US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas inaugurated a new location of the Edward M Kennedy (EMK) Center in Gulshan on Sunday.
The EMK Center aims to foster knowledge exchange, promote people-to-people ties, strengthen the relations between the United States and Bangladesh, and is a joint effort between the Embassy of the United States and the JAAGO Foundation, the embassy said.
US Embassy Public Engagement Director Sharlina Hussain-Morgan said: "To the young Bangladeshis who will come through these doors – this is a call to action just like those who came before you – to learn, lead, engage and connect."
Embassy Public Diplomacy Counselor Stephen Ibelli moderated the inaugural ceremony.
The EMK Center is a hub for Bangladeshi youth for intellectual engagement, providing access to a wide range of resources, including books, digital materials, modern multimedia content and online databases.
It also has a modern recording studio with AR/VR technology and one of the largest 3D printers in Dhaka.
The centre exhibits photographs, paintings and art installations of aspiring artists.
It serves as a space where students, researchers, artists and enthusiasts can gather to expand their horizons, engage in discussions and collaborate on projects that contribute to educational and social development.
The EMK Center also serves as an EducationUSA advising centre, housing four expert advisers providing students with access to free services on application processes for academic study in the United States.
The centre hosts a variety of programs, workshops and events focused on areas like English language learning, entrepreneurship, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), cultural performances, exhibitions, and American literature and history.
These activities enhance participants' skills and foster an appreciation for diversity of thought and ideas, the embassy said.
US exchange alumni, government officials, educators, students and members of arts, civil society, and culture communities attended the opening ceremony.
"As the EMK Center embarks on its journey in Gulshan, it remains a vital resource for individuals seeking to broaden their horizons and make meaningful contributions to society," the embassy said.
The centre is located at Grand Delvistaa, Road 113, Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka.