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00STATE228772	OPEN ASSIGNMENTS LIST OF MID-LEVEL GENERALIST AND ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST VACANCIES, NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 31,2001. (COMBINED WINTER 2000 - SUMMER 2001 CYCLE). [...] No summary [...]	2000-12-01 20:48:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	APER

00STATE229013	OPEN ASSIGNMENTS LIST OF FS-01 GENERALIST AND [...] BID DEADLINE: THE WINTER 2000-2001 AND SUMMER 2001 CABLES HAVE BEEN COMBINED. THIS CABLE PRESENTS THE OPEN ASSIGNMENTS VACANCY LIST FOR FS-01 POSITIONS FROM WHICH ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES SHOULD CREATE THEIR BID LISTS FOR THE 2001 SUMMER CYCLE. BIDDERS WITH APRIL AND NOVEMBER 2001 TEDS MAY ALSO BID [...]	2000-12-01 23:08:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	APER
01RANGOON1171	CHINESE QUIETLY SUPPORT REFORM? [...] (C) SUMMARY. THE CHINESE DCM TOLD US THE PRC CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING POLITICAL DIALOGUE, AND BELIEVES THE MILITARY REGIME IS SINCERE IN ITS DEALINGS WITH AUNG SAN SUU KYI (ASSK). WHILE HE STATED HIS BELIEF THAT OUTSIDE PRESSURE IS COUNTER- PRODUCTIVE, HE GAVE SOME REASON TO BELIEV [...]	2001-07-27 11:03:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM PGOV CH BM
01STATE157224	TF UNITED STATES SEPTEMBER ATTACK SITUATION REPORT NO. 004 AS OF 2300 EDT TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 [...] No summary [...]	2001-09-12 10:48:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC
02KATHMANDU371	FY 02-03 SA BUREAU ESF FOR REGIONAL INITIATIVES [...] Regional Environment Office (REO) for South Asia, based at Embassy Kathmandu, would like to propose several projects for FY 02 and FY 03 funding via South Asia Bureau regional Economic Support Funds (ESF). While all of the proposals have an environmental dimension, they are cross- cutting, m [...]	2002-02-15 09:41:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV EAID PGOV IN PK NP BD AF REO
03KATHMANDU967	NEPAL'S MAOISTS STRIVING TO WIN HEARTS AND MINDS [...] (C) From April 26 to May 4, Embassy and USAID representatives traveled to Nepal's northwest district of Dolpa. Fifteen of the district's twenty-five villages are affected by Maoist activities, with six in the southwest highly affected. Maoists in the district have begun some development wor [...]	2003-05-27 03:18:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PTER NP
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
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
04DUBLIN1535	IRELAND'S RESPONSE TO BANGLADESH DEMARCHE [...] No summary [...]	2004-10-12 14:04:00	Embassy Dublin	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PTER PINS ECON
04KATHMANDU379	NEPAL: FOURTH ANNUAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] (U) Following is Post's submission for the fourth annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. Embassy point of contact for the report is Political Officer Crystal Kaplan (tel: 977-1-441-1179, fax: 977-1-441-0723, e-mail: kaplanct2@state.gov). 2. (SBU) OVERVIEW -- A. Nepal is a country o [...]	2004-03-01 09:17:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB NP
04STATE181797	PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT - BANGLADESH [...] No summary [...]	2004-08-24 14:15:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC CMGT ASEC BG
05ANKARA2782	TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, May 1-15, [...] (U) In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial local FSN translation. 2. (U) Published in Hurriyet on Tuesday, Ma [...]	2005-05-16 14:44:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
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
05DHAKA1218	CHILD MARRIAGE IN BANGLADESH [...] (U) After consulting with government officials, the NGO community and UN agencies stationed in Dhaka, Embassy Dhaka is pleased to respond to the Child Marriage survey sent out by Washington. A. The legal age of marriage in Bangladesh is 18 for girls and 21 for boys. There is not a lower leg [...]	2005-03-17 07:27:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM ELAB PGOV SCUL SOCI KWMN ECON BD
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
05DHAKA1407	SENIOR-LEVEL BDG PROCUREMENT COMMITTEE REJECTS [...] The BDG Cabinet Purchase Committee on March 22 rejected two tender awards, explicitly citing corruption in one case and serious irregularities in the other. The action was a welcome demonstration that the BDG can act against corruption when it chooses to do so. In a highly unusual move, the [...]	2005-03-24 10:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EAID KCRM PREL BD
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
05DHAKA228	SUPPORTING HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY REPORT 04-05 [...] No summary [...]	2005-01-19 07:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	BG PHUM
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
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
05DHAKA2440	CONTACT INFO ENERGY AND RESOURCES - BANGLADESH [...] No summary [...]	2005-05-26 08:18:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EMIN EPET ENRG
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
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
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
05DHAKA279	GTIP ESF PROPOSAL [...] No summary [...]	2005-01-24 08:35:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM KCRM BG
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
05DHAKA4089	AT LEAST 300 COORDINATED SMALL BLASTS ROCK [...] (S) Summary. Between 1100 and 1130 local, at least 300 small blasts rocked Dhaka and virtually every other Bangladeshi city,injurying several dozen and killing two. Apparently identical leaflets in the name of the banned Jamaat ul-Mujahidin Bangladesh were recovered at the sites demanding imp [...]	2005-08-17 11:58:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PGOV PTER CASC BD
05DHAKA4090	AT LEAST 300 COORDINATED SMALL BLASTS ROCK [...] (S) Summary. Between 1100 and 1130 local, at least 300 small blasts rocked Dhaka and virtually every other Bangladeshi city,injurying several dozen and killing two. Apparently identical leaflets in the name of the banned Jamaat ul-Mujahidin Bangladesh were recovered at the sites demanding imp [...]	2005-08-17 12:00:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PGOV PTER CASC BD
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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
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
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
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
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
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
05DHAKA6071	Demonstration near the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, [...] (SBU) Summary. A large pro-BNP (Bangladeshi ruling party) demonstration occurred in the immediate vicinity of the Embassy on December 12, 2005. Post had received no prior notice of the demonstration although police appeared to know well in advance. The demonstration lasted for approximately [...]	2005-12-13 01:06:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC
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
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
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
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
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
05KATHMANDU2565	FM PANDEY: BITTER TOWARD INDIA, NEED TO [...] (C) Hosting the Ambassador over one-on-one drinks at his home just hours after returning to Nepal from his international travel, FM Pandey was particularly bitter toward the Government of India (GOI),accusing them of brokering the recent Maoist-Parties understanding (ref A). Pandey indicated [...]	2005-11-25 08:57:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PHUM PGOV AMGT NP
05KATHMANDU2700	KING RETURNS, PROTESTS CONTINUE [...] (SBU) Following his return to Nepal after a three week absence, the King issued a statement on December 2 calling on the people of Nepal to unite with patriotism. Though he did not specifically address the Party-Maoist 12 point understanding announced in his absence, he termed efforts toward [...]	2005-12-05 10:55:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM NP
05NEWDELHI1073	""NATWAR'S MAN"" SK LAMBAH: INDIA'S LIKELY NEW SPECIAL ENVOY TO ISLAMABAD [...] (C) Summary: The expected appointment of retired career diplomat Satinder Kumar Lambah as Special Envoy to Pakistan would maintain the web of engagement between New Delhi and Islamabad, but at a quieter pitch, a decidedly lower political level, and with firmer MEA guidance than was the case w [...]	2005-02-10 11:57:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PINR PGOV IN PK INDO PAK
05NEWDELHI1546	MEA CAUTIOUSLY UPBEAT ON INDO-PAK [...] (C) Summary: In a February 28 conversation with PolCouns and Poloff, outgoing MEA Joint Secretary (Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran) Arun K Singh was generally upbeat about short-term Indo-Pak rapprochement, and expressed cautious optimism about long-term sustainability of this trend. After shari [...]	2005-03-01 11:14:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PINR MOPS KNNP IN PK 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
05NEWDELHI2550	SCENESETTER FOR ADMIRAL FALLON,S APRIL 13-16 VISIT [...] (C) Summary: Admiral Fallon, we welcome your upcoming visit to India, coming at a time of excellent relations in a fast maturing defense cooperation relationship. You also come soon after Secretary of State Rice's first visit last month, which has been characterized as the most successful visit o [...]	2005-04-05 14:21:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET	PREL MASS MOPS PTER IN US
05NEWDELHI3933	THE UPA SCORES BETTER THAN AVERAGE AFTER ONE YEAR [...] (C) Summary: The UPA government completed one year in office on May 22. Although the Left parties and the BJP predictably criticized its performance, commentary has been generally positive, reflecting widespread respect for Manmohan Singh's performance. Despite some initial weaknesses (such [...]	2005-05-27 05:25:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PARM PGOV PHUM PINR PREL IN
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
05NEWDELHI7725	COMBATING EXTREMISM - MISSION INDIA RESPONSE [...] (C) Summary: India enjoys a democratic, multi-religious, multi-cultural, heterogeneous, multi-ethnic society where all major world religions are practiced freely. Isolated elements of religious extremism of many varieties have, however, occurred in India -- notably among Hindus, Muslims, and [...]	2005-10-05 05:52:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET	PREL KDEM KPAO EAID PHUM KMPI PGOV IN
05NEWDELHI7767	SECOND ANNUAL SOUTH ASIA POLITICAL REPORTING [...] (U) Summary: The September 29 South Asia Political Reporting Officers' Conference in New Delhi brought together almost 50 officers and FSNs from Indian consulates, South Asian countries, the broader region and Washington to discuss recent developments. Participants discussed the July 18 Indo [...]	2005-10-05 13:11:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER BD PK NP IN
05NEWDELHI8247	NEPAL, AFGHANISTAN, AND IRANIAN TERRORISM: FOREIGN [...] This message contains an ACTION REQUEST for SA. Please see para 11. 2. (C) Summary: Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran and his regional Joint Secretaries told visiting U/S for Political Affairs Nick Burns on October 22 that the GOI would announce that day the opening of several points along t [...]	2005-10-24 12:01:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER MASS EAID ENRG PHUM IN NP AF PK CH CE BM TH
05NEWDELHI8715	INDIANS WORRIED ABOUT NEW TERROR BLASTS AND [...] (S) SUMMARY. In a disturbing up-tick in the level of terrorist violence in India, a car bomb blast in Srinagar on November 16 killed four and injured 56, including a former insurgent who changed sides and served for a period as a Kashmiri state minister. This was the third such deadly terror [...]	2005-11-16 17:13:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET	PTER PREL PGOV KISL PBTS KCRM ASEC IN
05NEWDELHI909	INDIA: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN 2005 [...] (S) Summary: With political momentum in its favor, the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) expects to solidify its hold on power in 2005. The Congress-led coalition's pursuit of closer US-India ties will continue unabated, but the exigencies of coalition government will slow progress on issues of i [...]	2005-02-04 11:55:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET	PREL PGOV ECON ETRD EAID MARR MOPS KPKO XD IN
05RANGOON1185	ROHINGYA REFUGEES AND REBELS - A VIEW FROM OUTSIDE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Rangoon Poloff traveled to Bangladesh in mid September to visit Rohingya refugee camps and to meet agencies that assist the refugees. Despite living in refugee camps for over a decade amid squalid conditions and sometimes suffering violence and intimidation, very few refugees ind [...]	2005-09-29 02:08:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL PREF PINS PTER BM
05RANGOON1324	MFA'S RANGOON BRANCH OFFICE STILL OPEN FOR VISAS [...] (SBU) Summary: On November 22, conoff met with MFA's Consular Division Director to discuss anticipated changes in visa processing due to the ongoing GOB move to a new administrative capital in Pyinmana, particularly as it affects USG official travelers. The MFA official advised that visa proc [...]	2005-11-23 10:30:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	CVIS CASC KFRD PREL PGOV BM
05RANGOON146	NEW GAS IN BURMA: PIPE DREAMS? [...] (C) Summary: The Burmese government is salivating over prospects that a tri-nation (Burma-Bangladesh-India) pipeline will be constructed to carry Burmese natural gas to India. Though the developers of the new gas fields and the three governments are full of good news at the moment, outside obs [...]	2005-02-04 04:47:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	ENRG PREL ECON BM
05WELLINGTON363	IS NEW ZEALAND AWASH IN BAATHISTS? [...] (C) Summary: An opposition politician threatened early this week to reveal the identity of a member of Saddam's regime who is reportedly seeking residence in New Zealand. The Government responded by revoking the visitor's permit... of the wrong Iraqi. The Government's action was taken again [...]	2005-05-05 03:05:00	Embassy Wellington	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PGOV PTER SMIG NZ
06BRASILIA1618	SOUTH AMERICA ESTH NEWS, NUMBER 79 [...] The following is the seventy-ninth in a series of newsletters, published by the Brasilia Regional Environmental Hub, covering environment, science and technology, and health news in South America. The information below was gathered from news sources from across the region, and the views expre [...]	2006-08-09 17:45:00	Embassy Brasilia	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV EAGR EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BR
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
06DHAKA2079	EMBASSY DHAKA GRANTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-13 09:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KSCA TBIO OSCI OTRA
06DHAKA2080	EMBASSY DHAKA GRANTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DR. [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-13 09:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KSCA TBIO OSCI OTRA
06DHAKA2129	DHAKA GRANTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE TO AMAR BHAT OF HHS [...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Amar Bhat, Director, Office of Asia and the Pacific, Office of Global Health Affairs (OGHA),Office of the Secretary, HHS, April 22 - 25, 2006 visit. Control officer SIPDIS is Dr. Steve Luby from CDC (office) 88-02-988-1761, (mobi [...]	2006-04-17 04:52:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KSCA TBIO OSCI OTRA
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
06DHAKA3598	UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL DEMARCHE ON BANGLADESH [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-19 07:29:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL BG
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
06DHAKA724	EMBASSY DHAKA USAID LOCAL CONTRACTOR ROBBED AT [...] On February 12, 2006, ARSO was notified that a USAID contractor had been the subject of a robbery in the Diplomatic Enclave. 2. On February 12, 2006, ARSO interviewed the contractor (employee works for RTI International and this organization receives donor money from USAID and has a close E [...]	2006-02-12 08:23:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC
06DHAKA746	THREATENING LETTER AGAINST FOREIGN MISSIONS [...] (SBU) On 02/12/2006, RSO was informed by the Canadian High Commission Security Officer that the Swiss Embassy received a general threat against foreign missions reportedly by the Jamatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB). The message was sent via letter and a scanned copy was sent to RSO. In these l [...]	2006-02-12 10:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC BD PTER
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
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
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
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
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
06KATHMANDU1371	INDUSTRIAL SECURITY GROUP CONDEMNS MAOIST EXTORTION [...] (C) On May 26, the Ambassador hosted a meeting of the Industrial Security Group (ISG) to discuss Maoist extortion, the Government of Nepal's (GON) ability to revive the economy, and the trouble the Maoist aligned All Nepal Trade Union Federation (ANTUF) had been causing. (Note: The ISG compri [...]	2006-05-30 10:57:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EINV PGOV PTER NP
06KATHMANDU3076	LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING CERTIFICATION: COMBINED [...] No summary [...]	2006-11-21 09:17:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS NP
06KATHMANDU410	LETTER FROM FM PANDEY TO A/S ROCCA ON BHUTANESE [...] (C) During a meeting on February 10, Foreign Minister Ramesh Nath Pandey gave the Ambassador a letter for Assistant Secretary Rocca in response to her December 30 letter on SIPDIS Bhutanese refugees. In his letter, Pandey thanks A/S Rocca for U.S. support to resolve the Bhutanese refugee is [...]	2006-02-10 12:55:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PREF NP
06KATHMANDU629	NEPAL 2006 TIP REPORT [...] (U) The following is Embassy Kathmandu's submission for the 2006 Trafficking in Persons Report. 2. (SBU) OVERVIEW -- A. Nepal is a country of origin for the trafficking of women and children, and to a lesser extent boys and men. The majority of persons are trafficked to India, while othe [...]	2006-03-07 07:54:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREF KCRM KWMN KFRD ELAB SMIG ASEC NP
06KATHMANDU964	HMGN REPORTS SUPPORT FOR U.S. OBSERVER STATUS IN [...] (C) During an April 11 conversation on other subjects with the Ambassador, Indian Ambassador Shiv Mukherjee mentioned that GOI reports from the ongoing South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) sub-ministerial meeting in Dhaka indicated that the Nepal delegation was actively o [...]	2006-04-13 12:01:00	Embassy Kathmandu	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL XD NP
06NEWDELHI161	D/NSA SUPPORTS INTEL SHARING ON TERRORISM; SAYS [...] (C) Summary: In a January 9 meeting with the DCM (other topics reported Septel),Deputy NSA Vijay Nambiar pledged to seek the NSA's approval for greater intelligence sharing on terrorism threats within India, particularly as the upswing in USG official visits and US investment increases the p [...]	2006-01-09 13:53:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL PGOV EFIN OVIP PINR ASEC ENRG MNUC
06NEWDELHI2587	SCENESETTER FOR APRIL 19 US-INDIA CT JOINT WORKING [...] (C) Summary: The US-India counterterrorism dialogue reflects our shared values and encompasses the range of CT issues in South Asia. New Delhi focuses on combating jihadi terrorism launched from Pakistan, which complicates USG efforts to engage Delhi in a more vibrant intelligence dialogue without [...]	2006-04-18 07:08:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET	PTER PGOV PINR PREL PINS MASS KJUS KTIA TBIO
06NEWDELHI5135	INDIA'S NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISORY BOARD: ADVISING [...] (C) Summary: The National Security Advisory Board -- populated by civilians, but supported by the GOI National Security Council Secretariat -- is a little-discussed institution designed to provide creative long-term assessments to the National Security Advisor, and through him to the Cabinet [...]	2006-07-21 07:22:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER PINR IN
06NEWDELHI5238	GOI BOLSTERING SECURITY FOR AFGHANISTAN ROAD [...] (C) On July 25, Poloff met with MEA Undersecretary Aquino Vimal (Afghanistan) to discuss current Indian aid programs in Afghanistan. Vimal confirmed that the GOI has sent additional federal police forces (Indo-Tibetan Border Patrol) in batches of 20-30 troops per month, to bolster security f [...]	2006-07-26 08:43:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL IN AF
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
06NEWDELHI7767	BOUCHER AND MENON TOUR D'HORIZON: PAKISTAN, [...] (C) SUMMARY: Foreign Secretary Menon told Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher SIPDIS and Ambassador Mulford in a Nov. 10 meeting that countering Pakistani mistrust about India's role in Baluchistan will be difficult. India is concerned about the growin [...]	2006-11-14 04:19:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK
06RANGOON140	BURMESE AND SHAN FORCES FIGHT IT OUT [...] (C) SUMMARY: A recent GOB "news" conference announced the surrender of elements of the insurgent Shan State Army - South in northern Shan State. However, the GOB neglected to mention that the surrender followed a serious battle, in which a DEA source claims the Shan killed dozens of Burmese A [...]	2006-02-02 07:29:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINS PREL BM
06RANGOON152	GOB PLANS DRACONIAN REGULATIONS FOR UN/NGOS [...] (C) Summary: The Burmese regime plans invasive new guidelines increasing its control over UN agencies and NGOs and further restricting the delivery of international assistance. If implemented, the draconian regulations would assign GOB ministries sweeping authority, including oversight of all [...]	2006-02-06 10:02:00	Embassy Rangoon	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL EAID BM
07AMMAN4166	STRIKES OF BENGALI WORKERS CONTINUE IN JORDAN'S [...] (SBU) Representatives from Jordan's Ministry of Labor (MOL) and the Bangladeshi Embassy in Jordan tried to facilitate October 8 negotiations between management at the Cotton Craft factory in al-Tajamouat Qualifying Industrial Zone (QIZ) and Bengali workers who have been on strike since mid-Se [...]	2007-10-11 09:32:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB ECON PGOV JO
07COLOMBO1284	BUILDING A SOUTH ASIA COUNTERTERRORISM STRATEGY [...] (S) SUMMARY: Chiefs of Mission and other Embassy representatives from Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan met under the auspices of the Regional Security Initiative (RSI) in Colombo on September 7 to discuss regional counterterrorism strategy with the Coordinator for Counterte [...]	2007-09-17 11:13:00	Embassy Colombo	SECRET	PTER PGOV PREL PHUM MOPS CE
07COLOMBO135	MALDIVES: A NEED TO STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY TO [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ambassador met government officials and the leader of the opposition in Male' on January 16 to discuss the lagging democratic reform process. Ambassador also promoted the Maldives' purchase of Boeing aircraft and a potential joint venture with an American wind power firm. Int [...]	2007-01-23 10:19:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM MV
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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
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
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
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
07DHAKA1578	BANGLADESH: UN COMMITEE AGAINST TORTURE [...] Embassy delivered reftel demarche requesting Bangladesh's support for the re-election of Felice Gaer to the Committee on Torture. Demarche points were delivered to the Acting Director, Americas and Pacific Wing, Ministry of Foreign Affairs on September 26. 2. The Acting Director informed [...]	2007-09-27 10:27:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM UNHCR
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
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
07DHAKA1601	BANGLADESH: WILL SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDATE FOR U.N. [...] The Embassy received a positive response to the demarche (reftel A) requesting Bangladesh's support for the re-election of Felice Gaer to the Committee on Torture on October 8. 2. The Acting Director of the Americas and Pacific Wing at the Ministry of Foreign AFfairs informed POLOFF the Min [...]	2007-10-04 08:38:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM UNHCR
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
07DHAKA1604	BANGLADESH: LABOR-GSP PETITION -- STAKEHOLDER [...] (C) SUMMARY: Government, labor, and manufacturing representatives are preparing for a Washington review of Bangladesh,s labor rights regime following a petition to suspend Bangladesh,s access to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) submitted by the American Federation of Labor ) Congre [...]	2007-10-04 10:37:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB ETRD EFIS EIND EAID PREL SOCI KTEX KWMN
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
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
07DHAKA1745	GOVERNMENT ADVISER ON S&T COOPERATION, [...] (C) SUMMARY: Dr. Chowdhury Sajjadul Karim, Adviser for the Ministries of Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock, and Environment and Forest, expressed hope for a broad implementation of the U.S.-Bangladesh Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement, to include nuclear safety, agriculture, [...]	2007-11-05 05:18:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR EAID EFIS ELAB ENRG PHUM PREL SENV TSPL
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
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
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
07DHAKA1797	BANGLADESH CYCLONE SIDR SITREP FOR NOVEMBER 17 [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Bangladesh is slowly beginning to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Sidr. Unofficial estimates of the number of deaths reached 2,000 by late afternoon November 17. As many as a million homes and an estimated 250,000 acres of crops may have been damaged or destroyed. Loss of [...]	2007-11-17 14:38:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
07DHAKA1808	BANGLADESH CYCLONE SIDR SITREP FOR NOVEMBER 19 [...] (U) Summary: The official death toll in Cyclone Sidr rose to about 3,500 by early afternoon November 19, with local media quoting the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society chairman as saying the number could go as high as 10,000. A round-the-clock Embassy cyclone control room is now staffed by State, [...]	2007-11-20 00:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
07DHAKA1815	USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidhr Assessment Cable #1: USAID/OFDA [...] Summary. Heavy rainfall from Tropical Cyclone Sidr has caused severe flooding and destroyed crops and houses throughout southern Bangladesh, resulting in the death of 2,625 people and affecting more than 4 million others, according to the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) and the U.N. World Food [...]	2007-11-20 18:37:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
07DHAKA1816	USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidhr Assessment Cable #1: USAID/OFDA [...] Summary. Heavy rainfall from Tropical Cyclone Sidr has caused severe flooding and destroyed crops and houses throughout southern Bangladesh, resulting in the death of 2,625 people and affecting more than 4 million others, according to the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) and the U.N. World Food [...]	2007-11-21 01:29:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
07DHAKA1817	USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidhr Assessment Cable #1: USAID/OFDA [...] Summary. Heavy rainfall from Tropical Cyclone Sidr has caused severe flooding and destroyed crops and houses throughout southern Bangladesh, resulting in the death of 2,625 people and affecting more than 4 million others, according to the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) and the U.N. World Food [...]	2007-11-21 04:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
07DHAKA1818	USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidhr Assessment Cable #1: USAID/OFDA [...] Summary. Heavy rainfall from Tropical Cyclone Sidr has caused severe flooding and destroyed crops and houses throughout southern Bangladesh, resulting in the death of 2,625 people and affecting more than 4 million others, according to the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) and the U.N. World Food [...]	2007-11-21 07:34:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
07DHAKA1819	USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidhr Assessment Cable #1: USAID/OFDA [...] Summary. Heavy rainfall from Tropical Cyclone Sidr has caused severe flooding and destroyed crops and houses throughout southern Bangladesh, resulting in the death of 2,625 people and affecting more than 4 million others, according to the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) and the U.N. World Food [...]	2007-11-21 08:20:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
07DHAKA1820	USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidhr Assessment Cable #1: USAID/OFDA [...] Summary. Heavy rainfall from Tropical Cyclone Sidr has caused severe flooding and destroyed crops and houses throughout southern Bangladesh, resulting in the death of 2,625 people and affecting more than 4 million others, according to the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) and the U.N. World Food [...]	2007-11-21 09:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
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
07DHAKA1830	USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidr Situation Report #2: USAID/DART's [...] Summary. Storm surge from Tropical Cyclone Sidr has affected more than 1.5 million families in Bangladesh as of November 22. Although the Government of Bangladesh's (GOB) early warning and preparedness programs have significantly reduced the humanitarian impact of the cyclone, severe rainfall [...]	2007-11-22 13:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
07DHAKA1835	USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidr Situation Report #3: The Impact [...] Summary. In response to Tropical Cyclone Sidr in Bangladesh, USAID deployed a Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART) to assess the humanitarian situation on the ground, provide recommendations on priority needs, and coordinate relief efforts with the U.S. Department of Defense, USAID/B [...]	2007-11-24 15:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
07DHAKA1838	USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidr Situation Report #4: The Adverse [...] Summary. In response to Tropical Cyclone Sidr in Bangladesh, USAID deployed a Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART) to assess the humanitarian situation on the ground, provide recommendations on priority needs, and coordinate relief efforts with the U.S. Department of Defense, USAID/B [...]	2007-11-25 13:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
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
07DHAKA1891	USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidr Situation Report #10: USAID/OFDA [...] Summary. To reduce the effects of perennial flooding and cyclones in Bangladesh, USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) has invested in preparedness and mitigation programs for a number of years, including the pre-positioning of water purification units to provide clea [...]	2007-12-04 11:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
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
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
07DHAKA1914	Country Team, USAID/DART, and U.S. Military Coordination [...] Summary. In response to Tropical Cyclone Sidr in southern Bangladesh, the U.S. Government (USG) organized an interagency response under the leadership of the Department of State that included contributions from USAID and the Department of Defense (DOD). USAID's Disaster Assistance Response Te [...]	2007-12-10 03:14:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
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
07DHAKA1925	USAID/OFDA Cyclone Sidr Situation Report #11: [...] Summary. With the approach of the one-month anniversary of the November 15 cyclone in Bangladesh as well as improvements in humanitarian indicators, USAID's Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART) will demobilize. USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) will now [...]	2007-12-11 10:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PREL ASEC CASC AMGT SOCI ECON PINR EAGR SENV
07DHAKA195	2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - BANGLADESH [...] No summary [...]	2007-02-05 09:03:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EINV OPIC KTDB USTR 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
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
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
07DHAKA1987	BANGLADESH: COMMITTEE FOR THE ELIMINATION OF [...] No summary [...]	2007-12-31 10:05:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM UNGA
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
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
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
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
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
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
07DHAKA396	TARIQUE RAHMAN AND OTHERS ARRESTED; [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-11 09:27:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KCRM 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
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
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
07DHAKA457	BUSINESSMEN AND POLITICIANS REACTION TO SECOND [...] (C) Summary. Businessmen are starting to express concern about the lack of transparency with the government's anti-corruption lists, particularly as they pertain to several well-regarded businessmen. Meanwhile, an Awami League politician says his inclusion on the lists is being used by senior [...]	2007-03-19 09:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KCRM KDEM PREL PGOV BD
07DHAKA459	BUSINESSMEN AND POLITICIANS REACTION TO SECOND [...] (C) Summary. Businessmen are starting to express concern about the lack of transparency with the government's anti-corruption lists, particularly as they pertain to several well-regarded businessmen. Meanwhile, an Awami League politician says his inclusion on the lists is being used by senior [...]	2007-03-19 23:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KCRM KDEM PREL PGOV BD
07DHAKA484	MINORITY ACTIVIST KILLED BY ARMY SOLDIERS [...] (SBU) Another allegation of torture and extra-judicial killing made its way into the local press this week. According to newspapers and witness reports, army and police personnel removed four members of the Christian Garo minority in the Madhupur Forest area from a micro-bus in the early after [...]	2007-03-25 08:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BG
07DHAKA485	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL MARITIME [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the International Maritime Officers Course scheduled for May 30-August 10, 2007 in Yorktown, Virginia. Post vetting was completed on March 25, 2007. Post requests that vetting be com [...]	2007-03-25 08:55:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA496	BANGLADESH: AVIAN AND PANDEMIC INFLUENZA; [...] Embassy Dhaka,s State point of contact on avian and pandemic influenza is Carter Wilbur, ESTH officer. Contact information is: Email - wilburcw@state.gov, Phone - (8802) 885-5500 xt 2206, FAX - 882-4008. 2. Embassy Dhaka,s DOD Point of contact on avian and pandemic influenza is LTC Ran [...]	2007-03-27 08:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	TBIO KFLU MARR MASS CASC BG
07DHAKA508	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ATA-EIC TRAINING COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para 3. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation in the ATA-EIC training starting on April 9 - May 25, 2007. Post vetting was completed on March 28, 2007. Due to the start of the course on April 9, 2007, this list requires clearance by c [...]	2007-03-29 04:05:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PINR PINS PREL MASS KCRM SNAR BG
07DHAKA524	HEAD OF LAND-RIGHTS ORGANIZATION IMPRISONED, BEATEN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Shahidul Islam, director of the non-governmental organization Uttaran, was detained at his organization's training center in Tala in southwestern Bangladesh by army personnel on January 27. At a meeting with POLOFF on March 22, Uttaran officials provided first-hand details of Is [...]	2007-04-01 06:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BG
07DHAKA529	AMBASSADOR RAISES DEMOCRACY CONCERNS TO FOREIGN [...] (C) Summary: Foreign Affairs Adviser Chowdhury and the Ambassador discussed USG concerns about Bangladesh's democracy, custodial deaths, Shoaib Choudhury's sedition trial, and continuing registration problems for American visitors to Bangladesh. End Summary. 2. (SBU) On March 28, the Ambas [...]	2007-04-01 08:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM CVIS PTER BG
07DHAKA53	DIPLOMATS COORDINATE STRATEGY ON BANGLADESH [...] This is an action cable. Please see para 12. 2. (C) SUMMARY. Key diplomatic missions in Bangladesh are coordinating their responses to the ongoing political crisis. The U.S., United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, the European Commission, Germany (representing the European Union presidency) [...]	2007-01-11 08:15:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL KDEM BG
07DHAKA537	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR EXERCISE FLASH BUFFALO [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following units have been selected for participation in Exercise Flash Buffalo to be conducted in Chittagong, Bangladesh from May 20 to June 2, 2007. Post vetting was completed on March 29, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by A [...]	2007-04-02 04:25:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA55	TERRORIST FINANCE: PRESENCE OF REVIVAL OF ISLAMIC [...] (S/NF) Per Ref A request, Post assessed whether the GOB would object to US designation of the Kuwaiti-based Revival of Islamic Heritage Society branch in Bangladesh (RIHS-B) under E.O. 13224 and/or UNSCR 1267. Post does not believe the GOB would object to designation under either authority. I [...]	2007-01-11 09:19:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER KTFN ETTC PREL EFIN BG
07DHAKA550	HIGH COURT TO HEAR APPEAL IN JOURNALIST'S SEDITION [...] (SBU) The trial of Salahuddin Shoaib Choudhury, the Bangladeshi journalist charged with sedition, remains postponed pending a High Court Appellate Branch ruling on Choudhury's appeal on the denial of a petition to dismiss the case. The Attorney General's office, which will represent the govern [...]	2007-04-04 09:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREL BG
07DHAKA56	MILITARY SAYS NO TO POLITICAL ROLE, [...] (C) Summary: Political factions, leading business organizations and civil society are seeking international support for military solutions to the present political crisis, creating intense pressure on the military to act. Our embassy, the British High Commission and other missions in Dhaka [...]	2007-01-11 09:25:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PGOV KDEM BG
07DHAKA57	MILITARY SAYS NO TO POLITICAL ROLE, [...] (C) Summary: Political factions, leading business organizations and civil society are seeking international support for military solutions to the present political crisis, creating intense pressure on the military to act. Our embassy, the British High Commission and other missions in Dhaka [...]	2007-01-11 09:25:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PGOV KDEM BG
07DHAKA587	HOME SECRETARY ON JMB EXECUTIONS, KIBRIA AND OTHER [...] (C) Summary. On April 5, Deputy Chief of Mission and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Secretary Abdul Karim met to discuss issues, including the recent Jamaatul Mujahedin Bangladesh (JMB) executions, GOB changes to its visa regime, trafficking in persons, the restarting of the Kibria investigati [...]	2007-04-11 09:37:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL PGOV EAID CASC PHUM BG
07DHAKA588	HOME SECRETARY ON JMB EXECUTIONS, KIBRIA AND OTHER [...] (C) Summary. On April 5, Deputy Chief of Mission and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Secretary Abdul Karim met to discuss issues, including the recent Jamaatul Mujahedin Bangladesh (JMB) executions, GOB changes to its visa regime, trafficking in persons, the restarting of the Kibria investigati [...]	2007-04-11 09:45:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL PGOV EAID CASC PHUM BG
07DHAKA59	STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED IN BANGLADEH - SITREP [...] (SBU) At 1920 local, media reported that the caretaker government under President Iajuddin Ahmed had authorized a state of emergency. Embassy has confirmation from multiple sources. Media reported that a night time curfew, 2300 to 0500 will be imposed beginning tonight, January 11, and remain [...]	2007-01-11 13:22:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV KDEM BG
07DHAKA611	REO VISITS DHAKA Q REVIEWS ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES [...] SUMMARY. REO John Adams and FSN Jay Pal Shrestha visited Dhaka March 7 Q 14 as part of a series of regular regional visits. They met with embassy personnel, GOB officials, and NGOs to assess major environmental issues facing Bangladesh. They also visited USAID projects in the field, and par [...]	2007-04-16 01:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV EAID BG
07DHAKA63	STATE OF EMERGENCY - SITREP 02 01/12/07 [...] As of 1240 local the situation remains calm. Embassy personnel are safe and accounted for. No AmCits have contacted Embassy for assistance. A countrywide 2300-0500 hrs daily curfew remains in effect until further notice. 2. Former Bangladesh Bank (the country's central bank) Governor F [...]	2007-01-12 06:00:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL ASEC CASC KDEM BG
07DHAKA639	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR COUNTER-TERRORISM FELLOWS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Counter-Terrorism Fellows Program in Washington, DC from July 21 to September 30, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 15, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by M [...]	2007-04-17 09:21:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG

07DHAKA640	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in International Logistics Executive Advanced Development Course in Athens, Georgia from June 1 to July 27, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by May 10, 2007, to provide su [...]	2007-04-17 09:22:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA641	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AIR COMMAND AND STAFF [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Air Command and Staff College Course in Montgomery, Alabama from June 11, 2007 to June 9, 2008. Post etting was completed on April 15, 2007. Post requests that vetting be complet [...]	2007-04-17 09:22:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA642	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AIR WAR COLLEGE COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Air War College Course in Montgomery, Alabama, from May 29, 2007 to May 27, 2008. Post vetting was completed on April 15, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by May 10, [...]	2007-04-17 09:24:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA643	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR COMBINED LOGISTICS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in Combined Logistics Captain Course in Fort Lee, Virginia, from May 22 to November 2, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 15, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by May [...]	2007-04-17 09:25:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA644	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 in Monterey, California from June 23 to July 20, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 15, 2007. Post requests that vetting be [...]	2007-04-17 09:25:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA646	FORMER PM ZIA REPORTEDLY AGREES TO QUIT BANGLADESH [...] (C) Zia Agrees to Leave: Former Prime Minister and leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party Khaleda Zia has agreed to leave Bangladesh and not return, according to press reports and sources close to Zia. Her decision comes less than 48 hours after the arrest of her youngest son, Arafat " [...]	2007-04-17 10:34:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM BG
07DHAKA655	SHAMSHER CHOWDHURY OFF-MESSAGE: MFA CORRECTS [...] (S) Summary: MFA Director General Islam confirmed that the MFA directed Ambassador Chowdhury to personally ask the airlines not to permit Hasina to board any aircraft but only to inform the U.S. of his actions, admitting he exceeded his instructions in requesting USG assistance. Separately, A [...]	2007-04-19 11:06:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PHUM PREL PGOV BG
07DHAKA663	AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES DEVELOPMENTS WITH COAS MOEEN [...] (C) Summary: In an April 16 meeting with Ambassador Butenis and DATT (note taker),Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Moeen Uddin Ahmed described the military's successes in support of the civilian government, cited the need for political party reform, provided assurances the military would remai [...]	2007-04-22 09:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREF KDEM PMIL BG
07DHAKA673	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PEACE SUPPORT OPERATION [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation in the Peace Support Operation Instructors Course at Monterrey, California, from May 6 to 18, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 23, 2007. Post requests that vetting be complete [...]	2007-04-24 04:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA684	AMBASSADOR VISITS MADHUPUR, DISCUSSES CUSTODIAL [...] (C) SUMMARY. No charges have been filed and no action taken in the case of Choilesh Ritchil, the Christian Garo activist from Madhupur who was killed by the army on March 18. This was the situation as described to the Ambassador by Garo activists when she visited the Pirgachha Catholic Missio [...]	2007-04-26 04:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BG
07DHAKA685	BANGLADESH - THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY [...] (C) Summary: The interim government formed following the January 11 declaration of the State of Emergency has pursued an aggressive agenda of political and economic reform coupled with an anti-corruption campaign and institutional change all designed to create conditions conducive to free, [...]	2007-04-26 04:36:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM BG
07DHAKA711	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BOARDING OFFICER COURSE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation in the Boarding Officer Course in Charleston, South Carolina from July 4 to August 15, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 29, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by M [...]	2007-05-02 07:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA712	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR COMBAT ENGINEER OFFICER [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation in the Combat Engineer Officer Course at Camp LeJeune from June 6 to October 1, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 29, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by May 20, [...]	2007-05-02 07:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA714	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR GROUND SUPPLY OFFICER [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation in the Ground Supply Officer Course at Camp LeJeune from July 5 to September 8, 2007. Post vetting was completed on April 29, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by June 1, [...]	2007-05-02 07:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA725	PARAMILITARY TRAINING EXERCISE - BALANCE BUFFALO, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following units have been selected for participation in Operation Balance Buffalo in May 2007. Post vetting was completed on May 1, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by May 15, 2007, to provide sufficient time for processing. [...]	2007-05-03 09:05:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA726	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR NEAR EAST/SOUTH ASIA [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Near East/South Asia Center for Strategic Studies Executive Seminar starting on May 30, 2007. Post vetting was completed on May 1, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed [...]	2007-05-03 09:11:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA727	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR NEAR EAST/SOUTH ASIA [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Near East/South Asia Center for Strategic Studies Executive Seminar starting on May 30, 2007. Post vetting was completed on May 1, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed [...]	2007-05-03 09:16:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA739	TRAFFICKING TRAINING FOR IMAMS AMD LAWYERS [...] (U) Summary. In an innovative training program on investigating and prosecuting human trafficking cases, the Embassy provided training to imams and human rights lawyers to help them understand what law enforcement needed in order to prosecute trafficking cases. End Summary. Trafficking Prose [...]	2007-05-06 23:37:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL PGOV PREF CASC BG
07DHAKA775	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR DISASTER PREPAREDNESS COURSE, MAY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Disaster Preparedness Course starting on May 23, 2007. Post vetting was completed on May 10, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by May 21, 2007, to provide sufficient t [...]	2007-05-10 08:44:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA776	BANGLADESH CROSSES 100,000 BIRDS CULLED, INFECTIONS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Publicly, the GOB is claiming the H5N1 outbreak "has remained under control of the government except in a few places of the country," but as Bangladesh crosses the 100,000 birds culled mark, with ten districts reporting H5N1 infections in poultry and new infections reported week [...]	2007-05-10 08:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	TBIO KFLU PREL PGOV BG
07DHAKA872	BANGLADESH: NOMINATION OF NEW WORLD BANK PRESIDENT [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-30 07:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN IBRD BG
07DHAKA889	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INFANTRY CAPTAIN TRAINING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Infantry Captain Training Course to he held at Fort Benning, Georgia, from June 27 to December 13, 2007. Post vetting was completed on May 30, 2007. Post requests that vetting [...]	2007-05-31 08:11:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA890	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PEACE SUPPORT OPERATION [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Peace Support Operation Instructors Course to be held in Dhaka from June 17 to 28, 2007. Post vetting was completed on May 30, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by [...]	2007-05-31 08:11:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA909	DAILY STAR JOURNALIST'S PASSPORT RETURNED [...] (C) SUMMARY. On May 11, Daily Star journalist and Human Rights Watch (HRW) researcher Tasnim Khalil was detained by Directorate General Forces Intelligence (DGFI) for questioning about alleged anti-state activities, including blog entries and articles he wrote critical of the government. Since [...]	2007-06-05 08:20:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM KGOV BG
07DHAKA912	ADDITIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PEACE SUPPORT [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following additional candidates have been selected for participation in the Peace Support Operation Instructors Course to be held in Dhaka from June 17 to 28, 2007. Post vetting was completed on June 3, 2007. Post requests that vetting be c [...]	2007-06-06 00:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA913	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR NAVAL COMMAND COLLEGE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Naval Command College Course to he held in Providence, Rhode Island from July 27, 2007 to June 28, 2008. Post vetting was completed on June 3, 2007. Post requests that vetting [...]	2007-06-06 01:05:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA914	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR NAVAL STAFF COLLEGE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Naval Staff College Course to be held in Providence, Rhode Island, from July 25, 2007 to June 24, 2008. Post vetting was completed on June 3, 2007. Post requests that vetting b [...]	2007-06-06 01:07:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA915	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ARMOR CAPTAIN CAREER [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Armor Captain Career Course to be held at Fort Knox, Kentucky, from August 3, 2007 to February 4, 2008. Post vetting was completed on June 3, 2007. Post requests that vetting b [...]	2007-06-06 01:09:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA919	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC CENTER FOR [...] 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) Comprehensive Responses to Terrorism (CSRT) course in Honolulu, Hawaii, from July 31 to August 22, 2007. Post vetting was comp [...]	2007-06-06 02:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA952	FOUR MONTHS INTO STATE OF EMERGENCY, BANGLADESH'S [...] (C) SUMMARY. As Bangladesh passes the four-month anniversary of its state of emergency, the human rights record is mixed. According to local NGOs, deaths caused by law enforcement officials, including "crossfire" killings and deaths in custody, have gone down. While there have been many alleg [...]	2007-06-12 08:34:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV KDEM PHUM BG
07DHAKA971	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR USCENTCOM COMBINED [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the USCENTCOM Combined Planning Group training course in Tampa, Florida, from July 15, 2007 to Jaunary 14, 2008. Post vetting was completed on June 14, 2007. Post requests that vet [...]	2007-06-15 07:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA972	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BOARDING OFFICERS COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in Boarding Officers Course to be held in Charleston, South Carolina from July 4 to August 17, 2007. Post vetting was completed on June 14, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed [...]	2007-06-15 07:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA973	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPYARD [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the International Shipyard Management Course to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii from July 13 to September 7, 2007. Post vetting was completed on June 14, 2007. Post requests that vetti [...]	2007-06-15 07:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
07DHAKA977	FAREWELL CALL ON JAMAAT ISLAMI CHIEF [...] (C) Summary. Jamaat Islami amir Nizami stayed rigidly on point in assuring the Ambassador that his party remains committed to democracy, dialogue, and moderation. JI members, he said, have not been approached about joining a so-called king's party, but quipped he wishes the party well so the [...]	2007-06-17 05:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KISL BG
07KOLKATA116	EASTERN INDIA ALERT TO AVIAN INFLUENZA RISK FOLLOWING [...] (SBU) Summary: With the recent reported cases of Avian Influenza (AI) in Bangladesh and Burma, neighboring Indian states have alerted officials to monitor for possible outbreaks and have banned imports of poultry products from those two countries (reftels). On April 7, the "Hindustan Times" [...]	2007-04-10 05:46:00	Consulate Kolkata	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR TBIO KFLU CASC EAID AMED PGOV IN BM BG
07KOLKATA353	A/S SAUERBREY MEETS WITH CHIN LEADERS ON ACCESS TO REFUGEES [...] (SBU) Summary: During a November 7 stopover in Kolkata, Population, Refugee, and Migration (PRM) Assistant Secretary Ellen Sauerbrey discussed with Burmese Chin leaders the condition of the several thousand Chin migrants in India's Northeast. The lack of access by UNHCR to the Chins and other [...]	2007-11-20 04:36:00	Consulate Kolkata	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	IN PREF
07KUWAIT832	TERROR FINANCE: ANOTHER RUN AT THE MFA ON [...] (C/NF) Summary: Econcouns met with MFA Director of Follow-up and Coordination Khalid Maqamis on May 27 to hand-deliver a diplomatic note pressing our case on the designation of three Kuwaiti terrorist facilitators in light of their continued freedom of movement and access to international me [...]	2007-05-28 12:23:00	Embassy Kuwait	SECRET//NOFORN	EAID EFIN ETTC IZ KU PREL PTER KTFN
07MANILA2519	REGIONAL ENDORSEMENT FOR FY08 1206 PROPOSAL FOR PACOM [...] (SBU) Summary: Chiefs of Mission of Embassies Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Phnom Penh, Dhaka and Colombo fully support the FY2008 regional proposal developed by U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM). This year's $143 million package builds upon last year's submission to improve regional m [...]	2007-07-27 06:22:00	Embassy Manila	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PTER MARR MASS MOPS MCAP BG CB CE ID MY TH
07NEWDELHI1050	INDIA AND U.S. HOLD COUNTER-TERRORISM JOINT [...] (C) SUMMARY: MEA Additional Secretary (International Organizations) K.C. Singh and Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Frank Urbancic chaired the 8th U.S.-India Counter-Terrorism Joint Working Group (CTJWG) on February 28th in New Delhi. Calling the timing "late, but better late than ne [...]	2007-03-02 14:30:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER PINR PBTS MOPS KDEM KISL PK
07NEWDELHI1302	GOI "VERY UNEASY" ABOUT RECENT EVENTS IN BANGLADESH [...] (C) SUMMARY: External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee's recent visit to Dhaka was "excellent," according to Joint Secretary Mohan Kumar. Chief Adviser of the Caretaker Government Dr. Fakhruddin Ahmed received high marks from the GOI with Kumar noting that, "He talks like us. He's brillian [...]	2007-03-19 06:25:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL BG CE IN
07NEWDELHI4597	DELHI DIARY, OCT 5-12 [...] (U) Below is a compilation of political highlights from Embassy New Delhi for October 5-12, 2007 that did not feature in our other reporting, including: -- FM Mukherjee Visiting Moscow -- India Put the Brakes on Rail Service to Dhaka -- Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Trip to Africa -- Sin [...]	2007-10-12 13:31:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ELTN MOPS MARR ENRG EPET BG SN SF
07RANGOON255	INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS TO HELP BURMA,S WAR ON DRUGS [...] (U) SUMMARY: At a semi-annual Rangoon meeting of the Mini-Dublin Group, the countries tracking narcotics in Burma echoed concerns of the INCSR and UNODC Annual Report. All agreed that Burma is making credible progress in disrupting drug trafficking networks and reducing opium cultivation, bu [...]	2007-03-09 11:55:00	Embassy Rangoon	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SNAR KCRM BM
07STATE83780	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INFANTRY CAPTAIN [...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of June 12, 2007, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the security officers listed below: Name: Mohammad Kamrul Hasan Rank: Captain Unit: School of Infantry and Tactics Unit Location: S [...]	2007-06-15 15:24:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	KCRM MARR MASS PHUM PREL BG
07USUNNEWYORK1221	UPDATE ON DARFUR PEACEKEEPING DEPLOYMENT FOR 27 [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 3, 6 and 7. 2. (C) SUMMARY: --Deployment Update: Chinese Engineers and Bangladeshi Formed Police Unit (FPU) are the only Heavy Support Package units arriving in calendar year 2007. UN DPKO expects the remainder of the HSP units [...]	2007-12-28 13:25:00	USUN New York	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS PGOV UNSC AF SU
08BANDARSERIBEGAWAN106	COUNTRY CLEARANCE TO BRUNEI GRANTED FOR ADMIRAL [...] (C) Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Brunei from April 8 to 9, 2008 to Admiral Timothy J. Keating and the following members of the Admiral's official party: Mrs. Wandalee Keating Ambassador Gene B. Christy Mr. Paul Hanely Mr. Angelo Manginelli CAPT [...]	2008-04-04 10:03:00	Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan	CONFIDENTIAL	MASS MARR MOPS PREL PGOV BX
08CHENGDU39	ISLAM ON THE TIBETAN PLATEAU - TWO LOCAL PERSPECTIVES [...] (C) Summary: According to a Tibetan active in Lhasa's Muslim community who studied Islam in Nepal and Pakistan, the inflow of Muslim businessmen and laborers from other parts of China into traditionally Tibetan areas has sometimes caused tension and "incidents" with local Buddhists, but for ec [...]	2008-03-05 06:24:00	Consulate Chengdu	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM SOCI CH
08COLOMBO1040	Sri Lanka: Scenesetter for the Visit of Deputy Assistant [...] (SBU) Summary: Your visit comes at a critical time, with Sri Lanka's 25-year ethnic conflict entering a possibly decisive phase. Government forces have made significant progress against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the last several months, gaining a large swath of territory i [...]	2008-11-18 11:32:00	Embassy Colombo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR PGOV PHUM PREL CE
08COLOMBO1042	SRI LANKA: GOVERNMENT FORCES TAKING CONTROL OF [...] (C) SUMMARY: The recent fall of Pooneryn and the crossroads town of Mankulam to government forces has greatly improved the government's military position and put the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in a strategic bind. Government forces now control virtually all of Sri Lanka's western coastli [...]	2008-11-18 14:11:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MOPS PTER CE
08COLOMBO1093	SRI LANKA LIKELY TO PARTICIPATE IN ARF DISASTER [...] (U) MFA Director General for Asia Pamela Deen confirmed to Poloff that Sri Lanka would participate in the ASEAN Regional Forum Voluntary Demonstration of Response on Disaster Relief in May 2009. Deen also reported that Minister of Human Rights and Disaster Management Mahinda Samarasinghe would [...]	2008-12-02 12:19:00	Embassy Colombo	UNCLASSIFIED	ARF EAID MARR MOPS PREL CE RP
08COLOMBO478	SRI LANKA: SCENESETTER FOR DAS ERICA [...] (C) Summary and Introduction: Your visit comes at a time when our relations with Sri Lanka are strong, but show some strain from the pressure we have applied on key issues, particularly human rights. Nonetheless, we continue to have access at the highest levels of the GSL and to play an imp [...]	2008-05-16 10:57:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM MOPS PTER CE
08COLOMBO721	SCENESETTER FOR A/S BOUCHER'S VISIT FOR THE 15TH [...] (C) Summary and Introduction: Your visit for the 15th SAARC Summit finds most SAARC member countries preoccupied with domestic issues. After surviving a no-confidence vote, the Indian government is looking ahead to national elections next year, and frustrated that last minute objections from [...]	2008-07-25 08:04:00	Embassy Colombo	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER PHUM MOPS PINR ECON CE MV
08DHAKA1025	HOME ADVISER DISCUSSES RAB ENGAGEMENT, [...] (C) Home Affairs Adviser M.A. Matin welcomed prospects for engagement between the USG and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in a September 23 meeting with the Ambassador. He also welcomed a USG inter-agency assessment of Bangladesh's border controls. Matin was pre-occupied, however, with the a [...]	2008-09-29 05:45:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL PGOV PTER PINR KCOR MARR MASS KCRM
08DHAKA1037	(C) GRAVE CONCERNS OVER TERROR GROUP'S POLITICAL [...] (S/REL:CAN/AUS/UK/NZ) Summary: The terrorist group Harkatul Jihad al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) is seeking political legitimacy through the launch of a political party. The leaders of the Islamic Democratic Party (IDP) insist it is dedicated to establishing what they call a true democracy un [...]	2008-10-05 10:30:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PGOV PTER KDEM PHUM PINR BG
08DHAKA105	DHAKA UNIVERSITY TENSE AFTER PROFESSORS CONVICTED [...] (C) SUMMARY: Hundreds of students protested at Dhaka University on January 22 after three professors were convicted of charges relating to violent unrest on the campus last August. As of 1600 local time the demonstrations involving several hundred people were peaceful but the situation was exp [...]	2008-01-22 11:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC CASC KDEM PGOV PINR PREL BG
08DHAKA1059	UNCERTAINTY ABOUT BANGLADESH'S POLITICAL [...] (C) Nearly three weeks after Chief Adviser Dr. Fakhruddin Ahmed announced a date for national elections, fears about Bangladesh's return to democracy appear to be spiking again. Hardliners within the Bangladesh Nationalist Party are trying to convince party Chairperson Khaleda Zia to boycott [...]	2008-10-08 12:58:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR PINS KDEM BG
08DHAKA1066	LEAHY VETTING FOR SIGNAL CAPTAIN CAREER COURSE, NOVEMBER 12 [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Signal Captain Career Course in Fort Gordon, Georgia, which will begin on November 12, 2008. Post vetting was completed on October 13, 2008. Post requests that vetting be comp [...]	2008-10-14 08:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1068	LEAHY VETTING FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL SOVEREIGN CHALLENGE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the 4th Annual Sovereign Challenge Conference in Tampa, Florida, which will begin on 17 - 20 November 2008. Post vetting was completed on 14 Oct 2008. Post requests that vetting be [...]	2008-10-14 09:58:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1069	KHALEDA ZIA RETURNS TO POLITICS AND APPEARS [...] (C) In her first meeting with Ambassador Moriarty, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia adamantly insisted the State of Emergency be lifted but indicated she was committed to participating in Parliamentary elections in December. In a wideranging discussion, she expressed [...]	2008-10-14 10:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PTER PREL BG
08DHAKA1073	(C) GRAVE CONCERNS OVER TERROR GROUP'S POLITICAL [...] (S/REL:CAN/AUS/UK/NZ) Summary: The terrorist group Harkatul Jihad al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) is seeking political legitimacy through the launch of a political party. The leaders of the Islamic Democratic Party (IDP) insist it is dedicated to establishing what they call a true democracy un [...]	2008-10-15 06:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PGOV PTER KDEM PHUM PINR BG
08DHAKA1075	CRUNCH TIME FOR NEGOTIATING THE RETURN TO DEMOCRACY [...] (C) The two Caretaker Government Advisers leading negotiations with political parties on terms to ensure a smooth return to democracy explained to Ambassador Moriarty on 10/14 their end-game strategy. The key elements of their plan were to convince the two major parties to refrain from nominat [...]	2008-10-16 00:30:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PREL BG
08DHAKA1077	LEAHY VETTING FOR THE CHIEFS OF DEFENSE CONFERENCE, 11 - 13 [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Chiefs of Defense Conference in Bali, Indonesia, which will begin on 11 - 13 November 2008. Post vetting was completed on 15 Oct 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed [...]	2008-10-16 06:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA108	PROPOSAL FOR USE OF INCLE MONEY TO CONSTRUCT A FEMALE DRUG [...] (U) Embassy Dhaka requests that the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) approve a US$50,000 grant for construction of a female drug rehabilitation facility in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The funding would come from INCLE money obligated to Post in FY2002 for counter-narco [...]	2008-01-23 09:19:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR KCRM BG
08DHAKA1088	SON OF SLAIN POLITICIAN OUTLINES HIS OWN POLITICAL [...] (S) Reza Kibria, son of slain Awami League leader Shah AMS Kibria, said on October 8 that he continued to press Bangladesh authorities to investigate properly his father,s assassination. Kibria also told the Ambassador about his aspirations to fill his father,s shoes as a Member of Parliamen [...]	2008-10-19 08:19:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PGOV PREL KCRM PTER PINR KDEM ELAB BG
