOLENCE AND FLEXIBILITY ON [...] (SBU) Summary and Introduction. On December 4-5, SCA Deputy Assistant Secretary John Gastright met with senior leaders of Bangladeshi's two major parties, Acting Chief Election Commissioner Rahman, Caretaker Government Advisor Akbar Ali Khan, and business leaders about the state of Bangladesh [...]	2006-12-13 09:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV BG
06DHAKA6790	UNHCR REPORTS PROGRESS ON ROHINGYAS [...] (C) On December 12 UNHCR Resident Representative Pia Pritz-Phiri updated POLOFF on the Rohingya refugee situation. Pritz-Phiri said she was preparing to sign UNHCR's 2007 sub-agreement with the GOB the following day. She said that in contrast to the 2006 agreement, which was completed only in [...]	2006-12-17 03:52:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREF PHUM BG
06DHAKA6791	UNHCR REPORTS PROGRESS ON ROHINGYAS [...] (C) On December 12 UNHCR Resident Representative Pia Pritz-Phiri updated POLOFF on the Rohingya refugee situation. Pritz-Phiri said she was preparing to sign UNHCR's 2007 sub-agreement with the GOB the following day. She said that in contrast to the 2006 agreement, which was completed only in [...]	2006-12-17 08:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREF PHUM BG
06DHAKA6792	UNHCR REPORTS PROGRESS ON ROHINGYAS [...] (C) On December 12 UNHCR Resident Representative Pia Pritz-Phiri updated POLOFF on the Rohingya refugee situation. Pritz-Phiri said she was preparing to sign UNHCR's 2007 sub-agreement with the GOB the following day. She said that in contrast to the 2006 agreement, which was completed only in [...]	2006-12-17 08:11:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREF PHUM BG
06DHAKA6808	AWAMI LEAGUE DENIES RECEIVING COMPROMISE PACKAGE [...] (C) Late December 19, presidential adviser Mukhles Rahman Chowdhury told us that a caretaker government proposal has been delivered to the leaders of the Awami League (AL) and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The proposal called for Hasina's written commitment to participate in election [...]	2006-12-19 10:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV BG
06DHAKA682	DHAKA COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO DOE/NNSA/NNTRAV [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes and grants country clearance for the March 3-10 visit of U.S. International Radiological Threat Reduction Program team: Anne Stuart Kohnen, James Lewis Kauber, John Frank Pelletier, and Daniel Mack Rutherford. Control officer is Sarah Duffy, Economic Officer, Political [...]	2006-02-09 00:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ENRG KNNP PARM OTRA BG
06DHAKA683	IMPLEMENTATION OF WRWC EPZ LAW PRESSES ON [...] (SBU) The Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority (BEPZA) continues to press ahead in implementing the EPZ Workers Association and Industrial Relations Act, 2004 (the EPZ Law). BEPZA's Savar Export Processing Zone General Manager Kamal Ahkter told laboff that by the beginning of February, [...]	2006-02-09 00:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ETRD PGOV BG
06DHAKA6844	AWAMI LEAGUE SIGNS ELECTORAL PACT WITH ISLAMIC [...] (SBU) News on December 24 that the Awami League (AL) would contest the elections was overshadowed by reports the AL had entered into an election pact with an Islamic party. The press reported that AL General Secretary Abdul Jalil had signed a memorandum of understanding with the Khelafat-e-Maj [...]	2006-12-28 09:35:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM BG
06DHAKA701	VISAS VIPER SUBMISSION FOR JANUARY 2006 [...] (C) Dhaka's Visa Viper Committee met on January 31, 2006 and discussed two categories of individuals to be submitted to Visas Viper: a list of names which the Bangladesh Government has submitted to Interpol for "Red Notices" and a JMB member who admitted to surveillance of Peace Corps volun [...]	2006-02-09 06:56:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	BG CVIS PTER
06DHAKA705	MICRO-CREDIT BANK BOSS PROPOSES POLITICAL FORMULA [...] (SBU) On February 4, micro-credit pioneer and Grameen Bank Managin Dr. Muhammad Yunus proposed that political parties choose a respected find a solution to the deadlock over modalities for holding the next elections. Speaking at a gala dinner to commemorate the founding of Star newspaper, Yunu [...]	2006-02-09 08:37:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV BG BGD
06DHAKA706	MORE PROTESTS PLANNED AGAINST DANISH AND EUROPEAN EMBASSIES [...] (U) According to police sources, several Islamic groups have plann a protest around the Baitul MukarramNationalMosque on Friday, Febru (after Friday prayers) followed bya march towards the Danish, French and the EC Mission. The protests are in response to the cartoons publ western newspapers de [...]	2006-02-09 09:21:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC PTER BG
06DHAKA708	CODEL CROWLEY - BANGLADESH POC [...] Post welcomes the visit of CODEL Crowley as outlined in reftel. Control Officer/POC for Bangladesh is: David W. Renz Economic and Commercial Chief 8802 885-5500 x2532 (office) 8802 882-4008 (office fax) 8802 885-5500 (Embassy main switchboard, 24/7 coverage) 8802 882-3744 (Embassy ma [...]	2006-02-09 09:22:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN BG IN GM UK
06DHAKA709	HOME MINISTER BLAMES INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES FOR [...] (C) Summary: Home Minister Babar assured CDA that he agreed "100 per cent" that BDG intelligence agencies should inform the U.S. Embassy promptly of threats against American interests, that he would remind them of this responsibility, and that he would inform the Prime Minister about this situ [...]	2006-02-09 09:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER ASEC PGOV BG
06DHAKA715	MORE PROTESTS PLANNED AGAINST DANISH AND EUROPEAN [...] (U) According to police sources, several Islamic groups have planned to organize a protest around the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque on Friday, February 10 at 1500 (after Friday prayers) followed by a march towards the Danish, French, and Italian embassies and the EC Mission. The protests are [...]	2006-02-12 00:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC PTER BG
06DHAKA716	MORE PROTESTS PLANNED AGAINST DANISH AND EUROPEAN [...] (U) According to police sources, several Islamic groups have planned to organize a protest around the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque on Friday, February 10 at 1500 (after Friday prayers) followed by a march towards the Danish, French, and Italian embassies and the EC Mission. The protests are [...]	2006-02-12 00:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC PTER BG
06DHAKA717	MORE PROTESTS PLANNED AGAINST DANISH AND EUROPEAN EMBASSIES [...] (U) According to police sources, several Islamic groups have plann 2. (U) The demonstration will originate from the downtown Dhaka Baitu 3. (U) There have been other smaller demonstrations in downtown Dhaka 4. (SBU) On February 8, Home Minister of State Babar assured Charge t 5. (SBU) RSO [...]	2006-02-12 00:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC PTER BG
06DHAKA721	CONTINUED PROTESTS AGAINST DANISH AND EUROPEAN [...] (U) According to police sources, several Islamic groups have planned to organize a protest around the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque on Monday, February 13, 2006 at 1600 hours followed by a march towards the National parliament. The protests have been called because of the cartoons depicting [...]	2006-02-12 05:16:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC PTER BG
06DHAKA752	MICRO-CREDIT BANK BOSS PROPOSES POLITICAL FORMULA [...] (SBU) On February 4, micro-credit pioneer and Grameen Bank Managing Director Dr. Muhammad Yunus proposed that political parties choose a respected citizen to find a solution to the deadlock over modalities for holding the next general elections. Speaking at a gala dinner to commemorate the fo [...]	2006-02-13 01:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV BG BGD
06DHAKA753	MICRO-CREDIT BANK BOSS PROPOSES POLITICAL FORMULA [...] (SBU) On February 4, micro-credit pioneer and Grameen Bank Managing Director Dr. Muhammad Yunus proposed that political parties choose a respected citizen to find a solution to the deadlock over modalities for holding the next general elections. Speaking at a gala dinner to commemorate the fo [...]	2006-02-13 01:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV BG BGD
06DHAKA758	Media Reaction: Prophet's Cartoon, Iran Nuclear [...] No summary [...]	2006-02-13 06:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
06DHAKA765	BANGLADESH DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON DEFEATING [...] (U) Acting Deputy Chief of Mission delivered demarche (reftel) on February 13, 2006 to Mr. Fazlul Karim, Director General of United Nations Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Karim had no substantive response. CHAMMAS [...]	2006-02-13 09:18:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL BG UNSC UN
06DHAKA767	BANGLADESH DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON THE IAEA REPORTS [...] (U) Acting Deputy Chief of Mission delivered information (reftel) on February 13, 2006 to Mr. Fazlul Karim, Director General of United Nations Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Karim had no substantive response. CHAMMAS [...]	2006-02-13 09:18:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KNNP PARM PREL AORC BG UNSC UNGA
06DHAKA768	JAMA'ATUL MUJAHIDEEN BANGLADESH'S "THREE TIERS OF [...] (C/NF) Summary. This telegram reviews Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh's (JMB) target selection and the evolution of its tactics since the August 17 bomb blasts. It also lays out JMB,s &Three Tiers of Threat8 as articulated to us by two senior Bangladeshi police officials, and highlights Emba [...]	2006-02-13 09:18:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER KISL ASEC BG
06DHAKA769	BOI NO LONGER OPTIMISTIC ABOUT TATA INVESTMENT [...] (C) Summary: BOI Executive Chairman Mahmudur Rahman says the $2.5 billion Tata project is effectively dead, thanks in part to both the ruling BNP and the opposition AL have turning it into a political football. End Summary. 2. (SBU) EconOff met with Board of Investment (BOI) Executive Cha [...]	2006-02-13 10:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EINV ETRD ECON BG
06DHAKA775	SOLICITATION FOR INCLE FUNDS [...] Per reftel, post is forwarding the following TIP proposal submitted by the Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Training and Development (OPDAT) at the US Department of Justice. It is our understanding that this same proposal has already been submitted directly to the G/TIP office. 2. Post s [...]	2006-02-14 00:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL BG
06DHAKA776	REQUEST FOR ESF FUNDING [...] Per reftel, post is forwarding the following TIP proposal submitted from the Daywalka Foundation. Post supports the enclosed proposal. 2. Daywalka, in cooperation with the International Organization for Migration (IOM),submitted this 2 year proposal for funding in 2005 with Post's input [...]	2006-02-14 00:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KWMN KCRM PHUM ELAB PREL SMIG ASEC BG PGOV
06DHAKA810	BANGLADESH: UNESCO CONVENTION ON CULTURAL [...] (SBU) Embassy contacted Dr. Hamidur Rashid, Director, United Nations Wing, Ministry of Foreign Affairs for an update on BDG's position on the UNESCO Convention on Cultural Expression. Dr. Rashid was unaware of BDG's position on the convention and directed embassy to other MFA offices. 2. ( [...]	2006-02-14 07:23:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD SCUL BG UNESCO
06DHAKA820	SCENESETTER FOR CODEL CROWLEY [...] (SBU) Everything and nothing has changed since your last visit to Bangladesh in January 2004. The economy continues to grow annually at a robust 5-6 percent, but infrastructure and other problems prevent real inroads on poverty reduction. The feared loss of jobs in the garment industry with t [...]	2006-02-14 10:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OREP BG BGD
06DHAKA846	LEGAL PROCESS PUTS WORLD BANK COUNTRY DIRECTOR AT [...] (C) World Bank Bangladesh Country Director Christine Wallich met February 12 with CDA Chammas and Econoff concerning a long-running court case involving termination of a former, politically well-connected employee. Court decisions in the case have called into question the immunity of the W [...]	2006-02-15 09:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN EAID CVIS BG WB
06DHAKA866	JAMAATUL MUJAHEDIN AND LAW AND ORDER IN RAJSHAHI [...] (C) Summary: Residents of Rajshahi told poloff that Jamaatul Mujahedin Bangladesh (JMB) were once considered favorably when, at first, JMB fought back against the Sharbahara, "leftist" criminals who had plagued citizens for decades. However, the JMB began demanding money for their protection [...]	2006-02-16 08:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER KISL PGOV BD BG BGD
06DHAKA867	CONTRASTING LOCAL VIEWS ON DR. GHALIB [...] (SBU) Summary: Ahle Hadith Andolan Amir Assadullah Ghalib remains in prison while Ahle Hadith supporters claim his innocence, state their movement is non-political, is not a terrorist organization, and has no ties with JMB. Ghalib's proponents say his arrest was politically motivated, possibly [...]	2006-02-16 09:05:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KISL PTER PGOV BG JI
06DHAKA880	BANGLADESH DELIVERED DEMARCHE ON THE APPOINTMENT [...] No summary [...]	2006-02-20 02:52:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL BG UN
06DHAKA887	Media Reaction: Prophet's Cartoon;Dhaka [...] No summary [...]	2006-02-20 08:38:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OIIP OPRC KPAO PREL ETRD PTER ASEC BG OCII
06DHAKA993	COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO OPIC OFFICER: LYNN [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes and grants country clearance for Lynn Nguyen's March 14 and 15 visit. Control officer is Dayle Johns, Economic Officer, Political/Economic Section (office) 880-2-885-5500 ext. 2206, (fax) 880-2-882-4008, (home) 885-5550, (cell) 011-804-344. 2. Per reftel, Embassy [...]	2006-02-27 09:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	BG EINV OTRA
06DHAKA994	BANGLADESH DEMARCHE DELIVERED FOR REQUEST FOR [...] No summary [...]	2006-02-27 09:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM KPAO PREL PGOV PTER BG
06DHAKA995	BANGLADESH DELIVERED DEMARCHE ON MESSAGE ON HOST [...] No summary [...]	2006-02-27 09:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER BG
06DHAKA997	FRAUD SUMMARY - DHAKA [...] SUMMARY. Dhaka is a high fraud post with a full-time FPM and a busy FPU. Fraud, especially in IV and DV cases, is a daily occurrence for adjudicators, and is most often found in ages of children, marital status, and qualification for the DV program. Most Bangladeshi documents are unreliable, [...]	2006-02-27 10:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	CMGT KFRD ASEC CVIS CPAS BG
06ISLAMABAD8327	D-8 DEMARCHE DELIVERED [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-09 05:58:00	Embassy Islamabad	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	BG EG ID IR IS IZ MOPS MY NI PGOV PK PREL
