President Joe Biden nominated career diplomat and Deputy Chief of Mission for the Embassy of the United States in Beijing David Meale for the position on July 9, 2024.

[3] In May 1972, the United States government opened its establishment and diplomatic residence with Bangladesh.

The embassy in Dhaka was established on May 18, 1972, with Herbert D. Spivack as Chargé d’Affaires ad interim.

Daniel O. Newberry served as Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, October 1972–April 1974.

The United States Embassy in Bangladesh is located in Madani Avenue, Baridhara, Dhaka.