08DHAKA1091	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on November 9, 2008. Post ve [...]	2008-10-20 11:05:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1092	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on November 11, 2008. Post v [...]	2008-10-20 11:06:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1093	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on November 24, 2008. Post [...]	2008-10-20 11:07:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1094	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on November 26, 2008. Post v [...]	2008-10-20 11:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1095	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on December 21, 2008. Post v [...]	2008-10-20 11:09:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1096	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on December 23, 2008. Post v [...]	2008-10-20 11:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1097	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on December 14, 2008. Post v [...]	2008-10-20 11:11:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1098	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on December 17, 2008. Post v [...]	2008-10-20 11:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA110	BAMBOO FLOWERING PROMPTS FOOD CRISIS IN CHITTAGONG [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. An infestation of rats is prompting a food crisis in communities along the Indian border in the Chittagong Hill Tracts in southeastern Bangladesh. The cause of the crisis is the flowering of a species of bamboo that is resulting in an explosion in the rat population. Post is w [...]	2008-01-23 11:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AID BG PGOV PHUM PREL
08DHAKA1101	RAPID ACTION BATTALION PROVIDES INFORMATION NEEDED [...] (U) Action Request: Embassy Dhaka requests the Department confirm Post's finding that the Rapid Action Battalion provided a credible list of sub-units involved in cross-fires, thereby meeting the pre-condition set by the Department to receive human rights training. -------------------------- [...]	2008-10-21 10:30:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PTER PREL PGOV ASEC BG
08DHAKA1107	LEAHY VETTING FOR. [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in upcoming HIV Training of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Courses in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Post vetting was completed on October 23, 20 [...]	2008-10-23 10:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1121	BANGLADESH AWAMI LEAGUE: COMMITTED TO ELECTIONS, [...] (C) Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina appears in firm control of the Awami League as she prepares to return to Bangladesh to lead the party into Parliamentary elections. Efforts by the military-backed Caretaker Government and her Awami League rivals to topple her have failed, and for now the [...]	2008-10-27 10:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR PINS PHUM KDEM BG
08DHAKA1127	THE PROFOUND CHALLENGES OF SECURING BANGLADESH'S [...] (C) International terrorists seeking a safe haven find Bangladesh's porous land, sea and air borders inviting. Just how far Bangladesh must go to secure those borders has come into clear focus after several recent USG and United Kingdom assessments. The reviews indicate nothing short of a fund [...]	2008-10-28 11:09:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PTER PGOV PINR PBTS MCAP MARR EAIR ASEC BM
08DHAKA1128	LEAHY VETTING FOR MPAT MULTINATIONAL FORCE STANDARD [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the MPAT Multinational Force Standard Operation Procedure (MNF SOP) in Hawaii, which will begin on November 16, 2008. Post vetting was completed on October 27, 2008. Post requests [...]	2008-10-29 07:43:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1129	LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY STUDIES [...] 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) Comprehensive Crisis Management Course in USA, which will begin on November 17, 2008.Post vetting was completed on October 27, 2 [...]	2008-10-29 07:43:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1130	LEAHY VETTING FOR ARMY COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE COURSE - [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Army Command and General Staff College Course in USA, which will begin on January 02, 2009. Post vetting was completed on October 29, 2008. Post requests that vetting be complet [...]	2008-10-29 07:45:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1131	LEAHY VETTING FOR ADVANCE AEROSPACE MEDICINE COURSE IN USA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Advance Aerospace Medicine Course in USA, which will begin on January 02, 2009. Post vetting was completed on October 29, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by Novembe [...]	2008-10-29 07:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1132	LEAHY VETTING FOR PATROL CRAFT OPERATION IN RIVERINE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Patrol Craft Operation in Riverine Environment and Instructor Development Course in USA, which will begin on January 08, 2009. Post vetting was completed on October 29, 2008. Pos [...]	2008-10-29 07:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1135	LEAHY VETTING FOR HIV/AIDS STRATEGIC PLANNING AND POLICY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Hiv/Aids Strategic Planning and Policy Development Course in USA, which will begin on December 05, 2008. Post vetting was completed on October 30, 2008. Post requests that vetti [...]	2008-10-30 05:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1138	ELECTION COMMISSION TO REJECT IDP REGISTRATION [...] (S) Election Commissioner Brigadier General (retired) Sakhawat Hossain told the Embassy on 10/30 the Commission would reject the Islamic Democratic Party's attempt to register for Parliamentary elections in December. The party was formed earlier this year by senior members of Harakat ul-Jihad- [...]	2008-10-30 11:27:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PTER PREL PGOV PINR PINS KDEM ASEC BG
08DHAKA1139	PLAN TO ASSIST THE BANGLADESH NAVY IMPROVE [...] (S//REL TO USA, FVEY/RELIDO) Action Request: Embassy Dhaka recommends USG support for the creation of a Bangladesh Navy Special Operations unit, similar to US SEAL and Special Boat units. The Government of Bangladesh intends this unit to be a counterterrorism force that will address critical g [...]	2008-10-30 11:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PHUM PTER PREL PGOV ASEC BG MARR MASS
08DHAKA1140	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 2008-2009 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report: 2. (U) I. Summary: There was no evidence that Bangladesh was a significant cultivator or producer of narcotics. Government of [...]	2008-11-03 03:04:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR KCRM BG
08DHAKA1143	VISAS DONKEY CORRUPTION 212(F) (RAHMAN, TARIQUE) [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Embassy is seeking a security advisory opinion under section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Presidential Proclamation 7750, suspending the entry into the United States of Tarique Rahman (aka Tarique),born on November 20, 1967 in Bangladesh. The Embassy belie [...]	2008-11-03 10:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC CVIS ECON KCOR KCRM KFRD PGOV PREL
08DHAKA1146	INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC RELIEF ORGANIZATION (IIRO) [...] (C) Recent press accounts suggested that Islami Bank of Bangladesh had recently released money frozen for two years belonging to the International Islamic Relief Organization (IIRO). Sister organizations of the IIRO have ties to al- Qaida and have been listed as terrorist-affiliated by the Un [...]	2008-11-03 11:06:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN PINR PREL PTER KTFN BG UN
08DHAKA115	EMBASSY CAUTIONS GOB AGAINST CASTING TOO WIDE A [...] (C) SUMMARY: In the wake of worker unrest in the vicinity of Dhaka in early January, the USG-funded American Center for International Labor Solidarity (ACILS) and partner NGOs report being harassed by Bangladesh,s security forces. We have been told that an ACILS employee was arrested on Janua [...]	2008-01-24 13:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB EAID PREL SOCI KTEX BG
08DHAKA1151	ADDRESSING THE ROHINGYA REFUGEE SITUATION IN THE [...] (U) Previous international assistance for Burmese Muslim Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh has focused largely on those who have been formally registered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). While this approach has improved the well being of the registered refugees, i [...]	2008-11-04 09:45:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID KDEM PGOV PHUM PINS PREF PREL BG BM
08DHAKA1157	MARITIME TENSIONS BETWEEN BANGLADESH AND BURMA [...] (C) Diplomatic talks between Bangladesh and Burma ended inconclusively November 8, with no negotiated settlement over the current maritime border dispute. Tensions between the two states continued to escalate, with both nations placing border forces on alert. Bangladesh-based South Korean di [...]	2008-11-09 14:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	BG BM ECON PBTS PGOV PHUM PREL SOCI TRGY
08DHAKA1159	SCENESETTER FOR DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF [...] (SBU) Your visit to Bangladesh comes in the twilight of the Caretaker Government's (CTG) two-year term, amid preparations for national Parliamentary elections in December. The return to democracy remains fraught with uncertainties, including whether one of the country's two major political pa [...]	2008-11-10 00:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PGOV PTER KREL BG
08DHAKA1161	LEAHY VETTING FOR NEAE EAST SOUTH ASIA CENTER FOR STRATEGIC [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the NESA Combating Terrorism Executive Seminar in USA, which will begin on December 02, 2008. Post vetting was completed on November 10, 2008. Post requests that vetting be complete [...]	2008-11-10 06:45:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1165	HOME AFFAIRS MINISTER EXPRESSES DISMAY WITH POLITICAL SITUATION [...] (C) Home Affairs Adviser Gen. M.A. Matin in a meeting with the Ambassador on November 6 expressed dismay with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for making continuous new demands for participating in Parliamentary elections scheduled for next month. They discussed strategies for enticing t [...]	2008-11-12 01:03:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR KDEM BG PTER
08DHAKA1168	LEAHY VETTING FOR NEAE EAST SOUTH ASIA CENTER FOR STRATEGIC [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the NESA Combating Terrorism Executive Seminar in USA, which will begin on December 02, 2008. Post vetting was completed on November 11, 2008. Post requests that vetting be complete [...]	2008-11-12 05:11:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1172	BANGLADESH POSITION ON THIRD COMMITTEE HUMAN [...] (C) On November 9, PolOff met with the Senior Assistant Secretary for the UN and Human Rights Wing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to encourage the Government of Bangladesh's (GOB) support on human rights resolutions pending before the Third Committee of the 63rd session of the UN General [...]	2008-11-12 11:30:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	BG BM IR JA KN PGOV PHUM PREL
08DHAKA1173	TOP GOVERNMENT NEGOTIATORS REITERATE NO CHANGE IN [...] (C) Two leading Caretaker Government officials negotiating the terms of Parliamentary elections told the Ambassador on November 12 they would neither delay the vote scheduled for December 18 nor allow convicted politicians to run. The reiteration of Government position by Communications Adviser [...]	2008-11-13 00:44:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PGOV PREL KDEM BG
08DHAKA1175	A MONTH FROM ELECTIONS, BANGLADESH'S POLITICAL [...] (S) Although Parliamentary elections are fast approaching, many Bangladeshis remain deeply uncertain about prospects for a return to democracy. The most likely scenario remains elections on or about the set date of December 18, but the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has yet to say whether i [...]	2008-11-16 01:00:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PGOV PREL PINR KDEM BG
08DHAKA1185	LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA - Explosive Incident Countermeasures [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA - Explosive Incident Countermeasures (EIC) COURSE, which will begin on January 11-February 26, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by December, 18 2008 to provide [...]	2008-11-18 10:31:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1186	LEAHY VETTING FOR FLIGHT SAFETY OFFICER COURSE IN USA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Flight Safety Officer Course in USA, which will begin on February 18, 2009. Post vetting was completed on November 18, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by Decembe [...]	2008-11-18 10:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1187	LEAHY VETTING FOR SQUADRON OFFICER SCHOOL COURSE IN USA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Squadron Officer School Course in USA, which will begin on February 16, 2009. Post vetting was completed on November 18, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by December [...]	2008-11-18 10:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG

08DHAKA1194	BANGLADESH NATIONALIST PARTY ASKS FOR DELAY IN [...] (C) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) demand on November 18 for a delay in December 18 Parliamentary elections intensified the nation's already super-heated political brinkmanship. The party demanded that within 48 hours the government lift the State of Emergency, reign in Election Comm [...]	2008-11-18 10:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PINR PINS PREL PHUM BG
08DHAKA1199	NO ELECTION DEAL YET, BUT DOOR STILL OPEN [...] (C) The deadline set by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for the Caretaker Government to meet its election demands passed late November 19 with no agreement. As a result, the Caretaker Government reaffirmed its intention to hold elections as originally scheduled on December 18. Still, th [...]	2008-11-20 10:25:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PINR PINS PREL PHUM BG
08DHAKA12	LEAHY VETTING FOR CIVIL-MILITARY RESPONSE TO [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Civil-Military Response to Terrorism Training to be held in Monterey, California, from April 19 to May 2, 2008. Post vetting was completed on January 5, 2007. Post requests that [...]	2008-01-06 05:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1201	THE SAO PROCESS IS BROKEN: LET'S FIX IT [...] (U) The Security Advisory Opinion (SAO) process is broken and is damaging both U.S-Bangladesh relations and presumably those in other vital Muslim-majority nations as well. Whether the visa applicant is a parent seeking to rejoin a child, a valued Embassy contact or employee heading for traini [...]	2008-11-20 12:06:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	BG CVIS KISL PREL
08DHAKA1218	GOVERNMENT SETS NEW ELECTION DATE AND PARTIES [...] (C) The Caretaker Government acceded to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) demand to delay Parliamentary elections and moved the date from December 18 to December 29. Initial BNP reaction was positive, even though the Government did not fully meet three other party preconditions for partic [...]	2008-11-24 11:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PINR PINS PREL PHUM BG
08DHAKA1222	SCENESCETTER FOR CODEL MCCAIN [...] (SBU) USG activities in Bangladesh are based on three pillars: democratization, development and denial of space to terrorists. Your visit to Bangladesh comes in the twilight of the Caretaker Government's (CTG) two-year term, amid preparations for national Parliamentary elections in December [...]	2008-11-25 05:44:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV KDEM PINR PINS PREL PHUM BG
08DHAKA1224	PREPARING FOR TRANSITION IN BANGLADESH [...] (SBU) Bangladesh's transition back to democracy following Parliamentary elections scheduled for December 29, will present significant challenges and opportunities for advancing U.S. interests here. The U.S. Government (USG) needs to begin planning for this transition now. In recent months, Mi [...]	2008-11-25 09:22:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM PREL ECON BG
08DHAKA1238	LEAHY VETTING FOR NESA EXECUTIVE SEMINAR IN USA, JANURARY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the NESA Executive Seminar in USA, which will begin on January 13, 2009. Post vetting was completed on December 01, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by December 15, 20 [...]	2008-12-01 05:09:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1246	LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY STUDIES [...] 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) Advance Security Cooperation (ASC) Course in USA, which will begin on January 22; 2009.Post vetting was completed on December 3, [...]	2008-12-03 07:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1248	LEAHY VETTING FOR NESA EXECUTIVE SEMINAR IN USA, JANURARY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the NESA Executive Seminar in USA, which will begin on January 13, 2009. Post vetting was completed on December 03, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by December 22, 20 [...]	2008-12-03 08:57:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1250	LEAHY VETTING FOR THE BALANCE BUFFALO 09-2 BILATERAL [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following units have been selected for participation in the Balance Buffalo 09-2 bilateral military training exercise held in Sylhet, Bangladesh, which will begin on or about 16 April - 30 May 2009. Post vetting was completed on 7 Dec 2008. [...]	2008-12-04 05:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1253	LEAHY VETTING FOR THE BALANCE BUFFALO 09-2 BILATERAL [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following unit have been selected for participation in the Balance Buffalo 09-2 bilateral military training exercise held in Sylhet, Bangladesh, which will begin on or about 16 April - 30 May 2009. Post vetting was completed on 7 Dec 2008. [...]	2008-12-07 03:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1254	USG DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN CHITTAGONG HILL [...] (SBU) Political and civil society leaders in the strategic Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) described to Ambassador Moriarty simmering ethnic tensions that continued to plague the region. Land disputes remain the main area of contention between local tribal groups and Bengali settlers. The campaig [...]	2008-12-07 08:04:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM BG
08DHAKA1256	CODEL MCCAIN DISCUSSES ELECTIONS, CLIMATE CHANGE, [...] (SBU) A Congressional delegation led by Senator John McCain emphasized the need for Bangladesh to remain on the path to free, free and credible elections. During a brief December 2-3 visit, the bipartisan delegation also highlighted the importance of political parties working together after [...]	2008-12-07 10:11:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ECON ETRD PTER SENV EAID OREP OVIP
08DHAKA1261	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on December 24, 2008. Post v [...]	2008-12-08 08:18:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1262	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on December 29, 2008. Post v [...]	2008-12-08 08:18:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1266	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on December 29, 2008. Post v [...]	2008-12-08 08:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1267	LEAHY VETTING FOR COMPLAINT REPORTING WORKING GROUP, 14-15 [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the in complaint reporting working group, Bagladesh, which will begin on 14 December 2008. Post vetting was completed on 8 December, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed [...]	2008-12-08 08:36:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1268	ANTI-CORRUPTION CHIEF LOOKS PAST ELECTION TO [...] (C) Hasan Mashud Chowdhury, Chairman Bangladesh,s Anti- Corruption Commission, has attempted to keep the ACC out of political deal making preceding the national parliamentary elections slated for later this month. Chowdhury interprets the recent increase in judicially granted bails and their [...]	2008-12-08 11:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB KCRM KDEM PGOV PINR PREL BG
08DHAKA128	BANGLADESH: CYCLONE RECOVERY AND ELECTIONS HIGHLIGHTED [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Cyclone reconstruction and political dialogue in Bangladesh were core themes of a visiting Senate State Foreign Operations Subcommittee staff delegation led by Paul Grove January 16-18. In meetings with the StaffDel, Government of Bangladesh (GOB) representatives and non-gover [...]	2008-01-28 11:22:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV EAID ECON BG
08DHAKA1286	BANGLADESH BEFORE THE ELECTIONS: ALL QUIET ON THE [...] (C) Preparations for December 29 parliamentary elections are just beginning to get underway in Barisal, Gazipur, and the northern portions of the Chittagong division in Bangladesh. Though formal campaigning has yet to begin, journalists, NGOs, local political leaders and international observer [...]	2008-12-11 13:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	BG ECON KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL SOCI
08DHAKA1293	BANGLADESH: CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM EMBASSY OF THE KINGDOM OF MOROCCO [...] (U) Below is the text of a diplomatic note of congratulations to President-elect Obama from the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Dhaka. We will forward the original to SCA/PB. 2. (U) Begin text: No 504/PRO/08 The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Dhaka presents its compliments [...]	2008-12-14 05:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	OPDC PREL OVIP KDEM PGOV PHUM BT BG
08DHAKA131	AVIAN INFLUENZA SITREP - BANGLADESH [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Since the beginning of January, avian influenza outbreaks among poultry in Bangladesh have spread to an additional 9 districts, for a new total of 29 districts affected (out of 64). No cases of human infection have been reported, and an active surveillance system of 12 hospital [...]	2008-01-29 10:05:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KFLU EAGR ECON ETRD IN WTO CASC BG
08DHAKA1326	BANGLADESH PARLIAMENT CAMPAIGN: IN KHALEDA ZIA [...] (C) Bogra District in northern Bangladesh is Ex-Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's most formidable stronghold, but her Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) faces rumblings of discontent. Although BNP candidates won all seven Bogra constituencies in the 2001 Parliamentary elections, Zia refused to reno [...]	2008-12-21 11:57:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM BG
08DHAKA1330	LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC INTELLIGENCE CHIEFS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following delegates have been selected for participation in the APICC Conference to be held in Singapore; which will begin on or about 16 - 20 February 2009. Post vetting was completed on 22 December 2008. Post requests that vetting be comp [...]	2008-12-22 08:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1331	LEAHY VETTING FOR PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS INSTRUCTOR [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Peace Support Operations Instructor Course (PSOIC) in Bangladesh, which will begin on January 11, 2009.Post vetting was completed on December 22, 2008. Post requests that vettin [...]	2008-12-22 10:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA1334	CHITTAGONG CANDIDATES WITH CHECKERED PASTS SEEK [...] (C) A recent trip to six constituencies in Bangladesh's Chittagong Division revealed cautious optimism that security forces would be able to contain election related violence. Given the checkered past of some candidates, there are concerns about possible vote-rigging and minority voter intimid [...]	2008-12-23 06:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM PHUM PINR BG
08DHAKA1336	CAMPAIGNS IN FULL SWING: OPTIMISM PREVAILS IN [...] (C) Voters and observers in traditional BNP strongholds of Dhaka, Tangail, and Jessore Districts told visiting Embassy officers they thought elections would be free, fair, and credible. While there has been little change in party platforms, candidates have largely observed the electoral code [...]	2008-12-23 09:31:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL BG
08DHAKA1346	BNP ATTEMPTS TO DIVERT ATTENTION FROM CORRUPTION [...] (C) As the parliamentary election campaign enters its final days, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party is attempting to divert attention away from a corruption scandal involving Chairperson Khaleda Zia's younger son by decrying an alleged plot against the party's leader. Hours after Zia had add [...]	2008-12-24 10:35:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC BG CASC KDEM PGOV PHUM PINR PINS PREL
08DHAKA1356	AMBASSADOR BRIEFS BNP CHAIRPERSON KHALEDA ZIA ON [...] (C) On the eve of Bangladesh's December 29 parliamentary election, the Ambassador met with Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to highlight the USG's efforts to promote free, fair and credible polls leading to a return of democracy in the world [...]	2008-12-29 11:03:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR PTER KDEM EAID BG
08DHAKA1357	BANGLADESH ELECTION SITREP FOR DECEMBER 29 [...] (SBU) Tens of millions of Bangladeshis streamed to the polls on 12/29 for Parliamentary elections; the day was largely free of the violence that plagued previous votes. Embassy and other election observers reported only relatively minor glitches at polling centers before they closed at 1600 lo [...]	2008-12-29 11:19:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PINR PTER KDEM EAID BG
08DHAKA1358	EARLY RETURNS SHOW AN AWAMI LEAGUE SWEEP IN PARLIAMENTARY [...] (SBU) Early unofficial returns from Bangladesh's Parliamentary elections on 12/29 indicate a landslide victory for the Awami League led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The Awami League spokesman told PolOff that Hasina would offer to work closely with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (B [...]	2008-12-30 02:16:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PINR PTER KDEM EAID BG
08DHAKA1361	BANGLADESH ELECTION: A WATERSHED? [...] (C) The Awami League's landslide victory in Parliamentary elections on 12/29 represented a stunning rejection of its rival, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP),which faced widespread accusations of corruption and misrule during its 2001-2006 government. Should Awami League President Sheikh [...]	2008-12-30 09:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR PTER KDEM EAID BG
08DHAKA163	LEAHY VETTING FOR COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY RESPONSE [...] 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) Comprehensive Security Response to Terrorism course to be held from March 5-27, 2008. Post vetting was completed on February 3 [...]	2008-02-06 10:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA164	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) Senior Executive Course to be held from March 3-14, 2008. Post vetting was completed on February 4, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by [...]	2008-02-06 10:31:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA189	SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL FOR G/TIP-MANAGED FY 2008 ESF AND [...] This message responds to the REFTEL action request. 2. Embassy Dhaka received three proposals in response to the solicitation for projects addressing the problem of trafficking-in-persons, for funding under G/TIP-managed FY 2008 ESF and INCLE funds. 3. After an interagency review of subm [...]	2008-02-11 11:34:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG IN BG
08DHAKA193	BIRD FLU IN MORRELGANJ - OUTBREAK MANAGEMENT CASE STUDY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: An interagency assessment team (IAT) from State, DOD, and USAID has been in southern Bangladesh's Khulna and Barisal Divisions conducting an assessment of the Cyclone Sidr affected area in support of USG rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts. The IAT has been tasked to repor [...]	2008-02-12 08:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KFLU EAGR PGOV PREL ECON ETRD WTO TBIO CASC AMED IN
08DHAKA213	SCA PDAS CAMP HIGHLIGHTS ROADMAP DURING BANGLADESH [...] (C) Summary: During a February 3 - 4 visit to Dhaka, SCA Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Don Camp emphasized the enduring nature of the U.S.-Bangladesh relationship and reiterated the importance of the Caretaker Government's adherence to the Electoral Roadmap. In meetings with the Ch [...]	2008-02-14 12:20:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM ETRD ECON ELAB EFIN BG
08DHAKA219	Interagency Assessment West Team Report - Cyclone Sidr [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Over the last three weeks, two U.S. Interagency Assessment Teams (IATs) surveyed five sub-districts (upazilas) in southern Bangladesh, which were severely hit by Cyclone Sidr. This report is from the team that surveyed the Morrelganj and Sarankhola sub-districts. Through meeti [...]	2008-02-18 11:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID SOCI PINR PREL BG
08DHAKA224	LABOR UPDATE AND INTERIM GSP DEMARCHE DELIVERY [...] (U) On February 5, CDA a.i. Geeta Pasi delivered a speech at an award event organized by the US Cotton Council. In the speech, CDA emphasized key labor rights themes. (NOTE: full text of the speech is available on Post,s public website: http://dhaka.usembassy.gov END NOTE) Acknowledging the [...]	2008-02-19 10:37:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB ECON ETRD PHUM PREL EFIS EIND EAID SOCI
08DHAKA240	HIGH-LEVEL UNHCR OFFICIAL VISITS TO VIEW PROGRESS [...] (C) SUMMARY. The Dhaka office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is continuing to seek a long-term solution for Rohingya refugees living in camps in southeastern Bangladesh. Janet Lim, UNHCR's Asia and Pacific Director, visited Dhaka to discuss long-term options for resolving the [...]	2008-02-24 09:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL PREF BG
08DHAKA250	TWO U.S. ANTI-TRAFFICKING ADVOCATES VISIT [...] (C) SUMMARY. Two representatives from the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (CATW),a U.S.-based anti-trafficking organization, visited Bangladesh February 7-10 to discuss the case of Sigma Huda, the former UN Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons who is currently serving a prison sentence [...]	2008-02-26 04:00:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KGOV KDEM BG
08DHAKA251	LARGEST ISLAMIC PARTY FACES RENEWED ALLEGATIONS OF [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Bangladesh,s largest Islamic party, Jamaat-e-Islami, has come under scrutiny in recent months for alleged war crimes committed by its members during the 1971 Liberation War. With the Awami League leading the charge, there have been demands for the Election Commission to ban Jam [...]	2008-02-26 07:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KGOV KDEM BG
08DHAKA266	2008 SPECIAL 301 REVIEW: EMBASSY BANGLADESH INPUT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Government of Bangladesh (GOB) does not effectively enforce intellectual property rights (IPR) protections. Piracy of optical disks, software and books is rampant in Bangladesh. The GOB is currently focused on higher prioritized projects, including ensuring a transition to a [...]	2008-02-28 09:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KIPR ECON ETRD BG
08DHAKA270	LEAHY VETTING FOR AIRBORNE AND PATHFINDER COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Airborne and Pathfinder Course from April 7 to May 23, 2008 at Fort Benning, Georgia. Post vetting was completed on February 26, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by [...]	2008-03-02 03:55:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA271	LEAHY VETTING FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING AND [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Specialized English Language and Disaster Preparation Operation courses from April 23 to August 1, 2008, at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and Fort Leonardwood, Missouri. Post [...]	2008-03-02 03:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA287	EMBASSY DHAKA DEMARCHE ON MALDIVES DRAFT [...] (U) Post communicated key REFTEL points on March 2 to the Government of Bangladesh,s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA),Americas Desk. Desk officials informed us they will share the points with relevant MOFA officials, but did not provide any substantive response. Post will follow up in an [...]	2008-03-04 03:57:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL
08DHAKA29	LONG-AWAITED BANGLADESHI GOVERNMENT RESHUFFLE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Nearly half of the Council of Advisers submitted resignations on January 8 in a dramatic move to revive the flagging fortunes of the Caretaker Government (CTG). There had been mounting speculation that such a move was imminent as the CTG approached its first anniversary amid growi [...]	2008-01-09 01:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV PREL BG
08DHAKA290	EMBASSY DHAKA INPUT TO EIGHTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] This Anti-Trafficking in Persons (TIP) covers anti-trafficking efforts by the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) from April 2007 to March 2008. Paragraph two begins text. Embassy point of contact is Kapil Gupta, Political/Economic Officer, telephone: 880-2-885-5500 x 2206, IVG post-code: 583, fax [...]	2008-03-04 11:23:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB BG
08DHAKA292	CHITTAGONG HILL TRACTS REMAIN A TENSE AND TROUBLED [...] (C) SUMMARY. The political situation in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) remains tense, and in spite of positive statements by the government, the peace accord continues to languish. POLOFF and AIDOFFs recently visited the CHT under the auspices of the UN Development Program to assess the hu [...]	2008-03-05 07:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KCOR KDEM BG
08DHAKA293	ISLAMIC GROUP MEMBERS ARE BIG MEN ON CAMPUS AT [...] (C) Summary: The leading Islamic student group in Bangladesh is a very big deal at Rajshahi University, one of the country's top schools. Local journalists and secular-oriented university students alike speak with near awe of the power wielded on campus by Islami Chhatra Shibbir, saying its va [...]	2008-03-05 09:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PINR PREL BG
08DHAKA297	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 from April 3 to May 20, 2008 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Post vetting was completed on March 6, 2008. Post [...]	2008-03-06 10:21:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA308	ADDITIONAL LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA-PACIFIC CENTER [...] 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 from April 3 to May 20, 2008 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Post vetting was completed on March 6, 2008. Post [...]	2008-03-11 07:06:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA309	LEAHY VETTING FOR NEAR EAST-SOUTH ASIA ALUMNI [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Near East-South Asia Alumni Seminar to be held in Athens, Greece, from April 6-9, 2008. Post vetting was completed on March 11, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed b [...]	2008-03-11 07:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA311	ITS FOUNDER JAILED IN BOMBING CAMPAIGN, A [...] (C) Summary: In a country proud of its moderate Muslim-majority heritage, a madrassa in Rajshahi is something of an outlier -- its founder is in jail on allegations of violent extremism while its students study a puritanical version of Islam foreign to most Bangladeshis. An Embassy Dhaka team [...]	2008-03-11 10:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR PREL EAID KPAO BG
08DHAKA328	LEAHY VETTING FOR NEAR EAST-SOUTH ASIA ALUMNI [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Near East-South Asia Alumni Seminar to be held in Athens, Greece, from April 6-9, 2008. Post vetting was completed on March 11, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed b [...]	2008-03-13 10:21:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA341	BANGLADESH'S RAPID ACTION BATTALION RESPONDS [...] (C) Summary: Senior members of Bangladesh's Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) said they highly valued a just-concluded human rights course and were eager for more such training. The United Kingdom-administered training has the potential to quickly improve the paramilitary forces' human rights perfo [...]	2008-03-18 09:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	MASS PHUM PINR PINS PREL BG
08DHAKA347	LEAHY VETTING FOR INTL. SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the International Special Operations Forces (ISOF) Week in Tampa, Florida, from May 19-23, 2008. Post vetting was completed on March 19, 2008. Post requests that vetting be complete [...]	2008-03-19 09:16:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA357	ISLAMIC EXTREMIST GROUP CALLING FOR JIHAD SURFACES [...] (C) Summary: A district police superintendent in southern Bangladesh says he has barred activities of a legal Islamic extremist group that advocates the primacy of jihad, which it describes as armed struggle that is required of all true Muslims. Although the police chief said the group's presen [...]	2008-03-23 09:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PREL BG
08DHAKA359	DECISIONS ON JUDICIARY SEND MIXED SIGNALS [...] (SBU) Summary: The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (SC) on March 17 stripped a controversial High Court panel of its jurisdiction to hear writs just before it was to consider a politically charged case questioning the legitimacy of the Caretaker Government. In another development, President [...]	2008-03-24 05:29:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM BG
08DHAKA361	LEAHY VETTING FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS IN COMBATING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Special Operations in Combating Terrorism Course to be held at Hurlburt Field, FL, from May 3 to 16, 2008. Post vetting was completed on March 24, 2008. Post requests that vetti [...]	2008-03-24 08:20:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA362	ADDITIONAL LEAHY VETTING FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Special Operations in Combating Terrorism Course to be held at Hurlburt Field, FL, from May 3 to 16, 2008. Post vetting was completed on March 24, 2008. Post requests that vetti [...]	2008-03-24 08:23:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA363	LEAHY VETTING FOR GROUND SUPPLY OFFICER COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Ground Supply Officer Course to be held at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, from June 18 to September 19, 2008. Post vetting was completed on March 24, 2008. Post requests that vet [...]	2008-03-24 08:25:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA364	LEAHY VETTING FOR APCSS COMPREHENSIVE CRISIS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Asia Pacific Center Security Studies (APCSS) Comprehensive Crisis Management Course to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii from May 29 to June 27, 2008. Post vetting was completed on [...]	2008-03-24 08:34:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA365	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 (APCSS) executive course to be held from July 15 to August 29, 2008 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Post vetting was completed on March 24, 2008. [...]	2008-03-24 08:35:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA366	LEAHY VETTING FOR APCSS COMPREHENSIVE 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 (APCSS) Comprehensive Security Course to be held from July 8 to 30, 2008 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Post vetting was completed on March 24, [...]	2008-03-24 08:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA371	LEAHY VETTING FOR AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Air COmmand and Staff College Course to be held at Maxwell Air Force Base from June 9, 2008 to June 8, 2009. Post vetting was completed on March 25, 2008. Post requests that vet [...]	2008-03-25 05:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA372	LEAHY VETTING FOR FLASH BUFFALO EXERCISE, JUNE 2008 [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following units (with the names of their unit commanders) have been selected for participation in Operation Flash Buffalo to be held from June 2 to 13, 2008 . Post vetting was completed on March 25, 2008. Post requests that vetting be compl [...]	2008-03-25 05:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA374	CONTINUED TWISTS AND TURNS IN SEDITION CASE [...] (C) SUMMARY. Following another postponement of his trial on sedition charges, Bangladeshi journalist Salahuddin Shoaib Choudhury was briefly detained by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on March 18, allegedly on suspicion of drug possession. He was released without charge later that night. Ch [...]	2008-03-25 09:03:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL PINR BG
08DHAKA401	LEAHY VETTING FOR MARINE CORPS COMMAND & STAFF [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following officer has been selected for participation in the Marine Corps Command & Staff College Course Residence and Non residence) to be held from June 9, 2008 to June 4, 2009. Post vetting was completed on April 3, 2008. Post requests [...]	2008-04-03 10:09:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA402	LEAHY VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL COUNTER TERRORISM [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following officer has been selected for participation in the International Counter Terrorism Fellows Program to be held from July 17, 2008 to June 11, 2009. Post vetting was completed on April 3, 2008. Post requests that vetting be complete [...]	2008-04-03 10:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA407	BANGLADESH TO BUY BOEINGS [...] (U) SUMMARY: Biman Bangladesh Airlines March 15 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Boeing to purchase eight wide-body aircraft, representing a total value of $1.26 billion. The purchase involves four 777 aircraft to be delivered in 2013 and four 787 aircraft for delivery in 2017, [...]	2008-04-07 02:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EAIR ETRD BEXP BG
08DHAKA409	SIGNS OF CHANGE IN ROHINGYA CAMPS, BUT LONG-TERM [...] (C) SUMMARY. The plight of Burmese Rohingyas living in southeastern Bangladesh is dire, but the government of Bangladesh is taking some steps to improve conditions. In a recent visit to the region, POLOFF visited the official and unofficial Rohingya camps and met with local UN representatives [...]	2008-04-07 10:57:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL PREF BG
08DHAKA410	LEAHY VETTING FOR NEAR EAST-SOUTH ASIA EXECUTIVE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Near East-South Asia Executive Seminar to be held from June 4-26, 2008. Post vetting was completed on April 7, 2008. Post requests vetting be returned by April 22 to provide su [...]	2008-04-08 06:24:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA411	LEAHY VETTING FOR NEAR EAST-SOUTH ASIA COMBATING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Near East-South Asia Combating Terrorism Course to be held from April 24 to May 15, 2008. Post vetting was completed on April 7, 2008. Post requests vetting be returned by Apri [...]	2008-04-08 06:27:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA426	LEAHY VETTING FOR FLIGHT SAFETY COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Jet Engine Mishap Investigation and Flight Safety Officer Course from June 20 to September 19, 2008. Post vetting was completed on April 10, 2008. Post requests vetting be ret [...]	2008-04-11 04:09:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA427	LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA TRAINING, MAY 2008 [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation in the Anti-Terrorism Assistance (ATA) course to be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, from May 5-16,2008. Post requests vetting be returned by April 30 to provide sufficient time for process [...]	2008-04-13 05:11:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA442	FAMINE NEARING IN CHITTAGONG HILL TRACTS? [...] (C) A food crisis in remote regions of the Chittagong Hill Tracts may be headed toward famine. Villages that lost rice and other crops to a rat infestation last year show signs of severe food insecurity and widespread malnutrition. Many lack seed rice to plant before the arrival of the rainy se [...]	2008-04-17 10:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	AID PGOV PHUM PREL BG
08DHAKA443	LEAHY VETTING FOR VARIOUS TRAINING COURSES [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates has been selected for participation in USG-funded trainings. Post requests vetting be returned by May 11 to provide sufficient time for processing. Post requests the department conduct Leahy vetting for the following [...]	2008-04-17 12:27:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA457	Ambassador Moriarty Calls for Elections by End of Year [...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador Moriarty focused on the three "D's" of democracy, development and the denial of space to terrorists as the pillars of U.S.-Bangladesh relations during his first press conference in Bangladesh. Most of the questions centered on the issue of democracy. The Ambassador [...]	2008-04-22 12:20:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KPAO PREL EAID PHUM BG
08DHAKA459	EMBASSY DHAKA UPDATED INFORMATION FOR EIGHTH ANNUAL [...] This cable provides updated information provided by the Government of Bangladesh regarding its efforts against trafficking in persons (TIP) in the April 2007 to March 2008 reporting period. Embassy point of contact is Kapil Gupta, Political/Economic Officer, telephone: 880-2-885-5500 x 2206, I [...]	2008-04-23 11:24:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB BG
08DHAKA46	AFTER A TURBULENT YEAR IN OFFICE, BANGLADESH'S [...] (C) SUMMARY: Bangladesh's Caretaker Government (CTG) marks its one-year anniversary January 12, roughly the half-way point between taking office and its self-imposed deadline to restore parliamentary democracy. The CTG can claim some significant achievements, including a massive voter regist [...]	2008-01-10 11:14:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV PREL BG
08DHAKA468	BANGLADESH'S FOREIGN SECRETARY RAISES TRADE AND [...] (SBU) During Ambassador Moriarty's introductory call on 4/24, Foreign Secretary Mohammad Touhid Hossain raised a number of trade and development issues including the Millenium Challenge Account and GSP. The Ambassador noted that Bangladesh was receiving a lot of attention among senior official [...]	2008-04-24 11:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID ETRD PGOV PINR PREL BG
08DHAKA470	DISTINCT IDENTITY OF CHITTAGONG HILL TRACTS [...] (C) A visit to the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) in southeastern Bangladesh by EmbOffs in mid-April found the tribal people who a half-century ago accounted for a vast majority of the population are no longer masters of their land. Bengali migrants dominate cities and commerce, and they continu [...]	2008-04-24 12:07:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	AID PGOV PHUM PREL BG
08DHAKA48	CIVIL AVIATION IN BANGLADESH: NOWHERE TO GO BUT UP [...] (U) SUMMARY: After years of little or no progress there are signs that the civil aviation sector in Bangladesh is attempting to climb out of its hole of poor safety and abysmal performance. For a decade the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has been under a Category Two rating by [...]	2008-01-12 09:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EAIR ECON PGOV BG
08DHAKA485	RESPONSE: IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/COMMODITY PRICES - [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Recent natural disasters that strained the country's food supply have exacerbated in Bangladesh the effects of high food and commodity prices worldwide. High prices and the loss of some domestic food supplies and livelihoods threaten the food security of Bangladesh's desperatel [...]	2008-04-30 02:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR EAID ETRD ECON EFIN PGOV PREL BG
08DHAKA49	LEAHY VETTING FOR PARA-MILITARY TRAINING EXERCISE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Para-military training exercise to be held from April 27 to June 3, 2008. Post vetting was completed on January 10, 2007. Post requests that vetting be completed by February 7, [...]	2008-01-13 01:35:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA50	LEAHY VETTING FOR MARITIME COMPONENT COMMANDER [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Maritime Component Commander FlagCourse to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii from February 17-22, 2008. Post vetting was completed on January 10, 2007. Post requests that vetting be co [...]	2008-01-13 01:40:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA513	MGBM01: OFFER TO ASSIST WITH CYCLONE NARGIS [...] (U) All of us at Embassy Dhaka have been following events in Burma related to Cyclone Nargis' devastation closely, and we wish to express our solidarity with our colleagues at Embassy Rangoon. Among the lessons we learned during the response to Cyclone Sidr in November - December 2007 was t [...]	2008-05-07 11:25:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT BM EAID PREL
08DHAKA515	CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTER OFFERS NUCLEAR [...] (C) The Chinese Foreign Minister offered Bangladesh nuclear power cooperation and a new exhibition center during a brief visit in April that strengthened already friendly bilateral relations. The largesse was a sign of appreciation for Bangladesh's unstinting support for China on its hot-butto [...]	2008-05-07 12:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL BG CH
08DHAKA534	BOUCHER ENCOURAGES BANGLADESH TO STICK TO ELECTION [...] (C) During his May 8 - 10 visit to Bangladesh, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher emphasized the importance of free, fair and credible elections by the end of 2008. Boucher urged the Caretaker Government to remove the State of Emergency and to wo [...]	2008-05-15 10:18:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR PINS EAID EAGR PHUM BG
08DHAKA539	BANGLADESH SCENESETTER FOR DRL DEPUTY ASSISTANT [...] (C) Your visit to Bangladesh comes at a critical juncture in the Caretaker Government's term. The Government begins on May 22 a dialogue with the political parties to set the stage for Parliamentary elections in the third week of December, to institutionalize reforms initiated by the Governmen [...]	2008-05-16 08:18:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM BG
08DHAKA553	BANGLADESH INFORMED REGARDING USG PRIORITIES FOR [...] (U) POL/ECON Counselor delivered REF A demarche regarding the May 25 Burma Conference to Foreign Ministry Director Americas and Pacific and Director UN Affairs on May 24. In delivering the points, we stressed the importance of a coordinated response by the international community. We asked [...]	2008-05-24 06:01:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PGOV PHUM
08DHAKA565	EMBASSY DHAKA WELCOMES OIC SPECIAL ENVOY CUMBER [...] (SBU) As a large moderate Muslim majority nation whose citizens highly value democracy, Bangladesh is a key USG friend in the Islamic world and the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC). Bangladesh has been active in multilateral fora including SAARC and the UN, where it has been a leadi [...]	2008-05-28 06:29:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL OVIP PGOV EAID ECON BG
08DHAKA586	HOME AFFAIRS ADVISER PROMISES HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (C) Home Affairs Adviser Maj. Gen. (retired) M.A. Matin told the Ambassador on 5/28 that Bangladesh was making progress in human rights but could do even better. Matin strongly supported an Embassy request for permission to observe the graft trials of former Prime Ministers Sheikh Hasina and K [...]	2008-06-01 10:55:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV PHUM BG
08DHAKA588	POLITICAL DIALOGUE SPUTTERS AS HARDLINERS STRIKE [...] (C) The decision by Bangladesh's major political parties to abstain from the formal dialogue as long as their leaders remain in prison has increased doubts about the likelihood of elections by the end of 2008. The subsequent decision by the security forces to arrest senior politicians and scor [...]	2008-06-01 11:43:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PREL PHUM KDEM BG
08DHAKA593	REPORTED RESHUFFLE OF MILITARY LEADERS COMES AMID [...] (C) Lt. Gen. Masud Uddin Chowdhury, a key behind-the-scenes player in Bangladesh's increasingly chaotic politics, reportedly has been transferred from his powerful position atop the armed forces administration to head the National Defense College (NDC). Masud has been perceived as the top riva [...]	2008-06-02 11:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PHUM PINS MARR BG
08DHAKA618	BANGLADESH SHRIMP SECTOR - CHILD LABOR PRESENT BUT NOT [...] (SBU) Recent Embassy visits to shrimp processing factories in southwestern and southeastern Bangladesh revealed cases of child labor in a handful of factories. Econoff and Econ Specialist visited nine shrimp processing factories in Bangladesh's Khulna region, four in Cox's Bazaar, and five in [...]	2008-06-09 09:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EAGR ETRD SOCI PGOV KWMN BG
08DHAKA62	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 to be held at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, from February 18 to August 13, 2008. Post vetting was completed on January 10, 2008. Post reque [...]	2008-01-13 10:45:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA622	READY, SET, WAIT. SHEIKH HASINA DEPARTURE FOR U.S. [...] (S) Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina did not leave Bangladesh for the U.S. the morning of June 9 as planned, but her Awami League confidantes and a senior government official told the Embassy that morning they expected her to depart within days. The delay appeared due in part to tying up bu [...]	2008-06-09 10:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PREL PINR PINS KDEM BG

08DHAKA63	LEAHY VETTING FOR SECURITY, STABILITY, TRANSITION [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Security, Stability, Transition and Reconstruction Course to be held in Garmisch, Germany, from March 12 to August 2, 2008. Post vetting was completed on January 10, 2008. Post [...]	2008-01-13 10:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA632	HASINA RELEASED FROM PRISON, SET TO FLY TO THE [...] (SBU) The Government of Bangladesh (GOB) June 11 released former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from prison "temporarily" until August 6. In its release order, the GOB cited a medical board's finding that Hasina required medical treatment abroad as the reason for her parole. Media and other so [...]	2008-06-11 12:21:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PREL PINR PINS KDEM KCOR ASEC OVIP BG
08DHAKA639	HASINA EN ROUTE TO BOSTON [...] (C) Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina departed Dhaka the morning of June 12 as scheduled; she plans to arrive in Boston at 1825 local time June 12. In meetings with leaders of her party, the Awami League, following her release from prison June 11, Hasina instructed her deputies to participa [...]	2008-06-12 10:24:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PREL PINS KDEM KCOR OVIP ASEC BG
08DHAKA64	NEW GOVERNMENT ADVISERS ARE GENERALLY [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Caretaker Government (CTG) marked its first anniversary with a broad shake-up to steady its troubled administration. On January 9, five widely respected Bangladeshis joined the Council of Advisers, replacing members who resigned under pressure after a series of missteps contri [...]	2008-01-13 11:20:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ECON KDEM PHUM BG
08DHAKA655	LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA CYBER EXECUTIVE COURSE, JULY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following 10 candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA Cyber Executive Course to be held in in July 2008. Post vetting was completed on June 17, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by June 30, 2008, to provide suf [...]	2008-06-17 12:06:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA656	IMPRISONED FORMER PM KHALEDA ZIA REMAINS DEFIANT [...] (C) Nearly a week after Awami League President Sheikh Hasina was paroled from prison to seek medical attention abroad, a deal to free imprisoned Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia appears elusive. Complicating matters are Khaleda Zia's insistence that her two jailed son [...]	2008-06-18 01:29:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PREL PINR PINS KDE KCOR BG
08DHAKA663	OIC SPECIAL ENVOY STRESSES COLLABORATION AND DEVELOPMENT [...] (U) U.S. Special Envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Sada Cumber highlighted the need for better coordination among OIC countries and the importance of economic development in the Muslim world during a recent visit to Bangladesh. Cumber visited the OIC-endowed Islamic Un [...]	2008-06-19 11:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV EAID ECON BG
08DHAKA682	POLITICAL PARTIES IRATE WITH CITY POLLS SCHEDULE [...] (SBU) The Election Commission (EC) announced June 21 that local elections would be held in 13 cities August 4, evoking immediate opposition from the major political parties. The Awami League and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) assert that the Government seeks to hold local elections to [...]	2008-06-24 00:20:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KDEM BG
08DHAKA685	ADDING HUJI-B TO THE UNSC 1267 LIST [...] (S) Acting Political/Economic Chief delivered reftel demarche to Masudur Rahman, Director, Americas Wing, and Samia Anjum, Senior Assistant Secretary, Americas Wing, of Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Rahman said he was unaware of ties between al-Qaida and Harakat ul-Jihad-i- [...]	2008-06-24 10:19:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PTER PREL ASEC PGOV KCRM BG
08DHAKA686	LEAHY VETTING FOR SOUTH ASIA PACIFIC REGIONAL APPROACHES TO [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the South Asia Pacific Regional Approaches to Combatting Terrorism Course to be held in in August 2008. Post vetting was completed on June 24, 2008. Post requests that vetting be co [...]	2008-06-24 11:19:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA687	LEAHY VETTING FOR SECURITY FORCES OFFICER COURSE, AUG [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Security Forces Officer Course to be held in August 2008. Post vetting was completed on June 23, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by July 2, 2008, to provide suffici [...]	2008-06-25 00:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA705	LEAHY VETTING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Judge Advocate Staff Officer course in July 2008. Post vetting was completed on June 30, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by July 2, 2008, to provide sufficient tim [...]	2008-07-01 00:04:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA706	LEAHY VETTING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the ATA ACRT Course from Oct 5 through November 13, 2008. Post vetting was completed on June 30, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by August 1, 2008, to provide sufficien [...]	2008-07-01 00:04:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA727	ITALIAN GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATES CONSULAR [...] (C) Visa irregularities led the Italian Foreign Ministry to investigate consular operation at the Italian Embassy in Dhaka and to seek our analysis of Italian visa issuance practices. Based on information on the diplomatic circuit, including regular consular corps meetings, the Italian deci [...]	2008-07-08 10:23:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	BG CVIS KFRD
08DHAKA728	LEAHY VETTING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Armour Captain Career course in July 2008. Post vetting was completed on July 8, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by July 14, 2008, to provide sufficient time for pr [...]	2008-07-08 10:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA732	LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY STUDIES [...] 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 Executive Course to be held in August 2008. Post vetting was completed on July 10, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by July [...]	2008-07-10 08:15:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA733	LEAHY VETTINGS FOR PEACE SUPPORT OPERATION INSTRUCTOR [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Peace Support Operation Instructor Course to be held in August 2008. Post vetting was completed on July 10, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by July 17, 2008, to pr [...]	2008-07-10 08:16:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA745	BANGLADESH: CHILD/FORCED LABOR IN GOODS PRODUCTION - TVPRA [...] (U) As a result of poverty and population density in Bangladesh, child labor exists throughout the country. Economic necessity requires millions of children to work for their survival and that of their families. The Government of Bangladesh (GOB) has limited capacity to enforce its labor laws [...]	2008-07-14 03:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EAGR ETRD SOCI PGOV BG
08DHAKA766	LEAHY VETTING FOR ICITAP, TIP training, August 3. [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ICITAP, TIP training to be held in in August 2008. Post vetting was completed on July 20, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed before July 27, 2008, to provide suffi [...]	2008-07-20 07:23:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA773	US COMPANY REPORTS CONCERNS IN BANGLADESH OFFSHORE [...] (C) Two months after Bangladesh opened bids for offshore natural gas exploration in the Bay of Bengal (reftel),ConocoPhillips, the largest US bidder, reported it had not received any official communication from the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) about its bids, but numerous prospective "part [...]	2008-07-21 02:44:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EINV EMIN ENRG PGOV PREL BG
08DHAKA776	LEAHY VETTING FOR ORIENTATION TRAINING FOR INSPECTOR LEVEL [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Orientation training for Inspector Level Officials on Human Trafficking. Post vetting was completed on July 21, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed before July 28, [...]	2008-07-21 12:18:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA777	LEAHY VETTING ASIA PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY STUDIES [...] 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 Executive Course August 5 to September 19, 2008. Post vetting was completed on July 22, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed b [...]	2008-07-22 09:34:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA778	LEAHY VETTING. [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in various courses. Post vetting was completed on July 22, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed before July 30, 2008 to provide sufficient time for processing. Post reques [...]	2008-07-22 10:14:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA780	BANGLADESH'S CHIEF ADVISER REQUESTS MEETING WITH [...] (C) Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Dr. Fakhruddin Ahmed has formally requested (via diplomatic note) a meeting with POTUS on the margins of the UN General Assembly. The request comes as Bangladesh prepares for its transformational elections in December 2008 and as the Chief Adviser and the me [...]	2008-07-24 02:23:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL UNGA BG
08DHAKA781	BANGLADESH'S THIRD LARGEST CITY PREPARES FOR [...] (SBU) Summary: Preparations for the August 4 city corporation elections are well underway in Khulna, Bangladesh's third largest city, located in the economically depressed southwestern corner of the country. While the Election Commission is confident voting will go smoothly, the campaigning [...]	2008-07-24 05:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV KDEM PHUM PINR PINS BG
08DHAKA786	LEAHY VETTING FOR ORIENTATION TRAINING FOR INSPECTOR LEVEL [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following remaining candidates have been selected for participation under the Project "Counter-Trafficking Interventions in Prevention, Protection and Persecution for Victims of Trafficking in Persons in Bangladesh". Name of training co [...]	2008-07-28 02:34:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA800	LEAHY VETTING FOR WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Weapons of Mass Destruction Course which will begin on October 5, 2008. Post vetting was completed on July 28, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by September 26, 20 [...]	2008-07-29 10:16:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA801	LEAHY VETTING FOR PACIFIC REGIONAL APPROACHES TO COMBATING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Pacific Regional Approaches to Combating Terrorism (PACRAT-CT) seminar in Kathmandu, Nepal August 4-8, 2008. Post vetting was completed on July 28, 2008. Post requests that vettin [...]	2008-07-29 11:04:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA802	LEAHY VETTING FOR SUBJECT MATTER SURGICAL SKILL EXCHANGE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in Subject Matter Surgical Skill Exchange (Plastic & Reconstruction surgery) training course located in Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii from September 15-26, 2008. Post [...]	2008-07-29 11:05:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA803	LEAHY VETTING FOR WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Weapons of Mass Destruction Course which will begin on October 5, 2008. Post vetting was completed on July 28, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by September 26, 20 [...]	2008-07-29 11:11:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA805	LEAHY VETTING FOR LEGAL ASPECTS IN COMBATING TERRORISM [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Legal Aspects in Combating Terrorism Course in Pnom Penh, Cambodia on August 18-22, 2008. Post vetting was completed on July 28, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed b [...]	2008-07-30 05:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA827	LEAHY VETTING FOR PARA MILITARY TRAINING EXERCISE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Para Military Training Exercise which will begin on September 1, 2008. Post vetting was completed on August 4, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by August 18, 200 [...]	2008-08-04 09:01:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA829	LEAHY VETTING FOR SQUADRON OFFICER SCHOOL COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Squadron Officer School Course which will begin on September 8, 2008 in Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Post vetting was completed on August 5, 2008. Post requests that vetting [...]	2008-08-05 06:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA833	THE BANGLADESH PARADOX AT THE LOCAL LEVEL: SOME GOOD [...] The USG is contributing to the development of Bangladesh and finds many outstanding, willing partners. On a recent trip to CoxQs Bazaar and Teknaf in south eastern Bangladesh, the Ambassador and other Embassy officers observed several USAID projects which are helping to modernize energy use, p [...]	2008-08-05 09:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID ELAB EAGR ETRD SOCI PGOV BG
08DHAKA834	AWAMI LEAGUE SWEEPS LOCAL ELECTIONS THAT ARE FIRST [...] (C) The Awami League stormed to victory in city and municipal elections on 8/4, the first vote under a Caretaker Government that has made cleaning up Bangladesh's graft-addled politics its central mission. Embassy election observers reported generally minor problems during the vote and none of [...]	2008-08-05 10:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PHUM PINR IINS BG
08DHAKA84	AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL PRESSES BANGLADESH TO [...] (C) SUMMARY: During a high-profile visit to Bangladesh, the head of Amnesty International (AI) urged the Caretaker Government (CTG) to take a number of steps to improve its human rights record. AI Secretary General Irene Khan met the country's top civilian and military leaders as well as a num [...]	2008-01-17 10:03:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV PHUM BG
08DHAKA849	LEAHY VETTING FOR WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Weapons of Mass Destruction Course which will begin on October 5, 2008. Post vetting was completed on August 10, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by September 15, [...]	2008-08-10 06:02:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA856	ENGAGING BANGLADESHâ€™S RAPID ACTION BATTALION: [...] (C) The leadership of Bangladesh's Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has pledged to provide additional information about alleged human rights violations committed by members of the force since its inception in 2004. This pledge came during two days of intensive fact-finding and discussions with members [...]	2008-08-11 08:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINR MASS PREL BG
08DHAKA865	LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA SR. CRISIS MANAGEMENT COURSE, OCTOBER [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA Sr. Crisis Management Course which will begin on October 20, 2008. Post vetting was completed on August 12, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by September 30, [...]	2008-08-12 11:36:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA866	LEAHY VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL DEFENSE MANAGEMENT COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the International Defense Management Course in Monterey, California which will begin on September 20 to December 5, 2008. Post vetting was completed on August 12, 2008. Post requests [...]	2008-08-12 11:36:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA867	LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA SR. CRISIS MANAGEMENT COURSE, OCTOBER [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA Sr. Crisis Management Course which will begin on October 20, 2008. Post vetting was completed on August 12, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by September 30, [...]	2008-08-12 11:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA868	LEAHY VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL DEFENSE MANAGEMENT COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the International Defense Management Course in Monterey, California which will begin on September 20 to December 5, 2008. Post vetting was completed on August 12, 2008. Post requests [...]	2008-08-12 11:40:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA874	OBSERVERS PRAISE LOCAL ELECTIONS, SUGGEST [...] (SBU) Foreign and domestic observers of the August 4 local government elections gave a qualified thumbs up. They applauded the peaceful environment of the vote, which the domestic observers proclaimed as a step forward toward restoring Bangladesh's electoral system. Still, observers acknowledg [...]	2008-08-13 10:57:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM PHUM PINR PINT BG
08DHAKA877	SCENESETTER FOR STAFFDEL YEO BANGLADESH VISIT [...] (SBU) Your visit to Bangladesh comes at an important juncture in the Caretaker Government's (CTG) term. The CTG is working to set the stage for national elections by the end of 2008. It is negotiating with political parties about the transition to a democratically-elected government, as well [...]	2008-08-14 09:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV EAID ECON OTRA PTER BG
08DHAKA882	SEDITION TRIAL OF JOURNALIST RESUMES, PROMISING TO [...] (C) The trial of Bangladeshi journalist Salah Uddin Shohaib Choudhury resumed on August 6 after a motion to dismiss the charges of sedition, treason and blasphemy was rejected. A witness for the State testified before the court and was cross examined by the defense. In a private meeting with [...]	2008-08-18 07:24:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL PINR BG
08DHAKA885	LEAHY VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL DEFENSE MANAGEMENT COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the International Defense Management Course in Monterey, California, which will begin on September 20 - December 5, 2008. Post vetting was completed on August 19, 2008. Post requ [...]	2008-08-19 05:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA896	LEAHY VETTING FOR TRAIN THE TRAINER COURSE, AUGUST 18-28 [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Train The Trainer Course in Rajendrapur, Bangladesh which will begin on August 18-28, 2008. Post vetting was completed on August 13, 2008. Post requests that vetting be complet [...]	2008-08-24 05:45:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA904	BANGLADESH: DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN [...] (U) Deputy Pol/Econ Chief August 25 delivered reftel demarche to the Director of the Americas wing at the Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Masudur Rahman. Rahman thanked us for the information, but could not comment on the prospects of similar action on the part of the Government of Ban [...]	2008-08-26 10:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KNNP MNUC PREL PARM EFIN IR BG
08DHAKA922	ELECTORAL REFORM BID DRAWS FLAK FROM POLITICAL PARTIES [...] (SBU) New provisions in the electoral law promulgated by the Caretaker Government (CTG) are designed to clean-up Bangladesh's deeply corrupt politics. The major political parties, which historically have resisted internal reforms, have argued that some of the provisions are undemocratic and tha [...]	2008-09-02 09:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM BG
08DHAKA927	LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA SR. CRISIS MANAGEMENT COURSE, OCTOBER [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA Sr. Crisis Management Course in Washington, DC, which will occur October 20-24, 2008. Post vetting was completed on September 3, 2008. Post requests that vetting be comple [...]	2008-09-03 10:38:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA930	INDIAN OFFICIAL SAYS SECURITY ISSUES UPPERMOST IN [...] (C) A senior Indian Ministry of External Affairs official expressed a broad array of security concerns over neighboring Bangladesh in a meeting with the visiting U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh on August 25. The official, Joint Secretary T. S. Tirumurthi, said the USG had not been tough enough in [...]	2008-09-04 03:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER KDEM BG IN
08DHAKA931	LEAHY VETTING FOR NEAR EAST SOUTH ASIA (NESA) CENTER SENIOR [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center Senior Executive Alumni Symposium in Prague, Czech Republic, which will begin on October 11-14. Post vetting was completed on September 04. [...]	2008-09-04 05:56:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA938	LEAHY VETTING FOR PARA MILITARY TRAINING EXERCISE 09-1 [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Para Military Training Exercise 09-1 in Jessore and Khulna, Bangladesh, which will begin on October 12 - November 13, 2008. Post vetting was completed on September 7, 2008. Post [...]	2008-09-07 03:36:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA962	LEAHY VETTING FOR ASIA PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY STUDIES [...] 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) Senior Alumni Seminar in Honolulu, Hawaii, which will begin on October 26-31. Post vetting was completed on September 11. Post [...]	2008-09-11 05:35:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA963	BANGLADESH PARTICIPATION AT EGYPT AI CONFERENCE [...] Econoff September 5 delivered reftel demarche to Masudur Rahman, Director of the Americas Wing at Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Rahman said the MFA would respond through the Egyptian Embassy in Dhaka. NOTE: USAID reports the relevent ministries, including the Ministry of He [...]	2008-09-11 08:18:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KFLU AORC TBIO EAGR EAID PREL BG EG
08DHAKA964	BANGLADESH FAILING TO MEET INTERNATIONAL [...] (C) A team from the Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering found Bangladesh to be largely non-compliant with international standards to combat money laundering and terrorist finance during an August 18-31 assessment. While the team praised the work of Bangladesh Bank in setting up a Financia [...]	2008-09-11 08:43:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN PTER KCRM SNAR PGOV PINR BG
08DHAKA981	LEAHY VETTING FOR PRICIPLE OF DEFENSE ACQUISITION [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Principle of Defense Acquisition Management Course in Monterey, California, which will begin on October 18, 2008. Post vetting was completed on September 16, 2008. Post reques [...]	2008-09-16 10:16:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA982	BANGLADESH POLITICAL RERUN: THE SHEIKH [...] (C) The Caretaker Government's "minus-two policy" has become an "only-two policy." Not long ago the Government envisioned removing former prime ministers Sheikh Hasina and Khaleda Zia from politics as the key to fixing Bangladesh's dysfunctional democracy. In releasing them from jail, where th [...]	2008-09-16 11:38:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR KDEM BG
08DHAKA988	CAUGHT BETWEEN A ROCK AND HARD PLACE: BANGLADESHI [...] (C) Following the deportation of nearly 1200 Bangladeshis alleged to have participated in violent strikes in Kuwait, the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) reacted by sending the Foreign Affairs Adviser on an official visit; he encouraged the Government of Kuwait (GOK) to compensate the workers. [...]	2008-09-21 00:31:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB KTIP PGOV PREL SOCI BG
08DHAKA99	LEAHY VETTING FOR TEAK BUFFALO EXERCISE 08, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following unit has been selected for participation in the Teak Buffalo Exercise 08 to be held in April 26 to May 9, 2008. Post vetting was completed on January 21, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by February 18, 2008, to prov [...]	2008-01-21 10:06:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DHAKA993	LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA - Sr. Crisis Mgt. Seminar COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA - Sr. Crisis Seminar Course in Washington, USA, which will begin on 10/20/2008-10/24/2008. Post vetting was completed on 09/21/08. Post requests that vetting be completed [...]	2008-09-21 07:43:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
08DOHA852	Fraud Report - Doha [...] (U) COUNTRY CONDITIONS: Qatar's population consists of a large majority of third country nationals (TCNs). NIV applicants from Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Philippines, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen account for a large portion of post's visa [...]	2008-12-07 12:14:00	Embassy Doha	UNCLASSIFIED	KFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC QA
08DOHA88	QATAR'S BILATERAL LABOR AGREEMENTS - ALL POMP AND [...] (SBU) Summary: Qatar has recently signed a number of bilateral labor agreements with South and Southeast Asian governments. Local and regional press have touted the agreements as benefiting the hundreds of thousands of unskilled and semi-skilled laborers and domestic workers in Qatar from th [...]	2008-02-04 11:16:00	Embassy Doha	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM ELAB ECIN ECON SMIG IN ID BG
08KOLKATA95	IN MIZORAM AND BURMA BAMBOO FLOWERING MAY BRING FAMINE [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 13. 2. (SBU) Summary: The Northeast Indian state of Mizoram, wedged between Burma and Bangladesh, is at the height of an acute food and grain shortage due to the destruction of crops by an exploding rat population. Approximately every [...]	2008-03-18 11:19:00	Consulate Kolkata	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM EAID PREF PGOV EAGR IN BG BM
08NEWDELHI1166	DELHI DIARY, APR 21-28 [...] (U) Below is a compilation of political highlights from Embassy New Delhi for April 21-28, 2008 that did not feature in our other reporting, including: -- Composite Dialogue Dates Set For May 20 and 21 -- UPA Announces Record Foodgrain Harvest Estimate -- Naxalite/Maoist Incidents Increase [...]	2008-04-29 13:37:00	Embassy New Delhi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PTER PHUM PBTS TBIO EAGR NP IN BG
08NEWDELHI1372	AFTER BOMBS, RAJASTHAN THREATENS ACTION AGAINST [...] (SBU) On May 16, the Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)-led Rajasthan government asked its district magistrates to identify illegal Bangladeshi immigrants living in the state over the next 30 days. In the aftermath of the bombings which rocked Jaipur on May 13 to which the Indian government has link [...]	2008-05-20 12:04:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER PHUM PREL PINR KDEM IN
08NEWDELHI2830	REGIONAL SECURITY INITIATIVE: DEVELOPING A SOUTH [...] (S/NF) Summary: U.S. Ambassadors to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka met in New Delhi on August 26 with key members of the Washington interagency community and the Coordinator for Counterterrorism Ambassador Dell Dailey for the second Annual Regional Security Initiative (RSI). [...]	2008-10-31 13:15:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET	PTER PGOV PREL KISL BG CE NP PK IN
08STATE116943	DIPLOMATIC SECURITY DAILY [...] (U) Diplomatic Security Daily, November 1-3, 2008 2. (U) Significant Events ) Paragraphs 7-13 3. (U) Key Concerns ) Paragraphs 14-18 4. (U) Threats & Analysis ) Paragraphs 19-31 5. (U) Cyber Threats ) Paragraphs 32-45 6. (U) Suspicious Activity Incidents ) Paragraphs 46-49 7. (U) Signif [...]	2008-11-03 18:12:00	Secretary of State	SECRET//NOFORN	ASEC
08STATE122937	ARF DISASTER RELIEF EXERCISE GUIDANCE AND ACTION [...] (U) This is an ACTION REQUEST for Embassies BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, BANGKOK, BEIJING, CANBERRA, COLOMBO, DHAKA, DILI, HANOI, ISLAMABAD, JAKARTA, KUALA LUMPUR, MOSCOW, NEW DELHI, OTTAWA, PHNOM PENH, PORT MORESBY, SEOUL, SINGAPORE, TOKYO, ULAANBAATAR, USEU BRUSSELS, VIENTIANE, and WELLINGTON. Embas [...]	2008-11-19 20:26:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL EAID MARR MOPS ASEAN ARF RP
08STATE132159	DIPLOMATIC SECURITY DAILY [...] (U) Diplomatic Security Daily, December 17, 2008 2. (U) Significant Events - Paragraphs 7-17 3. (U) Key Concerns - Paragraphs 18-29 4. (U) Trends and Analysis - Paragraphs 30-54 5. (U) Cyber Threats - Paragraphs 55-63 6. (U) Suspicious Activity Incidents - Paragraphs 64-82 7 [...]	2008-12-17 19:01:00	Secretary of State	SECRET//NOFORN	ASEC
08STATE134230	TRAVEL ALERT - BANGLADESH [...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Bangladesh, and urges caution while traveling during the period before and after the upcoming election on December 29. This Travel Alert expires on January 5, 2009. 2. On December 17, 2008, the Government of Bangladesh [...]	2008-12-24 02:39:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC PTER ASEC BG
08STATE2731	PREPARING THE EIGHTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN [...] This an action message for all posts. See paras 17-30. This cable describes the annual reporting requirement regarding Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and provides instructions for posts' contributions to the Department's eighth annual TIP report. The Department is required by the Trafficking Vi [...]	2008-01-09 23:33:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG XX
08STATE2736	DEMARCHE REQUESTS TO FOLLOW UP UNAMID DEPLOYMENT [...] PURPOSE: The Department asks posts to demarche host governments at the highest appropriate level to follow up deployment issues concerning the deployment of the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) pursuant to reftel (NOTAL). Posts may draw upon the following themes in th [...]	2008-01-10 00:33:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS PGOV UNSC SU CH
08STATE49277	URGENT DARFUR DEMARCHE FOR AVIATION SUPPORT AND [...] This is an action request. See para 2. Aviation assets are needed to support UN-AU hybrid peacekeeping operation in Darfur (UNAMID). Following is a list of the aviation assets for which UNAMID still lacks any contributions: -- 4 attack helicopters close air support -- 18 utility [...]	2008-05-09 02:03:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV MARR KPKO UK CE PA JO BG
08STATE70731	KUDOS TO EMBASSY DHAKA FOLLOWING S/E CUMBER'S [...] Special Envoy (S/E) to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Sada Cumber wishes to express his sincere appreciation for the efforts and support of the American and Locally Employed Staff at Embassy Dhaka during his June 2-5 visit. 2. S/E Cumber deeply appreciates the efforts of t [...]	2008-07-01 20:21:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL OIC
08STATE74383	ACTION REQUEST: UPDATING ARF ON REGIONAL DISASTER [...] (U) This is an ACTION REQUEST for Embassies BANGKOK, BEIJING, CANBERRA, COLOMBO, DILI, DHAKA, HANOI, ISLAMABAD, JAKARTA, KUALA LUMPUR, MANILA, MOSCOW, NEW DELHI, OTTAWA, PORT MORESBY, PHNOM PENH, SEOUL, SINGAPORE, TOKYO, ULAANBATTA, USEU BRUSSELS, VIENTIANE, WELLINGTON. ------- SUMMARY --- [...]	2008-07-11 00:38:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL EAID ARF ASEAN KNNP PARM
08STATE84500	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE CHECK ON [...] (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050114952 and a post-shipment check on license 050113494 for the export of C-130 s [...]	2008-08-06 19:06:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETTC KOMC GB
08STATE86278	GAINING HOST GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR US-THAILAND ARF WORKSHOP [...] (U) This is an ACTION REQUEST for Embassies BEIJING, CANBERRA, COLOMBO, DILI, DHAKA, HANOI, ISLAMABAD, JAKARTA, KUALA LUMPUR, MANILA, MOSCOW, NEW DELHI, OTTAWA, PORT MORESBY, PHNOM PENH, SEOUL, SINGAPORE, TOKYO, ULAANBATTA, USEU BRUSSELS, VIENTIANE, WELLINGTON. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. [...]	2008-08-12 13:56:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL EAID MARR ARF KCRS
08TASHKENT1072	UZBEKISTAN: GULNORA KARIMOVA'S GENEVA U.N. \ [...] (C) Embassy contacts and press reporting have recently \ indicated that President Karimov's oldest daughter, Gulnora \ Karimova, has been appointed as Uzbekistan's permanent \ representative to the United Nations Mission in Geneva, \ though the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Americas Desk had not \ co [...]	2008-09-18 08:53:00	Embassy Tashkent	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR UZ
08THEHAGUE860	CWC: WRAP-UP FOR OCTOBER 6-10, 2008 [...] (U) Consultations continued at what is, for the OPCW, a rapid pace with three budget meetings, and facilitations on Articles VII, X, XI and universality. None made much progress, but the budget discussions reached a climax with new documents proposing a 531,540 Euro adjustment that would req [...]	2008-10-14 12:14:00	Embassy The Hague	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PARM PREL CWC
09ABUDHABI378	Fraud Summary - Abu Dhabi [...] Country Conditions Note: Many aspects of this report should be viewed in tandem with the Fraud Summary from Consulate General Dubai. While the two posts in the UAE see somewhat different applicant pools (Notably, Dubai is the primary NIV processing post for persons in Iran, while Abu Dhabi [...]	2009-04-14 12:28:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	KFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC AE
09ABUDHABI713	IMPLEMENTING THE PRESIDENT'S CAIRO SPEECH - WE NEED TO [...] (C) The President's speech in Cairo laid out a vision of intensive engagement with the Islamic world, and the Secretary's subsequent memorandum to the president delineated an extensive array of scholarships and exchange programs to implement the vision. Many if not all of these programs depen [...]	2009-07-13 08:11:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL CASC CVIS KPAO AE
09BANGKOK2259	Why the Asia Regional Center of Excellence on Climate [...] SUMMARY. Ref A details USAID's plans to move forward with development of an Asia-Pacific Regional Center of Excellence on Climate Change and Development (ARC) in Bangkok. With the ARC's purpose to concentrate a network of leading U.S. and Asia institutions to advance the President's climate [...]	2009-09-04 07:50:00	Embassy Bangkok	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID SENV ENRG ASEAN APECO TH
09BEIJING686	Mantis 2008 (1 of 2): More Workload, More Waiting in [...] Summary: This cable summarizes Beijing's 2008 Mantis Security Advisory Opinion (SAO) review. In 2008, overall SAO Mantis volume increased by 10 percent, and wait times quadrupled to 16 weeks for SAO clearance. End Summary. ------------------------------- 2008 in Review: By the Numbers - [...]	2009-03-17 09:02:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	CMGT CVIS ETTC OEXC ECON ENRG EINV TRGY KNNP KSCA
09CHENNAI306	India Biannual Fraud Update [...] India-wide consular operations are among the busiest in the world. In FY-2008, Mission India processed more than 756,000 non-immigrant visa applications and 27,000 immigrant visa applications. While the majority of applicants from India are bona fide travelers and migrants, the volume of frau [...]	2009-10-13 01:10:00	Consulate Chennai	UNCLASSIFIED	KFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC IN
09CHENNAI77	India Semi-Annual Fraud Update [...] India-wide consular operations are among the busiest in the world. In FY-2008, Mission India processed more than 756,000 non-immigrant visa applications and 27,000 immigrant visa applications. The majority of applicants from India are bona fide travelers and migrants. Despite a relatively lo [...]	2009-03-13 07:37:00	Consulate Chennai	UNCLASSIFIED	KFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC IN
09DHAKA1	BANGLADESH INTEREST IN CIVIL NUCLEAR ENERGY: IS IT [...] Bangladesh has long expressed an interest in developing a civil nuclear energy program to address its power generation needs. This interest has increased in recent years as the country's steady industrialization has put further strains on its limited energy resources. The Government of Bangl [...]	2009-01-01 01:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO BG
09DHAKA10	LEAHY VETTING FOR PATROL OFFICERS COMMUNICATIONS AND [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Patrol Officers Communications and Instructor Development Course in USA, which will begin on February 06, 2009. Post vetting was completed on January 4, 2009. Post requests th [...]	2009-01-04 09:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA1000	LEAHY VETTING FOR GENERAL PURPOSE ELETRONIC TEST EQUIPMENT [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the General Purpose Electronic Test Equipment (GPETE) repair and Calibration in USA, which will begin on November 13, 2009. Post vetting was completed on October 26, 2009. Post re [...]	2009-10-26 01:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA1013	MISSION DHAKA ENDORSEMENT FOR FY10 1206 [...] (SBU) Embassy Dhaka concurs with the regional Section 1206 counterterrorism support proposals and prioritization summarized reftel. The Dhaka-specific proposal described below was developed with host government officials in the context of regional coordination of counterterrorist efforts. Th [...]	2009-11-03 08:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PTER KTIA MARR MASS MOPS MCAP CB CE ID
09DHAKA1014	BANGLADESH: DRAFT 2009-10 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS [...] (U) There was no evidence that Bangladesh was a significant cultivator or producer of narcotics. Government of Bangladesh (GOB) officials charged with controlling and preventing illegal substance trafficking lacked sufficient training, equipment, continuity of leadership, and other resources [...]	2009-11-03 09:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PINS SNAR IN BM BG
09DHAKA1015	LEAHY VETTING FOR NAVAL STAFF COLLEGE COURSE IN USA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Naval Staff College Course in USA, which will begin on January 04, 2010. Post vetting was completed on November 3, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by December 15, [...]	2009-11-04 00:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA1017	LEAHY VETTING FOR HIV/AIDS CONFERENCE IN USA, DECEMBER 04 [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the HIV/AIDS Conference in USA, which will begin on December 04, 2009. Post vetting was completed on November 04, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by November 19, 2009 [...]	2009-11-04 08:55:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA1018	LEAHY VETTING FOR BANGLADESH OUTREACH PROGRAM "APCSS CIVIL [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in BANGLADESH OUTREACH PROGRAM" APCSS CIVIL MILITRAY RELATIONS WORKSHOP" in Bangladesh, which will begin on November 16, 2009. Post vetting was completed on November 05, 2009. Post req [...]	2009-11-05 08:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA1021	LEAHY VETTING FOR BANGLADESH OUTREACH PROGRAM "APCSS CIVIL [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. This is an addendum to Dhaka 1018. Please delete candidate number 4, a typographical error, from the aforementioned cable. The following additional three candidates have been selected for participation in BANGLADESH OUTREACH PROGRAM" APCSS CIVIL [...]	2009-11-05 10:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA1024	BANGLADESH ARRESTS FOUNDER OF HUJI-B [...] (C) Bangladesh authorities arrested Moulana Abdus Salam, the founder of Harkatul Jihad al Islami - Bangladesh (HUJI-B),which is on the Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) list on November 1. GOB officials said Salam's latest arrest was linked to his alleged role in a 2004 assassination att [...]	2009-11-09 08:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PTER PINR KTFN KISL BG
09DHAKA1025	MEDIA OVERSTATES TERRORIST THREAT TO EMBASSY DHAKA [...] (S) Local press and wire services gave widespread coverage to the November 6 arrest of three alleged members of the international terrorist group Lashkar-e-Teiyeba who were reportedly planning to attack Embassy Dhaka. More sensationalist reports suggested the suspects had planned to hijack a [...]	2009-11-09 08:45:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET//NOFORN	ASEC PTER PROV PREL PINR PINS PHUM BG
09DHAKA1029	BANGLADESH NATIONALIST PARTY TO HOLD IT'S NATIONAL [...] (C) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will elect the party's leadership, vote on amendments to the BNP constitution, and select the Central Committee at its National Council, scheduled for December 8. BNP sources expect Khaleda Zia, Leader of the Opposition and head of the BNP, to appoi [...]	2009-11-10 09:14:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS BG
09DHAKA1034	LEAHY VETTING FOR COMBATING TERRORISM SEMINAR IN NESA [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Combating Terrorism Seminar in NESA Center for Strategic Studies, USA, which will begin on December 01, 2009. Post vetting was completed on November 12, 2009. Post requests that [...]	2009-11-12 08:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA1038	LEAHY VETTING FOR ICE - "Fraudulent Document Detection [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ICE - Fraudulent Document Detection Skills" on December 10, 2009. Post vetting was completed on 11/16/09. Post requests that vetting be completed by 12/04/09 to provide suffici [...]	2009-11-16 07:44:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG

09DHAKA1043	LEAHY VETTING FOR MANEUVER CAPTAINS CAREER COURSE IN USA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Maneuver Captains Career Course in USA, which will begin on December 07, 2009. Post vetting was completed on November 18, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by Novemb [...]	2009-11-18 08:29:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA1049	LEAHY VETTING FOR UNSOC & UNLOG IN BANGLADESH, 06 - 17 [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in United Nations Staff Officers Course (UNSOC) and United Nations Logistic Officers Course (UNLOG) in Bangladesh, which will begin on December 06, 2009. Post vetting was completed on [...]	2009-11-22 09:00:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA105	REQUEST FOR JIATF-W TEAM TO VISIT BANGLADESH TO [...] (U) This is an action cable. Please see paragraph 2. ------------------------------ REQUEST FOR JIATF-W ASSISTANCE ------------------------------ 2. (SBU) Assessments on border security in 2008 identified numerous factors that contribute to Bangladesh's porous air, land and sea borders ( [...]	2009-01-29 06:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER PGOV IN BG
09DHAKA1056	RAB DISCIPLINES OFFICER FOR BEATING JOURNALIST [...] (C) A Military Board of Inquiry found that a Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) officer "overreacted" and used excessive force against an individual, later identified as a journalist for the daily newspaper, New Age. The Board barred the officer, a captain in the Air Force, from further promotions, [...]	2009-11-23 10:06:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PINS PGOV MCAP BG
09DHAKA1059	LEAHY VETTING FOR MANEUVER CAPTAINS CAREER COURSE IN USA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Maneuver Captains Career Course in USA, which will begin on December 07, 2009. Post vetting was completed on November 23, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by Decemb [...]	2009-11-24 01:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA1065	LEAHY VETTING FOR PATROL CRAFT PROP SYS OVHL & INSTRUCTOR [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Patrol Craft Prop Sys OVHL & Instructor Development Course in USA, which will begin on January 12, 2010. Post vetting was completed on November 24, 2009. Post requests that ve [...]	2009-11-24 06:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA1066	LEAHY VETTING FOR OUTBOARD MTR MT OVHL & INSTRUCTOR [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Outboard MTR MT & OVHL & Instructor Development Course in USA, which will begin on January 12, 2010. Post vetting was completed on November 24, 2009. Post requests that vettin [...]	2009-11-24 06:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA1071	BACK TO THE FUTURE? BANGLADESH SWITCHES UN VOTE [...] (C) In a return to the position of the previous democratically elected government, the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) chose to abstain on a UN General Assembly (UNGA) resolution condemning the human rights situation in North Korea. By doing so, the Government reversed the stance taken by t [...]	2009-11-25 07:58:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UN PINR BM KN BG IR
09DHAKA1073	BANGLADESH DETAINS SUSPECTED LET TERRORIST; SHARES [...] (S/NF) Police arrested Abu Motaleb, a suspected LeT member, on November 21 as part of the Government of Bangladesh's (GOB) continuing effort to deny space to terrorists. In addition to this most recent arrest, the GOB in early November arrested five foreign nationals with suspected LeT ties: t [...]	2009-11-25 08:11:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER ASEC PINS PGOV PINR IN PK BG
09DHAKA1079	LEAHY VETTING FOR NESA EXECUTIVE SEMINAR IN USA, JANUARY 19 [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the NESA Executive Seminar in USA, which will begin on January 19, 2010. Post vetting was completed on November 30, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by December 14, [...]	2009-11-30 06:21:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA1080	LEAHY VETTING FOR AIRFIELD OPERATIONS OFFICER COURSE IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Airfield Operations Officer Course in USA, which will begin on January 13, 2010. Post vetting was completed on November 30, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by Decem [...]	2009-11-30 09:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA1081	BANGLADESH RESPONSE: QDDR GLOBAL CONTEXT SECTION [...] (SBU) Mission Dhaka welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the QDDR process. Bangladesh is home to 150 million people crowded into an area the size of Wisconsin. This desperately poor nation faces immense challenges, including with regard to food security and climate change. Bangladesh i [...]	2009-12-01 04:56:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID ECON PREL SOCI BG
09DHAKA1084	LEAHY VETTING FOR SQUADRON OFFICER SCHOOL COURSE IN USA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Squadron Officer School Course in USA, which will begin on December 29, 2009. Post vetting was completed on December 02, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by Decembe [...]	2009-12-02 08:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA1087	EMBASSY DHAKA RESPONSE TO 2009 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT [...] This cable serves as a response to an interim assessment of progress made by the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) from March to November 2009 to combat trafficking. Paragraph four begins text. Embassy point of contact is David Arulanantham, Political Officer, telephone: 880-2-885-5500 x2148, IVG [...]	2009-12-03 09:45:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KTIP ASEC ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PGOV PHUM PREF SMIG
09DHAKA1088	LEAHY VETTING FOR COBRA GOLD EXERCISE IN THAILAND, JANUARY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Cobra Gold Exercise in Thailand, which will begin on January 31, 2010. Post vetting was completed on December 07, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by December 22 [...]	2009-12-07 02:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA1089	LEAHY VETTING FOR SOUTH ASIA REGIONAL PANDEMIC INFLUENZA [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the South Asia Regional Pandemic Influenza and Emerging Infections Disease Workshop in USA, which will begin on February 02, 2010. Post vetting was completed on December 07, 2009. [...]	2009-12-07 02:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA11	LEAHY VETTING FOR PATROL CRAFT PROPULSION SYSTEMS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Patrol Craft Propulsion Systems Maintenance and Overhaul and Instructor Development Course in USA, which will begin on January 16, 2009. Post vetting was completed on January 4 [...]	2009-01-04 09:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA1102	LEAHY VETTING FOR SURVIVOR SUPPORT AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the "Survivor Support and Human Trafficking Laws for Police Officials and Public Prosecutors" Course in Sylhet, Bangladesh, which will begin on December 25, 2009. Post vetting was c [...]	2009-12-14 06:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA1105	LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA - Combating Domestic and [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA - Combating Domestic and Transnational Terrorism from January 24 - February 04, 2010, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Post vetting was completed on 12/14/2009. Post requests that ve [...]	2009-12-14 07:35:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA1106	LEAHY VETTING FOR AIRBORNE AND PATHFINDER COURSE IN USA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Airborne and Pathfinder Course in USA, which will begin on January 04, 2009. Post vetting was completed on December 14, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by December [...]	2009-12-14 07:40:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA1107	LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA - Combating Domestic and [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA - Combating Domestic and Transnational Terrorism from January 24 - February 04, 2010, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Post vetting was completed on 12/14/2009. Post requests that ve [...]	2009-12-14 07:55:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA1114	BANGLADESH NOMINEES FOR PRESIDENT'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP [...] Mission Dhaka welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the President's Entrepreneurship Initiative. Post's Economic Working Group will continue to explore ways to highlight the entrepreneurship objectives outlined reftel. The Ambassador discussed entrepreneurship with leading business repre [...]	2009-12-15 08:19:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EAID PREL SOCI BG