06KIGALI228	HOTEL RWANDA MANAGER NO HERO TO GOR [...] (C) Summary. There has been an ongoing public campaign to discredit Paul Rusesabagina, the former manager of Hotel des Mille Collines during the 1994 genocide and current hero in the US and Europe due to the film 'Hotel Rwanda', in Rwanda. The efforts to damage the reputation of Mr. Rusesabagin [...]	2006-03-08 06:45:00	Embassy Kigali	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV PHUM PINR RW BG
06KUWAIT262	FREEDOM AGENDA: EMBASSY INITIATES KUWAIT [...] Post organized and hosted on January 24th a meeting of labor officials from source countries for expatriate labor in Kuwait to engage on how to better work together to improve the status of Kuwait's large expatriate labor force. Representatives from the embassies of Bangladesh, Indonesia, Paki [...]	2006-01-25 14:44:00	Embassy Kuwait	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM ELAB CE BG ID RP PK IN KU
06KUWAIT3445	SECURITY ISSUES, BORDER INCIDENT HIGHLIGHT KUWAIT [...] (C/NF) The Ambassador met with Kuwaiti First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Minister of the Interior Shaykh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on August 22. The Ambassador reiterated the U.S. offer of cooperation and support for moving the Gulf Security Dialogue forward and ex [...]	2006-08-23 12:30:00	Embassy Kuwait	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PINS PBTS EAIR BG KU
06NEWDELHI2229	GOI GETS GOOD ATMOSPHERICS BUT LITTLE SUBSTANCE [...] (C) Summary: The GOI went to great lengths to cast a positive glow over Bangladesh Prime Minister Zia's March 20-22 visit to New Delhi in an effort to improve the tone of the bilateral relationship. Our MEA contacts lamented that this positive turn-around came just in time for Zia's lame duc [...]	2006-03-31 13:37:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER EINV ETRD ENRG EPET IN BG
06NEWDELHI2323	INDIA GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT SAARC [...] (C) Summary: PolCouns and Poloff's April 4 introductory call on Preeti Saran, the new MEA Joint Secretary for SAARC, revealed an element in the GOI that is generally upbeat about SAARC's potential to improve regional cooperation, in line with Prime Minister Singh's long-term vision of Indian [...]	2006-04-05 14:03:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ETRD ENRG ECIN EAID IN AF BG BT
06NEWDELHI6520	INDIA, US "CONVERGE" ON SRI LANKA, LESS ON [...] (C) Summary. In a September 18 courtesy call, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Joint Secretary Mohan Kumar told PolCouns: -- India and the U.S. have a "broad convergence" of interests on Sri Lanka; -- India continues to tell the GSL that there can be no military solution to the conflict, [...]	2006-09-19 10:26:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER KDEM CE BG IN
06NEWDELHI7762	AN INTRODUCTORY MEETING WITH COMMUNIST LEADER [...] (C) Summary: In a November 13 meeting with PolCouns, CPI(M) leader and ideologue Sitaram Yechury expressed a desire to maintain regular relations with the Embassy. With a straight face, Yechury was adamant that good relations benefited both India and the US and had moved beyond the stage of [...]	2006-11-13 11:52:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ELAB PGOV PINR PREL IN BG NP SL
06NEWDELHI8156	RUMORS ABOUT BANGLADESH; MEA CONTINUES TO DENY AID [...] (C) SUMMARY: MEA Joint Secretary (Bangladesh, Burma Sri Lanka, Maldives) Mohan Kumar informed PolCouns that rumors are rife in Dhaka that the U.S. wants neither Sheikh Hasina, leader of the Awami League (AL),nor Khaleda Zia, head of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP),to win January's s [...]	2006-12-05 12:54:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR MASS PTER KISL IN BG
06NEWDELHI8356	HOME MINISTRY AGREES TO CLOSER COUNTERTERRORISM [...] (C) SUMMARY: In an extremely collegial exchange, S/CT Deputy Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Virginia Palmer identified several areas for future counterterrorism (CT) cooperation in a Dec. 8 meeting with three senior Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) officials, who briefed her on the current [...]	2006-12-15 01:01:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL PGOV PARM KISL PK BG IN
06PARIS282	FM DOUSTE-BLAZY VISIT TO LIBYA FOCUSES ON PLIGHT [...] (U) This message contains an action request for Washington in para 10. 2. (C) Summary: FM Douste-Blazy's January 5 visit to Libya focused on French assistance offers to HIV-infected children in Benghazi, in an effort to help facilitate the release of Bulgarian/Palestinian medics wrongly con [...]	2006-01-17 06:28:00	Embassy Paris	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL LY BG FR
06ROME626	AVIAN INFLUENZA: FAO DISCUSSIONS ON INCIDENT [...] Summary: In discussions over the past week, FAO Senior Veterinary Officer Juan Lubroth and Senior Operations Officer Cristina Amaral updated us on FAO activities to combat Avian Influenza (AI). FAO senior management is acting to remove management constraints by: a) instituting a special wai [...]	2006-03-01 16:52:00	Embassy Rome	UNCLASSIFIED	KFLU EAGR EAID CASC SENV SOCI TBIO BG BM CB EG ID KE LA ML NI VM FAO WHO AVIAN INFLUENZA
06SARAJEVO1748	BOSNIA: CITIZENSHIP REVIEW UNDERWAY AS NEGATIVE [...] (S) SUMMARY: The Embassy has been working with the GBiH for more than a year to address the potential threat posed by mujaheddin improperly granted citizenship after the 1992-1995 war. The BiH Citizenship Review Commission, established in January 2006 to review these cases, has received around [...]	2006-08-04 06:09:00	Embassy Sarajevo	SECRET	PTER ASEC PREL PGOV BG
06SARAJEVO1774	CROAT COMMANDER SURRENDERS SELF TO FACE WAR CRIMES [...] No summary [...]	2006-08-07 08:26:00	Embassy Sarajevo	UNCLASSIFIED	ICTY KAWC PHUM PREL PGOV BG
06SOFIA1230	BULGARIAN PRISONERS IN LIBYA: SOFIA SEEKS [...] (C) SUMMARY. After the August 29 court hearing in Tripoli (ref),Bulgarian officials are showing signs of guarded optimism that the current judicial process may run its course before the end of September. This would open the way for a political decision to return to Bulgaria the six nurses i [...]	2006-08-30 14:26:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM LY BG
06SOFIA1291	BULGARIA: FM KALFIN WILL ATTEND SECRETARY'S [...] No summary [...]	2006-09-12 12:09:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL NATO OPDC UNGA BG
06SOFIA1579	BULGARIA: DRAFT UNSCR IRAQ RESOLUTION AND [...] No summary [...]	2006-11-20 12:15:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PARM UNSC IZ BG
06SOFIA1667	BULGARIANS READY TO EXTEND ASHRAF MISSION AFTER [...] (S) SUMMARY: Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev and Foreign Minister Ivailo Kalfin visited Iraq on December 12-13, meeting senior Iraqi officials and sending early Christmas greetings to Bulgarian troops at Camp Ashraf. FM Kalfin described a worrying security situation, but stated that [...]	2006-12-15 09:33:00	Embassy Sofia	SECRET	PREL PGOV MARR MOPS IZ BG
06SOFIA233	BULGARIA CONFIRMS FIRST CASE OF AVIAN FLU [...] (U) SUMMARY: Bulgarian officials on February 12 confirmed the country's first case of avian flu. Authorities over the weekend were informed by a British reference lab that a wild swan found in the Danube near the Northwestern town of Vidin had tested positive for the deadly H5N1 virus. Two ot [...]	2006-02-13 16:08:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED	TBIO KSTH KFLU ECON PREL SOCI WHO BG
06SOFIA372	BULGARIANS DISCUSS IRAQ, JOINT BASES, [...] (U) This is an action request, please see para 4. SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST -------------------------- 2. (C) EUR DAS Mark Pekala met March 9-10 with Bulgarian officials to discuss, inter alia, Bulgaria's follow-on mission in Iraq, ongoing negotiations on the use of Bulgarian military b [...]	2006-03-14 11:30:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR ECON KCRM KDEM LY IZ BG
06SOFIA562	SCENESETTER FOR YOUR BILATERAL PROGRAM IN SOFIA [...] (C) SUMMARY. All of Bulgaria -- and many others in the region -- will be watching April 27 as you and Foreign Minister Kalfin sign in Sofia the Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA),which gives U.S. military forces access to Bulgarian bases. The long-awaited agreement will be the highlight of [...]	2006-04-20 12:55:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR ENRG EINV OVIP EUN LY IZ BG
06SOFIA565	SCENESETTER FOR YOUR BILATERAL PROGRAM IN SOFIA [...] (C) SUMMARY. All of Bulgaria -- and many others in the region -- will be watching April 27 as you and Foreign Minister Kalfin sign in Sofia the Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA),which gives U.S. military forces access to Bulgarian bases. The long-awaited agreement will be the highlight of [...]	2006-04-20 14:45:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR ENRG EINV OVIP EUN LY IZ BG
06SOFIA579	YOUR MEETING MAY 4 WITH BULGARIAN PRESIDENT [...] (C) Bulgarian President Georgi Purvanov, whom you will meet May 4 in Vilnius, Lithuania, has played a key role in ensuring the continuity of this country's pro-U.S. foreign policy through three administrations in Sofia. By any measure -- percentage of GDP spent on deployments abroad, number o [...]	2006-04-25 12:57:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR EUN LY IZ BG
06SOFIA59	BULGARIA'S LATEST RESPONSE TO AVIAN FLU [...] (U) The Embassy's avian flu working group met January 12 to discuss the GOB's latest response to the threat of AI following the recent deaths of three people in neighboring Turkey from the virus. It also reviewed Post's AI tripwires and agreed none had been reached. According to Embassy cont [...]	2006-01-13 15:22:00	Embassy Sofia	UNCLASSIFIED	TBIO ECON PREL SOCI BG KSTH WHO
06SOFIA926	BULGARIAN CHIEF PROSECUTOR'S JULY 9-13 VISIT TO [...] (C) SUMMARY: New Chief Prosecutor Boris Velchev is arguably Bulgaria's best hope for fighting organized crime and related political corruption. His position under the constitution gives him vast powers, which, if wielded effectively, could put a major crimp in the activities of organized cr [...]	2006-07-05 07:28:00	Embassy Sofia	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KCOR KCRM OVIP BG
06SOFIA958	ZFR ONE YEAR AFTER ELECTIONS, STANISHEV EXCEEDING [...] No summary [...]	2006-07-10 13:04:00	Embassy Sofia	SECRET	PREL MARR ECON PGOV IZ BG
06SOFIA968	ONE YEAR AFTER ELECTIONS, STANISHEV EXCEEDING [...] (C) Summary. After ten months in office, the coalition government led by Socialist (BSP) Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev has surprised observers with its consistently pro-U.S. foreign policy, conservative fiscal policy and relative internal stability. Stanishev's government quickly reversed [...]	2006-07-11 12:06:00	Embassy Sofia	SECRET	PREL MARR ECON PGOV IZ BG
06TAIPEI479	POU CHEN GROUP FOCUSES ON CHINA'S RETAIL MARKET AND [...] (SBU) Summary. As widely reported in the Taiwan press, Taiwanese businessmen have largely greeted President Chen's exhortation to avoid excessive focus on the mainland either negatively or dismissively. However, according to Chi Jui Tsai, Chairman of Pou Chen Group, the world's largest shoe [...]	2006-02-15 08:21:00	American Institute Taiwan, Taipei	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON PGOV PREL TW HK CH BG IN
06USUNNEWYORK592	BANGLADESH: HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL CANDIDACY [...] Mission received a note from the Permanent Mission of the People's Republic of Bangladesh to the United Nations requesting USG support for its candidature to the Human Rights Council. The elections will be held in New York in May 2006. 2. Mission will respond that careful consideration w [...]	2006-03-24 14:47:00	USUN New York	UNCLASSIFIED	AORC PHUM UN BG
07AMMAN2211	BANGLADESHI DEATH IN JORDAN'S QIZ UNDER [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On May 8, a Bangladeshi worker in one of Jordan's QIZ factories died in his sleep after working a 22-hour shift. The cause of death listed on police records was acute pneumonia. Operations managers at the factory claim that in an attempt to complete a newly placed monthly orde [...]	2007-05-24 08:19:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB ETRD GTIP KTEX BG JO
07AMMAN2392	LABOR MINISTRY CALLS LATEST NLC REPORT "OLD NEWS"; [...] (SBU) Summary: On June 1, the New York-based National Labor Committee (NLC) released a third report on labor violations at five factories in Jordan. Jordan's Ministry of Labor (MOL) responded in a press release that MOL welcomed the NLC's efforts to help identify labor violations, but had re [...]	2007-06-05 15:41:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB ETRD GTIP KTEX BG JO
07AMMAN434	GOJ COMMITED TO RESOLVING LABOR PROBLEM; [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: GoJ officials continue to pledge their commitment to resolving labor issues in Jordan. In response to Ambassador's warnings that congressional and U.S. investor concern is deepening, the labor minister highlighted positive steps taken to date and plans for the coming months, pa [...]	2007-02-01 10:15:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB ETRD GTIP KTEX BG JO
07AMMAN519	GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECTOR RESPOND POSITIVELY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: USTR Middle East Director met with the Ministers of Industry and Trade, Justice, and Labor and with private-sector representatives to discuss labor conditions in Jordan's garment sector during a visit January 31-February 1. With government officials, USTR emphasized three key po [...]	2007-02-05 13:45:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB ETRD GTIP KTEX BG JO
07BRUSSELS1462	A/S BOUCHER DISCUSSES SOUTH ASIA WITH THE EU [...] (C) SUMMARY: On April 17, Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher led the U.S. South Asia delegation to the COASI (the EU's Asia-Oceania Working Party) Troika on South Asia, discussing Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, U.S.-EU-India relations, and the situati [...]	2007-05-02 12:49:00	USEU Brussels	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV EUN AF PK IN CE NP BG
07CALCUTTA10	ULFA GOES ON A KILLING SPREE AGAINST HINDU "OUTSIDERS" [...] (SBU) Summary: Over the January 5-7 weekend, ethnic insurgent separatists from the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) carried out a string of attacks in remote areas of Assam, killing more than 65 people. The majority of attacks targeted migrant Bihari workers from India's Hindi- speakin [...]	2007-01-08 12:02:00	Consulate Kolkata	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER ASEC PGOV IN BG PREL PBTS PHUM PINR
07CALCUTTA16	ASSAM SITREP - JANUARY 10, 2007 [...] (SBU) On January 9, Defense Minister A K Anthony and Army Chief J.J. Singh met Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and local Army officials of the 4 Corps in Assam to review the security situation in the state. There are reports of a mass exodus of Hindi-speaking migrants from Assam following th [...]	2007-01-10 12:50:00	Consulate Kolkata	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER PHUM ASEC CASC MARR IN BG
