Congratulations on receiving a Fulbright grant! The resources on this page are designed to familiarize you with your host location and provide important context and information as you prepare to travel abroad. We encourage you to review the readings, websites, and logistical information offered by local contacts. Click the section headings below to display the information.

Orientation Information

As part of your Fulbright grant, you are required to attend a virtual Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) taking place from July 21 to 22, 2025. You will receive an email in early June with more information. If you have any questions regarding the PDO, please email FulbrightPDO.SCA@iie.org.

 

Contact Information

Public Engagement Specialist

Raihana Sultana

Email: SultanaR1@state.gov

Work phone: +88025566-2816

 

Director for Public Engagement
Scott Hartmann
Email: hartmannse@fan.gov
Work phone: +88025566-2806

 

Public Engagement Coordinator

Faroha Suhrawardy

E-mail: SuhrawardyF@state.gov

Work phone: +88025566-2823

 

Country Information

• Bangladesh Country Page - U.S. Department of State
• U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh
• Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
• Embassy of Bangladesh in the United States
• EMK Center for Public Service and the Arts
• U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh - Facebook Page
• South & Central Asia Regional Travel Program for U.S. Scholars

Alum Contacts

We invite you to contact these Fulbright alumni for questions or advice prior to your grant. They can be an excellent resources for unofficial questions – what type of clothing to bring, how to open a bank account, and more.

 

Dr. Joanie Eva Danielle Meharry

2023, Fulbright Scholar

Email: jedm3@cantab.ac.uk

 

Dr. Nasar Uddin Ahmed

2023, Fulbright Scholar

Email: ahmedn@fiu.edu

 

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