09DHAKA1116	LEAHY VETTING FOR COMBINED FORCE MARITIME COMPONENT [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Combined Force Maritime Component Commander (CFMCC) Course in USA, which will begin on February 18, 2010. Post vetting was completed on December 15, 2009. Post requests that vet [...]	2009-12-15 08:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA1119	LEAHY VETTING FOR CONVENT MUNITIONS MAIN OFF AND JET ENGINE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Convent Munitions Main Off and Jet Engine Mishap Inv Course in USA, which will begin on February 01, 2010. Post vetting was completed on December 17, 2009. Post requests that ve [...]	2009-12-17 06:07:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA112	LEAHY VETTING FOR LEGAL ASPECTS OF COMBATING TERRORISM [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Legal Aspects of Combating Terrorism Course in USA, which will begin on March 18, 2009. Post vetting was completed on February 1, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed [...]	2009-02-01 10:18:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA1120	LEAHY VETTING FOR TRANSNATIONAL SECURITY COOPERATION (TSC) [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Transnational Security Cooperation (TSC) Workshop in USA, which will begin on February 01, 2010. Post vetting was completed on December 17, 2009. Post requests that vetting be c [...]	2009-12-17 07:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA1123	LEAHY VETTING FOR APCSS COMPREHENSIVE CRISIS MANAGEMENT [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the APCSS Comprehensive Crisis Management Course in USA, which will begin on February 18, 2010. Post vetting was completed on December 20, 2009. Post requests that vetting be comple [...]	2009-12-20 03:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA113	LEAHY VETTING FOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE OFFICER COURSE IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Aircraft Maintenance Officer Course in USA, which will begin on February 8, 2009. Post vetting was completed on February 2, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by Febru [...]	2009-02-02 02:43:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA1135	LEAHY VETTING FOR SURVIVOR SUPPORT AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Survivor Support and Human Trafficking Laws for Police Officials and Public Prosecutors Course in Chittagong, Bangladesh, which will begin on January 8, 2010. Post vetting was [...]	2009-12-21 01:05:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA1136	LEAHY VETTING FOR SURVIVOR SUPPORT AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Survivor Support and Human Trafficking Laws for Police Officials and Public Prosecutors Course in Chittagong, Bangladesh, which will begin on January 8, 2010. Post vetting was [...]	2009-12-21 06:24:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA114	LEAHY VETTING FOR Rapid Action Battalion(RAB)Human [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the RAB HR SMEE Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on February 4, 2009. Post vetting was completed on February 2, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by Februa [...]	2009-02-02 05:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA116	LEAHY VETTING FOR STABILITY SECURITY TRANSITION AND [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Stability Security Transition and Reconstruction (SSTAR 09 -4) Course in Germany, which will begin on March 03, 2009. Post vetting was completed on February 02, 2009. Post reque [...]	2009-02-02 09:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA117	LEAHY VETTING FOR COALITION AIR OERATION WORKSHOP IN USA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Coalition Air Operation Workshop in USA, which will begin on March 05, 2009. Post vetting was completed on February 02, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by February [...]	2009-02-02 09:30:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA12	LEAHY VETTING FOR OUTBOARD MOTOR MAINTENANCE AND OVERHAUL [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Outboard Motor Maintenance and Overhaul and Instructor Development Course in USA, which will begin on January 16, 2009. Post vetting was completed on January 4, 2009. Post requ [...]	2009-01-04 09:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA121	BANGLADESH SCENESETTER FOR A/S BOUCHER [...] (SBU) USG activities in Bangladesh are based on three pillars: democratization, development and denial of space to terrorists. The new government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina swept to power in Parliamentary elections on December 29 and is beginning to flesh out its policies on issues o [...]	2009-02-03 02:57:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PGOV PTER PREL KGOV BG
09DHAKA122	GOB'S CHIEF IMAM APPOINTMENT RUFFLES FEATHERS [...] (SBU) An early challenge to the Awami League government from its religio-cultural as well as political opposition led to a security force crack-down at Dhaka's central mosque January 30. The move came after protesters objecting to the January 1 appointment of a new khatib (chief imam) at the n [...]	2009-02-03 09:56:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PINR PTER KDEM KISL BD
09DHAKA124	BANGLADESH: CHITTAGONG HILS TRACTS MINISTER [...] (U) The new State Minister for Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs told the Ambassador that his top priority was resolving land disputes that frequently flare up between ethnic minorities indigenous to the CHT and Bengali migrants. During the Ambassador's February 1 courtesy call, the new S [...]	2009-02-03 10:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	BG EAID PGOV PHUM PREF PREL SENV
09DHAKA128	THE AWAMI LEAGUE'S FIRST THIRTY DAYS: GREAT [...] (C) The newly elected Awami League-dominated Parliament's initial sessions have been bogged down by petty issues rather than focused on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,s campaign promises to create a more civil political climate and to ratify Caretaker Government ordinances to improve governance. [...]	2009-02-04 11:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	BG EAID PGOV PHUM PREF PREL SENV
09DHAKA129	BANGLADESH,S NEW NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION: [...] (SBU) In a recent meeting with the Ambassador, the Chairman of Bangladesh,s newly appointed National Human Rights Commission (NHRC),Justice Amirul Kabir Chowdhury, was optimistic that the Commission would be able to tackle some of the country,s many human rights problems. The retired Suprem [...]	2009-02-04 12:01:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	BG KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL
09DHAKA131	Leahy Vetting for ATA Explosive Incident Countermeasures [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the ATA - Explosive Incident Countermeasures Course in North Carolina, USA, which will begin on April 20-June 5, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by February, 19, 2009 to [...]	2009-02-08 08:29:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA132	LEAHY VETTING FOR COMPREHENSIVE CRISIS MANAGEMENT COURSE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in Comprehensive Crisis Management Course (CCM) in USA, which will begin on April 22, 2009. Post vetting was completed on February 07, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by [...]	2009-02-08 08:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA14	AMBASSADOR CONGRATULATES SHEIKH HASINA [...] (C) In a January 2 phone conversation, I congratulated Prime Minister-designate Sheikh Hasina on the Awami League's impressive electoral victory. I noted that the victory was even more noteworthy in that it occurred in an election that was widely acknowledged to have been the freest and fai [...]	2009-01-04 10:42:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR PTER KDEM BG
09DHAKA152	LEAHY VETTING FOR NESA SENIOR EXECUTIVE SEMINAR IN USA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the NESA Senior Executive Seminar in USA, which will begin on February 23, 2009. Post vetting was completed on February 08, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by February [...]	2009-02-10 10:00:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA153	LEAHY VETTING FOR COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY RESPONSE TO [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Comprehensive Security Response to Terrorism Course (CSRT) in USA, which will begin on April 22, 2009. Post vetting was completed on February 09, 2009. Post requests that vettin [...]	2009-02-10 10:01:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA157	BANGLADESH STILL CONSIDERING RECOGNITION OF KOSOVO [...] No summary [...]	2009-02-12 09:55:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL AORC ICJ KVIR BG
09DHAKA16	OBSERVERS ENDORSE ELECTION RESULTS; NEW CABINET TO [...] (SBU) Summary: Official results confirm that the Grand Alliance led by Awami League President Sheikh Hasina captured a stunning 262 seats out of the 299 contested in Bangladesh's December 29 parliamentary elections. Foreign and domestic observers agree that the elections were the most free, fai [...]	2009-01-05 09:56:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR PTER KDEM BG
09DHAKA160	BOUCHER VISIT HIGHLIGHTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLOSER [...] (C) During his February 7 - 8 visit to Dhaka, Assistant Secretary Richard Boucher stressed US desire to forge a close partnership with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's new government. In meetings with senior Bangladesh officials, Boucher discussed counterterrorism cooperation (including US supp [...]	2009-02-12 10:57:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PREL PGOV PINR EAID KDEM BG KV
09DHAKA162	FORMER ADVISER EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER EARLY DAYS [...] (C) One of the main architects of Bangladesh's return to democratic government expressed concern over early actions by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's new government. In a February 11 meeting with Ambassador Moriarty, Former Caretaker Government Communications Adviser Major General (rtd.) Ghulam [...]	2009-02-16 02:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM BG
09DHAKA167	SAUDI ARABIA'S ASSISTANCE TO BANGLADESH [...] (SBU) The Prime Minister is likely to request and receive a Saudi donation to implement governance goals during her upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia (KSA). According to the Saudi Embassy in Dhaka, KSA does not have a regular recurring development assistance program in Bangladesh, but responds to [...]	2009-02-16 06:43:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PINR EAID KDEM PTER BG
09DHAKA169	LEAHY VETTING FOR NESA COMBATING TERRORISM EXECUTIVE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the NESA Combating Terrorism Executive Seminar in USA, which will begin on March 31, 2009. Post vetting was completed on February 16, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed [...]	2009-02-16 10:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA170	LEAHY VETTING FOR 15TH ANNUAL PACIFIC COMMAND SPECIAL [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Annual Pacific Command Special Operations Conference 09(PASOC 09) in Honolulu, Hi, USA, which will begin on March 29, 2009. Post vetting was completed on February 12, 2009. Post [...]	2009-02-16 10:34:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA174	BANGLADESH, INDIA TALK SECURITY AND TRADE BUT [...] (C) Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee's one-day visit to Bangladesh on 2/9 generated neighborly goodwill but not much progress in the two key areas of cross-border security and trade. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's proposed regional security task force was discussed but details [...]	2009-02-18 10:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL ETRD EWWT IN BG
09DHAKA177	EMBASSY DHAKA INPUT TO NINTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] This report covers anti-trafficking efforts by the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) from April 2008 to February 2009. Paragraph three begins text. Embassy point of contact is David Arulanantham, Political Officer, telephone: 880-2-885-5500 x2148, IVG post-code: 583, fax number: 880-2-882-3744, e [...]	2009-02-22 00:57:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KTIP ASEC ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PGOV PHUM PREF SMIG
09DHAKA189	AMERICA WEEK - TAKING THE USG ON THE ROAD [...] Sesame Street, a floating health clinic, jazz concerts, a cricket tournament and a biopic of President Obama were only a few of the highlights of America Week, a Mission-wide effort to showcase USG activities outside Dhaka. America Week 2009 found us in Barisal in southern Bangladesh, which we [...]	2009-02-24 08:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL EAID KPAO SCUL EAGR SENV BEXP BG
09DHAKA19	LEAHY VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS STAFF OFFICER COURSE IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the United Nations Staff Officer Course in Malaysia, which will begin on January 12, 2009. Post vetting was completed on January 6, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by [...]	2009-01-06 10:00:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA190	LEAHY VETTING FOR COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY RESPONSE TO [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Comprehensive Security Response to Terrorism Course (CSRT) in USA, which will begin on April 22, 2009. Post vetting was completed on February 23, 2009. Post requests that vettin [...]	2009-02-24 10:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA191	LEAHY VETTING FOR GPOI TRAIN THE TRAINER (T3) COURSE IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the GPOI Train the Trainer (T3) Course in Indonesia, which will begin on March 16, 2009. Post vetting was completed on February 23, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by [...]	2009-02-24 10:27:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA196	MUTINY IN BANGLADESH BORDER FORCE, SITUATION IN [...] (SBU) A confrontation between officers and enlisted men in the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR),a paramilitary force charged with securing Bangladesh's borders, flared into a violent clash Wednesday morning, February 25, at BDR headquarters in Dhaka. The confrontation, allegedly over grievances reg [...]	2009-02-25 12:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ASEC CASC PINS ETRD BG
09DHAKA204	MUTINY OF BANGLADESH BORDER FORCE SPREADS OUTSIDE [...] (C) Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's two-month-old government struggled to quell a spreading insurgency among paramilitary border guards that entered its second day on 2/26. In a nationally televised address, a sombre-looking Hasina told rebels of the Bangladesh Rifles she would order an attack [...]	2009-02-26 12:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ASEC CASC PINS ETRD BG
09DHAKA207	BANGLADESH GOVERNMENT PRAISED FOR PEACEFUL [...] (C) On 2/27, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government basked in praise for peacefully ending a two-day insurgency among paramilitary border guards. Hasina and the Chief of Army Staff were among visitors to the Bangladesh Rifles Headquarters in central Dhaka, where search teams reportedly unco [...]	2009-02-27 12:07:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ASEC CASC PINS ETRD BG
09DHAKA210	BANGLADESH'S CIVILIAN AND MILITARY LEADERSHIP [...] (C) Bangladesh's civilian and military leadership are working together to defuse tension within the Bangladesh Army following the February 25 - 26 Bangladesh Rifles Mutiny. During a late-night meeting February 27, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Army Chief General Moeen agreed to establish a [...]	2009-02-28 10:15:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR PINS MARR CASC ASEC KDEM BG
09DHAKA222	ARMY LAUNCHES SWEEP FOR MUTINEERS; CONSPIRACY [...] (C) Dhaka remained calm March 2. The government ordered the army to begin a nation-wide sweep aimed at rounding up mutineers suspected of committing murder and arson during the border guard mutiny that left dozens of army officers massacred (reftels). In parliament, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasin [...]	2009-03-02 11:22:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC KDEM PGOV PINR PINS PREL PTER BG
09DHAKA24	ELECTIONS REPORTING AND ANALYSIS: ADDITIONAL [...] Post appreciates Department kudos as communicated Ref A, particularly in relation to Embassy Dhaka's pre-election reporting (Refs B thru K). 2. Ref A notes: "Post's analysis of the electoral dynamics in all the far-flung regions of Bangladesh was most impressive and helpful. (...) Through t [...]	2009-01-07 04:25:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGMT AFIN KDEM BG
09DHAKA242	LEAHY VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS MILITARY OBSERVERS COURSE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the United Nations Military Observers Course (UNMOC) in Nepal, which will begin on March 08, 2009. Post vetting was completed on March 05, 2009. Post requests that vetting be comple [...]	2009-03-08 03:34:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA243	LEAHY VETTING FOR MPAT TEMPEST EXPRESSES 16 IN MANILA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the MPAT TEMPEST EXPRESSES 16 in Manila, which will begin on March 26, 2009. Post vetting was completed on March 04, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by March 15 to p [...]	2009-03-08 03:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA248	LEAHY VETTING FOR FDIC - Counterterrorism Finance [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the FDIC - Counterterrorism Finance Regulatory Training Course, which will begin on March 23, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by 03/16/09 to provide sufficient time f [...]	2009-03-09 03:18:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA251	LEAHY VETTING FOR FDIC - Counterterrorism Finance [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the FDIC - Counterterrorism Finance Regulatory Training Course, which will begin on March 23, 2009. Post vetting was completed on March 09, 2009. Post requests that vetting be compl [...]	2009-03-09 04:09:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA254	MUTINY INVESTIGATIONS CONTINUE, FBI ARRIVES, [...] (C) Investigations into the February 25-26 mutiny in the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) continue, and though no credible evidence of an external conspiracy has yet surfaced, allegations persist, fostered in part by Bangladesh's top leaders. A two-person FBI team from Embassy New Delhi arrived to co [...]	2009-03-09 10:56:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR PTER KDEM ASEC BG
09DHAKA260	HOME MINISTER SIDE-LINED IN MUTINY INVESTIGATIONS [...] (C) The Prime Minister named the Commerce Minister March 11 to coordinate the ongoing investigations into the February 25 border guard mutiny. Based on a preliminary FBI assessment, the Ambassador told the Home Minister March 11 he had made an urgent request to Washington for follow-up assista [...]	2009-03-12 09:18:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR PTER KDEM BG
09DHAKA268	LEAHY VETTING FOR THE US PACIFIC COMMAND 22ND ANNUAL [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The US Pacific Command 22nd Annual International Military Operations and Law Conference in New Zealand, which will begin on March 29, 2009. Post vetting was completed on March 17, 2 [...]	2009-03-18 02:09:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA269	LEAHY VETTING FOR THE US PACIFIC COMMAND 22ND ANNUAL [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The US Pacific Command 22nd Annual International Military Operations and Law Conference in New Zealand, which will begin on March 29, 2009. Post vetting was completed on March 17, 2 [...]	2009-03-18 02:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA27	LEAHY VETTING FOR PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS INSTRUCTOR [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Peace Support Operations Instructor Course (PSOIC) in Bangladesh, which will begin on January 11, 2009.Post vetting was completed on January 07, 2009. Post requests that vetting b [...]	2009-01-07 08:57:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA272	LEAHY VETTING FOR NEAR EAST SOUTH ASIA (NESA) COMBATING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Near East South Asia (NESA) Combating Terrorism Executive Seminar in USA, which will begin on March 31, 2009. Post vetting was completed on March 18, 2009. Post requests that ve [...]	2009-03-18 08:38:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA274	LEAHY VETTING FOR THE ASIA PACIFIC MILITARY MEDICINE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in The Asia Pacific Military Medicine Conference (APMMC XIX) in South Korea, which will begin on April 06, 2009. Post vetting was completed on March 19, 2009. Post requests that vett [...]	2009-03-19 04:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA284	FBI HELPS BANGLADESH GOVERNMENT REALIZE NEED FOR [...] (C) The FBI has concluded the initial phase of its support to the local police investigation into the February 25 ) 26 Bangladesh Rifles Mutiny. This support focused on the importance of setting up a functioning command post and prioritizing the need to interview witnesses. The GOB has begun [...]	2009-03-23 08:24:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR PHUM MARR KDEM BG
09DHAKA290	LEAHY VETTING FOR US FRAUDULENT TRAVEL DOCUMENTS TO [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the US Fraudulent Travel Documents to Commercial Airline Personnel from April 22-23, 2009. Post vetting was completed on 03/24/09. Post requests that vetting be completed by 04/1 [...]	2009-03-24 09:55:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA301	BANGLADESH INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] This is Embassy Dhaka's submission for reftel tasking. 2. Begin text of the 2009 Bangladesh Investment Climate Statement: Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ Bangladesh actively seeks foreign investment under its industrial policy and export-oriented, private [...]	2009-03-29 09:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR BG
09DHAKA308	LEAHY VETTING FOR REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON COUNTERING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Regional Conference on Countering Terrorist Financing in the Charitable Sector in India, which will begin on April 14, 2009. Post vetting was completed on March 29, 2009. Post [...]	2009-03-30 08:14:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA310	LEAHY VETTING FOR THE SYMPOSIUM ON EAST ASIA SECURITY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The Symposium on East Asia Security (SEAS - 2009) in Honolulu, which will begin on June 06, 2009. Post vetting was completed on March 30, 2009. Post requests that vetting be complet [...]	2009-03-31 05:37:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA315	LEAHY VETTING FOR REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON COUNTERING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Regional Conference on Countering Terrorist Financing in the Charitable Sector in India, which will begin on April 14, 2009. Post vetting was completed on March 30, 2009. Post [...]	2009-03-31 10:14:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA318	LEAHY VETTING FOR THE CIVIL MILITARY TESPONSE TO TERRORISM [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The Civil Military Response to Terrorism Course in Monterey, USA, which will begin on April 11, 2009. Post vetting was completed on March 31, 2009. Post requests that vetting be com [...]	2009-04-01 03:01:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA319	LEAHY VETTING FOR THE PACIFIC AIRLIFT RALLY (PAR) IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The Pacific Airlift Rally (PAR) in Malaysia - Planning Conference, which will begin on April 13, 2009. Post vetting was completed on April 01, 2009. Post requests that vetting be co [...]	2009-04-01 08:24:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA322	BANGLADESH CONCERNS ON ITS EXCLUSION AT G20 SUMMIT [...] No summary [...]	2009-04-01 10:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID ECIN ECON EFIN ETRD WTRO BG
09DHAKA325	LEAHY VETTING FOR PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS INSTRUCTORS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Peace Support Operations Instructors Course (PSOIC) in Indonesia, which will begin on April 13, 2009. Post vetting was completed on April 02, 2009. Post requests that vetting be [...]	2009-04-02 08:24:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA326	LEAHY VETTING FOR CIVIL MILITARY LIAISON OFFICERS COURSE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Civil Military Liaison Officers Course (CMLO) in Indonesia, which will begin on April 13, 2009. Post vetting was completed on April 02, 2009. Post requests that vetting be compl [...]	2009-04-02 08:25:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA339	BANGLADESH HOLDS PEACEFUL BY-ELECTIONS APRIL 2 AS [...] (C) On April 2, voters in six constituencies elected replacements for members of parliament compelled to relinquish seats won in the December 2008 polls. While voter turnout was down from December's record highs, voting in these six by-elections went smoothly, with the only change from Decem [...]	2009-04-05 10:44:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINR PINS KDEM PREL BG
09DHAKA340	LEAHY VETTING FOR NESA EXECUTIVE SEMINAR IN USA, APRIL 21 [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the NESA Executive Seminar in USA, which will begin on April 21, 2009. Post vetting was completed on April 02, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by April 16, 2009 to prov [...]	2009-04-05 10:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA350	BANGLADESH, A CLIMATE CHANGE FRONT LINE STATE [...] Already faced with numerous environmental challenges, Bangladesh is one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change. With an area the size of Wisconsin, Bangladesh supports a population of 150 million in a deltaic landscape at the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna River [...]	2009-04-07 08:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID ECON EAGR SENV SMIG TPHY BG IN
09DHAKA359	LEAHY VETTING FOR GPOI TRAIN THE TRAINER (T3) COURSE IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the GPOI Train the Trainer (T3) Course in Mongolia, which will begin on May 18, 2009. Post vetting was completed on April 08, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by April 2 [...]	2009-04-08 09:58:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA36	LEAHY VETTING FOR UNDERWATER DEMOLITION/ SEAL COURSE IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Underwater Demolition/ Seal Course in USA, which will begin on February 11, 2009. Post vetting was completed on January 08, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by Janua [...]	2009-01-11 04:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA361	HIZB UT TAHRIR IN BANGLADESH: STILL NEW, STILL [...] (SBU) Hizb-ut-Tahrir Bangladesh (HTB) was established in Dhaka in 2001 and has an estimated membership of about 3,000 young, well-educated, middle-class Bangladeshis, mostly from Dhaka. In common with the global HT movement, HTB claims to aspire to the establishment of a Muslim caliphate throug [...]	2009-04-09 04:31:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PINR PTER KDEM ASEC KISL BG
09DHAKA365	NEW BANGLADESH PARLIAMENT'S FIRST SESSION MARRED [...] (C) Partisan squabbling and watering down of democratic-reform legislation marked the first session of the new Parliament that ended on 4/7. Despite early pledges to tone down the highly partisan nature of national politics, the ruling Awami League fought with the rival Bangladesh Nationalist [...]	2009-04-09 06:07:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PTER KDEM BG
09DHAKA374	LEAHY VETTING FOR WEATHER OFFICER COURSE, JUNE 06 TO AUGUST [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The Weather Officer Course in USA, which will begin on June 06, 2009. Post vetting was completed on April 12, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by April 30 to provide s [...]	2009-04-13 07:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA375	LEAHY VETTING FOR THE SENIOR INTERNATIONAL DEFENSE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The Senior International Defense Management Course in USA, which will begin on June 20, 2009. Post vetting was completed on April 12, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed b [...]	2009-04-13 08:00:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA376	LEAHY VETTING FOR MID PLANNING CONFERENCE (MPC),APRIL 20 [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in The Mid Planning Conference (MPC) in Philippines, which will begin on April 20, 2009. Post vetting was completed on April 12, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by April [...]	2009-04-13 08:02:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA377	LEAHY VETTING FOR SPEC/OPS COMBATING TERRORISM COURSE, MAY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The Spec/ Ops Combating Terrorism Course in USA, which will begin on May 02, 2009. Post vetting was completed on April 13, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by April 25 [...]	2009-04-13 08:04:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA378	LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA - Bangladesh Integrating CT Counter [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA - Bangladesh Integrating CT Counter Terrorism Strategies" from May 3-21, 2009 in Dhaka. Post vetting was completed on 04/09/09. Post requests that vetting be completed by [...]	2009-04-13 08:14:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA38	LEAHY VETTING FOR COMBINED FORCE MARITIME COMPONENT [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Combined Force Maritime Component Commander Flag Course in USA, which will begin on February 18, 2009. Post vetting was completed on January 11, 2009. Post requests that vetting [...]	2009-01-11 07:05:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA380	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on April 21, 2009. Post vett [...]	2009-04-15 10:37:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA381	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on May 17, 2009. Post vettin [...]	2009-04-15 10:38:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG

09DHAKA382	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on May 19, 2009. Post vettin [...]	2009-04-15 10:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA383	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on June 7, 2009. Post vettin [...]	2009-04-15 10:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA384	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on June 9, 2009. Post vettin [...]	2009-04-15 10:40:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA385	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on April 27, 2009. Post vett [...]	2009-04-15 10:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA386	LEAHY VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL COUNTER TERRORISM (ICT) [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The International Counter Terrorism (ICT) Fellows Program in USA, which will begin on July 17, 2009. Post vetting was completed on April 13, 2009. Post requests that vetting be comp [...]	2009-04-15 10:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA387	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on April 29, 2009. Post vett [...]	2009-04-16 08:07:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA388	LEAHY VETTING FOR AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE COURSE IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Air Command and Staff College Course in USA, which will begin on June 08, 2009. Post vetting was completed on April 16, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by May 31, [...]	2009-04-16 09:09:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA394	BANGLADESH'S NEW ATTORNEY GENERAL OUTLINES AGENDA: [...] (C) New Attorney General (AG) Mahbubey Alam, a barrister in private practice, recently detailed how the GOB was considering three adjudicative approaches (standard trials, war crimes tribunals, and military courts martial) to deal with the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) mutiny during a recent meeting [...]	2009-04-21 08:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC KAWC KDEM KISL PGOV PHUM PINR PREL PTER
09DHAKA408	LEAHY VETTING FOR BASIC OFFICER COURSE, JUNE 23 TO JANUARY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The Basic Officer Course- USMC in USA, which will begin on June 23, 2009. Post vetting was completed on April 26, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by May 05 to provide [...]	2009-04-26 05:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA409	LEAHY VETTING FOR ARF DISASTER RELIEF EXERCISE, MAY 04 TO [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The ARF Disaster Relief Exercise in Philippines, which will begin on May 04, 2009. Post vetting was completed on April 26, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by May 05 to [...]	2009-04-26 05:38:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA41	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on March 2, 2008. Post vetti [...]	2009-01-12 08:16:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA410	LEAHY VETTING FOR EX GUARUDA SHIELD CPX INDONESIA, JUNE 11 [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in The Ex Guaruda Shield CPX in Indonesia, which will begin on June 11, 2009. Post vetting was completed on April 26, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by May 05 to prov [...]	2009-04-26 05:40:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA411	LEAHY VETTING FOR ARF DISASTER RELIEF EXERCISE IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The ARF Disaster Relief Exercise in Philippines, which will begin on May 04, 2009. Post vetting was completed on April 26, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by May 03 to [...]	2009-04-26 05:45:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA412	LEAHY VETTING FOR SF SMEE IN ANDERSEN AFB, GUAM, USA, MAY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in The SF SMEE Course in USA, which will begin on May 17, 2009. Post vetting was completed on April 26, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by May 10 to provide sufficient [...]	2009-04-26 05:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA413	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on May 25, 2009. Post vettin [...]	2009-04-26 05:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA414	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on May 27, 2009. Post vettin [...]	2009-04-26 05:57:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA417	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on May 27, 2009. Post vettin [...]	2009-04-27 05:52:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA419	WHAT DO BANGLADESH'S DEOBANDI QAWMI MADRASAS WANT? [...] (SBU) Addressing problems related to the country's privately-funded unregulated Islamic education system (qawmi madrasas - QMs) has emerged as one of the Awami League government's top priorities. The government seeks more control over qawmi madrasas and fears failure to equip students with ski [...]	2009-04-28 04:16:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR PTER KDEM KISL SOCI BG
09DHAKA42	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on March 4, 2009. Post vetti [...]	2009-01-12 08:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA425	PRIME MINISTER STILL SEES CONSPIRACY IN BORDER [...] (C) Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina still sees a conspiracy behind the border guard mutiny that dealt a huge blow to her government in February. She told the Ambassador on April 27 she welcomed U.S. Government efforts to facilitate better civilian-military relations and strengthen Bangladesh's se [...]	2009-04-28 12:00:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER PINR PINS ETRD ECON PHUM BG
09DHAKA431	THE GOB SAYS IT IS SERIOUS ABOUT QAWMI MADRASA [...] (C) After a rocky start, the Awami League government and Bangladesh's qawmi madrasa (QM) community appear to have laid the necessary groundwork for much-needed dialogue aimed at addressing problems related to the country's privately-funded unregulated Islamic education system. That said, the so [...]	2009-04-30 03:34:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR PTER KDEM KISL SOCI BG
09DHAKA432	LEAHY VETTING FOR PASOLS PLANNING GROUP (PPG) IN CEBU, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in Pasols Planning Group (PPG) in Philippines, which will begin on May 26, 2009. Post vetting was completed on April 29, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by May 10 to prov [...]	2009-04-30 04:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA433	LEAHY VETTING FOR THE FLASH BUFFALO 09-2 BILATERAL MILITARY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following units/personnel have been selected for participation in the Flash Buffalo 09-2 bilateral military training exercise held in Chittagong, Bangladesh, which will begin on or about 12 October - 11 November 2009. Post vetting was comple [...]	2009-04-30 04:38:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA436	LEAHY VETTING FOR PANDEMIC INFLUENZA NATIONAL PLANNING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The Pandemic Influenza National Planning Event in Rome, which will begin on May 18, 2009. Post vetting was completed on April 30, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by M [...]	2009-04-30 08:37:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA44	BANGLADESH: WHAT WE NEED TO DO IN THE NEXT 180 DAYS [...] (SBU) Bangladesh's return to democracy following the successful December 29 Parliamentary elections presents significant opportunities for advancing U.S. Government (USG) interests in the country and the region. Embassy Dhaka has identified five major mission objectives for the USG to focus on [...]	2009-01-12 10:40:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL EAID BG
09DHAKA451	LEAHY VETTING FOR THE FLASH BUFFALO 09-2 BILATERAL MILITARY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following unit has been selected for participation in the Flash Buffalo 09-2 bilateral military training exercise held in Chittagong, Bangladesh, which will begin on or about 12 October - 11 November 2009. Post vetting was completed on 5 May [...]	2009-05-06 05:24:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA460	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on May 23, 2009. Post vettin [...]	2009-05-07 07:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA461	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on May 25, 2009. Post vettin [...]	2009-05-07 07:29:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA464	A WAY FORWARD FOR MUTUAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND [...] (C) GOB's Law Minister Shafique Ahmed recently promised the government's full support for the development of a mutual legal assistance (MLA) program for Bangladesh, including the establishment of a Central Authority for MLA in the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). The Law Minister also agr [...]	2009-05-07 11:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC KAWC KISL PGOV PHUM PREL PTER SNAR BG
09DHAKA475	BANGLADESH'S AHLE HADITH QAWMI MADRASAS: FEW AND [...] (SBU) Bangladesh's Ahle Hadith qawmi madrasas (AHQM) would not object to coming under government oversight, according to a senior Ahle Hadith (AH) representative, who told post there were approximately 200 AHQMs in Bangladesh, mostly concentrated in the northwest. He said attempts were underway [...]	2009-05-12 10:15:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PINR PTER KDEM KISL SOCI BG
09DHAKA476	CHITTAGONG HILL TRACTS: COMPETING TRANSNATIONAL [...] (U) The Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) is a region of serious concern for the stability of Bangladesh. Strife between indigenous ethnic groups and lowland Bengali migrants led to a long insurgency by the indigenous people in the 1980s and 1990s. The insurgency ended with the 1997 signing of t [...]	2009-05-13 07:24:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EAGR EAID ECON PGOV PHUM SENV BG
09DHAKA478	LEAHY VETTING FOR THE FLASH BUFFALO 09-2 BILATERAL MILITARY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following unit has been selected for participation in the Flash Buffalo 09-2 bilateral military training exercise held in Chittagong, Bangladesh, which will begin on or about 12 October - 11 November 2009. Post vetting was completed on 14 Ma [...]	2009-05-14 05:43:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA482	FINDING COMMON GROUND ON COUNTERRORISM WORKING [...] (C) The U.S. and the United Kingdom share common counterterrorism goals in Bangladesh and we have worked together on specific issues in the past. Embassy Dhaka and the British High Commission reviewed our efforts and agreed on several areas of cooperation at an inaugural counterterrorism quarterly [...]	2009-05-14 08:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PGOV PREL HYMPSK MARR KPAO UK BG
09DHAKA485	BANGLADESH OPPOSITION LEADER'S SON SAYS NO [...] (C) Tarique Rahman, the son and political heir-apparent to Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairwoman Khaleda Zia, said he did not plan to return to Bangladesh from London anytime soon. Rahman, who faces multiple corruption charges in Bangladesh, told a visiting senior Foreign Service Nati [...]	2009-05-14 10:18:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM KCOR KDEM BG
09DHAKA486	BANGLADESH'S NEW INTEL CHIEF PROMISES ENHANCED CT [...] (S) Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has instructed DGFI to focus on counterterrorism issues and work closely with the U.S. Government, according to Director General Mollah Fazle Akbar. Akbar emphasized that DGFI would no longer support efforts by extremists to enter the political arena. Akbar a [...]	2009-05-14 10:19:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PTER PREL PGOV PINR PINS KDEM PHUM BG
09DHAKA488	LEAHY VETTING FOR EX GUARUDA SHIELD (DV OBSERVER) IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in The Ex Guaruda Shield CPX in Philippines, which will begin on June 11, 2009. Post vetting was completed on May 18, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by June 1 to provi [...]	2009-05-18 04:27:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA489	BANGLADESH'S RAPID ACTION BATALLION NABS TOP [...] (C) The Rapid Action Batallion (RAB) has captured a man it describes as the chief bomb-maker of the domestic Islamic terrorist group Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB). The arrest confirmed RAB's role as the most effective counterterrorism agency in Bangladesh. In recounting the capture, th [...]	2009-05-18 05:40:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PINR BG
09DHAKA501	LEAHY VETTING FOR EX GUARUDA SHIELD (FTX) IN PHILIPPINES, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in The Ex Guaruda Shield (FTX) in Philippines, which will begin on June 11, 2009. Post vetting was completed on May 20, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by June 2 to pro [...]	2009-05-20 02:29:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA502	LEAHY VETTING FOR EX GUARUDA SHIELD (FTX) IN PHILIPPINES, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in The Ex Guaruda Shield (FTX) in Philippines, which will begin on June 11, 2009. Post vetting was completed on May 20, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by June 2 to pro [...]	2009-05-20 02:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA503	LEAHY VETTING FOR EX GUARUDA SHIELD (FTX) IN PHILIPPINES, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in The Ex Guaruda Shield (FTX) in Philippines, which will begin on June 11, 2009. Post vetting was completed on May 20, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by June 2 to pro [...]	2009-05-20 02:44:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA504	LEAHY VETTING FOR COOPERATOIN AFLOAT READINESS AND TRAINING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2009 in Singapore, which will begin on June 05, 2009. Post vetting was completed on May 20, 2009. Post requests that vetting be c [...]	2009-05-20 03:14:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA505	LEAHY VETTING FOR BASIC INSTRUCTOR COURSE AND INSTRUCTIONAL [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The Basic Instructor Course and Instructional system Designer in USA, which will begin on June 12, 2009. Post vetting was completed on May 20, 2009. Post requests that vetting be co [...]	2009-05-20 03:16:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA51	MEDIA REACTION: GAZA VIOLENCE AS SEEN IN DHAKA [...] Summary and Comment: Media coverage of the situation in Gaza retains front page prominence in both mainstream English and Bangla-language newspapers. The local coverage, a mixture of wire reports, reports on local protests, and commentary, increased with Sheikh Hasina's January 5 criticism of [...]	2009-01-13 09:24:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR OREP KPAO PGOV PREL OVIP BG
09DHAKA511	LEAHY VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPYARD MANAGEMENT COURSE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The International Shipyard Management Course in USA, which will begin on June 17, 2009. Post vetting was completed on May 21, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by June 8 [...]	2009-05-21 10:00:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA512	LEAHY VETTING FOR ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The Army Command and General Staff College Course in USA, which will begin on June 18, 2009. Post vetting was completed on May 21, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by J [...]	2009-05-21 10:02:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA513	LEAHY VETTING FOR NEAR EAST SOUTH ASIA (NESA) SENIOR [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The Near East South Asia (NESA) Senior Executive Seminar in USA, which will begin on June 07, 2009. Post vetting was completed on May 21, 2009. Post requests that vetting be complet [...]	2009-05-21 10:04:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA514	LEAHY VETTING FOR NESA COMBATING TERRORISM EXECUTIVE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The Nesa Combating Terrorism Executive Seminar - USA, which will begin on June 18, 2009. Post vetting was completed on May 21, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by June [...]	2009-05-21 10:06:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA515	LEAHY VETTING FOR DISAM INTERNATIONAL PURCHASER COURSE IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in The DISAM International Purchaser Course, which will begin on July 07, 2009. Post vetting was completed on May 21, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by June 15 to prov [...]	2009-05-21 10:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA516	LEAHY VETTING FOR AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY CAPTAINS CAREER [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The Air Defense Artillery Captains Career Course in USA, which will begin on July 06, 2009. Post vetting was completed on May 21, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by Ju [...]	2009-05-21 10:11:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA52	LEAHY VETTING FOR ARMOR CAPTAIN CAREER COURSE IN USA, MARCH [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Armor Captain Career Course in USA, which will begin on March 17, 2009. Post vetting was completed on January 14, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by February 05, 2 [...]	2009-01-14 07:27:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA53	LEAHY VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS EXECUTIVES [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the International Logistics Executives Advanced Development Course in USA, which will begin on March 11, 2009. Post vetting was completed on January 14, 2009. Post requests that vet [...]	2009-01-14 07:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA533	GOVERNMENT PROBE FAILS TO FIND OUTSIDE [...] (C) A much-anticipated government probe into the February border guard mutiny that left 57 army officers dead found no evidence of outside conspirators, mirroring the reported findings of an army investigation. Instead, the report cited long-standing grievances against poor treatment by, and c [...]	2009-05-28 09:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PINS PREL PTER ASEC BG
09DHAKA54	LEAHY VETTING FOR AIRFIELD OPERATIONS OFFICER COURSE IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Airfield Operations Officer Course in USA, which will begin on March 04, 2009. Post vetting was completed on January 13, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by January [...]	2009-01-14 07:38:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA555	BANGLADESH SCENESETTER FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY [...] (C) Bob, I am glad you are headed our way. We look forward to welcoming you to Bangladesh, a moderate Muslim-majority country of nearly 150 million people that is friendly to the United States. This is a surprisingly hopeful place despite the daunting problems it faces: recurring natural disast [...]	2009-06-03 10:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PTER PREL KGOV BG
09DHAKA557	LEAHY VETTING FOR ICTFP FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM COURSE IN USA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in ICTFP Fellowship Program Course in USA, which will begin on July 20, 2009. Post vetting was completed on June 4, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by July 10 to provide [...]	2009-06-04 02:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA558	LEAHY VETTING FOR BASIC INSTRUCTOR COURSE AND CONVENT [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in Basic Instructor Course and Convent Munitions Maint Officer Course in USA, which will begin on July 10, 2009. Post vetting was completed on June 4, 2009. Post requests that vetting [...]	2009-06-04 03:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA561	LEAHY VETTING FOR BASIC INSTRUCTOR COURSE AND CONVENT [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in Basic Instructor Course and Convent Munitions Maint Officer Course in USA, which will begin on July 10, 2009. Post vetting was completed on June 4, 2009. Post requests that vetting [...]	2009-06-04 05:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA562	LEAHY VETTING FOR PACIFIC RIM AIRPOWER SYMPOSIUM IN NEW [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The Pacific Rim Airpower Symposium in New Zealand, which will begin on June 22, 2009. Post vetting was completed on June 4, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by June 17 [...]	2009-06-04 06:14:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA563	LEAHY VETTING FOR HEALTH EMERGENCIES IN LARGE POPULATION [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The Health Emergencies in Large Population Course in USA, which will begin on July 13, 2009. Post vetting was completed on June 4, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by J [...]	2009-06-04 09:37:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA564	LEAHY VETTING FOR THIRTY THIRD PACIFIC ARMIES MANAGEMENT [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following delegates have been selected for participation in the PAMS XXXIII Conference to be held in Tokyo, Japan; which will begin on or about August 24 to 28 2009. Post vetting was completed on 4 June 2009. Post requests that vetting be c [...]	2009-06-04 09:38:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA565	LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA - Preventing Attacks Against Soft [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA - Preventing Attacks Against Soft Targets COURSE, In Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on July 20-31, 2009. Post vetting was completed on 06/04/2009. Post requests that [...]	2009-06-04 10:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA566	LEAHY VETTING FOR AIR MOBILITY RODEO IN USA, JULY 19 - JULY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The Pacific Rim Airpower Symposium in New Zealand, which will begin on July 19, 2009. Post vetting was completed on June 04, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by June 3 [...]	2009-06-04 10:12:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA57	INDIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER EXPECTS CLOSER [...] (C) The Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh told Ambassador Moriarty on 1/13 India expected improved cooperation on security and other issues with the new Awami League government. Counterterrorism cooperation would be the central issue of discussion when the Indian Minister of External Affairs v [...]	2009-01-14 08:15:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL KDEM PGOV IN BG
09DHAKA576	LEAHY VETTING FOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE OFFICER COURSE, JULY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The Aircraft Maintenance Course in USA, which will begin on July 10, 2009. Post vetting was completed on June 08, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by June 20 to provid [...]	2009-06-08 10:23:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA579	PRESIDENT OBAMA'S CAIRO SPEECH BIG HIT IN BANGLADESH [...] Summary: President Obama's Cairo speech received extensive and positive coverage in the local media. Five local television stations available to millions of cable or satellite subscribers throughout the country broadcast the speech live or on tape delay. Nine newspapers, including two of the [...]	2009-06-09 00:57:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL KISL BG
09DHAKA580	ALL ON THE SAME PAGE: INFORMATION MINISTER COMMITS [...] (C) The Information and Culture Minister, Abul Kalam Azad, spoke at length about the importance of press freedom and avenues for cooperation between the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) and the USG, including in spreading anti-extremist messages in a June 2 discussion with the Ambassador. The [...]	2009-06-09 00:58:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV PREL BG SCUL
09DHAKA582	LEAHY VETTING FOR MILITARY INTELLIGENCE CAPTAINS CAREER [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The Military Intelligence Captains Career Course in USA, which will begin on July 13, 2009. Post vetting was completed on June 09, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by [...]	2009-06-09 04:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA583	LEAHY VETTING FOR APCSS ALUMNI WORKSHOP IN PHILIPPINES, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The APCSS Alumni Workshop in Philippines, which will begin on July 13, 2009. Post vetting was completed on June 09, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by June 20 to provi [...]	2009-06-09 04:44:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA584	LEAHY VETTING FOR APCSS COMPREHENSIVE CRISIS MANAGEMENT [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in APCSS Comprehensive Crisis Management Course in USA, which will begin on August 20, 2009. Post vetting was completed on June 09, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by Ju [...]	2009-06-09 05:31:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA585	LEAHY VETTING FOR PANDEMIC INFLUENZA WORKSHOP IN KOREA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in Pandemic Influenza Workshop - Korea, which will begin on 29 June, 2009. Post vetting was completed on June 09, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by June 18 to provide [...]	2009-06-09 05:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA586	LEAHY VETTING FOR NESA EXECUTIVE SEMINAR IN USA, JULY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in NESA Executive Seminar in USA, which will begin on July 14, 2009. Post vetting was completed on June 09, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by June 20 to provide sufficien [...]	2009-06-09 05:43:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA588	LEAHY VETTING FOR GROUND SUPPLY OFFICERS COURSE IN NORTH [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in Ground Supply Officer Course in North Carolina, which will begin on 06 July, 2009. Post vetting was completed on June 10, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by June 21 to [...]	2009-06-10 10:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA589	GOB THREATENS INDEPENDENCE OF FOREIGN SHIPPING FIRMS IN [...] (SBU) Embassy Dhaka, other diplomatic missions and foreign shipping companies like U.S. firm APL continue a full-court press on Government of Bangladesh (GOB) leaders to prevent a change in ownership rules for foreign shipping firms operating in Bangladesh. The Ambassador and several other chie [...]	2009-06-10 11:06:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD EINV PREL EAGR BEXP BG
09DHAKA59	LEAHY VETTING FOR ENGINEER CAPTAIN CAREER COURSE IN USA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Engineer Captain Career Course in USA, which will begin on March 30, 2009. Post vetting was completed on January 15, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by February 05 [...]	2009-01-15 04:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA591	LEAHY VETTING FOR PANDEMIC INFLUENZA WORKSHOP IN KOREA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in Pandemic Influenza Workshop - Korea, which will begin on 29 June, 2009. Post vetting was completed on June 11, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by June 20 to provide s [...]	2009-06-11 07:57:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA592	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on June 22, 2009. Post vetti [...]	2009-06-11 09:44:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA593	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on June 24, 2009. Post vetti [...]	2009-06-11 09:57:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA594	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on June 27, 2009. Post vetti [...]	2009-06-11 10:21:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA595	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on June 29, 2009. Post vetti [...]	2009-06-11 10:57:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA596	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on June 22, 2009. Post vetti [...]	2009-06-11 10:58:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA597	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on June 28, 2009. Post vetti [...]	2009-06-11 10:59:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA598	LEAHY VETTING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF LAW ENFORCING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Capacity Building of Law Enforcing Agencies on Preventing HIV Transmission among Injecting Drug Users Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on June 24, 2009. Post vetti [...]	2009-06-11 11:00:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA61	DHAKA ANNUAL OVERSEAS SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL [...] (U) Please find the following crime/safety information for Bangladesh: I. Overall Crime and Safety Situation: In 2008 police reported an increase in violent crimes involving the local population over 2007 levels. Crimes of opportunity remained prevalent against Western targets, particu [...]	2009-01-15 07:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC AMGT APER
09DHAKA611	LEAHY VETTING FOR PACIFIC AIR CHIEF'S CONFERENCE from [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following delegates have been selected for participation in the Pacific Air Chief's Conference to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii and Washington DC; which will begin on or about October 25-30, 2009. Post vetting was completed on June 16 2009. P [...]	2009-06-16 07:42:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA612	LEAHY VETTING FOR NINETEENTH INTERNATIONAL SEA POWER [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following delegates have been selected for participation in the 19TH ISS Symposium to be held in Newport, Rhode Island; which will begin on or about 6 - 9 October 2009. Post vetting was completed on June 16, 2009. Post requests that vetting [...]	2009-06-16 07:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA613	PRIME MINISTER STRONGLY SUPPORTS USG-ORGANIZED [...] (C) Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the new Bangladesh army chief enthusiastically endorsed an upcoming workshop organized by a U.S. Government think tank to improve civil-military relations in Bangladesh. They voiced their support during separate meetings with Lt. Gen. (retired) Ed Smith, di [...]	2009-06-17 02:16:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM BG
09DHAKA619	LEAHY VETTING FOR MPAT MULTINATIONAL FORCE STANDING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the MPAT Multinational Force Standing Operating Procedures (MNF SOP) Workshop - Thailand, which will begin on August 03, 2009. Post vetting was completed on June 18, 2009. Post requ [...]	2009-06-18 07:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA622	LEAHY VETTING FOR RED FLAG-ALASKA (RF-A) IN USA, JULY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) Executive Observer Program (EOP)-2009, which will begin on July 30, 2009. Post vetting was completed on June 22, 2009. Post requests that vetting be compl [...]	2009-06-22 08:03:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA627	LEAHY VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL COUNTER TERRORISM (ICT) [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The International Counter Terrorism (ICT) Fellows Program in USA, which will begin on July 17, 2009. Post vetting was completed on June 23, 2009. Post requests that vetting be compl [...]	2009-06-23 09:01:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA63	LEAHY VETTING FOR NAVAL STAFF COLLEGE COURSE IN USA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Naval Staff College Course in USA, which will begin on January 07, 2009. Post vetting was completed on November 30, 2008. Post requests that vetting be completed by December 15, [...]	2009-01-15 11:15:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA631	H1N1 FLU ARRIVES IN BANGLADESH VIA PARTICIPANTS IN [...] (C) Bangladesh has recorded its first cases of H1N1 influenza. A 19-year-old male tested positive for H1N1 June 19 after returning to Bangladesh from a year of high-school study in the United States as part of a USG-sponsored exchange program. Five more students from the same program have si [...]	2009-06-25 08:22:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	KFLU CASC AMED ECON EAGR PREL KPAO TBIO AMGT
09DHAKA64	PROPOSAL FOR NADR-FUNDED SOUTH ASIA SECURITY DIALOGUE [...] (U) The following is a proposal for a regional counterterrorism program to be funded with two-year FY'09 foreign assistance funding per Reftel: 2. (U) Project Title: South Asia Security Dialogue 3. (U) Implementing Agency: Local think tank 4. (SBU) Program Description: The South Asia [...]	2009-01-15 11:30:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER ASEC IN BG
09DHAKA643	LEAHY VETTING FOR ICE - "Bulk Cash Smuggling Training", [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ICE - "Bulk Cash Smuggling Training", In Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on July 27-30, 2009. Post vetting was completed on June 28, 2009. Post requests that vetting be co [...]	2009-06-28 03:29:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA65	CRICKET DIPLOMACY A SMASHING SUCCESS [...] (SBU) An inaugural Embassy-organized Sports Diplomacy day to help local police improve relations with the general public through a shared joy of cricket proved a huge hit. About 1,000 people participated in the December 20, 2008, program in Patuakhali, a southern district still recovering from [...]	2009-01-19 07:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER PGOV KDEM PREL BG
09DHAKA658	LEAHY VETTING FOR ICE - "Bulk Cash Smuggling Training", [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ICE - "Bulk Cash Smuggling Training", In Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on July 27-30, 2009. Post vetting was completed on July 2. Post requests that vetting be completed [...]	2009-07-02 08:01:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA659	LEAHY VETTING FOR PACIFIC SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in Pacific Spectrum Management Conference in USA, which will begin on July 20, 2009. Post vetting was completed on July 2, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by July 7 to pr [...]	2009-07-02 08:02:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA676	LEAHY VETTING FOR PACAF INTERNATIONAL LOGISTIC SYMPOSIUM [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in PACAF International Logistic Symposium (PILS) in USA, which will begin on August 10, 2009. Post vetting was completed on July 09, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by J [...]	2009-07-09 03:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA677	LEAHY VETTING FOR UNSOC CONFERENCE IN MONGOLIA, AUGUST [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in UNSOC in Mongolia, which will begin on August 3, 2009. Post vetting was completed on July 9, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by July 23 to provide sufficient time for [...]	2009-07-09 03:30:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA678	LEAHY VETTING FOR PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS INSTRUCTOR [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Peace Support Operations Instructor Course (PSOIC) in Malaysia, which will begin on July 27, 2009. Post vetting was completed on July 09, 2009. Post requests that vetting be com [...]	2009-07-09 03:31:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA69	BANGLADESH SCENESETTER FOR LTG FRIDOVICH, BG BOERA [...] (SBU) USG activities in Bangladesh are based on three pillars: democratization, development and denial of space to terrorists. Your visit comes at a critical juncture for U.S. relations with this strategically important, moderate, Muslim-majority nation of 150 million people. The new governm [...]	2009-01-19 10:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PGOV PTER KREL BG

09DHAKA692	AMBASSADOR REGISTERS CORRUPTION AND CRIME CONCERNS [...] (C) The Ambassador voiced serious concerns about rising levels of crime and corruption in Bangladesh with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, describing recent incidents of pressure by the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) and the Awami League on American business, including harassment of a U.S.-inves [...]	2009-07-14 09:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KCOR ASEC KCRM CASC BG
09DHAKA693	BANGLADESH 527 REPORT [...] (SBU) The United States Government is aware of five (5) claims of United States persons that may be outstanding against the Government of Bangladesh (GOB). One case has been added in 2009. I. a. Claimant A b. 1979 c. In 1977 Claimant A entered into an agreement with the GOB Mini [...]	2009-07-16 01:03:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV CASC BG
09DHAKA696	BANGLADESH SEEKS RE-ELECTION TO COUNCIL OF THE IMO [...] Post received a diplomatic note from Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Bangladesh seeks re-election to the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in category "B" at the forthcoming election to be held during the 26th Regular Session of the Assembly, which will take pl [...]	2009-07-16 07:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV BG
09DHAKA697	LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA - Major Case Management Course, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA - Major Case Management Course, In Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin August 10- 21, 2009. Post vetting was completed on 07/12/09. Post requests that vetting be completed [...]	2009-07-16 09:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA70	NEW FOREIGN MINISTER HIGHLIGHTS TRADE, AID AND CT [...] (C) Bangladesh's new Foreign Minister, Dr. Dipu Moni, told the Ambassador January 15 her government's priorities included fulfilling the Awami League's election manifesto and strengthening Bangladesh's democracy. In her first meeting with the Ambassador since taking office January 6, Moni exp [...]	2009-01-19 13:00:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ETRD EAID PTER EFIN PHUM BG
09DHAKA707	LEAHY VETTING FOR PACIFIC ARMIES CHIEFS CONFERENCE VI [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference VI (PACC) in Tokyo, Japan, which will begin on August 24, 2009 Post vetting was completed on July 20, 2009. Post requests that vetting be compl [...]	2009-07-20 02:56:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA708	LEAHY VETTING FOR MULTINATIONAL COMMUNICATION [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Multinational Communication Interoperability Program (MCIP) Course in USA, which will begin on August 8, 2009. Post vetting was completed on July 20, 2009. Post requests that ve [...]	2009-07-20 07:08:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA712	LEAHY VETTING FOR SURVIVOR SUPPORT AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Survivor Support and Human Trafficking Laws for Police Officials and Public Prosecutors Course in Dhaka and Khulna, Bangladesh, which will begin on August 7, 2009. Post vetting [...]	2009-07-21 09:40:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA718	LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA - MAJOR CASE MANAGEMENT FROM AUG [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the ATA - Major Case Management from August 23-September 3, 2009, In Dhaka, Bangladesh. Post vetting was completed on July 23. Post requests that vetting be completed by August 10 [...]	2009-07-23 07:52:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA733	LEAHY VETTING FOR UNIFIED ENGAGEMENT PACIFIC INFORMATION [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Unified Engagement Pacific Information Sharing Forum in Guam, which will begin on August 3, 2009. Post vetting was completed on June 23, 2009. Post requests that vetting be com [...]	2009-07-27 08:02:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA735	FOLLOW UP TO THE CAIRO SPEECH: ENGAGING WITH THE MUSLIMS [...] (U) Muslims in Bangladesh have shown great enthusiasm for following up with the U.S. on many of the themes unveiled in the President's Cairo speech. Mission Dhaka recommends the following areas of opportunity to foster dialogue with Muslims here: -- Bring the Peace Corps Back to Bangladesh. [...]	2009-07-28 07:18:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID ECON OEXC OSCI PREL SCUL SENV SOCI TNGD TSPL
09DHAKA739	BOEING,S BANGLADESH DEAL: LIVERY DESIGN DECISION [...] (C) Boeing continues to slog forward on a 1.3 billion USD aircraft sale deal concluded with the 2007-2008 Caretaker Government to revitalize ailing national airline Biman Bangladesh (reftels). PM Sheikh Hasina will now personally decide Boeing's related effort to obtain Government of Banglad [...]	2009-07-29 06:31:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EAIR ETRD BEXP EFIN PREL ECON PGOV BG
09DHAKA741	AMBASSADOR URGES PRIME MINISTER,S ADVISER TO [...] (C) The Ambassador recently urged the Prime Minister,s Energy Adviser, Tawfiq Elahi Chowdhury, to resolve several pressing issues, including awarding offshore blocks for natural gas exploration and authorizing coal mining. The Adviser indicated that Conoco Phillips would likely be awarded two of th [...]	2009-07-29 09:00:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	ENRG PREL PGOV ECON PINR EINV BG