07CALCUTTA24	ULFA CONTINUES ITS WAVE OF VIOLENCE IN ASSAM [...] (SBU) Summary. The ethnic-Assamese terrorist group United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) continued its wave of violence in Assam over the past week January 15-22, bringing total casualties to near 90. Assam Chief Minister Gogoi has been appointed head of the Unified Command, which includes arm [...]	2007-01-22 13:42:00	Consulate Kolkata	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC PTER PHUM CASC MARR IN BG
07DHAKA1009	PRESSURE MOUNTS ON THE TWO LADIES [...] (C) Summary. Sensational allegations of personal misconduct, public moves to form a new political party, and new initiatives for political party reform have escalated the pressure on the "two ladies" to quit politics. Although the future looks bleak for Sheikh Hasina and Khaleda Zia, and the [...]	2007-06-19 08:52:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV BG
07DHAKA1011	AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL CALL ON FOREIGN ADVISER [...] (C) SUMMARY: During the Ambassador,s June 18 farewell call on Foreign Affairs Adviser Iftikar Chowdhury, the two discussed human rights (including GOB efforts to address those associated with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)),challenges facing the government, the ongoing corruption cases (i [...]	2007-06-20 01:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KDEM BG
07DHAKA1025	AMBASSADOR PAYS FAREWELL CALL ON CHIEF ADVISOR [...] SUMMARY: On June 19, the Ambassador paid a farewell call on Chief Advisor Fakhruddin Ahmed. Also present were America and Pacific Wing Director General Shahidul Islam, Personal Secretary to the Chief Advisor Kazi Aminul Islam, Deputy SIPDIS Press Secretary Helaluddin and Deputy Chief of Mis [...]	2007-06-21 08:52:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PHUM PGOV PREL BG
07DHAKA1028	CHAT WITH SELF PROCLAIMED COORDINATOR OF A NEW [...] (C) Summary. Poloff met with purported king's party leader Dr. Ferdaus Quarishi. Quarishi referred to himself as the coordinator for a movement that is filling a political vacuum with honest and seasoned politicians. He plans to draft a party constitution within three months and hold a party [...]	2007-06-24 01:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PHUM PGOV PREL BG
07DHAKA1035	NILFAMARI DISTRICT OUTBREAK CASE STUDY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The Nilfamari district first confirmed an outbreak of H5 in mid-April, 2007. United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization representatives studied the GOB response in that district and identified both positive and negative features, ranging from local villagers self-identify [...]	2007-06-24 03:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	TBIO KFLU PREL PGOV BG
07DHAKA1038	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR DISTINGUISHED VISITOR [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation for the Distinguished Visitor Orientation Tour in the U.S. from July 29 to August 5, 2007. Post vetting was completed on June 20, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by July [...]	2007-06-24 07:27:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1039	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR SENIOR INTERNATIONAL [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Senior International Defense Management Course to be held in Monterey, California. Post requests that vetting be completed by July 5, 2007, to provide sufficient time for process [...]	2007-06-24 07:27:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1040	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Aircraft Maintenance Officer Course to be held at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas from July 6 to October 12, 2007. Post vetting was completed on June 20, 2007. Post requests t [...]	2007-06-24 07:27:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1056	DEA TRAINING WELL RECEIVED BY BANGLADESHI [...] SUMMARY. A team of four DEA trainers delivered a two week Basic Drug Enforcement Seminar June 11 - 22 to a group of 31 enthusiastic Bangladeshi counter-narcotics officers. The course attendees came from four agencies and work at the field investigator to field supervisor level. END SUMMARY. [...]	2007-06-26 07:20:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL SNAR BG
07DHAKA1057	THE ONGOING CASE OF SHOAIB CHOUDHURY: HEADED FOR [...] (C) SUMMARY. In recent conversations with POLOFF, Bangladeshi journalist Salahuddin Shoaib Choudhury expressed his increasing confidence that his case is headed for dismissal. He cited a noticeable change in the government's attitude, specifically the replacement of his criminal trial judge a [...]	2007-06-26 08:11:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KGOV BG
07DHAKA1058	GOVERNMENT ATTENTION FOCUSED ON ADDRESSING MIGRANT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The Ministry of Expatriate Welfare pledged its cooperation with the Embassy in combating labor trafficking and tracking investigations and prosecutions of these cases. Deputy Secretary Datta outlined for us the various enforcement tools at their disposal, and described some of [...]	2007-06-26 08:22:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ETRD KCRM KWMN KFRD PHUM BG
07DHAKA1061	REFORM ACTIONS SPLITS POLITICAL PARTIES [...] (SBU) Summary: This week, reformers within the BNP and the AL announced reform efforts intended to make the political parties internal operations more democratic and as a consequence sideline current leaders. The proposals foreshadow a possible split in each of the parties. Leaders within th [...]	2007-06-28 08:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PHUM BG
07DHAKA1068	A VIEW FROM CHITTAGONG: STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. "Guide and support this government" was the refrain from journalists, businessmen, academics and other elites on a recent visit to Chittagong. While acknowledging problems and imperfections with the government, almost everyone endorsed its anti-corruption agenda and asked the [...]	2007-07-01 08:20:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KGOV KDEM ECON BG
07DHAKA1071	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR 31ST PACIFIC ARMIES MGMT [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation for the 31st Pacific Armies Management Seminar to be held in Sydney, Australia, from August 6 to 10, 2007. Post vetting was completed on June 28, 2007. Post requests that vetting be c [...]	2007-07-02 01:04:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1076	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL DEFENSE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation for the International Defense Management Course to be held in Dhaka from July 15 to 26, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 1, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by J [...]	2007-07-02 06:37:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG

07DHAKA1089	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING (ADDITIONAL NAMES) FOR [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following additional candidates have been selected for participation for the International Defense Management Course to be held in Dhaka from July 15 to 26, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 1, 2007. Post requests that vetting be com [...]	2007-07-03 06:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1092	RESPONSE TO INQUIRY RE. CLAIMS FACILITY FOR CAMEL [...] (U) At request of Department (reftel),Post has requested information from the GOB on the facility being set up by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to compensate camel jockeys. Post addressed Department's questions to the Ministry for Home Affairs (MOHA),which oversees anti-trafficking programs [...]	2007-07-03 08:00:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM KCRM KWMN AE SU PK MR BG
07DHAKA1095	GOVERNMENT'S PHOTO VOTER LIST PILOT PROJECT A [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The Bangladesh Election Commission's three-week pilot project to test new methodologies for compiling the voter list officially ended on June 28. The pilot, which took place in Sreepur north of Bangladesh, registered approximately 46,000 voters and tested different data collect [...]	2007-07-03 08:29:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KGOV KDEM BG
07DHAKA1096	POLITICAL INSIDER DESCRIBES POSSIBLE GOVERNMENT [...] (C) SUMMARY. Nazim Kamran Chowdhury, a prominent ad executive with close ties to the government, defended the government's decision to put off national elections until late 2008 and described his efforts to persuade the Chief Adviser to assert himself more politically. Chowdhury said the mili [...]	2007-07-04 23:23:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KGOV KDEM BG
07DHAKA1115	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR EXERCISE KHAN QUEST, JULY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in Exercise Khan Quest, in Ulaan Baatar, from July 24 to August 18, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 8, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by July 19, 2007, to provid [...]	2007-07-09 01:58:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1126	BANGLADESH: 527 REPORT [...] (SBU) The United States Government is aware of three (3) claims of United States persons that may be outstanding against the Government of Bangladesh (GOB). 2. a. Claimant A b. 1979 c. In 1977 Claimant A entered into an agreement with the GOB Ministry of Agriculture. [...]	2007-07-11 07:37:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV BG
07DHAKA1132	THEATER COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CPT BEMIS+1 [...] No summary [...]	2007-07-11 23:27:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OVIP PREL BG
07DHAKA1133	THEATER COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CPT BEMIS+1 [...] No summary [...]	2007-07-11 23:27:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OVIP PREL BG
07DHAKA1135	KILLING BY RAB SPARKS PROTESTS [...] (U) SUMMARY. A May 18 incident in northwestern Bangladesh has attracted unprecedented domestic criticism of the paramilitary Rapid Action Battalion (RAB). A man was allegedly beaten to death by RAB officers, resulting in a public protest and subsequent clampdown by the government. END SUMMAR [...]	2007-07-12 03:37:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV KGOV KDEM BG
07DHAKA1149	BNP REFORMER DISCUSSES STATE OF INTERNAL BNP [...] (C) Summary. On July 9, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) former MP Dr. Ziaul Haque Molla told poloff about the state of reform efforts taking place within the BNP. He said the BNP senior leaders are attempting to convince the National Executive Council to enact reforms, but that Zia is fig [...]	2007-07-15 07:29:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV PHUM BG
07DHAKA1152	SHEIKH HASINA ARRESTED FOR CORRUPTION AND MURDER [...] (SBU) In the early morning of July 16, joint police forces arrested former Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) Chairperson Sheikh Hasina for extortion and murder. Hasina stands accused of extorting $435,000 from Eastcoast Trading Ltd. for electricity power contracts as well as the involveme [...]	2007-07-16 08:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PHUM PGOV BG
07DHAKA1153	GOVERNMENT UNVEILS ROADMAP TO ELECTIONS BY END OF [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Bangladesh's Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) ATM Shamsul Huda announced a "roadmap" for elections in a press conference on July 15. The plan calls for national polls by December 2008, with staggered local elections beginning in January 2008. END SUMMARY. NATIONAL ELECTIONS [...]	2007-07-16 08:14:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV KGOV KDEM BG
07DHAKA1155	CORRUPTION TRIAL OF HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST COMMENCES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The corruption trial of human rights activist Sigma Huda (referred to locally as Sigma) and her husband, former government minister Nazrul Huda, began on July 9. At her first appearance in court on July 5 Sigma appeared frail but ambulatory. During the first week of the trial [...]	2007-07-17 09:03:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KDEM KWMN PHUM BG
07DHAKA1156	HASINA ARREST UPDATE - CHARGES CLARIFIED [...] No summary [...]	2007-07-17 09:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PHUM PGOV BG
07DHAKA1157	FIRSTHAND LOOK AT NORTHWEST DISTRICTS' RESPONSE TO BIRD [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Econoff and EconFSN visited Rangpur, Nilphamari and Lalmonirhat districts located in the northwest corner of Bangladesh July 1 Q 4 to assess in person the GOB response to recent avian influenza outbreaks. The visit showed that some information about avian influenza risks and e [...]	2007-07-18 02:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	TBIO KFLU ELAB PREL PGOV BG
07DHAKA1161	HASINA FACES NUMEROUS ALLEGATIONS OF CORRUPTION, [...] SUMMARY. (SBU) On July 16, Awami League president Sheikh Hasina was arrested at her Dhaka residence and brought to court on charges of extortion. The charges stem from an alleged bribe Hasina and her cousin, Sheikh Fazlul Karim Selim, extracted from a company seeking permission to build an e [...]	2007-07-18 09:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV KGOV KDEM BG
07DHAKA1162	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AIRBORNE & JUMPMASTER [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation for the Airborne & Jumpmaster course to be held at Fort Benning, Georgia from August 20 to October 5, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 18, 2007. Post requests that vetting be co [...]	2007-07-18 09:38:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1163	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR EXERCISE KHAN QUEST, JULY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in Exercise Khan Quest, in Ulaan Baatar, from July 24 to August 18, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 17, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by July 27, 2007, to pro [...]	2007-07-18 09:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1164	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL CRISIS: [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in International Crisis: Command & Control Course, in York Town, Virginia, from September 5-21,2007. Post vetting was completed on July 18, 2007. Post requests that vetting be complet [...]	2007-07-18 09:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA117	AVIAN INFLUENZA: BUILDING ANIMAL SURVEILLANCE [...] SUMMARY. Avian Influenza (AI) surveillance efforts in Bangladesh are expanding to include animal surveillance, but much work is needed. USAID conducted a local "Train the Trainers" program for the use of USAID-supplied personal protective equipment, decontamination equipment and field testi [...]	2007-01-22 07:40:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	TBIO KFLU KSCA PREL EAID WHO WB BG
