Elements of the US Embassy, including the American Center, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the US Trade Center will participate in the week's programme, with many activities to be conducted at the Hafiz Complex.

US Ambassador Harry K Thomas, Jr., will formally inaugurate the week with the launching of a catalogue show of US products at 11 am. The show will remain open for public after inauguration.

The Ambassador will then conduct a press conference at 12 noon, also at the Hafiz Complex, to introduce key events taking place throughout the week.

A number of senior Bangladesh officials are expected to take part in the opening and participate in the weeklong programme.

American vocalists Lee Alison-Sibley and Terri Khan will provide a cultural dimension to the week's events at an evening performance on Sept. 17 at the Jalalbad Gas Auditorium.

Other events will focus on opportunities for study in the U.S. Consular Section Chief Richard Adams will offer a presentation on visas to the United States at 1 pm on Wednesday at the same venue.

The week will feature programme designed to showcase American co-operation with Bangladesh in a number of areas, including the work of the US Trade Center and the USAID.