09DHAKA742	LIFE IN DHAKA COMES TO STANDSTILL AFTER RECORD [...] (SBU) Record rainfall overnight July 28 left major sections of Dhaka temporarily underwater, bringing normal life in the capital to a standstill and causing significant localized damage. The Prime Minister immediately convened an emergency meeting of Dhaka city and ministry officials and cr [...]	2009-07-29 09:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AMGT ASEC BG CASC EAID PGOV PINR PINS PREL
09DHAKA749	LEAHY VETTING FOR MULTINATIONAL COMMUNICATION [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Multinational Communication Interoperability Program (MCIP) Course in USA, which will begin on August 19, 2009. Post vetting was completed on August 02, 2009. Post requests that [...]	2009-08-02 02:24:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA760	LEAHY VETTING FOR EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) in USA, which will begin on August 05, 2009. Post vetting was completed on July 21, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by July 30 to pro [...]	2009-08-03 04:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA781	LEAHY VETTING FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVE SEMINAR (SES),09 - 16 [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The Senior Executive Seminar (SES) in Germany, which will begin on September 09, 2009. Post vetting was completed on August 11, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by Augus [...]	2009-08-11 06:24:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA782	LEAHY VETTING FOR MPAT TEMPEST EXPRESS-17 IN NEPAL, AUGUST [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the MPAT Tempest Express -17 in Nepal, which will begin on August 28, 2009. Post vetting was completed on August 11, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by August 21, 200 [...]	2009-08-11 06:29:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA783	LEAHY VETTING FOR PASOLS PLANNING GROUP (PPG)IN CHINA,08-10 [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the PASOLS Planning Group (PPG) in China, which will begin on September 08, 2009. Post vetting was completed on August 11, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by August 2 [...]	2009-08-11 06:32:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA784	LEAHY VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS MILITARY OBSERVERS (UNMO) [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the United Nations Military Observers (UNMO) Course - Mongolia, which will begin on September 07, 2009. Post vetting was completed on August 11, 2009. Post requests that vetting be [...]	2009-08-11 08:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA789	LEAHY VETTING FOR PACIFIC AIRLIFT RALLY (PAR) IN MALAYSIA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in Pacific Airlift Rally (PAR) in Malaysia, which will begin on August 17, 2009. Post vetting was completed on August 11, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by August 16 t [...]	2009-08-12 03:10:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA790	NOBEL LAUREATE MOHAMMAD YUNUS FACES CHALLENGES AT [...] (C) The Ambassador met with Nobel Laureate Mohammad Yunus August 9 to congratulate him on winning the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Yunus said he was honored to have been chosen and highlighted his success in replicating his foundation Grameen in several Latin American countries, most notab [...]	2009-08-12 03:57:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID ELAB KDEM PGOV PHUM PINR PREL BG
09DHAKA8	LEAHY VETTING FOR NAVAL STAFF COLLEGE COURSE IN USA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Naval Staff College Course in USA, which will begin on January 07, 2009. Post vetting was completed on January 4, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed as soon as possib [...]	2009-01-04 08:01:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA80	2009 BUSINESS FACILITATION INCENTIVE FUND: BANGLADESH [...] Mission Dhaka welcomes the opportunity to improve business promotion and commercial outreach that the Business Facilitation Incentive Fund provides. In the last two years, our commercial workload has increased dramatically, and our small Trade Center would greatly benefit from BFIF support. [...]	2009-01-20 07:58:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	BEXP ETRD ECON PREL BG
09DHAKA805	FY2009 PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR INL LAW ENFORCEMENT [...] No summary [...]	2009-08-17 08:52:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC BG KCRM PGOV PREL SNAR SOCI
09DHAKA807	LEAHY VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL MARITIME INTELLIGENCE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the International Maritime Intelligence Course (IMIC) in California, which will begin on September 25, 2009. Post vetting was completed on August 17, 2009. Post requests that vetti [...]	2009-08-17 09:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA81	LEAHY VETTING FOR SEMINAR ON TRANSATLANTIC CIVIL SECURITY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Seminar on Transatlantic Civil Security (STACS 09 - 2) in Germany, which will begin on February 03, 2009. Post vetting was completed on January 20, 2009. Post requests that vett [...]	2009-01-20 10:22:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA82	LEAHY VETTING FOR AIRBORNE AND PATHFINDER COURSE IN USA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Airborne and Pathfinder Course in USA, which will begin on March 30, 2009. Post vetting was completed on January 20, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by February 15 [...]	2009-01-20 10:22:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA83	LEAHY VETTING FOR GARUDA SHIELD FINAL CONF IN JAKARTA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Garuda Shield Final Conference in Jakarta, which will begin on January 27, 2009. Post vetting was completed on January 15, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by Januar [...]	2009-01-21 08:18:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA84	Leahy Vetting for Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Human Rights [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the RAB HR SMEE Course in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on February 4, 2009. Post vetting was completed on January 21, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by Januar [...]	2009-01-21 10:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA840	LEAHY VETTING FOR ENHANCED PEACE OPERATIONS CAPACITY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Enhanced Peace Operations Capacity Building Program in Hawaii, which will begin on September 09, 2009. Post vetting was completed on August 26, 2009. Post requests that vetting [...]	2009-08-27 00:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA845	LEAHY VETTING FOR CIVIL MILITARY OBSERVER COURSE (CMLO) IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in Civil Military Observer Course (CMLO) in Bangladesh, which will begin on September 6, 2009. Post vetting was completed on August 27, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed [...]	2009-08-27 10:01:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA848	THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING BANGLA: QUICK BANGLA TRANSLATION [...] Summary: President Obama's Ramadan message received extensive coverage in the local media. The White House's Bangla translation ensured timely dissemination of the message immediately before the start of Ramadan. Seven local television stations broadcasting to 40 percent of Bangladesh's 150 [...]	2009-08-30 06:22:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO PREL KISL BG
09DHAKA852	LEAHY VETTING FOR Chiefs of Defense (CHOD) Conference, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference VI (PACC) in Tokyo, Japan, which will begin on August 24, 2009 Post vetting was completed on August 31, 2009. Post requests that vetting be co [...]	2009-09-01 03:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA853	LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA - Maritime Port Harbor Security [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA - Maritime Port Harbor Security Management from October 5-23, 2009, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Post vetting was completed on August 31, 2009. Post requests that vetting be comp [...]	2009-09-01 03:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA857	LEAHY VETTING FOR CIVIL MILITARY OBSERVER COURSE (CMLO) IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in Civil Military Observer Course (CMLO) in Bangladesh, which will begin on October 4, 2009. Post vetting was completed on September 1, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed [...]	2009-09-01 07:42:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA859	LEAHY VETTING FOR HUMAN RIGHTS SEMINAR IN BANGLADESH, 14-15 [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in Human Rights Seminar in Bangladesh, which will begin on September 14, 2009. Post vetting was completed on September 01, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by September [...]	2009-09-01 09:25:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA86	LOCAL GOVERNMENT MINISTER LIKELY TO BE KEY PLAYER [...] No summary [...]	2009-01-21 11:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV EAID PINR PINS KDEM BG
09DHAKA861	LEAHY VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL DEFENSE MANAGEMENT COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in The International Defense Management Course in USA, which will begin on September 19, 2009. Post vetting was completed on September 02, 2009. Post requests that vetting be complete [...]	2009-09-02 02:39:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA862	LEAHY VETTING FOR WILTON PARK CONFERENCE ON THE USE OF [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Wilton Park conference on the use of military assets in the humanitarian response to natural disasters in United Kingdom, which will begin on September 28, 2009. Post vetting was [...]	2009-09-02 02:40:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA863	LEAHY VETTING FOR PANDEMIC INFLUENZA SEMINAR IN NEPAL, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in Pandemic Influenza Seminar - Nepal, which will begin on 14 September, 2009. Post vetting was completed on September 02, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by September 12 [...]	2009-09-02 08:53:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA864	LEAHY VETTING FOR ON MARITIME TERRORISM SEMINAR IN COLOMBO, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in Maritime Terrorism Seminar, which will begin on September 22, 2009. Post vetting was completed on September 02, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by September 16 to provi [...]	2009-09-02 09:00:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA865	LEAHY VETTING FOR NON-LETHAL WEAPONS EXECUTIVE SEMINAR [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Non-Lethal Weapons Executive Seminar (NOLES) in Australia, which will begin on September 22, 2009. Post vetting was completed on September 02, 2009. Post requests that vetting [...]	2009-09-02 09:02:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA866	LEAHY VETTING FOR ASEAN REGIONAL FORUM WORKSHOP, SEPTEMBER [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in Human Rights Seminar in Bangladesh, which will begin on September 16, 2009. Post vetting was completed on September 02, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by September [...]	2009-09-02 09:13:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA873	LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA - Post Blast Investigation in North [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Post Blast Investigation in North Carolina, USA from October 5-23, 2009. Post vetting was completed on September 08, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by September 2 [...]	2009-09-08 05:07:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA874	LEAHY VETTING FOR NESA ALUMNI SYMPOSIUM IN MOROCCO, 18-21 [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the NESA Alumni Symposium in Morocco, which will begin on October 18, 2009. Post vetting was completed on September 08, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by September 2 [...]	2009-09-08 05:09:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA875	LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA - Maritime Port Harbor Security [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA - Maritime Port Harbor Security Management from October 5-23, 2009, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Post vetting was completed on September 08. Post requests that vetting be complet [...]	2009-09-08 05:17:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA880	LEAHY VETTING FOR COUNTERING VIOLENT EXTREMISM CONFERENCE - [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Countering Violent Extremism Conference in Dhaka, which will begin on 27 September. Post vetting was completed on September 10. Post requests that vetting be completed by Septem [...]	2009-09-10 08:21:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA884	BANGLADESH SEEKS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO DEMARCATE [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 5. Summary ------- 2. (SBU) The Government of Bangladesh (GOB) is seeking foreign aid for a survey of the nation's continental shelf in the Bay of Bengal. According to the GOB, Bangladesh requires a seismic survey of 4,000 kilometers [...]	2009-09-13 08:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL SENV ENRG EWWT PBTS PHSA EPET BG
09DHAKA888	LEAHY VETTING FOR COUNTERING VIOLENT EXTREMISM CONFERENCE - [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Countering Violent Extremism Conference in Dhaka, which will begin on 27 September 2009. Post vetting was completed on September 14. Post requests that vetting be completed by [...]	2009-09-14 08:49:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA889	LEAHY VETTING FOR SENIOR MISSION LEADERS (SML) COURSE IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation Senior Mission Leaders (SML) Course in Japan, which will begin on October 19, 2009. Post vetting was completed on September 14. Post requests that vetting be completed by September 28 [...]	2009-09-14 08:51:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA89	Leahy Vetting for ATA - Explosive Incident Countermeasures [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the ATA - Explosive Incident Countermeasures Course in North Carolina, USA, which will begin on April 20-June 5, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by February 04, 2009 to [...]	2009-01-22 09:43:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA890	LEAHY VETTING FOR GLOBAL MARITIME SECURITY ASSISTANCE [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Global Maritime Security Assistance Symposium in USA, which will begin on September 29, 2009. Post vetting was completed on September 14. Post requests that vetting be complete [...]	2009-09-14 09:03:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA897	WORK STOPPAGE AGAINST FOREIGN ENERGY COMPANIES [...] (C) A fringe group opposing the development of Bangladesh's natural resources failed to garner widespread support for its September 14 work stoppage, or hartal. The National Committee to Protect Oil, Mineral Resources, Power and Ports called the hartal to protest a Government of Bangladesh ( [...]	2009-09-15 08:55:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS PGOV ENRG EPET EINV BG
09DHAKA90	LEAHY VETTING FOR SEMINAR ON TRANSATLANTIC CIVIL SECURITY [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Seminar on Transatlantic Civil Security (STACS 09 - 2) in Germany, which will begin on February 03, 2009. Post vetting was completed on January 22, 2009. Post requests that vett [...]	2009-01-22 09:45:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA903	LEAHY VETTING FOR CIVIL MILITARY OBSERVER COURSE (CMLO) IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in Civil Military Observer Course (CMLO) in Bangladesh, which will begin on October 04, 2009. Post vetting was completed on September 17, 2009. Post requests that vetting be complete [...]	2009-09-17 07:34:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA904	LEAHY VETTING FOR ADVANCE SECURITY COOPERATION (ASC-2) IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Advance Security Cooperation (ASC-2) in USA, which will begin on October 21, 2009. Post vetting was completed on September 17, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by O [...]	2009-09-17 07:36:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA905	LEAHY VETTING FOR COUNTERING VIOLENT EXTREMISM CONFERENCE - [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the Countering Violent Extremism Conference in Dhaka, which will begin on 27 September 2009. Post vetting was completed on September 16, 2009. Post requests that vetting be complete [...]	2009-09-17 07:41:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA91	LEAHY VETTING FOR 15TH ANNUAL PACIFIC COMMAND SPECIAL [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Annual Pacific Command Special Operations Conference 09(PASOC 09) in Honolulu, Hi, USA, which will begin on March 29, 2009. Post vetting was completed on January 22, 2009. Post [...]	2009-01-22 09:46:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA918	URGENT LEAHY VETTING REQUEST FOR COUNTERING VIOLENT [...] This is an action request. See paras two and four. 2. We have received a last minute request for the candidate listed in para three to participate in the Embassy/SOCPAC Countering Violent Extremism conference in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin on 27 September. Given the Government of [...]	2009-09-24 09:14:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA919	BANGLADESH DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT [...] (SBU) Mission Dhaka welcomes reftel initiative and opportunities for further connections with the Bangladeshi diaspora in the United States. We already engage with Bangladeshi-Americans in a number of areas, but there is wide scope for expanded interaction. Our experience is that the Banglad [...]	2009-09-24 09:22:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OEXC BEXP BG BTIO EAID ECON EINV OIIP PGOV PREL SCUL SMIG
09DHAKA92	SENIOR HOME MINISTRY OFFICIALS PLEDGE CLOSER [...] (C) During an introductory courtesy call, the Ambassador and the Minister for Home Affairs pledged to expand U.S.-Bangladesh cooperation to fight terrorism and enhance security. The Ambassador briefed the Minister and State Minister on border security issues, USG engagement with the Rapid Act [...]	2009-01-25 09:35:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR PINS KDEM ETRD PTER BG
09DHAKA922	LEAHY VETTING FOR THE WORKSHOP ON SECURITY SECTOR [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the workshop on "Security Sector Development: National Priorities and Regional Approaches" in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, which will begin on October 5, 2009. Post vetting was completed [...]	2009-09-24 09:50:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA924	LEAHY VETTING FOR THE WORKSHOP ON SECURITY SECTOR [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the workshop on "Security Sector Development: National Priorities and Regional Approaches" in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, which will begin on October 5. Post vetting was completed on Se [...]	2009-09-27 06:07:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA934	LEAHY VETTING FOR PANDEMIC INFLUENZA WORKSHOP IN INDIA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in Pandemic Influenza Workshop in India, which will begin on October 26, 2009. Post vetting was completed on September 30, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by October 14 [...]	2009-09-30 09:18:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA935	LEAHY VETTING FOR PANDEMIC INFLUENZA SEMINAR IN CAMBODIA, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in Pandemic Influenza Seminar in Cambodia, which will begin on October 12, 2009. Post vetting was completed on September 30, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by October [...]	2009-09-30 09:19:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA939	LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA - Instructor Development Course from [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the ATA - Instructor Development Course from October 18-29, 2009, In Dhaka, Bangladesh. Post vetting was completed on 10/04/09. Post requests that vetting be completed by 10/15/09 [...]	2009-10-04 09:22:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA941	LEAHY VETTING FOR NESA EXECUTIVE SEMINAR ALUMNI SYMPOSIUM [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the NESA Executive Seminar Alumni Symposium in Morocco, which will begin on October 18, 2009. Post vetting was completed on October 4. Post requests that vetting be completed by Octo [...]	2009-10-04 09:48:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA945	LEAHY VETTING FOR ADVANCE SECURITY COOPERATION (ASC-2) IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the Advance Security Cooperation (ASC-2) in USA, which will begin on October 21, 2009. Post vetting was completed on October 06, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by Octo [...]	2009-10-06 06:38:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA946	LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA - Instructor Development Course from [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the ATA - Instructor Development Course from October 18-29, 2009, In Dhaka, Bangladesh. Post vetting was completed on October 6. Post requests that vetting be completed by October [...]	2009-10-06 06:47:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA948	LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA - Interdicting Terrorist Attacks [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA - Interdicting Terrorist Attacks course, Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 1-12- 21, 2009. Post vetting was completed on October 6. Post requests that vetting be completed by [...]	2009-10-06 07:42:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA952	LEAHY VETTING FOR NESA EXECUTIVE SEMINAR ALUMNI SYMPOSIUM [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidate has been selected for participation in the NESA Executive Seminar Alumni Symposium in Morocco, which will begin on October 18. Post vetting was completed on October 7. Post requests that vetting be completed by October 17 [...]	2009-10-07 03:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA971	LEAHY VETTING FOR TRAIN THE TRAINER COURSE (TTT) IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in Train The Trainer Course (TTT) in Bangladesh, which will begin on October 25. Post vetting was completed on October 14. Post requests that vetting be completed by October 24 to pr [...]	2009-10-14 08:31:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA976	LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA - INTERDICTING TERRORIST ATTACKS [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA - Interdicting Terrorist Attacks course, In Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin November 1-12- 21, 2009. Post vetting was completed on 10/14/09. Post requests that vetting [...]	2009-10-15 02:18:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA977	MINISTER'S COMMENTS ON EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLINGS [...] (C) Human Rights Groups and supporters reacted strongly after Bangladesh's Shipping Minister sought to defend extrajudicial killings while a panelist on a BBC produced talk show that aired October 4. Local human rights groups demanded clarification of the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) posit [...]	2009-10-15 08:36:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PINS PGOV BG
09DHAKA982	LEAHY VETTING FOR TRAIN THE TRAINER COURSE (TTT) IN [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in Train The Trainer Course (TTT) in Bangladesh, which will begin on October 25, 2009. Post vetting was completed on October 18, 2009. Post requests that vetting be completed by Octob [...]	2009-10-18 07:42:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA987	LEAHY VETTING FOR ATA - MAJOR CASE MANAGEMENT COURSE, [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the ATA - Major Case Management Course, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will begin December 6-15, 2009. Post vetting was completed on October 18. Post requests that vetting be complete [...]	2009-10-19 06:28:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA988	BANGLADESH BORDER RIFLES CHIEF DISCUSSES BURMA, [...] (S) Major General Md. Mainul Islam, Director General of the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR),highlighted his commitment to reform and improving the professionalism of the BDR to Embassy officers on October 12. MG Islam outlined the current deployment of border observation posts (BOP) and the limitat [...]	2009-10-20 03:33:00	Embassy Dhaka	SECRET	PBTS PINS PINR PREL PGOV PTER MARR MOPS MCAP
09DHAKA99	BANGLADESH LOCAL ELECTIONS A LETDOWN AFTER [...] (C) Bangladeshis voted for county-level officials for the first time in nearly two decades on January 22. Coming fast on the heels of a hugely successful Parliamentary election, the local vote attracted significantly less interest. Allegations of electoral fraud, intimidation and violence by A [...]	2009-01-27 08:26:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM BG
09DHAKA996	LEAHY VETTING FOR GENERAL PURPOSE ELETRONIC TEST EQUIPMENT [...] This is an action request. See para three. 2. The following candidates have been selected for participation in the General Purpose Electronic Test Equipment (GPETE) repair and Calibration in USA, which will begin on November 13, 2009. Post vetting was completed on October 22, 2009. Post re [...]	2009-10-22 07:52:00	Embassy Dhaka	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MASS MARR PREL KCRM BG
09DHAKA997	SENIOR AWAMI LEAGUE LAWMAKER ESCAPES APPARENT BOMB [...] (C) Fazle Noor Taposh, Awami League Member of Parliament and nephew of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, escaped unharmed after an apparent bomb attack in front of his offices in Dhaka on the evening of Wednesday, October 14 . Initial reports indicated that thirteen others were hospitalized for [...]	2009-10-22 07:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV BG
09DOHA188	LONG-WINDED CHAVEZ EXPECTED AT MARCH 31 ARAB-SOUTH [...] (SBU) On March 31, Qatar will host in Doha the Second Arab-South American Summit. The timing of the Summit aims to take advantage of the presence in Doha of Arab League heads of state, who will be meeting here March 29-30. MFA Assistant Minister for Follow-Up Affairs Mohamed Al-Rumaihi told [...]	2009-03-17 12:37:00	Embassy Doha	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL WGG AL XR UY QA
09DOHA193	ARAB LEAGUE SUMMIT: QATAR DESCRIBES PRE-SUMMIT [...] (C) In a March 18 meeting with Ambassador, MFA Minister of State Ahmed bin Abdulla Al-Mahmoud said there is a move underway by unidentified Arab countries to move the March 30 Arab League Summit from Doha to Khartoum. The change of venue would be designed to show Arab solidarity with the peop [...]	2009-03-18 14:14:00	Embassy Doha	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL NL SU QA
09DOHA199	QATAR ENACTS IMPORTANT NEW LAW CRIMINALIZING [...] (SBU) On February 28, Crown Prince Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani signed the long-awaited Sponsorship Law. The law makes DOHA 00000199 002 OF 002 changes to entry, exit, residence, and sponsorship procedures, though administrative regulations must still be adopted before the law can be enfor [...]	2009-03-19 15:37:00	Embassy Doha	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM ELAB KTIP QA
09DOHA200	QATAR REPORTS SIGNIFICANT DARFUR PROGRESS; REMAINS [...] (C) At a March 18 meeting, MFA Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed Al-Mahmoud presented Ambassador with a copy of an agreement signed in Tripoli on March 15 by five rebel groups in Darfur. The "Charter of Tripoli" was concluded after recent talks between rebel leaders in the Libyan ca [...]	2009-03-19 15:52:00	Embassy Doha	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL SU CD QA
09DOHA202	QATAR PUBLICLY WELCOMES PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE TO IRAN [...] (U) On March 21, an unidentified source at the MFA made an official statement welcoming President Obama's recent videotaped message to the people of Iran. The statement was issued through the Qatar News Agency, a copy of which MFA provided to the Embassy. 2. (U) The following is an unoff [...]	2009-03-22 10:41:00	Embassy Doha	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL IR QA
09DOHA205	KEY TRENDS IN QATAR OVER THE NEXT 36 MONTHS - AN [...] (C) Embassy Doha's second interagency off-site was held March 3, 2009 at CENTCOM Forward HQ at Camp As-Saliyah (see ref A). This was the second such off-site (see ref B). These interagency off-sites will be held twice yearly, with the objective of reviewing and updating our field interagency [...]	2009-03-24 13:11:00	Embassy Doha	SECRET	AMGT ASEC ECON KSPR PREL QA
09DOHA235	IN THE SHADOW OF AL-BASHIR AND CHAVEZ, ARAB AND [...] (SBU) The Second Arab-South America Summit was held in Doha on March 31. Amir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani welcomed the delegates on behalf of the Arab League, and Chilean President Michelle Bachelet delivered opening remarks on behalf of the South American states. 2. (SBU) With characterist [...]	2009-04-01 15:05:00	Embassy Doha	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL WBG XR AL QA SU
09DOHA252	THE RISE OF THE GULF STATES AND THE USG POLICY [...] (U) The Embassy Doha analysis below is designed to contribute to the discussion and debate about the future of the region and the U.S. government response to it. ------------ Introduction ------------ 2. (C) The "Rise of the Gulf" is one of the most prominent features of a changing Midd [...]	2009-04-14 09:31:00	Embassy Doha	SECRET	PREL ECON ECIN EAID ENRG EFIN EINV PGOV QA ZP
09DOHA386	GOQ SQUEAMISH AFTER HELPING OPEN UN HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (SBU) On May 27, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem Pillay and MFA Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed bin Abdulla Al Mahmoud opened the Human Rights Training and Documentation Centre for South-West Asia and the Arab Region at a ceremony in Doha. Senior human rights profe [...]	2009-06-10 12:18:00	Embassy Doha	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM UN QA
09DUBAI408	FRAUD SUMMARY - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, SEPTEMBER 2009 [...] Country Conditions Fraud at Embassy Abu Dhabi and Consulate General Dubai is low. Concern about visa fraud in the UAE is generally limited to visa applications from Third Country Nationals (TCNs) living in or visiting the UAE. UAE citizens ("Emiratis") are a minority in their own country, c [...]	2009-10-05 10:51:00	Consulate Dubai	UNCLASSIFIED	KFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC AE
09ISLAMABAD1469	BUNER BEGINS TO RECOVER FROM EFFECTS OF TALIBAN [...] (C) Summary: Several assessment missions to the Buner district of Northwest Frontier Province (NWFP) by U.S. mission personnel and contractors and by United Nations (UN) personnel over the past two weeks have revealed that life there is gradually returning to normal, two months after the begi [...]	2009-07-02 09:31:00	Embassy Islamabad	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM PTER EAID MARR PK
09ISLAMABAD2496	PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: KERRY-LUGAR BILL, TERRORISM, [...] No summary [...]	2009-10-15 09:55:00	Embassy Islamabad	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK
09ISLAMABAD25	Pakistan: 2009 INCSR Submission, Part I - Narcotics and [...] (U) Pakistan is on the frontline of the war against drugs as a major transit country for opiates and hashish from and precursor chemicals to neighboring Afghanistan. In 2008, Pakistani forces have engaged the militants along the border with Afghanistan, particularly in the Bajaur Agency of th [...]	2009-01-05 13:27:00	Embassy Islamabad	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR KCRM PK
09ISLAMABAD3015	PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: DECEMBER 16, 2009 [...] No summary [...]	2009-12-16 09:56:00	Embassy Islamabad	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK
09ISLAMABAD911	PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: APRIL 29, 2009 [...] No summary [...]	2009-04-29 10:35:00	Embassy Islamabad	UNCLASSIFIED	KMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK
09JEDDAH416	OIC DG ON "DEFAMATION OF RELIGIONS" RESOLUTION: [...] (C) In meeting over lunch today (October 29),Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Director General for Cultural and Social Affairs Ambassador Hemayet Uddin (protect) expressed the opinion that the OIC states would not/not agree to postponement since passage currently looks highly prom [...]	2009-10-30 08:36:00	Consulate Jeddah	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL BG PHUM SA UNGA UN
09KATHMANDU357	AIR POLLUTION IN KATHMANDU VALLEY [...] Air pollution in Kathmandu Valley is bad and getting worse, but no substantial effort is being conducted to address the problem. Its impact on the most vulnerable, the young, and the elderly is severe. Numerous studies have shown a strong linkage between the level of air pollution and the shar [...]	2009-05-01 10:44:00	Embassy Kathmandu	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV TBIO EAID XD NP
09KOLKATA334	INDIA-BANGLADESH COUNTERTERRORISM COOPERATION HITS NORTHEAST [...] (SBU) Summary: India's recent arrests of United Liberation Front of Assam's (ULFA) chairman and senior leadership is a setback for the northeastern state's most prominent insurgent group. While Bangladesh has officially denied facilitating the arrests, its cooperation with India appears to b [...]	2009-12-22 11:03:00	Consulate Kolkata	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER PINS PGOV CASC IN BG
09KUALALUMPUR84	BANGLADESH ENVOY DECLINES TO RETURN TO DHAKA [...] (C) Bangladesh High Commissioner M. Khairuzzaman, together with spouse Rieta Rahman, called on the Ambassador January 30 and explained that he did not intend to return to Dhaka to face what he termed politically motivated and renewed charges related to the 1975 assassination of Bangladesh fou [...]	2009-02-09 05:54:00	Embassy Kuala Lumpur	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM PREF BD MY

09MANILA2271	MANILA ENDORSEMENT FOR FY10 1206 PROPOSAL FOR [...] (SBU) Summary: Representatives of Embassies Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Suva (for Tonga),Phnom Penh, Dhaka and Colombo (for Maldives) met with U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) representatives in Bangkok in August 2009 to finalize FY2010 regional 1206 proposals approved by PACOM with a [...]	2009-10-28 08:05:00	Embassy Manila	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PTER KTIA MARR MASS MOPS MCAP BG CB CE

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