07DHAKA1176	SENIOR ARMY OFFICER BRIEFS EMBASSY ON HASINA ARREST [...] (C) Summary: A senior military official told the Charge d'Affaires a.i. that Hasina was charged with one charge of extortion on July 16, 2007 and other charges would follow. He predicted that Khaleda Zia will soon be arrested and the ban on politics would be lifted after her arrest. He insiste [...]	2007-07-19 08:37:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	KDEM PHUM PGOV PREL BG
07DHAKA1186	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS LOGISTICS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the United Nations Logistics Course to be held at Port Dickson, Malaysia from July 30 to August 17, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 22, 2007. Post requests that vetting be [...]	2007-07-23 01:15:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA119	ARRESTS OF ALLEGED JMB TERRORISTS CONTINUE [...] (SBU) On January 14-18, the paramilitary Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) mounted new raids leading to the arrest of Jamaatul Mujahidin Bangladesh (JMB) operatives, this time at several locations near Dhaka based both on information developed from previous arrests (reftels) and on new information. [...]	2007-01-22 09:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PTER PGOV PREL KISL KCRM PHUM BG
07DHAKA1198	UN OFFICE OF DRUGS AND CRIME PROGRAM OFFICER ON [...] (C) On July 12, United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime Program Officer Oliver Stolpe, in Dhaka attending the Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption (GOPAC),told poloff about his discussions with Bangladeshis. He said that he talked to Chief of the Anti-Corruption Commiss [...]	2007-07-24 07:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV SNAR BG
07DHAKA1199	BANGLADESHI NGO "RUPANTAR" IS AGENT OF POSITIVE [...] In 1995 Rupantar (Bengali for "transformation") began promoting grassroots democratic organization, efficient and participatory local governance, gender equality and environmental awareness with USAID direct funding. Rupantar is now active in 61 of Bangladesh's 64 Districts focusing its activi [...]	2007-07-24 07:38:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL BG
07DHAKA120	CHIEF ADVISER LAYS OUT AGENDA WITH NO ELECTION DATE [...] (C) Summary. In a wide ranging address to the nation last night, Chief Adviser Ahmed declared his "main task" is to organize free, fair, peaceful, neutral, and broadly contested elections as soon as possible. However, he warned, elections outside a truly democratic environment would be meani [...]	2007-01-22 10:16:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM BG
07DHAKA1200	BANGLADESH: BLUE LANTERN REPORT ON DAKIV CORPORATION [...] SUMMARY. Post is pleased to confirm in response to reftel's Blue Lantern request that DAKIV is a bona fide business with a history of providing aircraft parts to the Bangladesh military. This is based on information obtained from research within the Embassy, discussions with outside sources, [...]	2007-07-24 08:29:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC BG
07DHAKA1207	AT 180 DAYS, A REPORT CARD ON BANGLADESH'S INTERIM [...] (C) SUMMARY. After 180 days in power, the interim government installed after the January 11 declaration of a state of emergency remains popular. It has racked up a series of accomplishments and corrected initial excesses, particularly in the area of human rights. The Election Commission has u [...]	2007-07-25 08:52:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BG
07DHAKA1218	BANGLADESH: PROMOTION OF ICRC STANDING COMMITTEE [...] No summary [...]	2007-07-26 07:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PREF PREL PHUM ICRC BG
07DHAKA1219	CHEVRON'S ARBITRATION ORDERED STAYED BY BANGLADESHI COURT [...] SUMMARY. Chevron Bangladesh, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chevron USA, was recently ordered by a local court in Bangladesh to halt international arbitration against the GOB stemming from a gas pipeline dispute with Petrobangla, a GOB corporation charged with oil, gas & minerals exploration an [...]	2007-07-26 09:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD EPET PREL BTIO BG
07DHAKA1220	GOVERNMENT PREPARES TO MOVE ROHINGYAS FROM TEKNAF [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Plans to move nearly 10,000 illegal Rohingya refugees from a makeshift camp to higher ground are moving apace, according to representatives of the Ministry of Food and Disaster Management. The situation in the two official refugee camps has improved, particularly with regards t [...]	2007-07-26 09:09:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL PREF BG
07DHAKA1221	BANGLADESH URGENT DEMARCHE FOR WHO SINGAPORE [...] No summary [...]	2007-07-26 09:09:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KFLU TBIO AORC PREL BG
07DHAKA1227	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PACIFIC AIR LIFT RALLY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation for the Pacific Air Lift Rally course to be held Jakarta, Indonesia from August 20 to 24, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 29, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed b [...]	2007-07-29 02:37:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1228	BANGALDESH: INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE SUPPRESSION OF [...] No summary [...]	2007-07-29 07:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER KNNP MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL BG
07DHAKA1233	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING SQUADRON OFFICER SCHOOL, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation for the Squadron Officer School to be held at Maxwell Air Force base, Alabama from September 4 to December 7, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 29, 2007. Post requests that vett [...]	2007-07-30 03:18:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1234	ANATOMY OF THE EXTORTION CASE AGAINST SHEIKH HASINA [...] (C) SUMMARY. On July 16, Awami League leader and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was detained by police and brought before a Dhaka magistrate, where she was accused of abetment in an extortion case. Authorities provided the Embassy with copies of evidence, including the confession of Shei [...]	2007-07-30 03:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KGOV KDEM BG
07DHAKA1235	AUTHORITIES PROVIDE SPECIAL JAIL ACCOMMODATIONS TO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. On July 16, Awami League president and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was arrested by police and arraigned on charges of abetting extortion. She is being held at a special sub-jail created for her on the grounds of Parliament. Over the past two weeks, authorities have made [...]	2007-07-30 05:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV KGOV KDEM BG
07DHAKA1236	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DOE LANDERS +2 [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes CHRISTOPHER LANDERS, DOUGLAS DAHL, and GARY STUBBLEFIELD on their August 4 Q 13, 2007 visit and grants country clearance contingent upon obtaining a Bangladeshi visa prior to arrival (see Paragraph 4.D. below). Although country clearance has been granted, visitors should [...]	2007-07-30 06:38:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ENRG KNNP PARM OTRA BG
07DHAKA1241	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR 18TH APCSS SENIOR [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation for the 18th APCSS Senior Executive Course course to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii from August 27-31, 2007. Post vetting was completed on July 30, 2007. Post requests that vetting be c [...]	2007-07-31 00:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1249	62ND UNGA: HIGH-LEVEL GOVERNMENT OF BANGLADESH [...] Post provides the following response to reftel regarding high-level GOB attendance and requests for meetings at the 62nd UNGA: B. Attendance of Head of Government Name/Title: Fakhruddin Ahmed, Chief Advisor of the Caretaker Government Dates of Travel: Not yet determined Spouse Attendance: [...]	2007-08-01 08:02:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KSEP OVIP PREL UNGA ITRA BG
07DHAKA1252	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR LEGAL ASPECTS IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Legal Aspects of Combating Terrorism Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh from August 12-16, 2007. Post vetting was completed on August 1, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed [...]	2007-08-02 02:14:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1263	BANGLADESH AI WORKING GROUP UPDATE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. With the pace of the outbreak's spread slowing over the past month, post's Avian Influenza (AI) Working Group met to share updated information about coordination between GOB ministries, between USG agencies, and between USG and GOB entities. While there has not yet been a confi [...]	2007-08-05 07:03:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	TBIO KFLU ELAB PREL PGOV BG
07DHAKA1265	CHEVRON'S INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION [...] (C) SUMMARY. Chevron Bangladesh filed for international arbitration of a dispute with Petrobangla pursuant to their contracts and treaties signed by Bangladesh. In response, Petrobangla filed a local case in Bangladesh seeking to stay that arbitration and recently received a court order gran [...]	2007-08-06 02:14:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EINV ECON ETRD EPET PREL KTIA BG
07DHAKA1267	BANGLADESH: COMMENTS REGARDING CALVERT SOCIAL INVESTMENT [...] Embassy Dhaka is pleased to respond to reftel's request for information regarding OPIC's potential support for CALVERT SOCIAL INVESTMENT FOUNDATION. Post has no credible information concerning potential ties to terrorism, money laundering, corruption or violations of law by Activists for Soci [...]	2007-08-06 07:29:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EINV ECON BG
07DHAKA1270	62ND UNGA: HIGH-LEVEL GOVERNMENT OF BANGLADESH [...] Post provides the following update to reftels regarding high-level GOB attendance and requests for meetings at the 62nd UNGA: B. Attendance of Head of Government Name/Title: Fakhruddin Ahmed, Chief Advisor of the Caretaker Government Dates of Travel: September 22, 2007 - September 28/29, 2 [...]	2007-08-06 08:06:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KSEP OVIP PREL UNGA ITRA BG
07DHAKA1279	NEW RUMORS OF NATIONAL UNITY GOVERNMENT PERCOLATE [...] (C) SUMMARY. Rumors of a "government of national unity" are making the rounds in Dhaka again. Several "reformists" from both main parties have raised this issue with us, arguing that a government without political elements lacks credibility and will fail. These pro-reform elements also argue [...]	2007-08-07 07:38:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PHUM PREL BG
07DHAKA128	15,000 ARRESTED IN ANTI-CORRUPTION, CRIME SWEEP [...] (C) SUMMARY. The 15,000 people arrested by police, army, and other security personnel since January 11 include established criminals as well as local and student leaders of both the Awami League and especially the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. Seven deaths in custody have been reported. Ther [...]	2007-01-23 09:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL BG
07DHAKA1280	GOVERNMENT LACKING EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS [...] (C) SUMMARY. The Chief Advisor,s Press Secretary laid out his communications strategy for the caretaker government and discussed the challenges of representing a technocratic and non-political government to the press. He was defensive on the issue of whether the government could be making its [...]	2007-08-07 07:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PHUM PREL BG
07DHAKA1282	BANGLADESH: DEMARCHE FOR CONVENTION AGAINST [...] No summary [...]	2007-08-07 08:14:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL UNGA BG
07DHAKA1295	CDA MEETS WITH HOME SECRETARY TO DISCUSS SECURITY, [...] (C) SUMMARY: In an August 8 meeting, Bangladeshi Home Secretary Abdul Karim assured CDA that Bangladesh would SIPDIS enhance security in light of recent threats by Al-Qaeda against U.S. diplomatic missions. In response to CDA's expressions of concern for those detained under the State of [...]	2007-08-09 08:34:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BG
07DHAKA13	AWAMI LEAGUE REVERSES COURSE, ANNOUNCES ELECTIONS [...] (C) SUMMARY. On January 3, Awami League (AL) leader Sheikh Hasina announced that the AL and its "grand alliance" partners would boycott and resist the January 22 parliamentary elections, claiming the Caretaker Government has failed to ensure the conditions necessary for free and fair elections [...]	2007-01-03 11:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM BG
07DHAKA1316	LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ASIA PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY STUDIES EXECUTIVE COURSE from OCTOBER 16 to DECEMBER 5, 2007. Post vetting was completed on August 13th, 2007. Post requests that vetting be co [...]	2007-08-14 01:06:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1321	BANGLADESH GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO 2007 TIP REPORT: [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The Embassy briefed Home Ministry and police officials on the 2007 Trafficking in Persons report. Most of the discussion focused on how to track labor migration abuse cases. The government agreed to include representatives of the Foreign and Expatriate Workers ministries in fut [...]	2007-08-14 07:58:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KCRM BG
07DHAKA1331	LEAHY VETTING FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVE SEMINAR, AUGUST [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Senior Executive Seminar course to be held in Garmisch, Germany from August 22 to August 29, 2008. Post vetting was completed on August 13th, 2007. Post requests that vetting be [...]	2007-08-15 05:25:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1333	BANGLADESH'S NUCLEAR POWER AMBITIONS [...] (C) SUMMARY. Bangladesh's power crisis continues to worsen, and the Caretaker Government would like to show progress in this area. Since the IAEA approved Bangladesh's intent to develop a nuclear power plant on June 24, Bangladesh has continued to express strong interest in pursuing nuclear [...]	2007-08-15 05:27:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	ENRG PREL BTIO TSPL BG KN
07DHAKA134	MFA ADVISER ASKS FOR USG PATIENCE, SUPPORT FOR [...] (C) Summary. MFA Advisor Iftikar Chowdhury asked Ambassador for patience and support for his government's broad reform agenda, which he said is essential for curing Bangladesh's acute political problems before holding elections "say in November." Ambassador stressed the importance of credibl [...]	2007-01-24 10:24:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PHUM PREL BG
07DHAKA1341	GENERAL DISSATISFACTION WITH CARETAKER GOVERNMENT [...] (C) SUMMARY. Rumors of changes in the caretaker government have been a popular parlor game in Dhaka since January 2007. Growing frustration over rising prices, energy shortages, and a lackluster response to flooding have fueled speculation and criticism about the caretaker government. Scenari [...]	2007-08-16 03:16:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PHUM PREL BG
07DHAKA1343	BANGLADESH GOVERNMENT REPORTS ON ACTIONS TAKEN [...] (SBU) The Expatriate Welfare Ministry, which regulates migrant labor issues in Bangladesh, provided updated statistics to the Embassy on actions it has taken against labor recruitment companies over the past three months, from May to July 2007. 2. (SBU) Bangladesh's labor export industry is [...]	2007-08-16 05:52:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KCRM BG
07DHAKA1349	ACTION REQUEST IN CHEVRON / PETROBANGLA ARBITRATION [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 8 and 9. 2. SUMMARY. (C) Petrobangla finds itself between a rock and a hard place with respect to its upcoming arbitration hearing with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) scheduled for August 20 in [...]	2007-08-16 08:31:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EINV ECON ETRD EPET PREL KTIA BG
07DHAKA1376	GOVERNMENT FACES TOUGHEST TEST AS VIOLENT PROTESTS ROCK [...] (SBU) Summary: Bangladesh's eight-month caretaker government is facing its severest political test yet after student protests at Dhaka University spilled into the capital's streets on August 21. If mishandled, the protests threaten to weaken the caretaker government and could tarnish the reput [...]	2007-08-21 09:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KGOV KDEM ASEC BG
07DHAKA1379	AS VERDICT IN TRIAL NEARS, SIGMA HUDA'S HEALTH [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Sigma Huda's sister Khushi Kabir discussed Sigma's medical condition with POLOFF. Kabir said Sigma's health was not good, but that the jail authorities had moved her to the hospital for better care. Nevertheless, if the government continues to drag its feet in authorizing paymen [...]	2007-08-22 02:15:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KGOV KDEM BG
07DHAKA1384	BANGLADESH FOREIGN MINISTRY TAKES MEASURES TO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Officials of the Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently attended a briefing and training on the role of the ministry in combating human trafficking on August 18. In addition, the Ministry issued a circular with instructions for its missions abroad on how to combat traf [...]	2007-08-26 01:07:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM ELAB KCRM BG
07DHAKA1385	LEAHY VETTING FOR GLOBAL AIR CHIEFS CONFERENCE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Global Air Chiefs Conference to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii, from September 22 to 29, 2007. Post vetting was completed on August 26, 2007. Post requests that vetting be compl [...]	2007-08-27 07:31:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1386	LEAHY VETTING FOR LAND PORT IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Orientation Training for Land Port Immigration Officials on Combatting Human Trafficking scheduled for September 26-27 in Dhaka. Post vetting was completed on August 27, 2007. [...]	2007-08-27 08:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1387	LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC INTELLIGENCE CHIEFS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Intelligence Chiefs Conference to be held September 4 to 7, 2007 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Post vetting was completed on August 27, 2007. Post requests that vettin [...]	2007-08-27 08:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1389	SIGMA HUDA CONVICTED OF EXTORTION [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Nazmul and Sigma Huda were found guilty of extortion by a special anti-corruption court on August 27. Both received prison sentences, though the family will appeal. Sigma's health has improved recently. According to her sister, she is now able to get most of the health tests s [...]	2007-08-27 09:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV KGOV KDEM BG
07DHAKA1418	THE MAN TO SEE: CDA A.I. AND ARMY CHIEF OF STAFF [...] (C) Summary. Providing insight into the complicated relationship between the army and caretaker government, Chief of Army Staff General Moeen Uddin Ahmed told CDA a.i. that the recent violence had been a wake up call for the regime and outlined a series of steps that would be taken in the c [...]	2007-08-28 09:15:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ASEC KDEM PHUM PREL BG
07DHAKA1439	FORMER PM KHALEDA ZIA ARRESTED ON CORRUPTION [...] (C) Summary: Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, head of the Bangladesh National Party (BNP) and her son Arafat Rahman (&Koko8),were arrested in Dhaka September 3 on charges filed by Bangladesh,s Anti-Corruption Commission. The charges relate to the awarding of a bid for a shipping conta [...]	2007-09-04 01:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR KCOR BG
07DHAKA145	NEW ADVISER FOR MINISTRIES OF HEALTH AND RELIGIOUS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Adviser Dr. Rahman said he is well aware of and applauds USG funded programs. END SUMMARY. 2. (SBU) On January 24, the Ambassador, AID Country Director, and Econoff (notetaker) met with Maj. Gen. Dr. A.S.M. Matiur Rahman (Retd.),the adviser responsible for the ministries o [...]	2007-01-28 09:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SOCI PGOV PREL KISL BG
07DHAKA1455	LEAHY VETTING FOR COUNTER-TERRORISM CONFERENCE IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Counter-Terrorism Conference to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from September 18-20, 2007. Post vetting was completed on August 27, 2007. Post requests that vetting be complete [...]	2007-09-06 10:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1469	LEAHY VETTING FOR GLOBAL AIR CHIEFS CONFERENCE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Global Air Chiefs Conference being held in Washington, DC and Honolulu, HI from September 22 to 29, 2007. Post vetting was completed on September 9, 2007. Post requests that [...]	2007-09-10 10:55:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1470	LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC CHIEFS OF DEFENSE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference October 30 - November 2, 2007 in Honolulu, HI. Post vetting was completed on September 9, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed [...]	2007-09-10 11:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1471	LEAHY VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL SEA POWER [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the International Sea Power Symposium from October 16 to 19, 2007 in Newport, RI. Post vetting was completed on September 9, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed as soon as [...]	2007-09-10 11:15:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1472	GOVERNMENT RELAXES BAN ON INDOOR POLITICS [...] (C) SUMMARY. In an address to the nation on September 9, Chief Advisor Fakhruddin Ahmed announced a raft of decisions, including a relaxation of the ban on indoor politics, a deadline for the compilation of a list of corrupt suspects, and a pardon for thousands of people accused of involvement [...]	2007-09-10 11:24:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BG
07DHAKA1474	LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) Executive Course to be held in Honolulu, HI from October 16 to December 5, 2007. Post vetting was completed on September 9, 2007 [...]	2007-09-10 11:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1490	GOVERNMENT MOVES CAUTIOUSLY ON RELAXATION OF [...] (C) SUMMARY. The caretaker government is attempting to walk a fine line regarding the relaxation of the ban on indoor politics. The official gazette notification strictly proscribes the activities parties are permitted to undertake. While authorities permitted most parties to reopen their ce [...]	2007-09-12 09:30:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BG
07DHAKA1494	GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS DISCUSS ANTI-CORRUPTION [...] (C) SUMMARY: Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed and Chief of Army Staff General Moeen U Ahmed met September 5 with members of the nation's business community in an effort to strengthen the commercial climate. Business confidence appears to be weakening in the wake of floods, rising prices, the g [...]	2007-09-12 11:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ECON KCOR BG
07DHAKA1498	ELECTION COMMISSION DISCUSSES ELECTORAL REFORM, [...] (C) SUMMARY. An easing of the ban on indoor politics was a necessary precondition for the Commission to begin its dialogue with the political parties, the Election Commission told the Charge d'Affaires in a recent meeting. Calling the emerging split within the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP [...]	2007-09-13 09:25:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BG
07DHAKA1512	LEAHY VETTING FOR MILITARY AND PEACEKEEPING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Military Peacekeeping Operations and Rule of Law training to be held in Newport, RI from October 3 to November 16, 2007. Post vetting was completed on September 14, 2007. Post [...]	2007-09-16 10:11:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA152	AMBASSODOR MEETS ADVISORS FOR SHIPPING AND ENERGY [...] (C) Summary: During separate courtesy calls by the Ambassador, Advisors Matin and Chowdhury both acknowledged the need to involve the political parties in discussions on election preparations and to hold free and fair elections promptly. The Ambassador reinforced U.S. support for elections [...]	2007-01-29 07:23:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM BG
07DHAKA153	FINANCE/PLANNING ADVISOR SUPPORTS EARLY ELECTIONS; [...] (C) Summary: Finance and Planning Advisor Islam told the Ambassador that the Caretaker Government should hold elections as soon as possible, but the timing of "possible" depends on reaching consensus on the reforms needed to hold free and fair elections. Protecting human rights and minimi [...]	2007-01-29 09:15:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM BG
07DHAKA1541	DEMONSTRATIONS ANTICIPATED IN WAKE OF CARTOON THAT INSULTS [...] (U) Summary: A cartoon satirizing the name of the Prophet Mohammed has led to the arrest of the cartoonist and a demand from Islamic clerics for the arrest of the editor and the publisher of the Bangladesh newspaper that published it. Some clerics threatened countrywide demonstrations after we [...]	2007-09-21 08:07:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV ASEC PHUM BG
07DHAKA1542	DEMONSTRATIONS ANTICIPATED IN WAKE OF CARTOON THAT INSULTS [...] (U) Summary: A cartoon satirizing the name of the Prophet Mohammed has led to the arrest of the cartoonist and a demand from Islamic clerics for the arrest of the editor and the publisher of the Bangladesh newspaper that published it. Some clerics threatened countrywide demonstrations after we [...]	2007-09-21 08:07:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV ASEC PHUM BG
07DHAKA1543	ECONOMIC WOES TRUMP POLITICS IN FLOOD-HIT [...] (SBU) Summary: Much of northcentral Bangladesh remains under water from monsoon rains that began in August. A recent three-day visit to the region by PolOff found much dissatisfaction with the caretaker government, which villagers blame for spotty relief efforts and rapidly increasing prices. [...]	2007-09-21 08:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	BG EAID ECON PGOV PINR SOCI
07DHAKA1557	RAJSHAHI: CRACKS IN THE HAPPIEST CITY ON EARTH [...] (SBU) Summary: When Dhaka University erupted in anti-government protests on August 20, the unrest quickly spread to Rajshahi University in northwest Bangladesh. During a visit to Rajshahi September 11-12, PolOff spoke to several credible witnesses who said only a small fraction of university [...]	2007-09-25 08:38:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	BG PGOV PINR SOCI
07DHAKA156	NEW ADVISER FOR AGRICULTURE TALKS ABOUT FERTILIZER [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Dr. Karim is happy with the U.S.-Bangladesh development partnership. With no idea how long he will be in office, Karim,s goals are general systematic improvements to the Ministries, operations, specifically planning, information management, and human resources development. He [...]	2007-01-29 09:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR PGOV PREL TSPL BG
07DHAKA1569	DAS GASTRIGHT URGES BANGLADESH CARETAKER [...] (C) Summary and Introduction. On September 18-19, SCA Deputy Assistant Secretary John Gastright met with the Chief Adviser and the Foreign Adviser of the Caretaker Government, the Chief of Army Staff, the three-member Election Commission, other officials, businessmen and leading journalists. [...]	2007-09-26 11:19:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	BG PGOV PREL
07DHAKA157	AMBASSADOR CALLS ON CHIEF ADVISER [...] (C) Summary. Chief Adviser Ahmed smoothly made the government's case for far-reaching reforms as a prelude to "free, fair, and credible elections." He acknowledged some "excesses" during the government's mass detentions, but urged the U.S. to focus instead on the instant corrective action th [...]	2007-01-29 10:31:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV BG
07DHAKA1584	INSPECTOR GENERAL OF PRISONS DESCRIBES CURRENT [...] (C) SUMMARY. The Inspector General of Prisons, Brigadier General Md Zakir Hasan, recently discussed current jail conditions with POLOFF, and described his efforts to reform the prison system in Bangladesh. According to Hasan, the total prison population in Bangladesh (including those in jail [...]	2007-10-01 05:15:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL PINR BG
07DHAKA1585	LEAHY VETTING FOR NORTHEAST-SOUTH ASIA EXECUTIVE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Northeast-South Asia Executive Seminar scheduled to be held from October 24 to November 15, 2007 in Washington, DC. Post vetting was completed on September 30, 2007. Post reque [...]	2007-10-01 08:01:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1586	LEAHY VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL SEA POWER [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the 18th International Sea Power Symposium to be held in Newport, RI, from October 16 to 19, 2007. Post vetting was completed on September 30, 2007. Post requests that vetting be [...]	2007-10-01 08:04:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA159	BANGLADESH GOVERNMENT PASSES NEW RULES ON STATE OF [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The government has released rules further specifying its emergency powers. The scope is broad, ranging from political to commercial activities, but many of the powers are discretionary as opposed to outright bans. The rules do, however, prohibit media criticism of the governm [...]	2007-01-30 04:03:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL BG
07DHAKA1590	BANGLADESH TEXTILES AND APPAREL PRODUCTION [...] Summary: Bangladesh has performed well in the post-quota era, despite fears of competition from China and India. In 2006 it raised its share of the U.S. market, and sales to the EU market, helped by duty-free access, have soared. The volume of exports increased by 16 percent in the year endi [...]	2007-10-01 09:43:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD ECON KTEX BG
07DHAKA1594	ELECTION COMMISSION AGREES TO OBSERVATION OF [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Voter registration is progressing as the Election Commission expands its activities to additional areas of the country. The Commission, with assistance from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP),has solved the most immediate problem -- procuring 8,000 laptops for local [...]	2007-10-02 10:25:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BG
07DHAKA1602	ENGAGING BANGLADESH'S RAPID ACTION BATTALION: THE [...] (C) Summary: The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) is the lead Bangladeshi security force for countering terrorism. Yet since its creation the U.S. government has not engaged the 10,000-member paramilitary group because of human rights concerns stemming from persistent reports of extrajudicial kill [...]	2007-10-04 08:44:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	BG MASS PHUM PINR PINS PREL
07DHAKA1625	LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA VIP PROTECTION COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA VIP Protection Course to be held at Rajarbagh Police Line in Dhaka from November 27 to December 21, 2007. Post vetting was completed on October 10, 2007. Post requests tha [...]	2007-10-09 10:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1664	BANGLADESH SEEKS RE-ELECTION TO INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION COUNCIL [...] Bangladesh requests U.S. support in its bid for re-election to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council in Category B for the 2007-2008 term. 2. At the upcoming 25th Regular Session of the IMO Assembly in London (23 November, 2007),Bangladesh will seek to be re-elected to the [...]	2007-10-18 11:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHSA PREL BG EWWT
07DHAKA1668	KIDNAPPED BANGLADESHI NGO WORKER IN AFGHANISTAN [...] (SBU) Summary: The Government of Bangladesh is working with Afghan authorities on the case of Nurul Islam, a Bangladeshi NGO worker who was abducted in Afghanistan on September 15. The Government of Bangladesh announced October 11 that arrests related to the case had been made in Afghanist [...]	2007-10-22 10:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER BG AF XD
07DHAKA167	FORMER GUANTANANAMO BAY DETAINEE RE-ARRESTED [...] No summary [...]	2007-01-30 09:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KAWC PTER PREL PHUM BG
07DHAKA1670	LEAHY VETTING FOR ENGINEERING CAPTAIN TRAINING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Engineering Captain Training Course to be held at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, from November 19, 2007 to June 11, 2008. Post vetting was completed on October 23, 2007. Post requ [...]	2007-10-23 03:36:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG

07DHAKA1685	LEAHY VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS STAFF OFFICERS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in United Nations Staff Officers course being held in Port Dickson, Malaysia, from December 3-14, 2007. Post vetting was completed on October 25, 2007. Post requests that vetting be com [...]	2007-10-25 09:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA17	AWAMI LEAGUE BOYCOTT; INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY [...] (SBU) The Awami League (AL) and its alliance partners followed through on their January 3 announcement that they would boycott upcoming parliamentary elections (reftel) by withdrawing virtually all of their nominations. Media reported that 2,370 nominations were withdrawn by the AL and its al [...]	2007-01-04 10:45:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM BG
07DHAKA1724	BANGLADESH INFORMATION ON HOST GOVERNMENT [...] (U) This is Mission Dhaka's response to the action cable on &host government practices -- information collection, screening and sharing8 (reftel). Answers to questions are in CAPITAL LETTERS. 2. (C) A. Watch listing: a. If host government maintains a "watch list," how many records does the [...]	2007-10-30 10:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC BG CVIS KVPR PGOV PINR PREL PTER
07DHAKA173	LAW ADVISOR SAYS MILITARY DOES NOT WANT TO STAY [...] (C) Summary. According to the government's Law Adviser, the three military service chiefs are anxious about their role behind the throne and do not wish to overstay their welcome. There are differences, he said, between the military and the civilian advisers on press controls and whether to g [...]	2007-01-31 05:37:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC BG CASC PGOV PHUM PREL
07DHAKA1763	HOME SECRETARY ON COUNTER-TERRORISM COOPERATION, [...] (C) SUMMARY: Bangladeshi Home Secretary Abdul Karim, in a November 6 meeting with the Charge d'Affaires a.i., expressed interest in expanded bilateral cooperation on counter-terrorism, including another look at the potential for installing a PISCES program here. Karim reiterated the GOB's de [...]	2007-11-07 08:20:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER CASC PHUM SNAR ASEC BG
07DHAKA1768	LEAHY VETTING FOR LEGAL ASPECTS IN COMBATTING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Legal Aspects in Combatting Terrorism Conference to be held November 28 - December 14, 2007 in Newport, Rhode Island. Post vetting was completed on November 7, 2007. Post requ [...]	2007-11-08 11:30:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1769	LEAHY VETTING FOR BALANCE BUFFALO 08-1 FROM [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following unit has been selected for participation in the Balance Buffalo 08-1 exercise from January 28 - March 7, 2008. Post vetting was completed on November 5, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by November 20, 2007, to provi [...]	2007-11-08 11:42:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1781	TERRORIST FINANCE: FOLLOW-UP ACTION REQUEST ON [...] (U) The following is the response to an action request (reftel) for information on cash couriers from Bangladesh: 2. (U) Bangladesh has ratified the UN International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism. It also implements FATF Special Recommendation IX through its f [...]	2007-11-13 08:16:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	BG EFIN ETTC KCRM PREL PTER KTFN
07DHAKA1782	LEAHY VETTING FOR NEAR-EAST SOUTH ASIA (NESA) [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Near-East South Asia (NESA) Combatting Terrorism Executive Seminar to be held December 5 - 19, 2007 in Washington, DC. Post vetting was completed on November 13, 2007. Post requ [...]	2007-11-13 09:30:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1783	LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC COMPREHENSIVE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Comprehensive Security Responses (APCSS) to be held January 14 - February 13, 2008 in Washington, DC. Post vetting was completed on November 13, 2007. Post requests [...]	2007-11-13 09:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1784	LEAHY VETTING FOR ADVANCE AEROSPACE MEDICINE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Advance Aerospace Medicine Course to be held January 4 - June 13, 2008 in Brooks City Base, Texas. Post vetting was completed on November 13, 2007. Post requests that vetting be [...]	2007-11-13 09:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1785	DRAFT BANGLADESH PART I FOR 2007-2008 INTERNATIONAL [...] (U) The following is the draft text on Bangladesh of the first part (drugs and chemical control) for the 2007-2008 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report: 2. (U) I. Summary: A Major narcotics bust in Dhaka in October 2007 supported law enforcement officials' claims of a sharp incr [...]	2007-11-13 09:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR KCRM BG
07DHAKA1794	LEAHY VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS STAFF OFFICERS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the United Nations Staff Officers Course to be held December 2 - 13, 2007 in Rajendrapur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Post vetting was completed on November 14, 2007. Post requests that ve [...]	2007-11-15 15:02:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1795	LEAHY VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS LOGISTICS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the United Nations Logistics Officers Course to be held December 2 - 13, 2007 in Rajendrapur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Post vetting was completed on November 15, 2007. Post requests tha [...]	2007-11-15 15:04:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1814	US MILITARY OPTIONS IN SUPPORT OF USAID/OFDA IN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Members of the Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team, Defense Attach, Office of Defense Cooperation chief, USAID/Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) and EMBOFF participated in briefings with host Armed Forces Division on 19 NOV, and the same group (less USAID/OFDA) [...]	2007-11-20 17:30:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID SOCI PINR PREL BG
07DHAKA1822	ADDITIONAL LEAHY VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS STAFF [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the United Nations Staff Officers Course to be held December 2 - 13, 2007 in Rajendrapur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Post vetting was completed on November 14, 2007. Post requests that vett [...]	2007-11-21 10:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1823	ADDITIONAL LEAHY VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the United Nations Logistics Officers Course to be held December 2 - 13, 2007 in Rajendrapur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Post vetting was completed on November 15, 2007. Post requests that [...]	2007-11-21 10:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1826	BANGLADESH REQUESTS IMMEDIATE US MILITARY SUPPORT FOR [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. CDA a.i. received a broad request from the GOB for immediate U.S. military resources to participate in the response to Cyclone Sidr. U.S. military planners already present in Bangladesh will now begin developing specific operational plans for implementing this request in conjun [...]	2007-11-21 12:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID SOCI PINR PREL BG
07DHAKA1832	DIRECTOR OF FOREIGN ASSISTANCE VISITS BANGLADESH [...] (SBU) Summary: Director of U.S. Foreign Assistance and USAID Administrator Henrietta Fore November 20 visited Bangladesh to assess damage from Cyclone Sidr and offer USG support for relief efforts. During her visit she conducted an aerial survey of cyclone-hit regions, met with the Bangladesh [...]	2007-11-23 11:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID PREL OVIP ECON PINR EAGR SENV BG
07DHAKA1833	IMPRESSIONS FOLLOWING OVERFLIGHT OF SIDR AFFECTED AREAS [...] SUMMARY: DATT, Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) Chief, CONOff and six members of III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF)'s Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team (HAST),accompanied by a Bangladesh military officer, November 20 flew in a host nation military helicopter to survey damage from [...]	2007-11-24 15:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID SOCI PNR PREL BG
07DHAKA1834	IMPRESSIONS FOLLOWING OVERFLIGHT OF SIDR AFFECTED AREAS [...] SUMMARY: DATT, Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) Chief, CONOff and six members of III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF)'s Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team (HAST),accompanied by a Bangladesh military officer, November 20 flew in a host nation military helicopter to survey damage from [...]	2007-11-24 15:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID SOCI PINR PREL BG
07DHAKA1836	FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION: PLANNING FOR THE NEXT [...] (SBU) Summary: In only a week's time, the United States has been able to develop and implement an impressive humanitarian response to the devastation caused by Cyclone Sidr, which laid waste to large stretches of Bangladesh's southwestern coastal region when it made landfall on November 15 [...]	2007-11-24 15:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	BG EAID MARR MASS MOPS PGOV PINR PREL
07DHAKA1837	BANGLADESH CHIEF ADVISOR STRESSES CARETAKER [...] (C) Summary: During an hour long one on one meeting, on the eve of Cyclone Sidr's arrival November 15, Fakhruddin Ahmed( Bangladesh,s Chief Advisor explained his goals for the caretaker government and asked for inturoational support for the massive reforms underway. Frank and open, he came a [...]	2007-11-25 11:45:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	KDEM PGOV PHUM PINR BG
07DHAKA1843	BANGLADESHI MEDIA FEELING HEAT FROM CARETAKER [...] (C) Summary: Bangladeshi media are under pressure. The Caretaker Government and especially the military apply pressure -- usually discreetly but sometimes not -- to limit coverage that is critical or provokes opposition to their policies. In recent months, authorities have shut down an all- [...]	2007-11-26 10:27:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	BG KDEM PGOV PHUM PINR
07DHAKA1848	JOINT INTERAGENCY PLANNING MEETING BETWEEN USG AND GOB TO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Planners from the US military elements in Bangladesh and, along with representatives from USAID's Bangladesh mission, USAID/OFDA, and DOS attended a joint, interagency planning and coordination meeting with the Bangladeshi military and civilian agencies November 25 at Armed For [...]	2007-11-27 00:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID SOCI PINR PREL BG
07DHAKA1882	FOOD SITUATION - CDA, A.I. MEETING WITH FOOD AND [...] (C) Summary: CDA a.i. and ADCM met with the top civilian officials of Bangladesh,s Ministry of Food and Disaster Management. They reviewed current food shortage statistics and causes. The GoB officials explained that without sufficient Government food stocks, open market prices for grain are [...]	2007-12-03 08:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR ECON POL BG
07DHAKA1884	LEAHY VETTING FOR COMBINED STRATEGIC INTELLIGENCE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Combined Strategic Intelligence Course to be held January 10 - February 29, 2008 at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, DC. Post vetting was completed on December 3, 2007. P [...]	2007-12-03 10:07:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1890	SEDITION TRIAL AGAINST JOURNALIST (ONCE AGAIN) SET [...] (C) SUMMARY. The sedition trial of journalist Salahuddin Shoaib Choudhury is percolating again, with a new trial start date set for December 5. There are two avenues for dismissal of the case: the government drops the charges, or Choudhury prevails in his appeal to the High Court Appellate Bra [...]	2007-12-04 10:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL PINR BG
07DHAKA1899	LEAHY VETTING FOR SIGNAL CAPTAIN CAREER COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Combined Strategic Intelligence Course to be held January 15 - July 10, 2008 at Fort Gordon, Georgia. Post vetting was completed on December 5, 2007. Post requests that vetting [...]	2007-12-06 10:30:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1900	LEAHY VETTING FOR SPECIALISED ENGLISH LANGUAGE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Specialised English La.guage Training to be held January 9 - March 14 at Lackland Air Force Base, TX and the Expolsive Ordnance Disposal Course to be held March 15 - October 9, 2 [...]	2007-12-06 10:30:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1902	DEFINING THE USG ROLE AS BANGLADESH BEGINS ITS [...] (C) Summary: The prompt and effective response to Cyclone Sidr's devastation has saved many thousands of lives and averted a potential political crisis for Bangladesh's weak Caretaker Government. The USG response during this initial phase was a model of Diplomacy-Defense-Development workin [...]	2007-12-06 11:11:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	BG EAID MARR MASS MOPS PGOV PINR PREL
07DHAKA1903	BANGLADESH'S POST-CYCLONE ECONOMY: DOWN BUT NOT OUT [...] (SBU) Summary: Cyclone Sidr couldn,t have come at a worse time for Bangladesh,s economy. When the storm hit on November 15, Bangladesh already was suffering from weak export markets, debilitating inflation, meager investment and an agriculture industry reeling from severe monsoon flooding. Eco [...]	2007-12-06 11:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	BG EAID ECON EFIN ETRD EAGR PGOV PINR
07DHAKA1910	ANTI-TERRORISM LEGISLATION FACES HURDLES, [...] (C) Summary: Prepared with USG assistance, a series of amendments that would strengthen Bangladesh,s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Act and a draft Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) are being held up in the Law Ministry, in contravention of instructions from the Chief Adviser that they be enacted by the [...]	2007-12-09 09:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN PTER PREL PGOV KCRM KTFN SNAR BG
07DHAKA192	AMBASSADOR CALLS ON ADVISORS FOR EDUCATION AND [...] (SBU) The Ambassador and USAID officer (note taker) met separately on January 31 with Geeteara Safiya Choudhury, Advisor for Industries, Jute and Textiles, Social Welfare, and Women and Children's Affairs and with Ayub Quatri, Advisor for Education, Primary and Mass Education and Cultural A [...]	2007-02-05 07:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL EAID KDEM BG
07DHAKA1920	INDIAN EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER VISITS BANGLADESH [...] (U) SUMMARY: Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee December 2 visited cyclone-affected areas of Bangladesh and met with government leaders to discuss bilateral issues including trade, water-sharing and security. Mukherjee announced a temporary waiver of India's ban on rice exports [...]	2007-12-11 03:37:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EAID ECON EAGR BG
07DHAKA1921	GOB and Political Party Representatives in Barisal talk [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Local government and political party officials in Barisal gave positive reviews of the Government of Bangladesh's initial response to Cyclone Sidr, as well as the role played by the U.S. Government, including the U.S. military. The Barisal branches of the main political parties [...]	2007-12-11 03:37:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID PGOV SOCI PINR PREL BG
07DHAKA193	COURTESY CALL BY AMBASSADOR WITH ADVISER FOR LOCAL [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Adviser for Local Government, Rural Development & Cooperatives, and Labor and Employment looks forward to continued donor support for development, described his efforts to curb corruption, and affirmed the government's commitment to holding elections as soon as possible. E [...]	2007-02-05 07:55:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV ELAB BG
07DHAKA1932	VOTER REGISTRATION CONTINUES TO MOVE FORWARD [...] (C) SUMMARY. Voter registration is continuing apace, although delays because of slow procurements and Cyclone Sidr have brought the project back into line with its original schedule and future significant delays could jeopardize the government's elections timeline. On the ground, the registra [...]	2007-12-13 03:42:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BG
07DHAKA1933	Trip Report- from Barisal through SidrQs destruction to [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Three weeks after cyclone Sidr struck Bangladesh, the response has transitioned from the critical first phase, which included U.S. military aircraft assisting in relief supply movement, to the second phase, which will be more centered on longer-term rebuilding and economic rehab [...]	2007-12-13 04:06:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID SOCI PINR PREL BG
07DHAKA1944	PRESIDENT PARDONS RAJSHAHI PROFESSORS AS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. On December 10, President Iajuddin Ahmed granted clemency to four Rajshahi University professors convicted of violating the Emergency Powers Rules by fomenting student protests in August. The families of four Dhaka University professors being held on the same charges are hoping [...]	2007-12-17 11:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PHUM PREL BG
07DHAKA195	2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - BANGLADESH [...] No summary [...]	2007-02-05 09:03:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EINV OPIC KTDB USTR BG
07DHAKA1950	TWO NEW STUDIES SHINE LIGHT ON PUBLIC OPINION IN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Two recent studies -- a statistical poll conducted by the country's largest Bangla-language daily, Prothom Alo, and a new perception study by the Asia Foundation -- cast some light on public opinion as we approach the one-year anniversary of the state of emergency. The two compl [...]	2007-12-18 11:02:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PHUM PREL BG
07DHAKA1953	GOVERNMENT, EMBASSY LIAISONS HOLD FIRST MEETING ON [...] (C) SUMMARY. At a meeting on December 13, the Bangladesh government's designated point of contact on Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-related issues agreed, in principle, to share names of those officers disciplined for "gross human rights offenses." He also shared statistics on those disciplined, [...]	2007-12-18 11:34:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BG
07DHAKA1955	LEAHY VETTING FOR SQUADRON OFFICER SCHOOL AT [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Squadron Officer School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama from February 20 - May 16, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by January 25, 2007, to provide sufficient tim [...]	2007-12-19 05:14:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1959	RESPONSE TO 2007 DOL REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON [...] SUMMARY: This cable responds to a request for information regarding child labor in Bangladesh. (REFTEL) Post is forwarding other primary sources of information by email and courier directly to the Department of Labor. END SUMMARY. 2. (U) The following sections repeat the original query f [...]	2007-12-19 09:27:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ELAB KOCI PHUM SOCI AA BG
07DHAKA1973	LEAHY VETTING FOR MILITARY INTELLIGENCE CAPTAIN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Military Intelligence Captain Career Course at Ft. Huachuca, Arizona from March 24 - September 22, 2008. Post vetting was completed on December 26, 2007.Post requests that vetti [...]	2007-12-27 02:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1974	LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA CRISIS RESPONSE COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following 24 candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA Crisis Response Course to be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in January 2008. Post vetting was completed on December 23, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by Jan [...]	2007-12-27 02:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA1978	GOVERNMENT ADVISER RESIGNS OVER STOLEN ARTIFACTS [...] (U) SUMMARY. Two priceless 7th century artifacts en route to an exhibit in Paris disappeared from Zia International Airport cargo facilities December 23. Bangladesh,s contribution of artifacts to the Paris exhibition has been the subject of months of controversy here. In response, on Decembe [...]	2007-12-27 09:22:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREL BG
07DHAKA1979	SCENESETTER FOR ADMIRAL WILLARD'S VISIT TO [...] (C) SUMMARY: Your visit comes at the one-year mark of the Caretaker Government as Bangladesh begins to rehabilitate areas of the country hit by Cyclone Sidr, while at the same time continues to prepare for nationwide elections at the end of 2008. Bangladesh largely survived the immediate cri [...]	2007-12-27 11:09:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID ECON PGOV PREL MOPS BG
07DHAKA198	SENIOR FIGURES FROM BOTH PARTIES ARRESTED [...] (C) Summary. Seven former ministers and at least nine other senior figures from both major political parties have been arrested, apparently on suspicion of corruption. Tariq Rahman, the son of the former prime minister, is reportedly hunkered down at home and may face imminent arrest. Popula [...]	2007-02-05 12:04:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM BG
07DHAKA1985	UNHCR DISCUSSES LONG-TERM PLAN TO RESOLVE ROHINGYA [...] (C) SUMMARY. At a recent meeting, UNHCR and representatives of concerned embassies discussed ways of moving towards a long-term resolution to the Rohingya refugee situation. With a non-political caretaker government in power, the group noted this may be an opportunity to push for a final reso [...]	2007-12-31 09:42:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL PREF BG
07DHAKA1986	CORRUPTION TRIAL AGAINST SHEIKH HASINA CONTINUES [...] (U) SUMMARY. The corruption trial of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina of the Awami League recommenced with hearings on the framing of charges, when the prosecution presented its evidence for defense examination. Sheikh Hasina used her courtroom appearance to pass a public message through he [...]	2007-12-31 09:52:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KGOV KDEM BG
07DHAKA237	MEETING WITH HOME SECRETARY KARIM [...] (C) Summary. In a wide-ranging meeting the Charge d'Affaires a.i. and the Home Secretary discussed USG concerns over recent changes in Bangladesh's visa regime for visitors, U.S.- GOB counterterrorism cooperation, the recent wave of anti-corruption arrests, allegations of police torture, the s [...]	2007-02-12 02:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PREL PGOV PTER KDEM BG
07DHAKA24	AMBASSADOR AND BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION MET WITH [...] (C) The Ambassador and British High Commissioner Anwar Chowdhury met with Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on January 6. They apprised her of approaches made to them by prominent Awami League (AL) members, supposedly backed by a faction within the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP),ad [...]	2007-01-07 11:52:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM BG
07DHAKA244	KHALEDA ZIA FRETS ABOUT ARRESTS [...] (C) Summary. Beleaguered ex-Prime Minister Khaleda Zia told Ambassador that "most" of her senior figures arrested on corruption suspicions are innocent, complained that Awami League "godfathers" of violence have avoided arrest, and reiterated that her party wants elections within six months. [...]	2007-02-12 10:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KDEM PHUM BG
07DHAKA25	AWAMI LEAGUE LED NATIONWIDE BLOCKADE OBSERVED WITH [...] (U) Summary: As of 1800 local, the first day of a planned three-day Awami League led nationwide blockade forced shops and businesses in Dhaka to close and stopped intra-city traffic, but triggered only sporadic clashes with police, limited injuries and no deaths. Chittagong port was operationa [...]	2007-01-07 12:35:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM BG
07DHAKA252	2006 END USE MONITORING REPORT [...] Per reftel A, Econoff visited the Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) laboratory in Dhaka on February 12 to verify the INL-funded equipment and discuss their use in the lab. The DNC was helpful in arranging the visit and the lab's chief and his deputy were cooperative and willing to answer a [...]	2007-02-14 06:44:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR AFIN BG
07DHAKA254	HASINA GIVES GOVERNMENT 120 DAYS TO HOLD ELECTIONS [...] (C) Summary. Sheikh Hasina says the interim government has 120 days -- the constitutional duration of the state of emergency -- to hold elections and prevent her supporters from hitting the streets. She dismissed rumors of her imminent self-exile and the political potential of Nobel prize la [...]	2007-02-14 09:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KGOV BG
07DHAKA275	GOVERNMENT TAKES STEPS AGAINST LABOR TRAFFICKING, [...] (C) SUMMARY. Government officials and international organization representatives take seriously allegations of labor trafficking and migrant labor violations. The Home Ministry asked for more information on specific allegations, and agreed to follow up with the inter-ministerial anti-traffick [...]	2007-02-19 11:36:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM KCOR KDEM KCRM KWMN KFRD PREF ELAB BG
07DHAKA283	BANGLADESHIS STILL UPBEAT ABOUT GOVERNMENT BUT [...] (S) Summary. Bangladeshis remain highly supportive of their government's reformist agenda, but the success of its anti-corruption drive is critical -- if the drive falters, so does the rationale for delaying elections and hobbling political parties. Government hints of an election in late 200 [...]	2007-02-20 10:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PGOV PREL KDEN BG
07DHAKA284	2007 SPECIAL 301 REVIEW - BANGLADESH [...] Summary: Bangladesh is establishing the legal framework needed to comply with its obligations under the TRIPS agreement, but has not yet implemented the patent or trademark provisions of TRIPS. Although new laws have been drafted, they have not been enacted. Enforcement of intellectual pro [...]	2007-02-20 10:37:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD ECON KIPR BG
07DHAKA289	INDIAN VISIT SIGNALS SUPPORT FOR BANGLADESH [...] (C) Summary. The Indian foreign minister's upbeat visit to Dhaka has fueled Pakistani apprehensions that Indian influence is on the rise in Dhaka. Under these circumstances, it is hard to see the Indian government, widely perceived to be very close to the Awami League, supporting Sheikh Hasi [...]	2007-02-22 10:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BG
07DHAKA299	CODEL CHABOT MEETS WITH HASINA AND ZIA [...] (C) SUMMARY. Sheikh Hasina and Khaleda Zia reiterated to Congressman Chabot their desire for prompt elections, supported anti-corruption in principle but objected to the mechanics of the current campaign, complained the government ignores them, maintained party reform is already underway, and [...]	2007-02-25 08:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BG
07DHAKA301	BANGLADESH: DEMARCHE ON U.S. WTO TAFT GOODS [...] No summary [...]	2007-02-25 09:07:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD WTO BG
07DHAKA305	CONGRESSMAN CHABOT CALLS ON ACTING FOREIGN AFFAIRS [...] (C) Summary. The acting Foreign Affairs adviser told Congressman Chabot that the government is committed to early elections once the proper environment is in place, assured him that journalist Shoaib Chowdhury would receive fair treatment, and hoped that new visa requirements for visitors in B [...]	2007-02-26 00:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV CVIS CASC BG
07DHAKA309	COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR RLA NANCY LANGSTON [...] Country clearance is requested for Nancy Langston, Regional Legal Advisor with the Department of Justice, to travel to New Delhi, India, from February 27 - March 2, 2007, in connection with the Indo-US Counterterrorism Working Group meeting. 2. Traveler information follows: Name: Nancy L [...]	2007-02-26 03:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA KJUS BG
07DHAKA311	ARMY CHIEF ENVISIONS ELECTIONS IN 18-24 MONTHS [...] No summary [...]	2007-02-26 05:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	MARR PGOV PREL KDEM BG
07DHAKA32	AMBASSADOR AND BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER MEET WITH [...] (C) The Ambassador and British High Commissioner Anwar Chowdhury met with Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on January 6. They apprised her of approaches made to them by prominent Awami League (AL) members, supposedly backed by a faction within the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP),ad [...]	2007-01-08 11:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM BG
07DHAKA329	ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION PLOWS AHEAD [...] (SBU) Summary. The reconstituted Anti-Corruption Commission is off to a quick start. It summoned 50 individuals to its office to declare their wealth, threatened arrest if declarations were found to be false, arrested seven individuals even after they made their declarations, and announced pl [...]	2007-02-28 07:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV BG
07DHAKA33	NATIONWIDE BLOCKADE CONTINUES [...] (C) Summary: The AL-led alliance's nationwide blockade continued for a second day as police and protesters clashed in Dhaka and roads in and out of Dhaka remain blocked. Police reported protesters used small bombs equivalent to large firecrackers and, in one instance, police received small wea [...]	2007-01-08 13:02:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER CASC BG
07DHAKA333	DEBATE OVER DETENTION OF ALLEGED CRIME LORDS [...] (SBU) Summary. The appellate panel of the Supreme Court has stayed a lower court order to release four of the dozens of people detained on corruption suspicions. The government's appeal against the original order is scheduled for March 5. End Summary 2. (SBU): On February 28, a Supreme Cou [...]	2007-02-28 09:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM BG
07DHAKA335	BANGLADESH ANNUAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] This Anti-Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report covers efforts by the Bangladeshi government (GOB) from March 2006 to March 2007, and address the questions submitted to Post by G/TIP (reftel). Paragraph two begins text. Embassy point of contact is Luke Zahner, Political Officer, telephone: 880- [...]	2007-03-01 02:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB BG
07DHAKA34	NATIONWIDE BLOCKADE CONTINUES [...] (C) Summary: The AL-led alliance's nationwide blockade continued for a second day as police and protesters clashed in Dhaka and roads in and out of Dhaka remain blocked. Police reported protesters used small bombs equivalent to large firecrackers and, in one instance, police received small wea [...]	2007-01-08 23:58:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER CASC BG
07DHAKA342	AMBITIOUS ARMY PROPOSAL FOR NATIONAL VOTER ID CARD [...] (S/NF) Summary. An ambitious army proposal for a national voter ID card could, if accepted, further delay elections. End summary. 2. (S/NF) Post has obtained a Bangladesh army proposal for creating national and voter identification cards that was presented on February 17 to Chief Advisor Fa [...]	2007-03-01 08:30:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET//NOFORN	KDEM PGOV MARR PREL BG
07DHAKA349	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR MILITARY INTELLIGENCE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Military Intelligence Captain Career Course being conducted at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, from April 9 to September 24, 2007. Post vetting was completed on March 4, 2007. Post requ [...]	2007-03-04 08:25:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA35	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BALANCED BUFFALO COURSE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following units have been selected for participation in the 2007 Balance Buffalo exercise in Sylhet, Bangladesh from April 23 to May 22, 2007. Post vetting was completed on January 3, 2007. Post requests the department conduct Leahy vettin [...]	2007-01-09 05:01:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA350	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Air Defense Artillery Captain Career Course being conducted at Fort Bliss, Texas, from April 16 to October 4, 2007. Post vetting was completed on March 4, 2007. Post requests t [...]	2007-03-04 08:25:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA351	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PACIFIC AREA SPECIAL [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Pacific Area Special Training Course being held in Honolulu, Hawaii from April 10-13, 2007. Post vetting was completed on March 4, 2007. Post requests that vetting be complete [...]	2007-03-04 08:25:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA352	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR APCSS COURSE, APRIL 11 - [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) Stability, Security, Transition and Reconstruction (SSTR) course to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii, from April 11 - May 10, 2007. [...]	2007-03-04 08:25:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA353	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR EXECUTIVE SEMINAR ON [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Near East/South Asia Center (NESA) Executive Seminar on Combatting Terrorism to be held in Washington, DC, from April 10-25, 2007. Post vetting was completed on March 4, 2007. P [...]	2007-03-04 08:25:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA365	FORMER GUANTANAMO BAY DETAINEE RELEASED ON BAIL [...] (C) Police told embassy contacts that on February 28 former Guantanamo Bay detainee Mubarak Hussain was released on bail from Dhaka Central Jail. The charge of violating Bangladeshi immigrations laws for entering the country without a passport is still pending. No trial date has been set. [...]	2007-03-05 09:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KAWC PTER PREL PHUM BG
07DHAKA367	FORMER GUANTANAMO BAY DETAINEE RELEASED ON BAIL [...] (C) Police told embassy contacts that on February 28 former Guantanamo Bay detainee Mubarak Hussain was released on bail from Dhaka Central Jail. The charge of violating Bangladeshi immigrations laws for entering the country without a passport is still pending. No trial date has been set. [...]	2007-03-05 23:58:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KAWC PTER PREL PHUM BG
07DHAKA38	COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR RLA NANCY LANGSTON [...] This is an action request (please see paragraphs 2 - 5). 2. Country clearance is requested for Nancy Langston, Regional Legal Advisor with the Department of Justice, to travel to Kathmandu, Nepal to prepare a Trafficking in Persons (TIP) program from January 14 - 20, 2007. 3. Country cle [...]	2007-01-09 09:58:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA KJUS BG
07DHAKA381	TERRORIST FINANCE: BANGLADESH ADDRESSES ILLEGAL [...] (SBU) Econoff delivered points reftel to Mr. Swapan Bishwas, Deputy General Manager, Anti-money Laundering Department of the Bangladesh Bank (the country's central bank). Mr. Biswaw affirmed Bangladesh's commitment to preventing the illegal movement of currency. He cited the following as ev [...]	2007-03-07 05:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER LE BG
07DHAKA39	AMBASSADOR AND BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER MEET [...] (C) Summary: In a January 7 meeting the Ambassador and the BHC advised Khaleda Zia of approaches by some within the political parties advocating scenarios, backed by the military, to force Zia and Hasina into political exile. Although acknowledging some dissent within the party, Zia bristl [...]	2007-01-09 11:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM BG
07DHAKA396	TARIQUE RAHMAN AND OTHERS ARRESTED; [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-11 09:27:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KCRM BG
07DHAKA41	RAB MAKES SEVERAL JMB ARRESTS - INVESTIGATIONS [...] (C) On January 7, members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) raided at least four separate locations in Narayanganj, which is an area approximately 15-20 miles southeast of Dhaka and arrested six members of Jamaatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB). The raids were based on information derived from [...]	2007-01-09 11:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER PGOV PREL KISL BG
07DHAKA410	GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES STRICT ENFORCEMENT OF [...] (U) The Caretaker Government on March 8 announced it would strictly enforce the ban on political activities until further notice, effective immediately. The announcement effectively shuttered party offices and ended the government's informal tolerance of limited political meetings and "ind [...]	2007-03-12 08:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM BG
07DHAKA411	MILITARY-LED BODY TO COMBAT CRIMES AND CORRUPTION [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-12 09:05:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM BG
07DHAKA412	BANGLADESH REPORTS ON UN DEMOCRACY FUND [...] SUMMARY. One project in Bangladesh was awarded under the United Nations Democracy Fund, the "Clean Candidate, Clean Election Campaign, 2006" proposed by Brotee Samaj Kallyan Sangstha. The project is on hold, however, because the elections scheduled for January 22, 2007 in Bangladesh were can [...]	2007-03-12 09:06:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID KDEM KPAO PGOV PREL UN NGO OIIP BG
07DHAKA413	JOURNALIST SHOAIB CHOUDHURY'S TRIAL POSTPONED [...] (SBU) The sedition trial of journalist Shoaib Choudhury, scheduled to start March 8, was postponed to April 23 after the court accepted a last minute, hand-written petition by Shoaib's lawyer to stay the trial until the High Court ruled on a separate, pending petition in the case. A hearin [...]	2007-03-12 10:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL BG
07DHAKA422	BANGLADESH: SANCTIONS FOR PURCHASING CONTROLLED [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-13 09:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PARM PREL ETTC IR BG
07DHAKA423	SHEIKH HASINA TO TRAVEL TO THE U.S. [...] (C) Summary. Sheikh Hasina told us that after a three-week visit with family in the U.S., she will return to Bangladesh, even if she has to smuggle herself across the border. End Summary. 2. (C) On March 13, Awami League President Sheikh Hasina came to the Embassy to renew her visa and pay [...]	2007-03-13 10:16:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KDEM BG
07DHAKA428	EMBASSY DHAKA OBSERVES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY [...] Summary: In commemoration of International Women's Day, Embassy Dhaka released an Op-Ed by the Chief of Mission, held a Gender and Development Fair, and will co-host a "Women Working Together" program with six other missions. End Summary. 2. Embassy drafted an Op-Ed in the Ambassador's name [...]	2007-03-14 23:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM BG KWMN
07DHAKA43	BANGABHABAN BLOCKADE [...] (SBU) The Awami League (AL) led alliance's nationwide blockade entered its third and final day on January 9 with the focus shifting to an attempted blockade of the Presidential compound, Bangabhaban, located in southwest Dhaka. In the early morning, scores of police and soldiers surrounded Ban [...]	2007-01-09 12:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV BG
07DHAKA44	RAB ARRESTS 2 MORE JMB MEMBERS, SEIZES EXPLOSIVES [...] (U) Television news carried reports today (January 10) of a Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) raid at 0400 local time that two men were arrested and explosives seized near the diplomatic area. This follows other recent arrests of JMB members on December 29 and January 7. (reftel) 2. (S) The t [...]	2007-01-10 09:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PTER PGOV PREL KISL BG
07DHAKA445	RIHS REGISTRATION RENEWED [...] (SBU) On March 13, local media reported that the the NGO Affairs Bureau of the GOB has renewed for five years the registration of the local chapter of the Kuwait-based Revival of Islamic Heritage Society (RIHS). 2. (SBU) We are attempting to confirm this report with GOB officials. Meanwhil [...]	2007-03-15 09:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER KCRM PREL BG
07DHAKA446	RIHS REGISTRATION RENEWED [...] (SBU) On March 13, local media reported that the the NGO Affairs Bureau of the GOB has renewed for five years the registration of the local chapter of the Kuwait-based Revival of Islamic Heritage Society (RIHS). 2. (SBU) We are attempting to confirm this report with GOB officials. Meanwhil [...]	2007-03-16 06:43:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER KCRM PREL BG
07DHAKA447	RIHS REGISTRATION RENEWED [...] (SBU) On March 13, local media reported that the the NGO Affairs Bureau of the GOB has renewed for five years the registration of the local chapter of the Kuwait-based Revival of Islamic Heritage Society (RIHS). 2. (SBU) We are attempting to confirm this report with GOB officials. Meanwhil [...]	2007-03-16 06:43:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER KCRM PREL BG
07DHAKA458	BNP SECRETARY GENERAL OUT TO REPLACE ZIA [...] (C) Summary: BNP Secretary General Bhuiyan confirmed to us he aspires to take over the leadership of his party once the military persuades Chairperson Khaleda Zia to leave Bangladesh. He is also considering leading a new national government, replacing the current caretaker regime, to carry ou [...]	2007-03-19 10:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM BG

07DHAKA460	BANGLADESH GOVERNMENT RENEWS RIHS REGISTRATION [...] (SBU) On March 20, NGO Affairs Bureau Assistant Director A.K.M. Humanyun Kabir confirmed to us that his agency had renewed the registration of the Revival of Islamic Heritage Society (RIHS) after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) gave its concurrence (reftel). Kabir said that the GOB never [...]	2007-03-20 10:21:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER KCRM PGOV PREL BG

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